Philadelphia

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

Discover Victor Brenner, the Jewish artist who designed the Lincoln penny and left a hidden mark on Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital.

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 Dividing cancer cell

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

Former hostage Eli Sharabi with former US President Joe Biden.

Former hostage Eli Sharabi meets former US president Biden at Philadelphia football game

American Airlines planes are parked at gates at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 13, 2024.

FAA says 'event is over' after all departures grounded at Philadelphia Int'l due to bomb threat


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.

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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

Jewish leaders call on NAACP leader to resign over antisemitism

"To call the Jewish people oppressors with everything that we had to overcome over all these years is wrong in every level."

Minister Rodney Muhammad, 65, speaks on the phone after attending a protest with fellow Interfaith clergy leaders outside the Center City Starbucks, where two black men were arrested, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania US April 16, 2018.

Trump administration argues adoption orgs. allowed to refuse LGBT couples

The Justice Department, under the administration of US President Donald Trump, has weighed in heavily in the past on LGBTQ issues.

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