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.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The Eagles are acquiring Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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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.
Hundreds of community members and firefighters gathered Saturday at Fleetwood Area High School to honor Walnuttown Fire Company Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman in Berks County. Eva Andersen reports.
Sunshine will prevail with slightly above-average temperatures in the mid-60s. Nights will be comfortable as well with lows in the 40s. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Great spring weather this weekend. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, will be laid to rest in a joint funeral service. Ross DiMattei reports.
The demolition was initially set for Friday, but Friday evening, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said it will now take place Saturday morning. Kerri Corrado reports.