Penn faces lawsuit for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitism on campus
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
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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.
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.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
Acho said the "book is urgent." The two were working on the book before the Oct. 7 terrorist Hamas-led attack on Israel.
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.
Drexel University President John Fry said a case of vandalism at the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life is being investigated as a hate crime.
Drexel University President John Fry said vandals removed the letters of Raymond G. Perelman's name from the sign outside the Perelman Center for Jewish Life on campus - and said police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
In a Facebook post, Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El said a swastika was spray painted on a sign outside the building, just days after the same sign was replaced due to another instance of vandalism.
Synagogue leaders at Temple Beth Hill/Beth El said they're working with police as they investigate the second instance of vandalism in the last week.
A Jewish restaurant owner in Narberth is outraged after the words "Free Gaza" were spray painted on the side of her building. The owner believes she's a target of antisemitism.
A Jewish restaurant owner in Narberth is outraged after the words “Free Gaza” were spray painted on the side of her building. The owner believes she's a target of antisemitism. Josh Sanders spoke with the owner as she prepares for the Jewish Sabbath.
Pro-Palestinian faculty at the University of Pennsylvania are suing the Ivy League school to stop it from sending sensitive internal files to a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on campus.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The American Red Cross is helping four people after a home partially collapsed in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Three men were rushed to a hospital, and a stray bullet landed in a living room after a shooting early Friday morning.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on South 64th Street, Philadelphia police said.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Unexpected callers offering to lower your credit card interest rate and asking to confirm personal information could be a scam. Yeadon resident Birtha Irby tells our Josh Sidorowicz about a scammer who possessed a startling amount of her personal information — "my daughter said right away, 'we have to call Josh'."
The 2026 Dad Vail Regatta marks the 50th anniversary of a major milestone -- the addition of female rowers to the long-running competition. Wakisha Bailey catches up with Kirsten Morasco, president of the Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee.
Canvas, a system used by thousands of schools and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers, was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
There could be some showers Friday afternoon and rain looks likely on Saturday as well. But the first half of Mother's Day looks sunny and warm before rain moves in Sunday evening into Monday, with even more showers possible next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Lauren Morris, who won the CBS Philadelphia Trudy Haynes Scholarship last year, is now graduating from Temple University and already has a job in journalism lined up. Janelle Burrell catches up with the Klein College class speaker.