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Philadelphia's National Constitution Center to host pivotal 2024 presidential debate
The first presidential debate on June 27 led to President and former Penn professor Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
39th and Walnut Starbucks reopens after summer renovation
The store, a popular coffee spot adjacent to the University's campus, temporarily shut its doors in June and underwent significant improvements.
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.
Penn Dining touts new app as solution for missing, trashed Green2Go boxes
Penn Dining's implementation of Reuzzi will utilize notifications of when to return containers, a limit on checking out containers, and potential fines.
Penn Med residents seek unfair labor practice charge after attempt to deliver petition
The petition was signed by a supermajority of Penn Medicine housestaff.
‘The pressure for action is intensifying’: Phila. mayor opposed Penn’s pleas to address encampment
The Daily Pennsylvanian acquired a trove of previously unseen emails and documents which reveal disagreements about Penn and the City's perceptions of the encampment and how to handle it.
United RAs at Penn alleges retaliation from University for unionization efforts
United RAs at Penn is looking ahead to the new school year and is wary of continued negative interactions with CHAS, the Penn agency that oversees RA and GRA operations.
New businesses opening near Penn’s campus feature ice cream, pizza, and candles
Retail additions include the Center for Creative Works, Cork & Candles, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
From shuttles to SEPTA, here's how Penn students can safely navigate campus transportation
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a guide to the transportation options every Penn student should know to navigate Penn's campus, Philadelphia, and beyond.
SEPTA claims its employees are its ‘eyes and ears.’ But its leaders rarely use the system.
Six members of SEPTA’s board have taken no trips on the system since the beginning of 2024, four of whom have taken no trips since the beginning of 2023.
Pennsylvania may decide the presidential election. Here’s how Penn is approaching it.
Penn's Office of Government and Community Affairs has remained committed to nonpartisan initiatives, including encouraging voter turnout in conjunction with student-led organization Penn Leads the Vote.
Quad renovations prompt unusual first year housing options — and a new sushi spot
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with incoming first-year students and University administrators to learn more about the University's housing process.
Xfinity, The New York Times, and more: The perks of a PennCard
As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a list of perks that accompany being a Penn student to help ease the transition to campus.
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey announces $22.8 million in federal funding for Phila. workforce development
The funding will support the creation of the Coordinated Southeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Development System, which aims to connect residents to quality employment opportunities in the health care, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Penn Medicine to transfer only nursing home unit to new operator
Rittenhouse Post Acute will take over the 19-bed unit located at Penn Rittenhouse — formerly the Graduate Hospital — marking a shift in Penn Medicine’s approach to its skilled-nursing services.
Philadelphia Historical Commission approves creation of Southeast Spruce Hill Historic District
The new district will stretch between Spruce Street and Woodland Avenue and between 39th and 43rd streets — in close proximity to Penn's campus.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Employees of Penn Libraries have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their union election on August 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library.