Crime
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.
‘It was high panic’: Penn students present at Philadelphia Fourth of July shooting recount
Several students present at the fireworks display recounted their experiences during and after the shooting to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
14-year-old boy last seen near Franklin Field missing
The 14-year-old is 5-foot-6, 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone with possible information about his whereabouts to contact them at 215-686-3183 or 911.
Gunshots fired near Philadelphia Museum of Art during Fourth of July fireworks show
The shots came from the area of 25th and Spring Garden streets, behind where the Wawa Welcome America concert headlining Jason Derulo had concluded minutes before.
Filipino lawyer shot dead on Penn campus at 38th and Spruce streets
Laylo was shot in the head near the Wawa on Penn’s campus, as he and his mother headed in an Uber to the airport.
‘The most traumatizing night of my life’: Penn students who witnessed South Street shooting reflect
While the students were not injured in the mass shooting that night, 14 individuals — nearly all bystanders, with ages ranging from 17 to 69 — were either wounded or killed.
Dirt biker turns himself in after skateboarder's death in crash
Kevin Rubio turned himself into the Philadelphia Police Department on May 26 after colliding with Jesus Gomez Rosario — who died two days later at Temple University Hospital.
Three killed, 11 wounded in mass shooting Saturday night on Philadelphia's South Street
Initial gunshots were fired around 11:30 p.m., and multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd along the famous street, where many bars, restaurants, and retail stores are located.
The DP analyzed three years of UPennAlerts. Here’s what we found.
In 2021, the Division of Public Safety issued a total of 67 UPennAlerts, up from 58 alerts in 2020 and 34 in 2019.