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Paying drivers to stay off their phones might make roads safer, Penn study says
Drivers in a study by the University of Pennsylvania were given a monetary incentive to stop using their phones while driving. That helped curb usage, the study showed.
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Drivers in a study by the University of Pennsylvania were given a monetary incentive to stop using their phones while driving. That helped curb usage, the study showed.
The lawsuit, which includes current and former students, said Penn failed to respond to antisemitism on campus before Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing the link between her death and Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
In an exclusive interview, Sarah Katz's parents are sharing their story after she suddenly died in 2022 while attending the University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania has issued temporary guidelines, banning encampments and outlining what protesters can do on campus.
Six congressional committees sent a letter to the university Monday saying they are looking into acts of antisemitic harassment and intimidation at Penn.
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
Philadelphia mental health professional Morgan Reid created AroDough, a scented "Play-Doh for adults," to help relieve stress.
Morgan Reid is the founder of A Little Mental. She created AroDough, short for aromatherapy dough, which she says helps reduce stress and anxiety. "I have personally used it when I've had panic attacks," she tells Chandler Lutz during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Many of the students who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on Monday weren't able to experience their high school graduations in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on Monday, May 20. The commencement marked the end of an up-and-down year. This year Penn's president resigned over issues surrounding antisemitism complaints and a pro-Palestinian encampment put this year's commencement ceremony in question. Reporter Josh Sanders spoke to some graduates who said that encampment weighed heavily on them.
Police officers stand at the ready after a crowd forms at Drexel University setting up a new pro-Palestinian encampment. Drexel is the latest campus to be targeted by protesters. Ryan Hughes reports the latest 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.
About seven people remain in police custody following Friday night's pro-Palestinian protest on Penn's campus. Nearly 19 demonstrators were arrested after they took over a university building. Ray Strickland reports.
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.
From how Philadelphia and Penn police conducted their intervention Friday morning to how the college community is reacting, here's everything we know about the dismantling of the encampment on Penn's campus.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
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The comments from Shapiro come on the same day the University of Pennsylvania disciplined 12 student protestors, including six who were placed on mandatory/temporary leave.
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."
The pro-Palestinian protest encampment in the heart of Penn's campus has also expanded. Protesters moved more than a half dozen tents to an additional section of College Green on the Ivy League school's campus.
Students are beginning to be punished for their roles in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.
The marchers said they support the right of Penn students and employees to protest. Thursday will be day 15 of the encampment on Penn's campus.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break. Here's how they're doing it.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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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.
The Elfra Court Motel in Wildwood, New Jersey, was honored Thursday for being a safe place for Black families in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Aqua Water wants to raise its rates by almost 20%. People concerned about the increase can speak out at a public meeting about the proposal this summer.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Pablo Hernandez, 49, died after suffering critical injuries during the rescue Wednesday.
Pennsylvania delegates at the Republican National Convention share what they expect from the final night. Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at 10 p.m.