David Rullo
David Rullo
Summer Lee (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
September 23, 2026, 3:20 pm
Ethics complaint filed against Summer Lee
“I think taxpayers deserve clarity."
By David Rullo
Eradicate Hate Global Summit 2026. (Photo by Joey Kennedy / Eradicate Hate Global Summit)
September 22, 2026, 2:41 pm
Eradicate Hate summit draws praise for its work
Faces questions over speakers with anti-Zionist history
By David Rullo
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 16, 2026, 2:07 pm
Butler County man claiming ISIS affiliation arrested on terror-related charges
Using the name Rashid, Kramer posted: “I might be able to carry out an operation soon against the kuffar [infidels], please pray for my success brothers.”
By David Rullo
Aaron Rodgers at Steelers' training camp in 2025 (Photo by Cramerwiki, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 15, 2026, 11:18 am
Steeler Aaron Rodgers accuses Trump administration of being ‘pro-Israel first’
Comments made on Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast
By David Rullo
Cover of FIRE’s report: “What is the state of free speech on American Campuses?”
September 14, 2026, 2:57 pm
Three Pittsburgh universities earn F grades in free speech rankings
CMU unveils new Fence interim policy
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life. (Rendering courtesy of Studio Libeskind)
September 10, 2026, 4:30 pm
Tree of Life organization announces new name
“The Tree of Life Center for Humanity will not only be a beacon of Jewish life here in Pittsburgh, but also will be a national model for bridge building and educations."
By David Rullo
Mohammad Darawshe, Robert Bosch Academy (Photo by Tim Riediger/nordpool )
September 8, 2026, 3:29 pm
Israeli Arab leader urges integration, interdependency and shared society
“I don’t give up hope,” he said. “I’m a father. I’m a grandfather. I don’t give up hope. I don’t have an option.”
By David Rullo
September 8, 2026, 3:19 pm
Pitt, CMU face criticism for their responses to anti-Zionist, antisemitic activity
Pitt spokesperson Jared Stonesifer told The Pitt News that the university doesn’t intend to withdraw the report.
By David Rullo
(Photo by Lacheev, iStock)
September 8, 2026, 3:01 pm
As High Holidays approach, Pittsburgh expands security training and preparedness
“For civilian training, it’s some of the best I’ve ever seen,” he said.
By David Rullo
(Photo by MySecuritySign.com, courtesy of flickr.com)
September 8, 2026, 2:41 pm
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel victim of attempted tripping in Squirrel Hill
“He should never do this again,” Vogel said. “Not to me. Not to anyone. Don’t do stupid things.”
By David Rullo
September 4, 2026, 1:14 pm
A new book about a ‘daring escape from Afghanistan’ has surprising Pittsburgh connections
'The Last Free Women,' tells the story of four women who escaped after Afghanistan after Kabul fell to the Taliban.
By David Rullo
Julie Paris (back row, second from right) and a group of concerned Peloton users met with company representatives after one of its instructors created an Instagram post, labeling a map of Israel as “Palestine.” Photo courtesy of Julie Paris
September 1, 2026, 10:28 am
Pittsburgher joins push for Peloton to address Jewish users’ concerns over anti-Zionism
Julie Paris was pleasantly surprised, she said, to receive an invitation from the company to come to New York and meet with Peloton’s executive leadership.
By David Rullo
Members of NCJW’s transitional board. (first row : Eileen Lane, Teddi Horvitz, Molly Braver; second row : Andrea Glickman, Karen Lightman, Judy Cohen, Ellen Olshansky, Leah Kamon; third row: Kate Rothstein, Lynn Snyderman, missing from photo Cindy Shapira and Becca Tobe). (Photo provided by Leah Kamon)
August 31, 2026, 2:11 pm
Local NCJW evaluates its future as national organization pushes ‘five-year plan’
“It’s an existential review of the organization,” Glickman said. “It’s an important time for us, but we’re looking at it through a positive light.”
By David Rullo
Jo Recht addresses those attending a town hall to learn more about the Tree of Life. She's joined by Diane Rosenthal and 10.27 Healing Partnership Executive Director Maggie Feinstein. (Photo by David Rull)
August 25, 2026, 2:09 pm
Tree of Life shares vision for memorial and new home, projected to open in 2028
“The most important thing is that this act of murder happened in the place where we are creating this museum. This happened to 11 people who were killed from three congregations.”
By David Rullo
Chad Martin has roots in Youngstown, Ohio but his passion is in Israeli travel. (Photo provided by the Israel Ministry of Tourism)
August 25, 2026, 1:32 pm
For Israel tourism official, travel is a path to connection and understanding
“This way my way of joining the fray — doing what I’ve done for 10 years,” he said.
By David Rullo
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