Articles by Sophia Neaman
12/05/24 11:06pm
Penn RA union members voice frustrations with financial aid office, lack of support from union
Some affected union members told The Daily Pennsylvanian that financial aid reductions increased tuition costs and alleged that the union did not fully support their efforts to work through the issues with Penn. 11/07/24 10:57pm
Local bike shop near Penn’s campus abruptly closes after 13 years
Keswick Cycle had occupied its storefront on 40th and Locust streets since 2011. 10/31/24 11:03pm
Penn professor Leslie Richards to step down as SEPTA general manager, CEO
Richards's departure comes at a heightened time for the company as they brace for potential fare hikes, service cuts, and debates with their unionized workers. 10/25/24 12:49am
Muslim Students Association demands Israel divestment at University Council meeting
Representatives for Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention, Disabled Advocacy @Penn, and Muslim Students Association made requests to the council on Wednesday evening. 10/23/24 12:28am
Delco Steaks, High Street Hoagies to vacate Franklin's Table by end of month
Delco Steaks is closing its doors just shy of two years since they opened at Franklin's Table, while High Street Hoagies has held a stall in the food hall for six years. 10/15/24 1:50am
Jameson, Penn officials visit Weitzman Museum exhibition about Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
The Weitzman Museum invited representatives from Penn, Drexel University, Temple University, and Germantown Friends School for the Oct. 9 visit. 09/12/24 1:09am
Protesters rally in support of Chinatown following delayed release of 76ers arena impact studies
The protest, which lasted over three hours and coincided with the first weekend of the Philadelphia City Council’s fall session, started at Philadelphia City Hall and ended at Chinatown’s Friendship Gate. 09/03/24 9:45pm
Penn Police Chief Gary Williams suddenly departs role after less than two years
Williams will now serve as the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, and Deputy Chief Derrick Wood will serve as interim chief. 05/28/24 1:29pm
Penn Medicine partners with Philadelphia Union to open community fridge, combat food insecurity
The refrigerator is the first project of its kind for Chester and aims to provide nutritious and filling foods for the community. 04/21/24 9:06pm
2024 Earth Week begins at Penn with over 30 events set to take place across campus
Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week on campus from April 20 to 26. 04/10/24 11:43pm
Penn to purchase electricity from two new solar facilities toward goal of 100% carbon neutrality
The Great Cove I and II facilities are part of the largest solar power project in Pennsylvania, comprising 485,000 solar panels with a capacity of 220 megawatts. 04/03/24 2:24am
Four Penn juniors win Goldwater Scholarship for up to two years of undergraduate study
College juniors Hayle Kim, Eric Myzelev, Eric Tao, and Engineering junior Kaitlin Mrksich are among 438 students nationwide selected to receive the scholarship this year. 03/25/24 1:05am
Undergraduate Assembly launches airport pairings program for students returning from spring break
The Undergraduate Assembly instituted an airport pairings program for this year's spring break, encouraging students’ joint use of ride-sharing services to reduce financial costs and carbon emissions while returning to campus. 03/13/24 11:34pm
Carrie Hutnick appointed new executive director of Civic House, Penn Civic Scholars Program
Hutnick most recently served as the director of Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship at the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement at Drexel University. 02/15/24 1:12am
New student initiative at Penn partners with startup specializing in AI healthcare applications
College first year Akash Verma established the Startup Initiative Foundation this year to provide Penn students with the opportunity to engage with start-ups in Philadelphia. 02/12/24 10:15pm