CMU says professor on leave after making ‘hostile’ post
A Carnegie Mellon University professor that made ‘hostile and threating’ posts online is “currently on voluntary professional leave”.…
Penn student whose dorm room design went viral wins content creator competition
A University of Pennsylvania student known for tricking out his tiny dorm room was named the winner of…
What is the “Cat in the Hat” trend? Pennsylvania school district warns of “disturbing” viral posts.
A social media trend involving artificial intelligence footage of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” is prompting…
How dog parks can combat social media-fueled isolation and division
By Kevin B. Johnson, The Conversation via Reuters Connect The case against social media has gotten so well…
UPDATED: 5 Juveniles Charged in Rome Erie Canal Assault Video Case | Crime
Updated Information 9/4; 9:15 a.m.—Five juveniles have been charged after a video showing an assault near the Erie…
MyChart patient portal scams prompt warning from Pennsylvania attorney general
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday issued a warning Friday about a phishing scam targeting users of MyChart, an…
UPDATED: Rome Police Investigate Assault Near Erie Canal Caught on Video | Crime
Updated Information 8/28; 10:10 a.m.—A person was arrested after a viral video spread on social media. The Rome…
Rome Police Investigate Assault Near Erie Canal Caught on Video | Crime
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Police Department is investigating an assault involving a male victim that was reportedly…
Pa. attorney general announces Meta settlement
Pennsylvania attorney general announces $500M Meta settlement over online child protections HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave…
Here’s what Pennsylvania gets from the Meta settlement
Pennsylvania will receive part of a nearly $17 billion settlement that a multistate coalition reached with Facebook’s parent…
Can Philly Art Map replace Instagram for your latest local art news?
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Pennsylvania AG sues Snapchat over age rating, addictive features
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is suing Snapchat for allegedly exposing children to inappropriate content and keeping young…