Controversy

Movies Controversy
European Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - London

'Guardians of the Galaxy' cast stands by director James Gunn

Education

Months after Schwarzman name-change controversy, Abington schools superintendent announces retirement
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Politics

Sen. Casey: Family separation policy is 'straight from the pit of Hell'
Immigration

Opinion

Would that controversial billboard even be visible from Fairmount Park?
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Politics

Michelle Wolf's roast at White House correspondents' dinner draws mixed reactions
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Controversy

Penn Law professor Amy Wax's marriage stance draws new wave of criticism
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Media

These Pennsylvania news stations are forced to read a right-leaning promo about 'false news'
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Controversy

Northeast Philly's 'Pizzagate' man gets thrown out of Joe Biden event
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Controversy

Tenured Penn Law professor's duties pared after belittling remarks about black students
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Social Media

After John Oliver jibe, FOX29's Mike Jerrick gets divided reaction on Twitter
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Controversy

Chinese leaders take aim at Franklin Institute for vandalism of ancient statue
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NFL

Terrell Owens takes fresh shot at Donovan McNabb ahead of Super Bowl LII
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Universities

Drexel professor resigns after controversial tweets
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Controversy

At Philly book appearance, Hillary Clinton shuts down 'Pizzagate' interloper
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Courts

Does Frank Rizzo statue deserve its special legal protection?
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Opinion

Drexel prof: I can't let the alt-right's threats dictate my life
Drexel George Ciccariello-Maher

Technology

Amid backlash, Google Maps nixes short-lived calories-and-cupcakes counter

Controversy

Journal pulls controversial pro-Colonialism essay on eve of Columbus Day

Courts

He once ran for mayor, now he has a trial date for allegedly vandalizing Rizzo statue
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Movies

Did hot lesbian scenes chill the box office for 'Atomic Blonde?'

Controversy

Run the Jewels calls Philly police union boss a 'punk-a**' at Made in America
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Universities

Bryn Mawr College lifts founder's name over racist, anti-Semitic past
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Controversy

Transgender employee’s firing from Philly coffee shop results in controversy
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Politics

Report: Long before Wharton fell silent on Trump, the school touted its famous alum

Technology

FaceApp pulls new ‘ethnicity filters’ amid backlash
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Technology

Photo-editing app introduces controversial new ‘Asian, Black, Caucasian and Indian’ filters
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Musicians

Roger Waters creates an 'Us + Them' scenario with current tour
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Social Media

University of Delaware professor: Otto Warmbier 'got exactly what he deserved'

Politics

Chris Christie: 'Disgusting' Kathy Griffin should be blackballed for photo with severed Trump head
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Celebrities

Photo of Kathy Griffin holding bloodied Donald Trump mask causes social media firestorm
Kathy Griffin

Controversy

Restaurant apologizes for 'Pill Cosby' cocktail, pulls drink from menu

Controversy

Trump lawyer’s daughter to 'perverted' haters: ‘Stop sexualizing women for no reason’
Samantha Cohen

Television

WATCH: Jon Stewart defends Colbert for rant on 'Daily Show' reunion
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Courts

Judge: Pennsylvania man should be fined $1 per groping incident
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Controversy

Property owner: L&I 'overreacted' in shutting down building after weed raid
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Politics

Curt Schilling defends Yiannopoulos then backtracks after learning of pedophilia controversy

Social Media

Amid backlash, ad agency removes North Philly-inspired font

Ballet

Fans rally for Philly ballet dancer who says height cost her a job
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Petitions

There's a petition circulating that asks to 'bring the Mummers Parade back to South Philly'
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Universities

Some Yale students not cool with Ben Franklin's name on residential college
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Development

Developer behind controversial Jewelers Row project seeks bigger tower
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Higher Education

New Jersey college students demand new name for 'Loser Hall'
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Schools

Upper Darby school district apologizes for KKK costumes
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Controversy

Delaware elementary school accidentally emails fake 'hurt feelings' form
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Politicians

Ten N.J. legislators scrutinized for unsanctioned Cuba trip

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Mummers Parade

Mummers announce steps to address 'hate,' promote inclusion
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Lifestyle

'Ban Trump From Philly' T-shirt debuts in support of Mayor Nutter
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Just In

Must Read

Eagles

What they're saying about the Eagles: Doug Pederson is a Philadelphia legend
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Investigations

Landmark report on sexual abuse by Pennsylvania priests includes a handful with stops in Philadelphia
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Eagles

Five players who impressed at Eagles training camp, five who didn't
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Comedy

Andy Cowan's new 'Banging My Head...' book reveals untold 'Seinfeld' storylines
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Travel

Philadelphia airport installs 'short story dispenser' to help travelers pass time
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Health News

Penn Medicine hospitals ranked among nation's best by U.S. News and World Report
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