Penn Law Dean Calls Amy Wax's Comments 'Racist' After Saying US 'Will Be Better Off With More Whites And Fewer Non-Whites'
This isn't the first time Wax made controversial comments about race.
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This isn't the first time Wax made controversial comments about race.
Last year, the Penn Law professor was banned from teaching a mandatory course after she said she never saw a black student graduate toward the top of the class.
Penn will be looking to do something Saturday that hasn't been done in 31 years.
The student who contracted the highly infectious disease lives off campus.
University of Pennsylvania researchers examined government data on emergency room visits for dog walking injuries in adults aged 65 and older.
The documentary won awards at multiple film festivals before it got the Oscar nomination.
Four club members followed 26-year-old Talib Adams through campus and into an active construction zone on 37th and Chestnut Streets.
Every day, nine people are killed by distracted driving.
An experimental rule change in the Ivy League has resulted in fewer concussions.
Olivia Kong's parents say the school ignored their daughter's cries for help.
The University of Pennsylvania welcomed one of its newest professors on Thursday--former Vice President Joe Biden.
The Quakers will visit St. John's on Monday night in New York City.
A University of Pennsylvania law school professor is in hot water after a statement she made about black students.
The second-seeded Quakers will play No. 1 seed Harvard in the championship game on Sunday.
Social media posts depicting white children in blackface makeup and saying "n*****" earlier this week rocked the Maple Shade School District but the incident is far from isolated in the Delaware Valley.
University of Pennsylvania students are taking a stand against gun violence on Thursday afternoon.
A suspect has been charged with murder in the killing of a 19-year-old University of Pennsylvania student who was found buried in a California park.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday the death of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein while he was home on winter break is being investigated as a homicide.
FDA approval has been a 20 year journey for Dr. Bennett and her husband Dr. Albert Maguire who developed the treatment for the gene mutation.
A police spokesman said Saturday that 18-year-old Dajuan Dantzler turned himself in Friday night to face charges.
Police say the 26-year-old victim was walking along the 400 block of South 43rd Street around 10:45 p.m., when he was beaten and robbed by two suspects.
A new University of Pennsylvania study shows tough-love parenting might be the best way to train guide dogs.
Mosquitoes aren't just an annoyance, they can carry some pretty nasty viruses.
Chris discussed Donald Trump banning transgender service members, a proposal from within the White House raise taxes on the highest earners and Hillary Clinton's upcoming memoir. He spoke with author and University of Pennsylvania Professor, Dr Jody Foster, about her book, 'The Schmuck In My Office,' at 7:20 and comedian Chris Franjola, who will be performing at Punchline Philly this weekend at 8:20.
Austin Bossart enjoyed an outstanding four-year career on the diamond at the University of Pennsylvania before being selected by the Phillies in the 14th round in 2015.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Darby Borough police believe the man was angry about having to wait for children to cross and then targeted the crossing guard.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in attendance for the Society of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick Gala at the Union League in Philadelphia. Photos by HughE Dillon
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Darby Borough police believe the man was angry about having to wait for children to cross and then targeted the crossing guard.
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Darby Borough police believe the man was angry about having to wait for children to cross and then targeted the crossing guard.
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
A worker was killed in a tragic accident after a tree came crashing down on him while he was loading a wood chipper Tuesday morning.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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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.
Philadelphia International Airport plans to close more security checkpoints starting Wednesday as TSA staffing issues related to a partial government shutdown continue.
When it comes to tallying up the damage, it can get confusing on who to call for help and when. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with how to handle storm damage and insurance.
Thousands of people in the Lehigh Valley are without power after Monday night's storms.
James Hadley, of Barnegat, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with sexual assault and other offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Prosecutors warn there could be more victims.
A large tree fell onto several homes in Woodbury Heights on Monday night as severe weather rolled through the region.