Bhavini Patel
Bhavini Patel attended the ADL’s Never is Now Conference as part of her experience with the Glass Fellowship. (Photo provided by Bhavini Patel)
May 6, 2025, 11:55 am
Bhavini Patel joins national fight against antisemitism and bigotry
“It was a really unique experience,” she said, “that reinforced, for me, not just the urgency of confronting antisemitism but also the sort of systems that allow it to persist."
By David Rullo
May 1, 2024, 3:39 pm
Chronicle poll results: Primary election
We asked our readers if they were pleased with the results of the Pennsylvania Democratic primary. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Bhavini Patel (left) sat down with Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh CRC Director Laura Cherner for Coffee and Conversation about her race in Pennsylvania's 12th House District. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 9, 2024, 2:02 pm
Bhavini Patel shares ‘Coffee and Conversation’ with Jewish community
"When you use language like that it stokes antisemitism and puts the Jewish community in a very precarious position."
By David Rullo
(Photo courtesy of Pexels)
April 5, 2024, 1:54 pm
Lee and Patel spar during televised debate
Patel called out Lee for "not being present" for her Jewish constituents. Lee denied the accusation.
By Toby Tabachnick
(Photo courtesy of Pexels)
April 1, 2024, 2:27 pm
Ads, accusations and AIPAC: District 12 primary update
The candidates call each other out for "lies" and taking money from PACs
By Toby Tabachnick
Bhavini Patel (Photo courtesy of patelforpa.com)
March 18, 2024, 4:46 pm
Patel wins endorsement from 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club
“I promise to deliver on our shared progressive values in Congress." — Bhavini Patel
By Toby Tabachnick
Summer Lee (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
February 26, 2024, 3:18 pm
Patel campaign calls on Summer Lee to return contributions from ‘antisemitic donors’
“Taking money from antisemites who celebrate terrorist attacks and encourage their followers to monitor synagogues is abhorrent behavior,” she said.
By David Rullo
Bhavini Patel (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
February 8, 2024, 8:03 pm
Patel battles identity politics attacks in 12th District House race
“It’s almost like it allowed people to be outwardly racist, xenophobic and anti-Asian and hateful towards me,” Patel said.
By David Rullo
From left: Summer Lee, Laurie MacDonald and Bhavini Patel at the Barbara Daly Dank Political Forum at Carnegie Mellon University on Jan. 28 (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
January 29, 2024, 1:21 pm
District 12 candidates spar over Israel, campaign finance at CMU forum
Summer Lee, Bhavini Patel and Laurie MacDonald face off during community forum
By Toby Tabachnick
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)
January 18, 2024, 10:18 am
Top House Democratic leaders endorse Summer Lee
Lee was one of only 10 lawmakers to vote against a resolution condemning the deadly invasion of Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7.
By Toby Tabachnick
January 16, 2024, 11:53 am
Laurie MacDonald wants to serve Pennsylvania as a moderate Democrat
“I’m running as a Democrat because I believe in moderation,” she said, “and you don’t get that on the right.”
By David Rullo
Vigil organizers Julie Paris and David Dvir stand with Sen. John Fetterman at a vigil marking 100 days in captivity for the hostages held in Gaza (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
January 15, 2024, 10:57 am
Community gathers in unity, honors politicians, as hostage nightmare continues
“This is a fight of our generation. We must stand united and proud with Israel.” — Julie Paris
By Toby Tabachnick
Summer Lee announces her 2022 campaign for a congressional seat representing Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mark Dixon, CC BY 2.0., via Wikimedia Commons)
November 11, 2023, 9:20 pm
New polling shows Summer Lee has low approval rating
Lee will be facing Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary.
By Toby Tabachnick
Bhavini Patel got her start working in her mother's food truck. (Photo provided by Patel for Pa.)
October 22, 2023, 11:15 am
Meet Bhavini Patel, congressional candidate for Pennsylvania’s 12th district
“Public service is about being present in the community and serving the community.”
By David Rullo
State Rep. Summer Lee talks to the press outside her polling station at the Paulson Recreation Center after voting with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on May 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
October 16, 2023, 12:55 pm
Squad members face new vulnerability over anti-Israel activism
Three left-wing Democratic lawmakers are facing renewed primary competition after equivocating over Hamas terrorism
By Matthew Kassel
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