David Rullo
David Rullo
October 15, 2026, 1:55 pm
Mars Area High School bomb threat included swastikas
Links to nihilistic, extremist groups
By David Rullo
"The Apartheid Wall" was created in Schenley Plaza before an event created by Students for Justice in Palestine and other groups. (Photo provided to the Chronicle)
October 13, 2026, 3:35 pm
Anti-Zionist groups commemorate ‘martyrs’ of Oct. 7, ignore Hamas’ attack
Held an hour before the Jewish community gathered to remember the victims of the Oct. 7 attack, the event was part of a “Week of Rage."
By David Rullo
For more than four decades, Richard Swartz has helped to transform the Garfield neighborhood in his role as the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation's executive director. (Photo by David Rullo) 
October 13, 2026, 12:19 pm
Richard Swartz has spent more than four decades with Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
Organization has worked to fill ‘the hole in the doughnut’ in East End neighborhood
By David Rullo
Deena Blumenfeld’s flag was sliced by two people on Sept. 30—the fifth such incident in a little over two years. (Photo provided by Deena Blumenfeld)
October 6, 2026, 11:04 am
North Side Jewish resident’s home vandalized — again
“We will find out who these two women are. We will have them arrested and I will prosecute them in the same way we have others because this is unacceptable,” Blumenfeld said.
By David Rullo
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Dovid Knoll testified before a Sept. 24 Pennsylvania Senate Republicans public hearing on antisemitism in Harrisburg. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
October 5, 2026, 4:42 pm
Antisemitism in schools takes center stage at Pennsylvania Senate hearing
“There should never be hate in any school system and we need to nip it in the bud.”
By David Rullo
(Photo provided by Joel Rubin)
September 29, 2026, 3:37 pm
Political strategist Joel Rubin says Democrats must address antisemitism, Israel tensions
“The leaders in this party understand there’s a problem,” he said, “that this is a challenge they have to address and deal with.”
By David Rullo
Duquesne University. (Photo by Althom, iStock)
September 28, 2026, 3:55 pm
Jewish professor files EEOC complaint against Duquesne University
Complaint charges discrimination, retaliation and creating a hostile work environment
By 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
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