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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 527

Pennsylvania

Not On Our Dime volunteers stand outside the Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle attempting to gather signatures for a referendum that would force Pittsburgh to divest from Israel. (David Rullo)
January 11, 2025, 3:37 am
Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum effort in Pittsburgh after first one fails
Not On Our Dime pushes referendum that would require Pittsburgh to divest from Israel, companies related to Israel, which officials say could be deeply challenging for city
By David Rullo
The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
December 20, 2024, 9:30 pm
Civil rights probe finds Philly school district failed to tackle antisemitic harassment
US Education Department faults authorities for not doing enough to protect Jewish students despite ‘repeated, extensive notice’ they faced bigotry from peers, teachers and staff
By AP and ToI Staff
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 01, 2024 shows US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaks during a campaign rally at Reno Expo Center in Reno, Nevada, on October 31, 2024, and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) arrives to speak at a campaign rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on October 30, 2024. - (Photo by LOREN ELLIOTT and CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
November 5, 2024, 12:51 am
Harris and Trump make a furious final push one day before US election
‘It’s ours to lose,’ says a confident Trump at a North Carolina rally; ‘Let’s get this done,’ Harris tells Pennsylvania crowd; polls indicate extremely close presidential race
By Jill Colvin, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and Bill Barrow
A frame from a new Kamala Harris ad filmed at Hymie's, the same Philadelphia Jewish deli that served as the setting for a Donald Trump ad. (Screenshot via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 1, 2024, 3:23 pm
Pro-Harris group counters pro-Trump ad with rebuttal filmed at same Jewish deli
In second campaign ad at Hymie’s Deli in Philadelphia, Jewish pols respond to Republican Jewish Coalition’s ‘bubbies’ spot, decry Trump as ’embracing antisemitism’
By Ron Kampeas
Protesters hold up a Palestinian flag as Democratic US presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, October 30, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
November 1, 2024, 8:27 am
VP uses Gaza protests as opportunities to rally crowd, as disruptions turn routine
Anti-Israel activists disrupted the Democratic candidate at all 3 of her rallies Wednesday, prompting honed response that stays on message in last days before election
By AP
Republican US presidential candidate former president Donald Trump covered by US Secret Service agents on stage after being shot in his ear at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP/Evan Vucci)
October 18, 2024, 8:21 am
US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’ after Trump killing attempt, panel says
Agency assigned inexperienced agents to secure rally site in July, relied on ‘chaotic mixture’ of communications methods, and had unclear command structure, expert commission says
By Rebecca Santana
The Cathedral of Learning towers over the University of Pittsburgh campus in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
August 31, 2024, 6:49 pm
Man arrested after attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh
Two students treated for injuries caused by unidentified suspect; antisemitism on the rise on US campuses since October 7
By AP
The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh holds a peace vigil in support of Israel at the Jewish Federation in Pittsburgh, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
August 19, 2024, 8:27 pm
Pittsburgh group backs off bid to put Israel divestment on November ballot
Democratic Socialists of America chapter describes decision to pull referendum measure as ‘strategic’ retreat following legal challenges from local rabbis, city controller
By Andrew Lapin
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro arrives at a campaign rally at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2024. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
August 7, 2024, 5:21 am
Democrats dismiss ‘ridiculous’ claim antisemitism behind Shapiro snub for VP pick
Defenders note Harris is married to a Jewish man, but many in party say a reckoning is still needed regarding anti-Jewish invective in campaign against Pennsylvania governor
By Ron Kampeas
Left to right: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin); Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
August 5, 2024, 8:50 pm
Kamala Harris running mate choice narrows to Tim Walz, Josh Shapiro, sources say
Democratic hopeful to announce choice between candidates, both governors, by Tuesday, ahead of appearance in Philadelphia; unclear if decision has already been made
By Nandita Bose and Andrea Shalal
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
August 3, 2024, 5:12 am
Shapiro seeks to downplay his time as IDF volunteer after college op-ed resurfaces
‘I was 20,’ says Pennsylvania governor and potential VP nominee about op-ed titled ‘Peace Not Possible,’ in which he described himself ‘as a Jew and past volunteer in the Israeli army’
By Jacob Magid
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a "Harris for President" event in the gymnasium of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2024. (Matthew Hatcher / AFP)
August 2, 2024, 9:25 am
Speculation mounts Harris to tap Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor Shapiro as running mate
Shapiro has emphasized Jewish heritage, been outspoken in support of Israel, criticized antisemitism at college campus protests; called Netanyahu ‘one of worst leaders of all time’
By Jackie Hajdenberg and Ben Sales
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, center, attends a Commemoration Ceremony in Schenley Park, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, three years after a gunman killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
July 24, 2024, 10:49 am
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, could be Kamala Harris’s VP pick
Moderate who has been vocal in his support for Israel, and has centered his Jewishness in previous campaigns, could become first Jewish vice president
By Ben Sales
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he is surrounded by US Secret Service agents as he leaves the stage at a campaign rally after an assassination attrempt, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
July 14, 2024, 2:12 pm
Trump’s shooter was a registered Republican, had donated to a Democratic PAC
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel, Pennsylvania, an hour away from ex-president’s rally, was killed on the spot by the Secret Service; had no recognizable social media accounts
By Aaron Josefczyk, Jasper Ward and Kanishka Singh
Republican US presidential candidate former president Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event after being shot in his ear, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/ Gene J. Puskar)
July 14, 2024, 4:15 am
Trump shot in the ear at Pennsylvania rally; campaign says he’s fine; shooter killed
Assassination attempt confirmed by FBI, which identifies attacker as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks; audience member killed, 2 critically injured; Biden condemns: ‘It’s sick’
By AP and ToI Staff
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