Feds Widen Swarthmore Antisemitism Probe

The U.S. Department of Education is expanding its antisemitism investigation of Swarthmore College after a student group allegedly shared a video showing an effigy of an Israeli soldier being set on fire.

The department said the Students for Justice in Palestine video called on supporters to go “all out” at rallies on Oct. 6 and 7, marking the third anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Civil rights official Kimberly Richey said that if Swarthmore turned a blind eye, “someone is asleep at the wheel,” and the department will determine whether the college violated federal civil rights law.

A Swarthmore spokesperson said the college believes the complaints have no merit but will comply and work with the department.

DHS Searches Home in Lancaster County

Homeland Security Investigations agents and Caernarvon Township police executed a federal search warrant at a home in Reinholds on Wednesday, according to an ICE statement.

Neighbors said agents carried boxes out of the house for most of the day, filling what appeared to be three box trucks.

A neighbor told a local news station that she saw at least two people arrested and was told a third person was also taken into custody.

ICE said no further details are available at this time because the investigation is ongoing.

2027 Farm Show Theme Revealed

The Shapiro administration announced “Leading A Legacy” as the theme for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show, unveiling it at Winterside Farm in Berks County.

The farm is home to the Bowman family, which has raised sheep there for 53 years.

The 2027 show runs Jan. 9-16 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, and admission is free.

It’s one of the nation’s largest indoor agricultural events, known for its 1,000-pound butter sculpture, food court, and sheep-to-shawl competition.

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Will you attend the PA Farm Show this year?

1. Definitely
2. I’ll think about it
3. Probably not

Yesterday’s Results:

How did you get to school as a kid?

1. By bus: 49%
2. On foot: 44%
3. By car: 5%
4. By bike: 2%

After the Pennsylvania Farm Show ends, what happens to its 1,000-pound butter sculpture?

Show me the answer