Penn's interim president calls lecturer's political cartoons "reprehensible" and "antisemitic"
A University of Pennsylvania lecturer is under fire for political cartoons on the Israel-Hamas war that he shared on his website.
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A University of Pennsylvania lecturer is under fire for political cartoons on the Israel-Hamas war that he shared on his website.
Penn's interim president said he finds the political cartoons "reprehensible."
For decades, the University of Pennsylvania has held hundreds of skulls that were once used to promote white supremacy through racist scientific research.
Claire Fagin served as the University of Pennsylvania's interim president from 1993 to 1994 after leading its nursing school.
The House Ways and Means Committee is looking into Penn's tax-exempt status because of alleged antisemitism on campus.
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is looking into Penn's tax-exempt status after allegations of antisemitism on campus and controversial remarks during a hearing in December.
Temple and the University of Pennsylvania health systems have added mask mandates, joining other hospitals in the region, amid a surge in respiratory illnesses.
Monday morning's headlines include a rowhome fire in Holmesburg, a mask mandate returning to a Philadelphia health care system and new schedules in effect for several Regional Rail lines.
The University of Pennsylvania Health Care System says as cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 continue to rise, they must ensure a safe environment for their patients.
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are rejecting legislation to send more than $33.5 million to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school over criticism that the Ivy League school has tolerated antisemitism.
Penn has been facing backlash since former university president Liz Magill's controversial comments during a hearing on antisemitism.
Interim University of Pennsylvania President Dr. J. Larry Jameson released a statement Tuesday that said, in part, "There is pain, fear and uncertainty in our community. I want to reiterate that every person at Penn should feel safe and be secure in the knowledge that hate has no home here."
Dr. J. Larry Jameson will replace Liz Magill, who resigned recently over her comments in a Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.
University of Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the motion to appoint Dr. J. Larry Jameson as interim president of the university, replacing former Penn president Liz Magill.
The search is on for Penn's next president after former president Liz Magill and former chairman of the Board of Trustees Scott Bok resigned over the weekend.
Over the weekend, Liz Magill, Penn's former president, and Scott Bok, the former chairman of the Board of Trustees, both resigned following a controversial testimony during a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.
Julie Platt will replace Scott Bok as the university's interim chair after he resigned on Saturday.
Julie Platt will serve as the Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of Pennsylvania after Scott Bok resigned on Saturday, the university said.
Two officers are hospitalized after a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood early Sunday morning, two leaders at the University of Pennsylvania step down amid backlash over the school's response to antisemitism on campus, and a major storm with heavy rain and winds moves in. These headlines and more in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over her response to antisemitism.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
The effects of Congressional testimony by University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill on campus antisemitism are still reverberating, with mounting calls for her to step down.
Pressure is mounting on the University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, to step down after controversial testimony before Congress this week that many viewed as antisemitic.
Ross Stevens is threatening to pull $100 million in shares of his Stone Ridge Asset Management company after Liz Magill's comments before Congress this week.
An American Jewish Committee "Bring the hostages home" billboard in Philadelphia's University City section was defaced on Thursday.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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.
A CDC panel voted to stop giving newborns the Hepatitis B vaccine, sparking controversy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday. Ross DiMattei reports.
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a police cruiser and an officer before fleeing the scene, later crashing into a home in North Philadelphia.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.