Controversies

Kate Smith Statue South Philadelphia

Why both the Flyers and their anti-PC haters are right (and wrong) in the Kate Smith saga

'Antifa Mob' assault case takes center stage in unconventional war between Philly judge and Larry Krasner

Judge Scott DiClaudio

Controversial billboard near Pittsburgh displays hate speech, Antwon Rose image

Antwon Rose

Paralegal: Center City law firm fired me for complaining about sexual harassment, bullying

Veronica Fortunato

N.J. referee who ordered wrestler’s to be hair cut poised to file defamation lawsuit

Buena High School

A Montgomery County judge went to school to check on truant students, but was turned away

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Collingswood proposes Airbnb ordinance, and people are not happy

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Twitter reacts to Gayle King's explosive CBS interview with R. Kelly

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Michelle Wolf on Trump, comedy and that White House dinner

Michelle Wolf

Owner beats N.J. government agency seeking to seize family home - for now

Charles Birnbaum

Despite opposition, Lansdale library will host 'Drag Queen Story Fun Time' this weekend

Annie Christ

Broad Street's Illegal Tacos has a new name after year of backlash

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Kevin Hart scheduled to appear on 'Ellen' after Oscars controversy surrounding homophobic tweets

Someone put a Blue Lives Matter flag on the Rizzo statue and a council candidate quickly took it down

2019 Mummers Parade

2018's oddest odd news: Stolen venomous insects, a weird West Philly wing menu, the snow camel and more

Snow Camel

Investigation launched over 'racist, misogynistic' letter sent anonymously to Philly judge in courthouse

Philadelphia criminal justice center

She lost an Airbnb battle in Collingswood, so she's moving to South American commune

Collingswood Airbnb

District: Teacher told first-graders that Santa Claus is not real

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Chinese scientist claims to be the first to create gene-edited babies in controversial report

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Atlantic City man fights to keep agency from demolishing his beloved family home

Charles Birnbaum

Attorney: Man who claims he was racially profiled at local Whole Foods intends to file lawsuit

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Trick-or-treaters in blackface with Confederate flags confronted on video in Lehigh County

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Philly police investigate photo that allegedly shows officer wearing blackface

Stock_Carroll - Philadelphia Police Car

Temple coffee shop to change neon Adderall sign to something about coffee

Stock_Carroll - Temple University Students

Citing 'undue stress' and health concerns, Bridgeport's council president resigns

Bridgeport

Bridgeport mayor at wits end as death threats continue ahead of meeting tonight

Carroll - Bridgeport borough Montgomery County

The former Philly cop with the 'Nazi tattoo' is a police captain down at the Navy Yard now

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Could Philly be home to a dirt-bike park anytime soon?

After backlash, Bridgeport Council won't pursue police merger with Upper Merion

Carroll - Bridgeport borough Montgomery County

Citing fears of 'inappropriate touching,' Archdiocese of Philadelphia bars girl, 12, from CYO football

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Petition targets Penn Law professor for YouTube remarks on Kavanaugh hearing

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There's a petition to replace the Frank Rizzo mural in South Philly with Gritty

Carroll - Frank Rizzo Mural in South Philly's Italian Market

Philly judge: 'I will deal with' attorneys criticizing and protesting controversial decision in probation case

Philadelphia criminal justice center

10 Montgomery County mayors weigh in on ugliness in Bridgeport

Carroll - Bridgeport borough Montgomery County

Screaming match ensues as Philly judge appoints defense attorney as 'special prosecutor'

Carroll - Philadelphia Municipal Courthouse

Stormy Daniels to release memoir, 'Full Disclosure,' in October

Stormy Daniels to release new memoir, 'Full Disclosure'

Couple who raised $400,000 for homeless vet tries to plead Fifth Amendment

Kate McClure Johnny

Louis C.K. performs for the first time since admitting to sexual misconduct

Three weeks before competition, Miss America hit with more scandal

Rizzo foe: Let's gather next month with 'ropes and chains to tear the statue down'

Frank Rizzo statue cleaned

Developer destroys South Philly mural dedicated to 'children lost to violence'

Destroyed mural

Rock bottom: Mayonnaise ice cream is a thing that now exists

Mayo Ice Cream

Controversial judge transferred from Family Court after numerous parents claim due-process violations

Lyris Younge

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