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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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10 Montgomery County mayors weigh in on ugliness in Bridgeport

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

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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

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

Louis C.K. preforms for the first time since admitting to sexual misconduct and people have mixed emotions

Three weeks before competition, Miss America hit with more scandal

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

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

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

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

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Here's one call for civility that we should all try to honor

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As Philly Beer Week hangover recedes, what does future hold for the event?

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Philly suburb issues cease-and-desist orders to residents running Airbnbs

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New Jersey sociology professor under review after recorded making controversial comments in class

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Owner of pro-America Kensington bar to Eagles: Grow up, millionaires

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This veteran supports those who kneel

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Support for Eagles in Trump controversy found in unlikely corner

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White House hosts national anthem ceremony in place of Eagles visit

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Don't worry about the Kensington bar with a pro-America sign on the front door

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Bryan Colangelo investigation could wind up costing Sixers draft picks

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Black men arrested in Starbucks reach $200,000 settlement with city for youth program

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Why nearly everybody involved in the Starbucks controversy is in the wrong

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Starbucks controversy at full brew on Twitter

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Amid backlash, Abington decides not to rename school for Stephen Schwarzman

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Penn Law professor Amy Wax: higher education aggressively quashes truth

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