Crime
Mark's Café in Van Pelt Library implements vending machines, prompting student criticism
Many students on campus had previously considered Mark's Café to be subject to theft from students, and the new machines require payment before accessing the item.
Retail thefts in University City have doubled over past 5 years, DP analysis finds
The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the DPS Crime & Fire Logs between 2019 and 2023, which contain all criminal incidents reported to DPS.
Long-awaited trial to begin for suspected murderer of former Penn student Blaze Bernstein
Samuel Woodward, the man accused of murdering Bernstein, will go to trial on Tuesday.
Violent threats emailed to Penn admin. deemed 'not credible' by law enforcement
Penn Police and law enforcement concluded that the threat was "not credible," with DPS stating that several other institutions across the country received an identical message.
Surge in scooter theft prompts student security concerns, Division of Public Safety response
Scooters are currently banned from campus housing due to their classification as a fire hazard, prompting students to voice displeasure with the regulations.
Supreme Court poised to allow 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump access to state primary ballots
The court heard oral arguments about Trump's eligibility to hold presidential office, with many justices appearing skeptical of multiple aspects of Colorado’s decision.
Penn Dems, local officials criticize new Pa. law removing power from Phila. DA Larry Krasner
Various city officials have claimed that Act 40 is trying to undercut the voices of Philadelphia voters who elected Krasner.
Murder suspect who escaped near Penn captured after four-day search, will face additional charges
Pryor was cooperative during the arrest and was immediately taken to the Homicide Unit.
17-year-old murder suspect escapes from police custody near Penn’s campus, flees area
Police believe that the prisoner left the area within an hour after being picked up by an accomplice.
Penn alum, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in new executive order
Parker's first executive order aimed to reduce crime and violence in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Penn Police apprehend escaped prisoner on Penn's campus
DPS wrote in the UpennAlert on their website that the suspect had fled from Philadelphia police officers while they were in the process of “effecting an arrest warrant."
Workers at 39th and Walnut streets Starbucks protest alleged labor law violations in national walkout
Roughly 40 Starbucks workers picketed outside the Starbucks at 39th and Walnut street, leading to the shutdown of the store down for the day
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin.
Penn student arrested, charged for allegedly stealing Israeli flag from house near campus
The incident took place at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 28, and Penn Police were notified of the theft and responded at 7:28 p.m., DPS said.
DPS launches intensified safety campaign to enforce existing regulations on bikes, scooters
DPS announced their decision to double down on these safety measures last year, although the policies were initially created in 2014.
A voter's guide to the 2023 general election
Philadelphia will choose its 100th Mayor, either Republican David Oh or Democrat Cherelle Parker.
Penn launches online harassment resource amid campus tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war
Penn's Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy website provides information regarding online harassment and how community members can receive support.
Philadelphia City Council candidates talk affordable housing, gun violence at Penn Dems roundtable
Nicolas O’Rourke, Kendra Brooks, Isaiah Thomas, and Nina Ahmad spoke at the event about their platforms ahead of the Nov. 7 election.
Penn Museum to no longer openly display human remains amid years of activist demands
The new policy details numerous adjustments to how human remains are presented and used throughout the Museum and University settings.