Pennsylvania

Young Pennsylvania man arrested over alleged ISIS-inspired mass attack plot targeting synagogues

A search of Kramer’s home in 2023, when he was still a minor, uncovered a video in which he pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was the leader of ISIS at the time.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026|ByALEX CARSON

J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Building WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: A Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation sign is displayed outside of the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation building on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

A demonstrator holds a sign of Thomas Matthew Crooks outside of a security zone checkpoint by the Fiserv Forum as the RNC continues on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

New information uncovered on Trump assassination attempt in Butler, says A-G Blanche

The shooter, Thomas Crooks, fired eight shots at Trump with a rifle from a nearby rooftop during his speech at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before being killed by Secret Service.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026|ByREUTERS

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByREUTERS

U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) looks on as U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) presides over a vote whether to hold Anthony Fauci, the former director of the NIAID, contempt for having invoked the 5th Amendment.

Sen. Fetterman rejects former staffers' accusations of neglecting Senate duties as 'hit pieces'

The WSJ report cited interviews with former staffers who detailed how Fetterman has appeared to neglect his constituents’ concerns. In response, the senator called the report "smears."

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByCORINNE BAUM

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.

JULY 27, 2025ByAARON REICH

Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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

MAY 20, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

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."

APRIL 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

APRIL 14, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

APRIL 13, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

APRIL 5, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA

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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByREUTERS

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

Fire reported at aircraft fastener maker's factory in Pennsylvania, authorities say

The Abington Township Police Department said there was an explosion within the building and flames could be seen inside the warehouse structure, citing statements from witnesses.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByREUTERS