University of Pennsylvania administration says Pro-Palestinian encampment is trespassing
A pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Pennsylvania campus has entered Day 5. A Notice of Trespass has been posted outside the encampment.
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A pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Pennsylvania campus has entered Day 5. A Notice of Trespass has been posted outside the encampment.
Penn seniors are worried the encampment will cause the university to cancel end-of-year traditions they've been anticipating for years.
Some University of Pennsylvania seniors said they are worried a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus will cause the school to cancel end-of-year traditions and possibly graduation. Others say it's "a small sacrifice" to make.
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
The Passover Seder was organized by Tikkun Olam Chavurah, Jewish Voice for Peace - Philadelphia, Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Families for Ceasefire.
Over the past three days, Franklin Field played host to hundreds of high school and college athletes.
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. The move follows a day of student-led protests across Philadelphia, part of a wave of protests nationwide.
A Philly tradition returned to Franklin Field Thursday as Day 1 of Penn Relays brought athletes, coaches and families to the city of Brotherly Love.
The Philly Palestine Coalition Thursday's march was to support the student movement for Palestine. However, Jewish organizations argue it's fueling antisemitism.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
The Penn Relays are back at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field. Steve Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays, talks to us about the return of the historic event.
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.
Dr. Kara Bernstein, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, will use the funds to study genetics and targeted triple negative breast cancer therapies.
For the second straight season, zero men's college basketball teams from Philadelphia will be in the NCAA Tournament.
It's been a challenging four years for medical students who started at the height of the pandemic but it's also been extra special for one couple at Penn.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
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.
From Boyz II Men on Friday, to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus all weekend long, the Delaware Valley is where you'll want to be this weekend.
Prolific architect and University of Pennsylvania alum Julian Abele did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Julian Abele, a University of Pennsylvania alum, did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other iconic buildings including the Parkway Central Library - and made huge architectural contributions to the campuses of Harvard and Duke. Janelle Burrell reports.
The new program at Penn will begin in the fall.
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."
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
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 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.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
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.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday signed a $7.1 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year. It comes after weeks of negotiations between the mayor and City Council, which pushed back on several proposals.
Thousands of fans are expected to pack Lemon Hill over the next 39 days for the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, but some residents in the neighborhood have mixed emotions about how the free event could impact their lives. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
Police are seeking a man accused of fatally shooting another man after an argument inside a Philadelphia grocery store and fleeing the scene on an electric scooter, according to the U.S. Marshals.
Ryan Ricther is a Philadelphia native, played at La Salle and was drafted by the Union. Now he is taking over as the team's interim head coach. Ricther sits down with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen to discuss the former Union players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how he wants to leave his mark with the Union.
The suspects stole electric scooters from victims who were at a food truck in South Philadelphia at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue Wednesday night.