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Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 4th US Congressional District Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 4th US Congressional District
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 4th US Congressional District Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Pennsylvanians have chosen their next representatives in Congress, according to multiple outlets' projections based on unofficial results. In the commonwealth’s 4th congressional district race, Madeleine Dean defeated David Winkler for the House seat representing Berks and Mongomery counties, the AP projects. The incumbent was leading her opponent by a margin of 58.5% to 41.3%, with 89% of the vote as of 3 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to the PA Department of State.  The 65-year-old has represented the district since 2019, after having …
Donald Trump Announces Pregnancy Of UPenn Alum Daughter Tiffany Donald Trump Announces Pregnancy Of UPenn Alum Daughter Tiffany
Donald Trump Announces Pregnancy Of UPenn Alum Daughter Tiffany Former President and current Presidental candidate Donal Trump's youngest daughter is pregnant with her first child. Trump, announced the news of his future grandchild at a campaign stop at the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10.  His 30-year-old daughter, Tiffany, whom he shares with ex-wife Marla Maples, is expecting with her 27-year-old husband, Michael Boulos. Trump shared the news with the audience after recognizing his daughter's father-in-law, Dr. Massad Boulos in the crowd. "He happens to be the father of Tiffany's husband, Michael, who's a very excepti…
Grieving Family Of PA Attorney Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money Grieving Family Of PA Attorney Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money
Grieving Family Of PA Attorney Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money An accomplished lawyer who was "beacon of kindness and generosity" has passed away, but where his light once shone, his community has started a fire. More than $21,000 had been raised in less than 24 hours on a GoFundMe for the family of William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, who was born in New Jersey and had been living in Lititz. A UPenn PhD candidate and former assistant dean at Rutgers University, and a beloved father, Bill was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber as Daily Voi…
UPenn PhD Candidate, Lawyer, Dad Found Dead In PA State Game Lands UPenn PhD Candidate, Lawyer, Dad Found Dead In PA State Game Lands
UPenn PhD Candidate, Lawyer, Dad Found Dead In PA State Game Lands A UPenn PhD candidate and accomplished lawyer who once served as an assistant dean at Rutgers University was found dead in Pennsylvania State Game Lands, the Lancaster County Coroner's office and his family announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  UPDATE: Grieving Family Of Attorney Bill Zee Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, on Front Street in Lititz was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:38 …
Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection
Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection A New Jersey widow is taking legal action to obtain additional details from a New Jersey police department in the crash that killed her 32-year-old husband last fall. Matthew H. Bunner, a scientist with Bristol Myers Squibb and a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was out for a walk when he was struck and killed by a 66-year-old driver in East Brunswick at about 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023, according to the police report and his obituary. The crash occurred near the intersection of Cranbury Road and Henley Drive Bunner was stepping into the crosswalk from the center grassy m…
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Moments after it was announced that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was resigning, Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok followed suit. Magill, whose testimony to Congress on antisemitism earlier this week sparked widespread outrage, resigned on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bok later announced his resignation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Magill remains a faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as president until an interim president is appointment, UPenn Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok said in announcing the news Saturday evening. And Liz Magill has resig…
'Charged Lemonade' From Panera Led To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City: Lawsuit 'Charged Lemonade' From Panera Led To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City: Lawsuit
'Charged Lemonade' From Panera Led To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City: Lawsuit More than a year after a UPenn student from New Jersey died, her family  has filed a wrongful death suit against Panera. Sarah Katz, of Jersey City, died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Sept. 10, 2022, according to her obituary.  The 21-year-old's death came shortly after she drank "Charged Lemonade" at the Panera located at 200 South 40th Street, in Philadelphia, according to the lawsuit filed on Monday, Oct. 23, by Kline & Specter, P.C. on behalf of Jill and Michael Katz. Sarah went into cardiac arrest at a table in the Panera surrounded by her friends shortly after drinking …
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in Pennsylvania. In fact, several universities in the Commonwealth also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with UPenn coming in at No. 7 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in Pennsylvania according to Niche are: No. 1. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia No. 2. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh No. 3. Swarthmore College No. 4. Villanova University No. 5. Haverford College No. 6. Le…
UPenn Grad, Doctor Masturbated On Flight In Front Of 14-Year-Old Girl: Feds UPenn Grad, Doctor Masturbated On Flight In Front Of 14-Year-Old Girl: Feds
UPenn Grad, Doctor Masturbated On Flight In Front Of 14-Year-Old Girl: Feds A doctor who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania was placed on leave from the hospital where he works following news that federal authorities had charged him with lewd, indecent, and obscene acts.  Sudipta Mohanty, who according to Healthgrades graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2014, is accused of masturbating and exposing himself on the flight from Hawaii while sitting next to a 14-year-old girl, federal authorities said. "This individual is on leave and not currently practicing at BIDMC," Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medica…
Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers' Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers'
Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers' Forbes has compiled a list of the best large companies to work for in America, and one is in Pennsylvania. The list was compiled as a partner project with market research firm Statista. Forbes and Satista surveyed about 450,000 workers at US companies with at least 5,000 employees. They were asked if they'd recommend their employers to friends or family, and rate them on a scale from 0 to 10, Forbes explains. The results reflect the companies that were most highly recommended by their employees. Penn Medicine is ranked at number 30, and employs more than 44,200 individuals. The healthcare…
Former Penn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31 Former Penn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31
Former Penn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31 Former University of Pennsylvania basketball player Cameron Gunter died on Thursday, Jan. 19, the team announced on Twitter. He was 31 years old. Cameron graduated from Ridley High School (Class of 2014), and went on to play for the Penn basketball team while earning his degree in communications and commerce. The 6-foot-9 forward played in 91 games at Penn and had a career-high of 12 points in 15 minutes of action during a loss against Harvard, according to a report by The Daily Pennsylvanian. Born in Morton, Cameron had been living in Boston, MA at the time of his death, but previously s…