Articles by Nina Dilworth
11/29/23 12:56am
Philadelphia, Penn Police apprehend escaped prisoner on Penn's campus
DPS wrote in the UpennAlert on their website that the suspect had fled from Philadelphia police officers while they were in the process of “effecting an arrest warrant." 11/10/23 12:01pm
Penn student arrested, charged for allegedly stealing Israeli flag from house near campus
The incident took place at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 28, and Penn Police were notified of the theft and responded at 7:28 p.m., DPS said. 11/03/23 6:20pm
Magill pledges to regain trust of critical donors as students protest outside Board of Trustees meeting
“I have heard from some that I have not been as effective as I could have been or should have been," Magill told the trustees. 11/02/23 1:28am
School of Arts and Sciences graduate student Edgar Luzete Monteiro died on Oct. 29
Monteiro conducted research in the Perelman School of Medicine’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine with the Zaret Laboratory on gene regulation. 10/23/23 12:42am
Hundreds of pro-Israel rally-goers emphasize strength of Jewish community, criticize Penn admin.
University community members gathered at the LOVE Statue to hear speeches, prayers, and songs before marching on Locust Walk to continue the event outside Penn Hillel. 10/20/23 12:44am
Five Penn alumni in Israel, West Bank share their experiences as violence continues in the region
Alumni described the fear of the initial attacks and the ongoing violence while critiquing Western media coverage. 09/25/23 2:09am
Palestine Writes festival speakers celebrate art and culture, push back against criticism
Irvine Auditorium's stage was filled with demonstrations of Palestinian culture — from speeches, to dance numbers, to spoken word poetry — from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. 09/19/23 10:51pm
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members. 08/31/23 9:44pm
Accolade on Chestnut replaces on-campus graduate student housing after $94 million renovation
The new property has room for 635 residents, who are offered 12-month installment leases for studio and two-bedroom apartments, ranging from $1,240 to $1,590. 08/10/23 12:46am
UC Townhomes residents receive assistance ahead of Aug. 15 eviction
The city-provided program, which provides mediators for conflicts between landlords and residents, is being used to relocate the remaining townhomes residents ahead of the Aug. 15 eviction deadline. 07/27/23 1:46am
New apartment complex at 40th and Market streets expands development in University City
A 12-story apartment complex, which will include 350 residential units and 2,835 feet of commercial space, is set to be the first large-scale development at the 40th and Market streets intersection. 07/06/23 12:45am
Rue Landau could become Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ City Councilmember
The DP spoke with Landau about her motivations, goals, and optimism for the future of Philadelphia. 05/31/23 11:43pm
LGBT Center Director Erin Cross to step down after 25 years at Penn
Cross is the LGBT Center's second ever director, taking on the role after its first director Bob Schoenberg retired in 2017. 04/27/23 12:33am
FFP members object to proposed interpretation updates at Penn Committee on Open Expression hearing
Students from Fossil Free Penn objected to several clauses of the interpretation, urging The Committee on Open Expression to take a more active role in protecting students’ right to protest. 04/25/23 11:51pm
Rebecca Rhynhart, Helen Gym speak about plans for Phila. during on-campus mayoral forum
Around 40 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as some citizens of Philadelphia, attended the event at the Perelman Center for Political Science & Economics Auditorium. 04/24/23 10:36pm
UC Townhomes residents call settlement a win but express concern about details of agreement
During the conference, five residents spoke to a crowd about how they are pleased with the allocation of land to affordable housing, but want more to be done. 04/16/23 11:41pm
Phila. schools criticized for asbestos closures in light of Penn's ongoing financial commitment
This issue arises after Penn pledged to give the school district $10 million a year over 10 years, totaling an $100 million grant in 2020. 02/22/23 11:52pm
Protestors from Penn, Drexel call for direct University action to preserve UC Townhomes
Penn does not own nor has plans to purchase the UC Townhomes property, and administrators have said that it does not have any direct control over the redevelopment plans for the Townhomes property site. 02/01/23 8:50pm
National Labor Relations Board alleges Starbucks union busting at 34th and Walnut streets location
In response to a request for comment, Starbucks contested the validity of the complaint in regards to disobeying the NLRA and defended their actions at the Philadelphia locations. 12/08/22 11:09pm