2 years after attack in Israel, Pa. synagogue unveils artwork honoring victims
A synagogue in Elkins Park gathered for a ceremony of remembrance Tuesday two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
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A synagogue in Elkins Park gathered for a ceremony of remembrance Tuesday two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Swarthmore students set up at Trotter Lawn on Wednesday. They want the school to divest from entities that have contracts with the Israeli government.
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes in Lebanon and Iran last week.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Drexel University President John Fry said additional security measures will be in place and once again called for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Korman Quad to disband.
Swarthmore College is moving its graduation ceremony off campus and into the city of Philadelphia amid an ongoing pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus.
Police say an 18-year-old man was shot dead while he attempted to break up an altercation inside an apartment in Roxborough on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the pro-Palestinian encampment set up at Drexel University enters its fifth day. More on these stories in your Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Digital Brief.
Drexel president John Fry called on protesters to disband the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus again on Monday night.
Drexel University's president has announced a plan for a "phased return to normal operations" amid a pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
An encampment calling for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza was established on the Drexel University Korman Quad Saturday night, according to the Drexel Palestine Coalition.
Seven people remain in custody following a protest on Penn's campus Friday, where 19 demonstrators were arrested after trying to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall, a university spokesperson said.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
The owner of a café in Philadelphia's Society Hill neighborhood said she is frustrated and no longer feels safe after vandals hit her business Lombard Café multiple times within the past seven months.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the University of Pennsylvania to disband the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus Thursday "to restore order and safety on campus."
The pro-Palestinian protest encampment in the heart of Penn's campus has also expanded. Protesters moved more than a half dozen tents to an additional section of College Green on the Ivy League school's campus.
University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson is calling for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
The University of Pennsylvania's interim president called for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike Friday in solidarity with millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier visited Penn as pro-Palestinian protesters were encamped for Day 7 on College Green in the heart of the campus.
Acho said the "book is urgent." The two were working on the book before the Oct. 7 terrorist Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Penn seniors are worried the encampment will cause the university to cancel end-of-year traditions they've been anticipating for years.
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Spring officially begins Friday morning in the Philadelphia region ahead of a warmer weekend.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
Spring officially begins Friday morning in the Philadelphia region ahead of a warmer weekend.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but then rain showers move into the area.
Penn was knocked out of March Madness after losing to Illinois, but students are already looking forward to next season.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, according to Bucks County officials.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 23-year-old woman was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, Bucks County officials announced Thursday.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.