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Courts & Law

Residents suing over FDR Park tree clearing accuse judge of potential bias

One expert on judicial ethics said the connection is too indirect to require the judge to recuse herself.

12 months ago

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State Senator Nikil Saval arrested at the Aramark protest. (@SenatorSaval/X)
Community
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Police arrest Aramark workers, state Sen. Nikil Saval protesting in Center City

About 300 union members stood in solidarity outside Aramark's headquarters in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Education

Penn bans encampments while citing ‘commitment to open expression’

Encampments and overnight demonstrations are not permitted and unauthorized overnight activities will be considered trespassing.

1 year ago

Students, faculty and alumni gathered in front of the University of the Arts campus
Education

University of the Arts students rally to demand answers about sudden closure

Hundreds of students say they are still searching for reasons why their alma mater is shutting down as the university cancels its town hall.

1 year ago

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An overhead view of an encampment in support of Palestine in Clark Park
Community
6abc

New pro-Palestinian encampment pops up in Clark Park in West Philly

Early Thursday morning, police gave pro-Palestinian protesters on Drexel University's campus a warning to disband, and the protesters cleared that encampment.

1 year ago

Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Politics & Policy

Rutgers defends deal with student protesters before Congress

Thursday’s hearing expands the scope of the committee’s inquiry for the first time to large, public universities, which are more strictly governed by the First Amendment.

1 year ago

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall toward University City on Saturday. They linked arms and encircled a group of people setting up tents on Drexel University's campus.
Community

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel leave encampment as police arrive

Protesters were given a warning from Drexel police before the PPD moved in.

1 year ago

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Community
6abc

Drexel returning to normal operations Thursday amid pro-Palestinian campus protest

President John Fry has repeatedly called on protesters to disband since the encampment started Saturday night.

1 year ago

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Community

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.

1 year ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall toward University City on Saturday. They linked arms and encircled a group of people setting up tents on Drexel University's campus. (Emily Neil/WHYY News)
Community

Drexel students, pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel’s campus

Protesters marched through Center City demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and marking the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba.

1 year ago

Penn's campus as Philadelphia police arrested several protesters
Community
6abc

19 protesters arrested after trying to occupy Penn’s Fisher-Bennett Hall

Protesters say they decided to take over Fisher Bennett Hall because Penn administrators failed to meet their demands and refused to negotiate in good faith.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro orders state employees to avoid ‘scandalous’ conduct amid Gaza protests, raising free speech concerns

The vaguely worded update is raising alarm among First Amendment advocates concerned that it could be used to unconstitutionally curtail free speech.

1 year ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Community

Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens

Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.

1 year ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Courts & Law

After a 2-week encampment, Philly police arrest 33 protesters on Penn’s campus

Penn had previously placed six students on a mandatory leave of absence for their role in the encampment.

1 year ago

Photos of the vandalism are circulating on social media showing the words
Community
6abc

Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof

An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.

1 year ago

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