Articles by Riana Mahtani
12/03/24 11:18pm
Penn Med, American Heart Association launch initiative to address high blood pressure in Phila.
The new program, called “Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure," aims to close the health gap in West and Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods. 11/25/24 1:20am
Penn holds Homecoming tailgate for students, alumni to celebrate 175 years of Greek life
The event, which featured a live DJ performance, food from local vendors, and interactive chapter showcases, took place amidst controversy regarding changes to normal Homecoming activities at Penn. 11/20/24 10:14pm
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. 11/04/24 12:06am
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. 10/31/24 1:36am
Penn hosts annual Family Weekend featuring academic, recreational programming
The Office of Student Affairs planned seminars, tours, performances, and presentations tailored to different visitors. 10/15/24 12:01am
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. 10/10/24 11:58pm
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. 10/07/24 10:29pm