UPennAlert Archive for Large Protest at 40th and Market Streets

Large Protest | 40th and Market Streets

On Sunday, December 3^rd at approximately 5:30pm a scheduled Pro-Palestine protest organized by Philadelphia area activist groups began in the area of 17th and Market Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police were onsite and monitored the protest, and police traveled with the demonstrators as they proceeded to march west on Walnut Street and eventually joined a vigil for the University City Townhomes property at 40th and Market Streets. 

Penn Police were onsite monitoring the march as it approached Penn’s campus and continued to monitor the area in partnership with Philadelphia Police until the protest concluded at approximately 8:20pm. Some of those interspersed in the group spray painted graffiti along the march route, including messages about the ongoing war as well as general anti-establishment, anti-police messaging. Penn Police are working closely with Philadelphia Police to identify the individuals responsible for this vandalism. There were no physical injuries to anyone involved.  

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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 40th and Market Streets. You may resume usual activity in the area. Penn and Philadelphia Police continue to monitor the area.

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Update: Protest continues in the area of 40^th and Market St.  The number of protesters continues to drop. Penn and Philadelphia Police continue to monitor the area.

Update: At approximately 5:30pm a scheduled protest began in the area of 17^th & Market St. in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia. The demonstration proceeded west through university city and has arrived at 40^th and Market.

UPennAlert: Large protest in the area of 40th and Market St. Philadelphia and Penn Police are present and continue to monitor the surrounding area.

Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

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The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

• Stay out of immediate area.
• Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
• Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
• Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).