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Philadelphia

Starr to open 'El Rey' restaurant in April

by Elizabeth Gormisky | March 19, 2010 3:17PM

Stephen Starr, who owns Pod on Penn's campus, has 13 other restaurants in the city. He is known for unique decor and distinct menu themes.

Administration

Former Penn admin named Drexel president

by Darina Shtrakhman | March 10, 2010 5:00PM

Penn’s former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Fry was named president of Drexel University on Wednesday, March 10.

Academics

Japanese Studies prof dies of sudden heart attack

by Elizabeth Gormisky | March 3, 2010 10:00PM

Professor William LaFleur of the East Asian Languages and Civilizations Department died suddenly from a heart attack on Feb. 26, according to the Office of the Provost. He was on leave this semester.

Crime and Courts

HUP hit with federal lawsuit

by Elizabeth Gormisky | March 3, 2010 2:11AM

A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday charging the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with denying a patient care because he did not have health insurance.

Philadelphia

Fresh Grocer closed today

by Elizabeth Gormisky | February 17, 2010 6:56PM

The supermarket at 40th and Walnut closed due to electrical problems. Around 1 p.m. it began experiencing refrigeration problems, which led to cash registers shorting out.

Campus Life

MBA student died Feb. 2

by Elizabeth Gormisky | February 10, 2010 6:43PM

Douglas Sheppard, a native of Rutherford, N.J., received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and would have graduated from Wharton this year.

Higher Ed and Admissions

U. switches to direct loans

by Elizabeth Gormisky | January 29, 2010 12:46AM

Penn's loan program will switch to Direct Lending from the government, which will allow students quicker access to funds and provide a small reduction in fees.