Philadelphia

The couple who married at the age of 100: 'We submitted a request to 'Guinness World Records'

Littman's granddaughter, Sarah Littman said that her grandfather, an engineer, was married for 65 years.

By JOSH ARONSON
23/05/2024

Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues

Philadelphia-area synagogues vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Governor, CNN anchor condemn acts. Incidents believed related to Israel-Hamas conflict.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/04/2024
 Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sternly addressed the incident, saying, "Tonight in Philly, we witnessed a blatant act of antisemitism."

04/12/2023

Rash of mass shootings kills 10 in US ahead of July 4 holiday

Just four days into July, three different cities in the US have experienced mass shootings so far this month.

By REUTERS
04/07/2023

Four killed, four wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Just before 8:40 p.m. police officers said they had apprehended a male suspect wearing a ballistic vest and recovered a rifle and handgun in a nearby alleyway.

By REUTERS
04/07/2023

What is a visit to the Valley Forge like?

From reading about Valley Forge I learned that the huts had been reconstructed according to the specifications Washington gave his troops.

By BEN G. FRANK
26/02/2023

Israeli Knesset Liberty Bell ended up in a park. Now we know why

Letters have been found that finally explain how the Liberty Bell ended up in a park in Jerusalem instead of in the Knesset where it once was

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel

Philaldelphia high school librarian told to take down Elie Wiesel poster

The district allowed the high school to put the posters back up the next day and used a statement highlighting that Wiesel's memoir is part of its curriculum.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
28/01/2023
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