Protesters stopped interim university President J. Larry Jameson’s residence near 38th and Walnut Streets, where they held a rally.
at the University of Pennsylvania, protesters gathered at the Woodlands cemetery on Friday evening before marching through University City.
As demonstrators rallied outside, smoke tinted the colors of the Palestinian flag could be seen being released as speakers made remarks.It was not clear late Friday if anyone had been arrested in connection with the protest. The Philadelphia Police Department did not immediately respond to request for comment.
Around 10:30 p.m., they stood in a large circle in the intersection, clapping and chanting “the students united will never be defeated.” The crowd was peaceful and largely young.
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