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Magill will stay on as interim president until she is replaced, the university said in a statement.
2 years ago
Eagles security guard DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys
DiSandro is allowed to travel with the team and perform all other work duties when Philadelphia (10-2) visits Dallas (9-3). But he is not allowed on the sideline.
2 years ago
Penn president Liz Magill, Board Chair Scott Bok resign amid firestorm over House testimony
Magill will remain Penn’s president until an interim replacement is appointed.
2 years ago
With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries
The state and a hospital system are sending a converted school bus laden with fresh food available for purchase as a temporary solution to the city's lack of a supermarket.
2 years ago
Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to
The strikes came a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite its wide support.
2 years ago
A group of Philly teens is fighting for juvenile justice reform. Their demands reveal cracks in a system they say is allowing gun violence to thrive.
2 years ago
First-time conductors take a crack at Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Philadelphia Ballet is extending the baton to aspiring conductors for selected performances of the holiday classic.
2 years ago
Dominican grocers fight for their tobacco licensing in Philadelphia
The network of nearly 2,000 Dominican grocers feel that the Department of Public Health is unfairly targeting their tobacco licenses.
2 years ago
Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn’s president
Lawyers for a major donor to Penn threatened to withdraw a gift valued at $100 million unless Penn President Liz Magill is replaced
2 years ago
New Jersey man formally sentenced to 8 years in prison after racist rant went viral
Edward Mathews sparked outrage in his Mount Laurel community.
2 years ago
Bradley Cooper teams up with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner for NYC cheesesteak food truck pop-up
Bradley Cooper teamed up with Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, for the New York City pop-up.
2 years ago
Philadelphia mother says medical examiner wrongfully cremated child’s remains
Aisha McCord said her family waited weeks to bury their daughter, Ashay, only to learn she'd been cremated.
2 years ago
Piffaro offers the music of a German Christmas, circa 1500
Piffaro, Philadelphia authentic Renaissance band, will play music of Southern Germany from 500 years ago.
2 years ago
Listen 1:43Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Nearly a decade after closing, beloved Philly diner will be reborn with new development
The former owner of the Oak Lane Diner has plans to bring the business back after a fire closed it in 2015.
2 years ago