Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
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The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
Princeton University is the latest school to have its federal funding threatened by the Trump administration amid investigations into campus antisemitism. Princeton said on Tuesday, the administration has halted several dozen federal research grants from the Defense Department, NASA and others. The university's president said Princeton is combatting antisemitism and will comply with the law.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused former President Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."
Temple University Police said two people are facing felony charges in connection with trespassing and vandalism incidents at a Jewish fraternity house earlier this summer.
Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
Six congressional committees sent a letter to the university Monday saying they are looking into acts of antisemitic harassment and intimidation at Penn.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down with CBS News Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell for a wide-ranging conversation about tourism in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026, gun violence, racial and religious tolerance, his political future and more.
A University of Delaware student was charged with a hate crime and banned from campus after vandalizing a Holocaust memorial and going on an "antisemitic tirade," the attorney general's office announced Monday.
Temple University is investigating after the words "Free Palestine" were painted on a Jewish fraternity house on campus.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the University of Pennsylvania to disband the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus Thursday "to restore order and safety on campus."
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill recently traveled to Israel, where they witnessed the war's devastation firsthand, and they showed their support for fellow Jews as the war continues.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York announced a $400 million federal security grant program for all houses of worship, including churches, synagogues and mosques, amid rising antisemitism.
Acho said the "book is urgent." The two were working on the book before the Oct. 7 terrorist Hamas-led attack on Israel.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
Pro-Palestinian student protests against the war in Gaza, including high-profile demonstrations at Columbia and NYU, led to responses in the Philadelphia area. As students at the University of Pennsylvania celebrate Passover, many can't help but fear for their friends' safety at other campuses after months of unrest following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With prayers, songs and traditions that span generations, families gathered Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt. "Passover celebrates the resilience of Jews," Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, said.
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.
Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
About 100 people gathered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to protest recent vandalism and antisemitism in the region.
Dozens of people gathered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Thursday for a rally against antisemitism after recent vandalism in the region.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
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Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
It won't be long before the summer blockbusters hit movie theaters and after a long wait, a much-anticipated sequel is in theaters right now. “The Accountant 2”, like the first film, is directed by former University of Pennsylvania student/athlete Gavin O’Connor and he is more than ready for you to see his film. Ukee Washington reports.
Safely discarding medications that are no longer needed. There's an opportunity to do that in the Philadelphia area. Saturday, April 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Stephanie Stahl reports on why it's so important.
Taylor Hospital staff said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral.
From high school students to Olympians, about 17,000 athletes are competing at this year's Penn Relays. Among them is Penn junior high jumper Kampton Kam.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.