Congress investigates Philadelphia schools for antisemitism allegations
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.
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The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by Congress for allegations of antisemitism. Philadelphia is one of three districts under investigation by a House of Representatives committee for alleged discrimination.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
A South Jersey man has been charged in multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last month.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
Red graffiti can still be seen spray-painted over the Israeli flag that's hanging on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
The Hope for Israel Alliance hosted the event in Old City and says they stand together in grief, solidarity and strength.
A small, but powerful vigil was held Thursday outside the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City in response to the two Israeli embassy staff members who were shot and killed in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday.
The president of Haverford College was berated by Republican lawmakers in a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.
The Barstool Sports founder offered to send a Temple student to Auschwitz as a "teaching moment," but the student "is no longer taking responsibility."
A Temple University student has been placed on interim suspension after an antisemitic sign was displayed at Barstool Sansom Street in Philadelphia on Saturday night in a video that's gone viral on social media.
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
Princeton University is the latest school to have its federal funding threatened by the Trump administration amid investigations into campus antisemitism. Princeton said on Tuesday, the administration has halted several dozen federal research grants from the Defense Department, NASA and others. The university's president said Princeton is combatting antisemitism and will comply with the law.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused former President Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."
Temple University Police said two people are facing felony charges in connection with trespassing and vandalism incidents at a Jewish fraternity house earlier this summer.
Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
Six congressional committees sent a letter to the university Monday saying they are looking into acts of antisemitic harassment and intimidation at Penn.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down with CBS News Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell for a wide-ranging conversation about tourism in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026, gun violence, racial and religious tolerance, his political future and more.
A University of Delaware student was charged with a hate crime and banned from campus after vandalizing a Holocaust memorial and going on an "antisemitic tirade," the attorney general's office announced Monday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the University of Pennsylvania to disband the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus Thursday "to restore order and safety on campus."
Temple University is investigating after the words "Free Palestine" were painted on a Jewish fraternity house on campus.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
A charter school that prepares students for careers in law enforcement and EMS could be coming to the former Valley Forge Military Academy campus.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
The Sixers were fined again for violating injury reporting rules regarding 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore says Friday will be a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region as temps plummet and some snow showers move into the area.
The 4-3 vote to adopt the resolution is a major step forward and means Ocean City can move forward with discussions to rezone the area of Wonderland Pier.
Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges after she was accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the backseat.
Small is accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast Thursday night as the Philadelphia region could see some snow Friday.