Penn Dean Disputes Professor Who Spoke 'Disparagingly And Inaccurately' About Black Students
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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.
Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation has found a new home at the University of Pennsylvania.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey told graduates at the University of Pennsylvania's commencement that life "is not about celebrity, it is about significance."
The research is targeting the millions of people who have relatives with Alzheimer's disease.
The sharp minds at the University of Pennsylvania were on display during a competition among student-founded startups.
With less than a month left of his vice presidency, it appears Joe Biden may have plans to leave Washington for Philadelphia.
Duke University has named University of Pennsylvania provost, Vincent Price as their tenth president.
A special group at the University of Pennsylvania called Penn Reflect is a place where students are helping each other through emotional turmoil.
Gutmann says immigrant students add to Penn's richness and diversity.
University of Pennsylvania students staged a walkout Thursday morning after a series of racist text messages were sent to black freshmen last week.
Penn offered an update on Tuesday night regarding the racist text messages received by their black freshmen.
President of the Philadelphia branch of the NAACP, Minister Rodney Muhammad addressed his concerns.
The investigation into racist text messages sent to more than 100 black students at the University of Pennsylvania this week has lead to the suspension of a student at the University of Oklahoma.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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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.
Temperatures will get into the 90s in the Philadelphia region on Friday with oppressive humidity before storms break out in the afternoon and evening hours. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
It has been 10 years since the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. A decade later, people across the country are honoring the victims, supporting survivors and reflecting on the legacy of Pulse.
The KB Foundation, a nonprofit mentoring program, held its Youth Achievement Celebration on Thursday night. Our Janelle Burrell served as the emcee on this inspirational night.
In Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood, crews are working to restore power after storms blew through the region and caused outages Thursday night. Brandon Goldner reports.
Philadelphia police say a man tried to pull on the door of an occupied work truck and was then struck as the driver tried to drive away.