Articles by Jill Golub
10/24/14 12:48am
Crime Log: Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, 2014
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 11 and Oct. 17, 2014. 10/16/14 1:29pm
Former Pottruck Director charged with thefts will have record expunged
The former director of Pottruck, Amy Wagner, paid a final installment on $10,000 in restitution to Penn and will now have her criminal record expunged 10/13/14 1:38am
September crime relatively similar to last year's
Overall crime since the start of the year is also slightly up by 7.4 percent, as compared to the year-to-date crime in 2013. 09/25/14 1:51am
Chess at McDonald's, a nightly ritual
A DP reporter played a night of chess with male players who play at McDonald's (and sometimes the Fresh Grocer) nearly every night. 09/24/14 12:24am
Crime Log: Sept. 12 - Sept. 18
Read about what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 12 and Sept. 18, 2014. 09/09/14 10:54pm
Crime Log: Aug 29 – Sept. 4
Read about what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, 2014. 09/09/14 1:08am
Study: Low resting heart rate may lead to criminal activity
Criminology professor Adrian Raine worked with PhD student and 2010 College graduate Jill Portnoy to explore the link between heart rate and criminal behavior. 09/04/14 9:41pm
August property crimes drop 20 percent
Total crime dropped 19 percent this August, with 72 crimes reported this summer as opposed to the 89 crimes reported last August. 08/28/14 7:47pm
Penn researcher found shot in home
A 35-year-old researcher at Penn was found shot and killed in his home on Wednesday, the AP reported last night. 08/27/14 3:20pm
Crime Log: Aug. 15 – Aug. 21
A motorcycle theft and a report of fraud are among crimes that were reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 15 and Aug. 21, 2014 08/26/14 6:03pm
Law School launches Latino studies certificate program
The Law School announced the creation of a new certificate program, in Latin American and Latino studies. 04/27/14 3:01pm
State rep incumbent: To fix Philadelphia schools, we need a 'funding formula'
State representative James Roebuck is running for reelection for the 188th Legislative District, which encompasses Penn’s campus. The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Roebuck about his political platform. 04/23/14 9:45pm
Democratic state rep hopeful talks education, equality
Algernong Allen is running for state representative in Pennsylvania’s 188th District, which includes University City, West and Southwest Philadelphia. 04/09/14 5:54pm
Penn releases contingency plan in case of SEPTA strike
Penn Transit Services has released a SEPTA Strike Contingency Plan outlining what Penn will do if SEPTA goes on strike. 04/07/14 6:01pm
Penn partnership helps teach financial literacy at the Lea School
A course on adult financial literacy taught by Professor of Strategic Management Keith Weigelt is a recent partnership between him, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and the Lea School. 03/31/14 4:51pm
Grad students refurbish homes in West Philadelphia
Graduate students from Wharton, PennDesign and other graduate schools — 75 students in total — volunteered for Rebuilding Together Philadelphia by providing essential repairs to homes on the 37th and 38th streets on Fairmount Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood. 03/24/14 7:21pm
Urban farm to open in West Philadelphia
Located at 4912 Baltimore Ave., Greensgrow West will be the first expansion of Greensgrow Farms, located in Kensington, Pennsylvania. 02/23/14 7:26pm
Study: poverty risk factors affect school performance
New research finds that having enrolled students with risk factors in schools affects the entire student body. 02/10/14 7:03pm
West Philly farm school brings Jewish context to environmental issues
Founded by Penn alum Nati Passow, the Jewish Farm School offers a wide variety of workshops and programs ranging from bee-keeping to global food topics. 02/09/14 4:05pm