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Penn State University professor Karen Bettez Halnon was arrested earlier this week after smoking and going on a rant while on an American Airlines flight from Nicaragua to Miami.
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Penn State University professor Karen Bettez Halnon was arrested earlier this week after smoking and going on a rant while on an American Airlines flight from Nicaragua to Miami.
Pennsylvania state senate president Joseph Scarnati has sent a letter to Penn State president Eric Barron, "basically objecting to the fact that they're having a known domestic terrorist being sponsored by taxpayer dollars speaking at Penn State."
Lawyers for Penn State, the NCAA and the family of Joe Paterno are heading to a central Pennsylvania courtroom to argue before a judge about unresolved issues in the Paterno family's lawsuit over the 2012 consent decree between the university and the NCAA.
Penn State University's board of trustees today voted down a proposal that would have taken a closer look at the Freeh Report -– the 2012 investigation that examined how the university handled the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.
Former PSU star Joe Crispin has been hired to be an assistant basketball coach for Rowan University.
Penn State's trustees will meet by phone this week to discuss the status of state officials' lawsuit against the NCAA over the use of a $60 million fine the university has been paying because of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.
Sure, the boss is a pain and your co-workers are crazy, but a new study says you're better off in the office than hanging around the house, whether or not you have kids.
It's a case that stems from Louis Freeh's investigation of Penn State's handling of former football coach Jerry Sandusky, now serving a prison term, and his abuse of boys while an employee of the university.
Fans of the late Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno are planning to commission a new bronze statue of him, and place it across from the school.
Three Penn State University students were facing charges in a stabbing incident over the weekend that injured two students from another school.
Spanier's lawyers filed a complaint in federal court in Harrisburg Monday that says his case was "undertaken in bad faith" and that it violates his constitutional right to due process of law.
A longtime member of the Penn State University Board of Trustees has resigned, saying he regrets his vote to fire Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno days after the arrest of Jerry Sandusky on child sexual abuse charges.
Archbishop Wood stars Jake Cooper and Ryan Bates figure to have it a little easier than a lot of Division I-caliber stars, since the two made a decision that sets their future.
The man recently hired to be Penn State's next president hopes it's time the focus will shift away from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Paterno family spokesman Dan McGinn said Sue Paterno fell on campus while going to a memorial service on Thursday and she's hospitalized for observation.
THON ended Sunday afternoon and raised $13.34 million for pediatric cancer research and to provide support for patients.
Governor Corbett says he thinks Eric Barron will "do a good job" at the university.
A former acting Pennsylvania attorney general says his decision to shorten the period before emails were deleted had nothing to do with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse investigation.
Penn State police planned to review security video for clues after a female student reported that two men forced her into a car then tried to sexually assault her before she escaped.
A federal government agency is looking into Penn State's handling of sexual harassment and sexual assault complaints to see if it had responded immediately and appropriately.
18-year-old Vladislav Miftakhov was in jail Sunday in Altoona after being arrested Friday and charged with possessing a weapon of mass destruction, risking a catastrophe and other counts.
Penn State made the announcement Saturday, after the school's compensation committee met to finalize the contract.
Penn State University has to become involved in a lawsuit filed by Joe Paterno's family and others against the NCAA in order for parts of it to proceed, a state judge ruled Tuesday.
Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky spent this morning testifying in a hearing, trying to overturn a ruling that denied him his state pension.
The group, Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship, calls it a "leadership issue" caused by the university's trustees.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
State Sen. Art Haywood said he plans to push the Pennsylvania legislature to strengthen the mandatory reporting law after a grand jury investigation found a 15-year-old Cheltenham High School football player was assaulted twice in the locker room. Four coaches are accused of covering up the attacks.
A Philadelphia woman is out nearly $5,000 after her own camera captured alleged thieves leaving her Honda on crates. It was part of a trend Philadelphia police say is happening in neighborhoods along I-95 in South Philly. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the details.
The University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, announced it will suspend operations at the end of the summer 2026 semester.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio held court for his first press conference of training camp and addressed the team's biggest position battle: safety. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis reports.
A 19-month investigation reveals a recent uptick in Trenton Police Department use-of-force incidents, even as leaders tout new state accreditation following a federal DOJ probe.