Crime
Penn investigating vandalism at BioPond after pond water turns red
In addition to turning a reddish hue, the pond was encircled by caution tape wrapped around the surrounding trees.
Penn Police officer discharged from hospital after being struck in purposeful hit-and-run
The incident happened at around 10:30 p.m. at 40th and Sansom Streets.
Penn Medicine receives $5 million grant for anti-violence initiative
Penn Medicine will distribute the $5 million to three of its programs dedicated to preventing violence in Philadelphia and treating victims.
'Safety and security is what we do': New chief of Penn Police talks priorities
Williams — who was appointed as the interim chief of police in May 2022 — was announced as the new chief of police on Jan. 17.
Shooting at 40th and Market streets prompts UPennAlert, results in one death
A 21-year-old male suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the face and neck. He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9:50 p.m.
Progressive Working Families Party announces support for mayoral candidate Helen Gym
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that organizes to elect progressive candidates in fourteen states.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner impeachment trial indefinitely halted
In November, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives originally voted to impeach Krasner largely along party lines.
SEPTA plans to install AI gun detection software to improve public safety in Philadelphia
The technology, which comes from a company called ZeroEyes, uses artificial intelligence to detect if an individual has a gun.
Philadelphia City Council approves permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Over the summer, the rule was enforced in the city and was framed as a way to keep children safe during the gun violence crisis.
Students express safety concerns in local Wawa stores following recent store closures
In October, Wawa announced that it will shut down two of its stores in Center City — one on 12th and Market streets and the other on 19th and Market streets — citing safety concerns.
Cornell University temporarily suspends fraternity events following reports of misconduct
This suspension, which began Nov. 7, follows one report of a student being sexually assaulted and reports of several others being drugged at off-campus houses associated with the fraternities.
Division of Public Safety to double down on enforcement of bike, scooter ban on campus walkways
Students told the DP that they feel mobility items, including electric scooters and bikes, make heavily trafficked routes like Locust Walk more dangerous.
DPS reports uptick in aggravated assaults, vehicle theft in 2022 crime statistics report
The information in the report is disseminated in compliance with federal law under the Clery Act, and contains details of all campus safety resources and public safety policies of the University.
Wawa will close two of its Center City locations, citing "security challenges"
Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce said that Wawa has faced “continued safety and security challenges and business factors” which “have made it increasingly difficult to remain open in these two locations."
Carjackings have increased while homicides have seen a slight decrease
In a meeting with reporters, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed an increase in Philadelphia carjackings with more than 1,000 incidents being reported through the end of September, WHYY reported.
Former Veterans Affairs employee in West Phila. sentenced to federal prison for embezzlement
Bruce Minor, a former accounting clerk at the VAMC, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds in May
Man stabbed at 34th Street SEPTA Station during domestic dispute
The victim reportedly intervened in an altercation between a man and his girlfriend and was subsequently punched and stabbed.
Former Philadelphia congressman pleads guilty to election fraud
Myers, who worked as a campaign consultant following his Congressional career, will now face up to 20 years in prison.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.