Philadelphia

Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions

Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.

The National Museum of American Jewish History is closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 17, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Images from Philadelphia schoolteacher Hannah Gann's social media and public appearances at school board meetings, including reposts referencing paragliders and a Hamas-inspired nail polish design.

Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame

2026 FIFA World Cup Previews Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing

An American Airlines airplane taxis on the tarmac at New York's Laguardia Airport.

Massive US flight groundings triggered by fiber cut, circuit failure as UN General Assembly meets


Israeli flag splashed with red paint in Philadelphia

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia said the mayor's office quickly replaced the defaced flag.

 A flag from a Miami eatery was defaced on June 16.

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.

 Barnie Lipman marries Margery in Philadelphia. May 19, 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.

 Neo-Nazis wave swastika flags outside of Georgia synagogue this past June

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."

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

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.

 Police deploy at the scene of a mass shooting near Slugger Field baseball stadium in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. April, 10, 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.

 Police tape is pictured at a crime scene after a deadly mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 5, 2022.

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.

 THE NATIONAL Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.

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

 The Liberty Bell replica statue is seen inaugurated at the Knesset in 1955. But how did it end up in Jerusalem's Liberty Park?

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.

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel

Shooting at Pennsylvania medical clinic leaves two wounded, suspect dead

The gunman, who the police said they had 'contact' with in the past, killed himself.

 View shows the scene of a shooting at a medical facility in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S., December 15, 2022.