Counterprotesters Swarm Boycott Ride

A bicycle “Boycott Ride” targeting six Jewish-owned restaurants near Rittenhouse Square drew hundreds of counterprotesters on Sunday, who lined both sides of the street for blocks, waving Israeli flags and anti-hate signs.

Police made three arrests during the protest, and some targeted restaurants had lines hundreds of people deep as supporters turned out to eat there.

The nonprofit JewBelong had also put up 14 billboards across the city urging people to “boycott the boycott ride.”

Gov. Josh Shapiro said the ride was “designed to intimidate,” while organizers said it’s been misrepresented and is meant to show solidarity with Palestinians.

Marathon Victim’s Fund Tops $92K

A GoFundMe for the Rachel Apa Foundation raised more than $92,000 in a single day after the 24-year-old Lewisberry native died near the end of the New York City Marathon.

All proceeds will go toward creating and funding the foundation, her family said on the fundraiser page. See the GoFundMe here.

Apa, a 2024 Bucknell graduate who played field hockey there, was running her first marathon to raise money for the Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of her grandfather.

Donations to that charity quickly passed her $4,000 goal, and her father has said she died of rhabdomyolysis, a dangerous breakdown of muscle tissue.

Crosby Moves into 6th All-Time

Sidney Crosby scored twice in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, moving into sixth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list with 1,773 career points.

The Penguins captain passed Marcel Dionne, and Ron Francis is next on the list with 1,798 points, just 25 away.

Only Wayne Gretzky, Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Gordie Howe, and Francis have more career points in league history.

Crosby, 39, is in his 22nd season with Pittsburgh and already holds the franchise scoring record, having passed Mario Lemieux’s 1,723 points.

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➤ Statewide: State Treasurer Stacy Garrity reinvested $20 million in Israel bonds, bringing the Treasury’s total holdings in the bonds to $64.5 million as of Nov. 1. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Four New York men are accused of using fake cash to buy merchandise at retailers in 16 Pennsylvania counties, then returning it for at least $12,436 in real refunds. (More)

➤ Lebanon County: Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who left a county mental health facility Friday night and hasn’t been seen since. (More)

➤ Lancaster County: The Gap Branch Library in Salisbury Township will close after voters rejected a tax referendum that would have helped fund the county’s public library system. (More)

➤ Gettysburg: The Adams County SPCA took in 50 chinchillas rescued from an Ohio breeding facility last month, and the animals will eventually be available for adoption. (More)

➤ Harrisburg: Thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators gathered on City Island Sunday for the 54th annual Harrisburg Area YMCA Marathon. (Watch)

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➤ The Philadelphia Eagles lost their seventh straight Sunday, falling 19-11 to the New York Giants. Joe Milton threw for 169 yards, while Saquon Barkley scored Philadelphia’s lone touchdown. (More)

➤ Penn State and Pitt met for the 150th time in men’s basketball last night at Philadelphia’s Palestra, now in its 100th season. Both entered with 2-0 records, with the Nittany Lions holding a 76-73 series lead despite losing last season’s meeting 80-46. (See Details)

➤ Penn State said Hall of Famer Jack Ham suffered a medical emergency before Saturday’s game at Washington. (More)

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➤ Pennsylvania is sending $10 million in relief, about $540 an acre, to 319 fruit growers in 48 counties who lost at least 30% of their crops to April’s freeze. (More)

➤ Joe’s Rusty Nail Restaurant in Bellevue will close by the end of the year after 48 years, as owner Joe Elbicki retires to spend more time with family and friends. (More)

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➤ West Chester University Opera Theatre presents the Pennsylvania premiere of Amy Beach’s Cabildo Nov. 13-14, turning the concert hall lobby into a 1930s New Orleans museum. (More)

➤ Harrisburg’s National Civil War Museum held a special event Saturday to honor those who have served in the military, ahead of Wednesday’s Veterans Day holiday. (More)

➤ Johnstown’s Christmas tree is back in downtown’s newly renovated Central Park after a one-year absence, just in time for the holiday season. (More)

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When do you put up your Christmas tree?

1. Before Thanksgiving
2. Thanksgiving weekend
3. Early December
4. Late December
5. Don’t get a tree

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What bugs you most about watching TV today?

1. Too many commercials: 46%
2. Nothing good to watch: 15%
3. Can’t hear the dialogue: 13%
4. Too many streaming bills: 12%
5. I’ve given up on TV: 9%
6. No complaints: 3%
7. Other (reply to tell us): 2%

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