Pennsylvania

Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial

Many Republicans initially dismissed the Tea Party as a passing fringe phenomenon. Democrats should not make the same mistake.

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Raphael Lemkin

My cousin gave the world the word ‘genocide’ – don’t let anyone profit from it - opinion

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.

'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats

State Rep. Chris Rabb, left, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right, share the stage during a Rabb for Congress rally on May 15, 2026, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia


Winter weather in US Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations

People in much of the Northeast were advised to stay off the roads because of treacherous conditions, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey.

A DELTA Air Lines plane prepares to take off during a winter storm at Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York, US, December 26, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message

The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.

Pennsylvania principal to be fired over antisemitic voicemail: ‘They control the banks’

Philip Leddy, the principal of the Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, accidentally recorded himself claiming that the parents of a student had “Jew money” and that “they control the banks."

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.

Dog ruffs up owner: Pennsylvania man hospitalized after pooch fires shotgun

While traveling to the scene, officials said they were told the dog "jumped onto the bed and set the gun off."

 A dog is seen hiding under a blanket.

Maryland man pleads guilty for mailing violent antisemitic threats to 25 Jewish sites

Some of the letters, which were sent between March 2024 and June 2025, threatened arson or explosive attacks on the sites.

A police car is parked behind a yellow tape near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 22, 2025. (illustrative)

PA diocese condemns Catholic school float with Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate replica

Videos of the parade show St. Joseph Catholic School's float with the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' replica gate on it.

A screenshot from social media showing the replica of the Auschwitz gate used by the St. Joseph Catholic School.

One killed, six injured in shooting at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

One person has since been arrested, CBS News quoted District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe as saying. 

Philadelphia police, ilustration.

Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, state police commissioner says

The shooter in the incident is dead, State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said.

Police van in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 2025; illustrative.

'I’m a prayerful person': Gov. Shapiro recounts April arson attack with Stephen Colbert

On Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro disscussed the April arson attack on his home, the community who helped them heal, and the current political landscape.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert on the July 24, 2025, episode

Darcie Grunblatt: From the campaign trail to the newsroom

Behind the Bylines: As one of our breaking news desk managers, Darcie Grunblatt has the electric touch for keeping our team working hard and covering the news efficiently.

Darcie Grunblatt