Politics
Phila. has spent just 0.5% of its stimulus funds
Nine months have passed since President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but Philadelphia has spent less than $800,000 of its allotted stimulus money.
Army Chief of Staff Casey reviews resiliency training sessions
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey reviewed the first Master Resilience Training class of 150 non-commissioned officers Monday.
Kennedy speechwriter Sorensen discusses new book
Ted Sorensen, special counsel and principal speechwriter to former President John F. Kennedy, spoke Wednesday afternoon at the Penn Bookstore about his new book.
Revamping health care in the U.S.
Last night, healthcare experts voiced their thoughts on the need for reform and the possible effects of changes to the system.
IDF general offers Penn a 'wake-up call'
Last night, Israeli Defense Forces Brigadier General Effi Eitam offered the Penn community a “wake-up call.”
A closer look at grassroots organizing
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, discussed the roles that race and youth grassroots organizing played in the election in Claudia Cohen Hall last night.
Low turnout in municipal election
The long lines of students waiting to vote on Election Day last year were nowhere to be seen during yesterday’s municipal election.
Pennsylvanians go to the polls Tuesday
The highest-profile race in the election is the contest for district attorney between Democrat Seth Williams and Republican Michael Untermeyer.
Penn Dems canvass for N.J. Gov. Corzine, Bucks DA candidate Asplen
A total of 13 Penn Dems members canvassed on Saturday for the reelection of New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine and on Sunday for the election of Chris Asplen for Bucks County District Attorney.