Pennsylvania
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
Mahanoy City’s first Jewish congregation dates back to 1888, having laid the cornerstone for the former Beth Israel Synagogue in 1923.
‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons
Wharton School hosts a new bid to rebuild trust in polarized societies
Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision
Pennsylvania bus driver accused of duct-taping 10-year-old to seat
Juliet Pratt, 54, is charged with unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child and assault.
Tree of Life shooter facing death penalty in Pittsburgh federal trial
The man accused of killing 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue shooting is facing dozens of federal charges.
US arrests man with explosive device in luggage at Pennsylvania airport
Transportation Security Administration officials located a suspicious item inside the suitcase that appeared to be a live explosive device.
Bob Born, Jewish maker of Peeps marshmallow candies, dies at 98
Birn was the former president of Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned candy company in Pennsylvania.
Shooting at Pennsylvania medical clinic leaves two wounded, suspect dead
The gunman, who the police said they had 'contact' with in the past, killed himself.
US midterm elections: Governor races to watch
Here are results from the most consequential gubernatorial races, as forecast by data provider Edison Research:
Summer Lee, progressive opposed by AIPAC funding, appears to win Penn. House seat
AIPAC has said progressive Democrat Summer Lee held “dangerous views of the US-Israel alliance.”
Democrat Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor's race against Doug Mastriano
The race was closely watched because of the messaging from the Donald Trump-endorsed Mastriano, one of the most extreme Republicans running for any statewide race in the midterms
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s daughter is suing Mehmet Oz for stiffing her over Jewish donors list
Glick’s lawsuit alleges that Oz’s campaign used a pro-Israel political donor mailing list without paying a promised 5% commission, according to the report.
At least nine people wounded in Philadelphia shooting
Multiple shooters exited a vehicle in the Kensington area of the Pennsylvania city and began shooting, firing about 40 shots.
