Philadelphia
Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to three years in prison
55-year-old Clift Seferlis of Garrett Park had pled guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs.
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons
Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign
Chair that Colleyville rabbi threw at captor going to US Jewish museum
Congregation Beth Israel has donated the items to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Israel activist Lou Balcher passes away
Lou was a proud husband and father. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jocelyne, and sons, Daveed and Alex, who were constantly at his side in the last months of his life.
Eight children, four adults killed in Philadelphia apartment fire
The blaze broke out around 6:30 AM on the second floor of a building owned by the federally funded Philadelphia Housing Authority, which is the fourth-largest housing authority in the United States.
US congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia park
US Representative Mary Gay Scanlon was robbed of her automobile at gunpoint in a Philadelphia park on Wednesday, but it is not clear if the attackers knew her identity.
Philadelphia official accused of making antisemitic comments resigns
Michael Rashid made antisemitic remarks like calling Schindler's List Jewish propaganda.
ALYN Hospital joins with PIM on medical innovation, education, care
The new initiative, known as the ALYN-PIM Health Gateway, will focus on sharing medical technology and expertise.
National Museum of American Jewish History emerges from bankruptcy
The plan also settles a debt with bondholders, including Morgan, who agreed to accept $14 million less than what they were owed.
COVID-19: Could vaping make the virus more infectious? - study
The study also found that male mice in particular experienced significantly increased harmful effects when nicotine was added to the vapor.
Group that removed Israeli food truck from festival apologizes
The Philadelphia group who removed an Israeli food truck from an event has apologized — and vowed to “make up for our mistakes with help from our community.”
Israeli food vendor removed from Philadelphia event due to 'security risk'
"The Taste of Home" event, which takes place on Sunday, Father's Day, is organized to bring awareness to immigrant own businesses across the Philadelphia metropolitan area.