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Penn ban encampments as part of temporary guidelines for campus protests
The University of Pennsylvania has issued temporary guidelines, banning encampments and outlining what protesters can do on campus.
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The University of Pennsylvania has issued temporary guidelines, banning encampments and outlining what protesters can do on campus.
A small crowd gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday to support the refugees in Gaza. The rally was called a public display of grief for the children. The peaceful demonstration lasted a couple of hours. There were no reports of any disturbances.
A protest was held against police brutality Saturday in Kensington on the 4th anniversary of George Floyd's death. The gathering also served as a protest against Israel's treatment of the Palestinians in the war against Hamas. The group met at Norris Square Park. This protest was organized by the Philadelphia Answer Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
Drexel University President John Fry said additional security measures will be in place and once again called for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Korman Quad to disband.
Swarthmore College is moving its graduation ceremony off campus and into the city of Philadelphia amid an ongoing pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus.
Seven people remain in custody following a protest on Penn's campus Friday, where 19 demonstrators were arrested after trying to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall, a university spokesperson said.
An encampment calling for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza was established on the Drexel University Korman Quad Saturday night, according to the Drexel Palestine Coalition.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
Jewish Voice for Peace marked Israel's Independence Day by protesting in Philadelphia's Center City Tuesday morning calling on banks to divest from Israel Bonds.
Protesters were marching near the University of Pennsylvania's campus several hours after police cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment on Friday. After more than two weeks, the encampment on Penn's campus was cleared out Friday morning. But the protesters aren't going away. Kerri Corrado reports on the latest.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
University of Pennsylvania interim President J. Larry Jameson said in a statement Monday that he has met twice with protesters and claimed they reflect "an unwillingness to negotiate on reasonable terms to a conclusion." He is calling for de-escalation as the encampment continues.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
A group of students, faculty and staff delivered a petition to University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson calling for the protest encampment on campus to be broken up. Protesters have had tents on the university's College Green for over a week now - and on Thursday they were met with a counter-protest group. Meanwhile, Penn juniors gathered nearby for Hey Day, a tradition dating back over a century celebrating the junior class' rise to senior year. Dan Snyder and Josh Sanders report in team coverage.
President Joe Biden addressed the nationwide protests in unscheduled remarks from the White House.
The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia reached Day 7. Some students said they feel unsafe on campus, but protesters said they intend to stay. Public officials visited the camp Wednesday.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling for Penn leadership to disclose where endowment dollars are coming from and for the school to separate from companies advancing Israel's military efforts in Gaza.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
Penn seniors are worried the encampment will cause the university to cancel end-of-year traditions they've been anticipating for years.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Part of Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia is flooded after a water main break sent water rushing into the street Wednesday.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Emergency responders said they want residents to think about the people who might be affected by the sounds of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Part of Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia is flooded after a water main break sent water rushing into the street Wednesday.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Part of Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia is flooded after a water main break sent water rushing into the street Wednesday.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Emergency responders said they want residents to think about the people who might be affected by the sounds of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
The Shell Recycling Program works by collecting used oyster shells from restaurants and casinos in Atlantic City and putting them back into the Mullica River.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
People can "Follow You Down" to Wiggins Waterfront Park to celebrate the Fourth of July this year with the 26th annual Freedom Festival, featuring a concert by 90s band Gin Blossoms.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Three good Samaritans are being hailed as heroes for saving the lives of two children trapped in a burning car in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Trea Turner hit two long home runs, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies hung on to beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 6-4.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
The Matvei Michkov era in Philadelphia will begin after dark. Here are some highlights from the Flyers' 2024-25 schedule, which was released Tuesday.
After adding Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers lost some key pieces of their rotation last season in 2024 NBA free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed 19-year-old Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Hurricane Beryl is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica Wednesday afternoon as a major Category 4 storm. As the hurricane threatens the island, people living in Philadelphia say they're concerned about their friends and family stuck in the path of the storm.
A three-block stretch of Oregon Avenue is closed after a water main break flooded the street.
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels for this time of year since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.50 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years. Ross DiMattei reports from the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway where many drivers will be passing through on the way to the Jersey Shore.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Conditions stay seasonable in Philadelphia Wednesday before temps climb back into the 90s on July 4th. Spotty thunderstorms are likely around the region Thursday, though the Jersey Shore could stay dry. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your local forecast, and the latest on Beryl as the hurricane appears poised to make landfall in Jamaica.