Philadelphia

‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons

The spat between Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner comes amid a rise in such incendiary comparisons used to describe weeks of chaotic ICE activity.

 Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner calls ICE agents "wannabe Nazis" during a rally at City Hall, January 27, 2026.
Activist Peter Tatchell is arrested a during a national march for Palestine on January 31, 2026 in London, England.

Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign

Coins.

The Jewish immigrant who shaped America’s most famous coin - opinion

 Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device


Sally Hoberman, 89, fluent Yiddish speaker, passes

“Since she passed away, we’ve had people who grew up in the neighborhood talking about how they always felt welcome coming to our home,” her daughter said.

Sally Hoberman was a dedicated mother known throughout her neighborhood for her warmth and generosity.

Knesset swears in first Philadelphia-born MK: Moshe Tur-Paz

Educator Moshe Tur-Paz raised by British parents

Philadelphia-born Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz is sworn in as a Knesset member. 5 Jan, 2020.

Avdija nets 5 points in 2nd game

Israeli rookie still hasn’t missed an NBA shot, but his Washington Wizards falls to 0-2 with defeat by Magic.

DENI AVDIJA drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon during Saturday night's 130-120 victory by Orlando over the Washington Wizards.

Two men charged with gun offenses near Philadelphia vote counting center

Local media reports showed stickers on the suspects' vehicle promoting QAnon, a pro-Trump antisemitic conspiracy theory.

A person wears a mask depicting US President Donald Trump as supporters of U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden take part in a rally as votes continue to be counted following the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 6, 2020.

Aiding Philadelphia voters, rabbis find the unexpected: Peace and optimism

The rabbis had trained to de-escalate tension that could lead to violence and to advocate for people who were being denied access to the ballot box.

EARLY VOTERS wait in line to cast their ballots in the US presidential election in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday.

Pre-election visit to Jewish Pennsylvania: Community intensely polarized

Florida and Ohio often come to mind as the states that decide the elections, but in 2020, many see Pennsylvania as the single likeliest tipping point.

The Oval Office

Two students fall four stories while attempting to take a selfie

"If you are drinking and you run right into [the rail], it's really easy to slip off because it only comes to like a little halfway between your knee and hip," said Temple student Arnav Johri.

Temple University campus

National NAACP takes over Philadelphia chapter over antisemitic posts

The announcement of the takeover came a day after local Black and Jewish leaders held a virtual discussion to address Muhammad’s social media post and smooth tensions between the two communities.

NAACP PHILADELPHIA Chapter president Rodney Muhammad

Philadelphia Jewish Federation won’t cooperate with local NAACP

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia said it will not work with the local chapter of the NAACP over “an alarming amount of bigoted and anti-Jewish sentiments”

NAACP PHILADELPHIA Chapter president Rodney Muhammad

Those responsible for modern antisemitism must also be held accountable

One of the most outrageous incidents emerged last week in America’s City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.

NAACP PHILADELPHIA Chapter president Rodney Muhammad