Crime
New details emerge in homicide of Penn student Blaze Bernstein
The Orange County Register reported on Jan. 15 that College sophomore Bernstein was stabbed over 20 times in what authorities suggest was "an act of rage."
Authorities affirm that efforts to locate Penn student Blaze Bernstein are still underway
Contrary to certain news reports that the search for College sophomore Blaze Bernstein had ended, efforts to locate the Penn student are still underway, authorities said.
Fire crews responded to a HAZMAT situation in Penn's Engineering Quad on Friday
A traffic alert was posted on the DPS website and Twitter account around the time of the incident, barring any traffic on Walnut Street between 30th and 34th streets.
A shooting in West Philadelphia leaves one dead and another in critical condition
Police told NBC Philadelphia that the incident is the first murder of 2018. In 2017, 317 homicides occurred in Philadelphia, the highest number since 2012.
A Penn Medicine laptop with private patient information was stolen from a car
The patients whose information was contained on the non-encrypted laptop were notified of its theft via letter from Penn Medicine.
A former Penn women's rowing coach faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct
Larry Wittig, a longtime rowing coach who rose to a top leadership role in the Pennsylvania education system, resigned from his position as chair of the state Board of Education this week after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Philadelphia native and former Spring Fling performer Meek Mill has been denied bail again
The arrest of the Philadelphia native has sparked a nation-wide discussion on the criminal justice system.
In this week's crime log: reported fraud at Rodin College House
On Nov. 17, a woman affiliated with Penn reported that someone had used her credit card without permission in Rodin College House.
A man was shot and killed blocks away from Penn's campus on Tuesday
A student at Gloucester County Community College in New Jersey was visiting his girlfriend, a 22-year-old student at Drexel University, when he was shot by a stranger.
A Boston U. professor was found responsible for directing 'sex-based slurs' to a former Penn professor
David R. Marchant has been charged for making “derogatory, sex-based slurs and sexual comments” to Jane Willenbring, a former associate professor at Penn.
An 86-year-old woman was arrested for robbing the TD bank near Penn's campus last week
Police told Fox News that the woman walked into the bank with her walker and pulled out a revolver before demanding $400 from employees.
University of Michigan becomes one of the most notable schools to suspend fraternities
University administrators have been looking into six counts of hazing, allegations of drugging, and purported instances of sexual misconduct perpetrated by Michigan fraternity members.
Berklee College of Music president apologizes amid widening sexual misconduct scandal
“To everyone who has been harassed or abused at Berklee, I am so sorry,” Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown said. “I apologize for this institution. It’s unacceptable."
In this week's crime log: three counts of assault and a dine and dash at Copabanana
On the night of Nov. 3, it was reported that three people left Copabanana without paying for their meals.
A Penn graduate student was robbed at 42nd and Locust on Monday night
According to the Division of Public Safety, the student surrendered his bag and the two suspects fled east on Walnut Street.
In this week's crime log: underage drinking at Hill College House and a series of assaults
On Oct. 28, Penn Police arrested a man affiliated to Penn at Hill College House for underage drinking and issued him a citation.
What happens to Penn students who download content illegally over AirPennNet
An Engineering sophomore, who has collected approximately 200 illegally download films on his computer, received a warning email but did not face further repercussions.
Philadelphia joins the growing list of cities divesting from private prisons
“There have been documented instances of bureaucratic and judicial corruption, dangerous and unhealthy living conditions, and human rights violations in many of these facilities."
After working for three months without a contract, Penn Police union head says 'morale is horrible'
“We are the largest private police department; we are larger than Princeton, we are larger than Yale, but we are the lowest paid,” Penn Police Association President Eric Rohrback said.
