Leonard Abramson, major cancer research benefactor, dies at 93
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
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Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A pioneering project at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design is working to create environmentally friendly alternatives to concrete and epoxy.
Researchers at Penn in Philadelphia are using food scraps to build the future of sustainable architecture and engineering. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto reports.
Canvas, a system used by thousands of schools and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers, was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
The historic competition is bringing many talented track and field athletes to Philadelphia for the 130th Penn Relays.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
The Trump administration has called microplastics a "human health threat." The tiny fragments are found in the air, water, food and even clothing.
In Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has a microplastics lab that's working on creating new detection methods and ways to clean up the potential toxins.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Central High School graduate Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate rowing career at the University of Pennsylvania. Krystle Rich reports.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed response that the school is committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and has "taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events." Penn plans to appeal.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
Penn was knocked out of March Madness after losing to Illinois, but students are already looking forward to next season.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
A University of Pennsylvania student is using her own family's experience with cancer to donate books to children undergoing treatment at a hospital in North Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
Liz Magill resigned in 2023 after testifying before a House Committee investigating how antisemitic incidents were handled on college campuses.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
Pieces of ENIAC, the world's first general purpose electronic computer, are on display at the University of Pennsylvania's engineering school. Nikki Dementri chats with Dean Vijay Kumar and shares more about Penn Engineering making history in 1946.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Reporter Pat Gallen caught up with the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball team to get answers to a "Gallen of Questions."
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Skies are extremely smokey and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
A code red air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the area.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
Skies are extremely smokey and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
A code red air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the area.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
Skies are extremely smokey and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
The heat isn't letting up at the Jersey Shore Thursday, and despite the smokey skies, beachgoers are taking steps to stay cool.
The U.S. launched new strikes overnight, hitting targets farther north in Iran. The military also disabled an oil tanker accused of trying to break a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke moves into the Delaware Valley.
Argentina pulled through with the win and advanced to the 2026 Men's World Cup final against Spain.
A massive industrial fire burned for hours in Delaware County on Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark smoke into the sky.