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Charges dropped against graduate student
Almost five months after Khadijah White’s arrest, the District Attorney dropped all charges at yesterday’s court hearing.
Man found dead near 42nd & Spruce at suicide scene
Meyer was a philosophy professor at Temple University and received his doctorate from Penn.
Armed robbery occurs near 40th & Pine
The robber wielded a weapon, but there were no injuries to the victim, who was unaffiliated with the University.
Penn releases diversity action plans
The June 2011 release of the University’s Diversity Action Plan received a mixed response from student groups at Penn.
Crime Log | June 29 — July 5
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
Rape reported on 40th and Pine
Last Friday at 1:40 a.m., a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance at 419 South 40th Street.
Three men stabbed at 40th, Market
One of the defendants claimed that he only stabbed the victims as a defense, since they allegedly jumped and beat him.
Second complaint filed in faculty ghostwriting case
Psychiatry professor Jay Amsterdam filed a second complaint on June 26 against two colleagues based on ghostwriting charges that Penn had dismissed in March.
Man fatally shot on 40th & Market and 7/11 is robbed
When police arrived at the scene, 25-year-old Jarrel Teague had already been shot multiple times in the arm, chest and neck areas.
Board of Trustees discusses upcoming year at June meeting
Penn President Amy Gutmann, members of the administration and the 57 members of the Board of Trustees attended the semi-annual meeting on June 14 and 15.
Crime Log | June 1 — June 7
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
Students who torrent may face consequences
Several students have faced consequences from the Office of Student Conduct for illegally file-sharing or “torrenting” movies, music and television shows from their computers.
Local union protests city public education proposal
Many members of the Service Employees International Union view the School Reform Commission’s plan as privatization of the public school system in Philadelphia.
Homewood Suites accommodates graduation overflow
The hotel is providing a special rate for the busiest weekend of the year — $249 per night instead of the usual $259-299.
Crime Log | April 13 — April 20
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
Philadelphia Police Department launches mobile crime reporting app
The Philadelphia Police Department is now using iWatch, a mobile application that allows citizens to text tips to the police without being identified.
Homewood Suites on Walnut Street slates soft open for May 1
Homewood Suites, owned by Hilton Hotels and Resorts, will have a soft opening May 1 with operations fully open to the public. An official grand opening with formal tours will take place early August.
Penn security, community honored at DPS award ceremony
Members from Penn Police, PennComm, Department of Fire and Emergency Services and AlliedBarton Security were awarded commendations of merit.
Professors research welfare of children in assisted-living programs
Two Penn professors have started collaborating for an interdisciplinary study that will examine the educational well-being of impoverished children.
AlliedBarton officers vote to join union
PennWalk and Penn Park officers, who are employed by AlliedBarton, are protesting poor working conditions, unfair promotions and insufficient health insurance benefits.
