Philadelphia
Penn Police responded to more than 160 crimes over the summer
Over three months, the Penn Police responded to a number of incidents involving simple assault and package theft.
Man charged with murder of Penn student Blaze Bernstein denies hate crime charges
Samuel Woodward, 21, could face life in prison without parole if convicted of the crime with the sentencing enhancement of a hate crime.
For first-gen, low-income students, 'Hidden Costs' can pose additional financial hurdles
Student Financial Services attempts to address these unanticipated costs such as fees for transportation and classes on an individual basis.
Two months since the anti-bias training, some employees say Starbucks’ efforts are not enough
During the anti-bias training, employees and managers watched 21 short videos about racial bias.
Blaze Bernstein murder pre-trial postponed because defense is ‘not ready’
Orange County DA spokesperson Michelle Van Der Linden confirmed that the hearing was postponed and has not been rescheduled.
Trump cancels Eagles' White House celebration, reigniting national anthem kneeling controversy
The abrupt White House announcement came after nearly the entire team said they intended to boycott the celebration that was scheduled to take place the next day.
At Penn's 262nd Commencement, speakers emphasize importance of unity and engagement
During the Commencement speech, NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and 1967 Penn Graduate Andrea Mitchell detailed her experience facing gender inequity as a female journalist.
UPDATED: Suspect involved in Robbery at nearby Sheraton Hotel apprehended by Penn Police
The alert indicated that the suspect was last seen inside the hotel, but that police were on the scene and patrolling the area.
Temple student shot and killed in off-campus apartment Saturday night
Both the Philadelphia Police Department and Temple Police are investigating the homicide, and Temple’s announcement noted the investigators “do not believe that this was a random act.”
Michelle Obama will visit Philadelphia for College Signing Day at Temple University
Obama will be the keynote speaker at Temple University's event, which is is expected to have approximately 8,000 high school students across Philadelphia in attendance.
Student exhibit at Penn Museum traces evolution of storytelling and cultural innovation
On April 25, Penn Museum held the opening for the student exhibition, 'And So The Story Goes... Innovations in Storytelling,' in Mosaic Hall.
'Power of Penn' campaign plans to bring eight new buildings to campus
The campaign aims to raise $4.1 billion in four years, making it the most ambitious fundraising project in Penn history.
Meek Mill released from prison on bail following #FreeMeekMill movement
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted Mill bail, overturning the 2-4 year sentence he received for parole violations in November from Court Judge Grenece Brinkley.
Penn students create report offering solutions to 'space crunch' issue for arts groups
The detailed 24-page report provides evidence of performing arts groups' years-long struggle for space and a list of both short and long term recommendations for the University to consider.
Penn alumni donate $4.5 million for curatorial positions at Institute of Contemporary Art
Daniel Sundheim, a 1999 Wharton graduate who is the former chief investment officer at the Viking Global Investors, donated $3 million to the museum.
Ben Franklin's life's work is now available online for the first time
Thousands of Benjamin Franklin’s documents were made available by the Library of Congress for the first time in honor of his death on April 17, 1790.
A 150-year old building at 40th and Ludlow set to undergo major renovations
The firm purchased the building, located at 22 S. 40th Street, for $2.5 million from mental health care facility and reportedly plans to restore the building to its former glory through $5 million renovations expected to last less than a year.
U. will enlist expert to investigate African American burial ground found under Penn property
Experts say that it is likely that human remains from one of the oldest African American burial grounds in West Philadelphia still exist under the Penn-owned property today.
A plane makes an emergency landing in Phila., resulting in one casualty, seven injuries
The jet, which belongs to Southwest Airlines, was en route from New York to Dallas when one of its engines exploded, sending pieces of debris against the main body of the aircraft, CBS News reported.