Pennsylvania

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message

The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.
Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.

Pennsylvania principal to be fired over antisemitic voicemail: ‘They control the banks’

 A dog is seen hiding under a blanket.

Dog ruffs up owner: Pennsylvania man hospitalized after pooch fires shotgun

A police car is parked behind a yellow tape near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 22, 2025. (illustrative)

Maryland man pleads guilty for mailing violent antisemitic threats to 25 Jewish sites


PA diocese condemns Catholic school float with Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate replica

Videos of the parade show St. Joseph Catholic School's float with the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' replica gate on it.

A screenshot from social media showing the replica of the Auschwitz gate used by the St. Joseph Catholic School.

One killed, six injured in shooting at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

One person has since been arrested, CBS News quoted District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe as saying. 

Philadelphia police, ilustration.

Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, state police commissioner says

The shooter in the incident is dead, State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said.

Police van in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 2025; illustrative.

'I’m a prayerful person': Gov. Shapiro recounts April arson attack with Stephen Colbert

On Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro disscussed the April arson attack on his home, the community who helped them heal, and the current political landscape.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert on the July 24, 2025, episode

Darcie Grunblatt: From the campaign trail to the newsroom

Behind the Bylines: As one of our breaking news desk managers, Darcie Grunblatt has the electric touch for keeping our team working hard and covering the news efficiently.

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Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh

The fliers were reportedly thrown from a moving vehicle, according to Pittsburgh Police.

 A photo of the antisemitic fliers distributed in Squirrel Hill.

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

 A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Arson of Josh Shapiro's home 'cannot be allowed to happen,' Trump says

The suspect of the case, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, told Pennsylvania State Police officers that he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer if he had found him inside.

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in conversation ahead of providing an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Pennsylvania charges man attempting attack on Jewish gov. with terrorism, arson, attempted murder

The alleged assailant's charges will include terrorism, attempted murder, and arson.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity

A sheet calling the Fettermans "genocidal" was draped over Gisele's Free Store, drawing condemnation from Pennsylvania Jewish groups.

  Senator John Fetterman and wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara in Jerusalem, March 19, 2025.

Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

The suspect and police exchanged gunfire after he walked into the hallway holding a female staff member at gunpoint with her hands bound.

 A CCTV still of police arriving to the scene of the 2025 UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting.