Crime
April sees decrease in crime in Penn Patrol Zone
The biggest reduction in crime against persons in April was in the category of assaults — both simple and aggravated.Police releases video of suspect in Don Ly's murder
The Philadelphia Police Department released a surveillance camera video Monday of the man believed to be responsible for the murder of campus food cart operator Don Ly.Crime Log | May 3 - May 9
See what incidents occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between May 3 and May 9.Gosnell sentenced to life without parole
Kermit Gosnell, an abortion doctor convicted of murdering three babies, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for two of the three murders on Tuesday.Gosnell convicted of three counts of murder
After nearly two weeks of deliberations, the jury in the trial of Kermit Gosnell has convicted Gosnell of three of the five murder charges against him.String of robberies hits University City Thursday night
The string of three robberies began at approximately 8:30 p.m. on the 4500 block of Sansom Street.Robbery with gun occurs at 42nd and Chestnut
Two suspects were arrested in connection with a robbery with a gun at the intersection of 42nd and Chestnut streets Thursday night.Gosnell trial raises issues of media, abortion
Although the jury has yet to return its verdict, the trial of Kermit Gosnell has recently garnered attention from the national media and supporters from both sides of the pro-life, pro-choice divide.
Car catches fire outside of Hill College House
According to the Division of Public Safety, a car was driving along Walnut Street when it pulled over between 33rd and 34th streets and subsequently burst into flames.Three murder charges dropped in Gosnell trial
After court proceedings were called off Monday, the trial of Kermit Gosnell resumed Tuesday with the dismissal of three of the eight murder charges against Gosnell.
Student and experts discuss Gosnell trial implications
As the defense prepares to present its case in the trial of Kermit Gosnell, several students and experts gathered Tuesday night to discuss the implications of the allegations against him.Carjacker in 2010 campus shootout sentenced to prison
Leslie Mosby helped his friend, Karl Sappleton, carjack a car in West Philadelphia just before 3 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2010.
Another student hit at 38th and Spruce streets
An automobile struck a female University student at 38th and Spruce streets on Tuesday morning, marking the fifth accident at the intersection this semester.Illegal sale of drugs near campus leads to nine arrests
The Division of Public Safety made nine arrests in two days last Monday and Tuesday in connection with people selling illegal drugs.