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In the Jewish community Hanukkah is more important than ever this year as it comes exactly two months since Hamas’ attack ignited a war in the Middle East. Those celebrating in Center City Thursday night say they are trying to bring light into dark times. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan spoke with those who observe the holiday.

If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 17 years in prison. The special counsel probe remains open, Weiss said.

An antisemitism rally took place in front of College Hall at the University of Pennsylvania’s campus on Thursday. This comes after the university president’s controversial testimony on Capitol Hill. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke to some of the people who joined the rally.

Law enforcement officials are looking for a man who rides a black bike and slashed at least two people with a machete or large knife in a series of attacks that happened along the Pennypack Trail in Philadelphia since Nov. 22.

Following remarks made by the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard and MIT, the House Education and Workforce Committee is launching an “official Congressional investigation.”

A student with the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra Apprenticeship Program may be the person conducting when you go to see “The Nutcracker” this holiday season.

It was far from a winter wonderland but those in the Philly region yearning for some snow got a tiny treat on Thursday.

Philadelphia is known for it’s massive murals. A Phillies legend will be the focus for the city’s newest mural. On the third anniversary of Dick Allen’s death, his family was there as his mural design was unveiled. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the design and timeline.

U.S. Marshals have recovered a vehicle in Philadelphia that is believed to have been stolen by Isaiah Robert Tilghman, who escaped from a prison near Pittsburgh on Dec. 3. Officials are still searching for Tilghman.

Police arrested a Philadelphia man accused of using bear spray on a victim during a robbery at a New Jersey shopping center in September as well as robbing a New Jersey convenience store in November. 

A new state comptroller report finds that a police training seminar in New Jersey included instructors making lewd comments about women, encouraging officers to pull people over for no reason and showing a photo of an ape after talking about pulling over a 75-year-old Black man.

The casinos and many other businesses in Atlantic City are all working in sync to drive up tourism over the next few weeks. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg has what visitors can expect on their next visit.

Four residents of a home along with a firefighter and two Philadelphia police officers were injured during a fire at a home along Cardiff Street on Thursday morning.