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Drexel Pauses Student Events Following Frat Suspensions

Any student events that involve alcohol or inducting new members are banned for the foreseeable future. The move comes after the interim suspensions of two fraternities, Pi Kappa Pi and Lambda Chi Alpha, for alleged sexual misconduct and hazing. [The Triangle]

Can Dems Get This Done in 100 Days?

After Democrats won the governorship and both legislative chambers on Tuesday, the party promised movement on minimum wage, paid family leave, and legal cannabis. Will they finally get it done? What do you want legislatures to prioritize under the trifecta? Send us an email. [🎧City Cast Philly]

Group Under Fire for Protesting Jewish Restaurants

An anti-Zionist bicycle protest, scheduled for Sunday in Rittenhouse, has drawn local and national backlash for targeting several Jewish-owned businesses before the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Elected officials condemned the event, with Mayor Parker directing Philadelphia police to protect nearby residents and businesses. [Fox29, PhillyMayor via Instagram]

What Data Center Battle in Philly’s Suburbs Means for U.S.

Montgomery County residents pushing back against projects in Upper Merion and Plymouth thought the fight would end after Gov. Shapiro signed an executive order placing new restrictions on data centers. As the public resistance grows, how will Shapiro’s previous support for data centers and his subsequent reversal impact his chances for a potential presidential run in 2028? [🔒 Philly Mag, Inside Climate News]

A ‘Fetterman-Proof’ Senate Majority

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has drawn criticism from his party for siding with Republicans, serving as a deciding vote in a once narrowly divided Senate. But since Democrats secured control of the Senate on Tuesday by a comfortable margin, they ensured they can withstand Fetterman’s opposing votes. [Newsweek]

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