Philadelphia

Philadelphia Jewish leaders encouraged by counter-response to ‘boycott bike ride’

“What was supposed to be a boycott of Jewish businesses turned into a food festival of Jewish businesses,” said the head of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

Pro-Israel counterprotesters confront a "boycott bike ride" targeting Jewish businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2026.
Bikers riding up 18th Street nearing Huda restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia on Nov. 8, 2026.

Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses - opinion

Reggie Jackson looks on during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026 in New York, New York.

MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism

Poster for a ride promoting the boycotting of Jewish businesses in Philadelphia.

Philly anti-Israel groups plan boycott of Jewish businesses before Kristallnacht anniversary


Philadelphia: US history preserved

On a recent visit to Philadelphia I observed once more that wherever you go in this city, the names William Penn (and Benjamin Franklin) bring to mind their great contributions to America.

Philadelphia skyline 370

Gabe Kapler hired to manage San Francisco Giants

He picks up his new role a month after being let go by the Philadelphia Phillies

Sep 29, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler (19) waits in the dugout for his players after loss to the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park

Fliers called antisemitic and racist distributed in South Philadelphia

State Rep. Joanna McClinton called the fliers “hate-filled” and “unacceptable.”

Mezuzah affixed to a door frame on South Street in Philadelphia.

Chaim Bloom will join Boston Red Sox as head of baseball operations

The Red Sox finished the season with a record of 84-78 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2015.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning to defeat the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

Driven by death threats, a family finds safety at a Philadelphia synagogue

They quickly moved to eastern El Salvador, then to Guatemala — pursued by gangsters.

Mezuzah affixed to a door frame on South Street in Philadelphia.