Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
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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.
Temple University is investigating after the words "Free Palestine" were painted on a Jewish fraternity house on campus.
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."
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill recently traveled to Israel, where they witnessed the war's devastation firsthand, and they showed their support for fellow Jews as the war continues.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York announced a $400 million federal security grant program for all houses of worship, including churches, synagogues and mosques, amid rising antisemitism.
Acho said the "book is urgent." The two were working on the book before the Oct. 7 terrorist Hamas-led attack on Israel.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
Pro-Palestinian student protests against the war in Gaza, including high-profile demonstrations at Columbia and NYU, led to responses in the Philadelphia area. As students at the University of Pennsylvania celebrate Passover, many can't help but fear for their friends' safety at other campuses after months of unrest following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With prayers, songs and traditions that span generations, families gathered Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt. "Passover celebrates the resilience of Jews," Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, said.
Ahead of Passover, which begins Monday, Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania said they feel fear for those in Israel and on other campuses.
Amid protests at Columbia University and other schools, University of Pennsylvania students talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the culture on campus and antisemitism ahead of Passover, which begins Monday night.
Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
About 100 people gathered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to protest recent vandalism and antisemitism in the region.
Dozens of people gathered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Thursday for a rally against antisemitism after recent vandalism in the region.
Under clearing skies and relaxing winds, temperatures will drop into the lower 50s to start things off Wednesday morning in Philadelphia.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez exited Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets after two innings with left forearm soreness.
A fire in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, left three pets dead and six people displaced on Tuesday.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for some homes in New Jersey's Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township in Ocean County due to a wildfire.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Under clearing skies and relaxing winds, temperatures will drop into the lower 50s to start things off Wednesday morning in Philadelphia.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
A fire in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, left three pets dead and six people displaced on Tuesday.
The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps was terminated amid sweeping federal budget cuts enacted by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE team.
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit Rome. Here's how visitors are finding the silver lining.
Kyle McCord starred at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, and now he's set be picked in the 2025 NFL draft over the weekend.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents in parts of Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, due to a fast-spreading wildfire which broke out Tuesday morning.
Scattered showers from overnight will clear out by Tuesday morning before sunrise. Conditions will teeter between partly cloudy and mostly sunny with some breezes.
Shawnnika Brown is building up her community while inspiring athletes to make a run for their dreams.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
For pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, research says this is a way to reduce the chance of the complication and preterm birth.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez exited Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets after two innings with left forearm soreness.
Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault last year for an incident that allegedly took place in 2018 in London, Ontario.
Kyle McCord starred at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, and now he's set be picked in the 2025 NFL draft over the weekend.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as our warm stretch continues.
The Cellucci family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been planning a trip to Italy for a year. Although their itinerary changed because of the death of Pope Francis, they hope to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township, New Jersey, as a fast-spreading wildfire burns in Ocean County.
It's that time of year, bears emerge from their dens and they're on the move. Neighbors in Mercer County have been told to be on the lookout after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards. It happened on Arrowwood Drive in Hamilton Township. Ryan Hughes talked with neighbors who are now on high alert.
The Red Cross is helping the six people who were displaced by the fire in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.