UPennAlert Archive for Demonstration at 30th and Market to 34th and Grays Ferry

Demonstration | 30th and Market to 34th and Grays Ferry

UPDATE: All clear in the campus area. The demonstrators have passed the campus area and continue to move south; they are currently located at 34th and Grays Ferry Avenue. Police and security continue to patrol the area.

Note – Expect delays on all Penn Transit Services throughout the evening, due to this afternoon’s demonstration activities in the area. Check the PennTransit Mobile app or call the Penn Transit dispatcher at 215-898-7433 for real-time service information. 

UPDATE: The demonstrators are now marching south on University Avenue at Civic Center Blvd.

UPDATE: The demonstrators are now marching south on 34^th Street in the direction of campus.

Police and security personnel are on site for the safety of all community members. Avoid the area, expect traffic delays, seek alternate routes.

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UPennAlert: At approximately 2:00PM, a scheduled demonstration began in the area of 30^th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. The demonstration is now proceeding west through University City in the direction of Penn’s campus. At this time, police are not aware of any instances of property damage along the march route.

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).