Philadelphia
Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it
While founded by Quakers and long Christian-oriented, Eastern State hosted Jewish prisoners as early as the 1800s.
Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott did not cause closure of 6 locations
Suspect taken into custody after hospital shooting in Delaware leaves one dead
Antisemitism is ubiquitous in US healthcare, medical unions, Jewish doctor tells 'Post' - interview
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
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."
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.
