Articles by Henessis Umacata
10/30/24 1:09am
Chinatown activists opposed to 76ers arena legislation disrupt Phila. City Council meeting
The rally, which was organized by the No Arena PHL Coalition, aimed to express opposition to the proposal for a new 76ers arena on the border of Philadelphia's Chinatown. 09/29/24 8:48pm
Unionized Penn Medicine residents and fellows reach historic contract agreement
If a ratification vote is approved, Penn Medicine residents and fellows will become the first doctors in Pennsylvania to secure a union contract. 09/11/24 12:47am
McDonald’s at 40th and Walnut streets to reopen by end of September with modern features
The restaurant will reopen the week of Sept. 23, and a grand opening celebration will take place the weekend of Oct. 4. 04/30/24 10:41pm
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers. 04/29/24 1:39am
New bargain grocery store, West African restaurant to open at 43rd and Chestnut
The developer of the new building announced that the first floor of the building would be leased to a Grocery Outlet bargain market and Kilimandjaro, a Senegalese restaurant. 04/15/24 9:57pm
Over 200 Penn faculty express support for graduate student workers seeking unionization
224 Penn faculty members have signed a support statement drafted by the American Association of University Professors. 03/18/24 9:22pm
Spruce Street closes near Penn campus for SEPTA Trolley Track Renewal Project
DPS has advised students to consider alternative routes to get to campus and other destinations. 02/22/24 11:31pm
Makuu’s Robeson Cooper Scholars Program nurtures community for Black Penn students
The program aims to support, uplift, and amplify Black students at Penn by providing an open space for fellowship and a nurturing environment. 02/12/24 8:48pm
Penn's city councilmember Jamie Gauthier proposes legislation to combat Phila. housing crisis
Gauthier’s legislation will seek to strengthen the city’s Fair Practice Ordinance, which makes it illegal for property owners and landlords to discriminate against sources of income. 01/30/24 11:42pm
Murder suspect who escaped near Penn captured after four-day search, will face additional charges
Pryor was cooperative during the arrest and was immediately taken to the Homicide Unit. 01/28/24 10:43pm
Starbucks employees at 39th and Walnut streets location near Penn vote to unionize
The store became the 11th in Pennsylvania to unionize. 01/18/24 1:36am
Penn alum, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in new executive order
Parker's first executive order aimed to reduce crime and violence in Philadelphia. 11/29/23 8:06pm
Wharton Alliance hosts annual holiday-themed drag show on Dec. 1
The holiday-themed event will take place at Penn’s LGBT Center starting at 5:30 p.m. 11/12/23 9:43pm
First-year Penn students reluctant to seek fall room changes amid challenges
Room change offers were sent out on Oct. 5 and Oct. 26, with the last round expected to be released on Nov. 16. 11/06/23 7:58pm
Annenberg survey finds decline in vaccine trust, rise in health misinformation acceptance
71% of those surveyed agreed that vaccines approved in the United States are safe, a decrease from 77% in April 2021. 10/09/23 10:10pm
New club encourages students to explore hip-hop’s legacy, music industry
The Students of Hip Hop Legacy club allows students to explore their passion for hip-hop. 10/05/23 9:55pm