Crime
UPennAlert issued after woman allegedly followed
DPS last sent a safety alert on March 29 after a power outage in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
How to stay out of trouble during Spring Fling
Every year, the Division of Public Safety coordinates with the Vice Provost for University Life and the Medical Emergency Response Team to prepare for Spring Fling to make sure all students are safe.
Crime Log: April 1 - April 7
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 1 and April 7.
Man dies at Penn Club of New York in apparent suicide
Penn Club employees entered the guest room in which he was staying after he did not check out, according to the New York Post.
Students question administration's handling of Wharton junior's suicide
News of the suicide raised concerns among prospective as well as current students.
Despite five UPennAlerts in March, campus crime trends remain steady
This flurry of safety alerts seems to point to an increase in crime during this past March, but the statistics suggest that crime trends have remained steady.
UPDATED: Wharton junior's death ruled a suicide, students mourn
Kong died Monday morning at the 40th Street Station on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford line, according to an email sent to undergraduates by Provost Vincent Price and President Amy Gutmann at 2:22 p.m.
Car crash on 38th and Walnut leaves vehicles flipped, beaten
Around 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, a black Laredo Jeep speeding east through Walnut Street collided with a white Toyota Solara that was heading north on 38th Street, according to officers and bystanders at the scene.
Students Take Back the Night with rally against sexual assault
Take Back the Night is an international event and non-profit organization, but at Penn it takes the form of a rally, a march across campus and a speak-out where survivors of sexual violence share their stories.
Crime Log: March 25 - March 31
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between March 25 and March 31.
Division of Public Safety honors employees at annual commendation
DPS honored members of its division, its partners in safety, AlliedBarton, the University City District, the Philadelphia Police Department and members of the Penn community for their devotion to service.
ICYMI: Penn's district Rep. Chaka Fattah faces corruption trial, following murky history
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at Fattah’s recent legal troubles, extending back to 2007, and previewed what lies ahead for the embattled congressman and Fels graduate.
International students use loophole in H-1B visa application process to mixed success
Although a college degree is one of the requirements to apply for an H-1B visa, some international Penn students have exploited a loophole and apply before graduating.
Harvest cited with over 20 health violations and briefly ordered to stop serving food
The restaurant received 22 violations, eight of which were serious, including evidence of pest activity and sewage backup.
Crime Log: March 18 - March 24
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone from March 18-24.
Campus experiences a sweep of power outages
The outages come less than a week after an electrical explosion closed an entire block.
Third UPennAlert this week sent after robbery on 42nd near Walnut
The Division of Public Safety issued an alert at 7:26 p.m. and were able to declare the area "all-clear" six minutes later.
Updated: Electrical explosion on Walnut Street closes block, prompts UPennAlert
On Thursday morning, an electrical explosion blocked traffic on Walnut Street and left one man injured.
Crime Log: March 11 - March 17
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between March 11 and March 17.