Penn Criminology research links Airbnb rentals with higher crime rates in London

The researchers found a positive correlation between an increase in the number of Airbnbs available and an increase in theft, burglary, robbery and violence. 

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mobilizes Latino voters at event in Philadelphia

At the event, which took place at the cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of the election cycle for Latino voters to a diverse audience of families, community leaders, and volunteers.

Penn hosts annual Family Weekend featuring academic, recreational programming

The Office of Student Affairs planned seminars, tours, performances, and presentations tailored to different visitors. 

Gwen Walz visits Phila. for campaign event to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters

On Thursday, Walz emphasized the importance of political engagement and highlighted the pro-LBGTQ+ record of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. 

Penn researchers receive $18 million grant to study cognitive decline in Parkinson's, dementia

This initiative aims to determine the biomarkers that predict which individuals are likely to have these diseases, as a part of a larger goal to develop treatments that slow the progression of disease. 

PORES students gear up for election night coverage, working with NBC News Decision Desk

PORES is working with the NBC News Decision Desk, which analyzes election data and calls races, to cover the 2024 presidential election in November.