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Philadelphia Mayor Says Donald Trump Should ‘Put His Big Boy Pants On’ And Accept That He Lost Election

The mayor of Philadelphia is calling out Donald Trump amid the unfounded accusations of voter fraud, saying the president needs to “put his big boy pants on” and admit that he lost the election. Mayor Jim Kenney spoke about the election and his city’s role in helping put Biden over the top, saying that Trump […]

By Nathan Francis | 2y ago

‘Buildings Matter’ Editor Resigns From ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ After Staff Walkout

The top editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer stepped down on Saturday night, according to The New York Times. Stan Wischnowski resigned just days after he approved an article titled “Buildings Matter, Too” that focused on the perceived aftermath of the George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests. Just hours after the article was published, several […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

High-Ranking Philadelphia Cop Joseph Bologna Facing Felony Assault Charges For Allegedly Beating Protester

A high-ranking member of the Philadelphia Police Department is facing felony assault charges for allegedly beating a protester with a baton during demonstrations in the city this week following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. As the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna Jr. faces a number of charges, including felony aggravated assault, […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Philadelphia Mayor Announces The Center City Sector Will Go On Lockdown Because Of Protests

After another night of destructive protests in Philadephia, Mayor Jim Kenney announced on Sunday that he would be extending Philadephia’s curfew to include Sunday night and locking down the Center City sector of the city, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. The mayor said that the lockdown was being implemented to prevent further damage to public property and […]

By Robin Zabiegalski | 3y ago

Allen Iverson Robbed Of $500K In Jewelry, Suspect Christopher Daniel Arrested After Surrendering To Police

It has been a difficult week for Allen Iverson and the rest of the NBA family, after the sudden and tragic death of fellow basketball icon Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash this past Sunday. The week continued to get worse for Ivy, as he was the victim of a significant theft on Monday. The […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia-Area High School Pays Tribute To Him In Poignant Post Following His Shocking Death

Kobe Bryant is being remembered by fans all over the world, but in his hometown of Philadelphia, the late NBA legend holds a very special place in fans’ hearts. Bryant, who died alongside his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, is being remembered by the high school that helped start […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

Philadelphia Mayor Tells ‘Mummers’ Paraders To Ditch Blackface Or Lose Parade

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney told the leaders of the “mummers,” that is, community groups who march in New Year’s Day parades in elaborate costumes, that if they don’t get a handle on some of their members wearing blackface, their parade is in jeopardy, The New York Times reports. What’s A Mummer And Why Do They […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Philadelphia Robber Reportedly Claims To Have A Sick Child In Note Demanding Cash

A man who robbed a Philadelphia pharmacy reportedly gave the cashier a note apologizing for robbing them and justifying the theft by saying that he has a sick child, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Authorities say that a man walked into a Rite Aid store on Friday and approached the counter, pretending to make a purchase. […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Internet Reacts After Father Kills Car Thief For Stealing Vehicle With Kids Inside

A car thief was beaten to death after stealing a vehicle with three young children inside on Thursday night. According to Philadelphia police, the car thief was beaten by the children’s father as well as several bystanders. NBC Philadelphia reports the frightening situation took place just after 9 p.m. on Thursday night. An unnamed 25-year-old […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 4y ago

Philadelphia Muslim Group Posts Video Of Children Singing About Chopping Off Heads, Lawmaker Wants A ‘Probe’

A Philadelphia Muslim group posted a video of children singing about chopping off heads, and now a New York lawmaker wants an investigation, Fox News reports. Last week, as Fox News reported at the time, the Philadelphia chapter of the Muslim American Society (MAS) posted a video on its Facebook page in celebration of “Ummah […]

By Aaron Homer | 4y ago

Earth Day Was Not Founded By Convicted Murderer Ira Einhorn

Monday, April 22, is the annual Earth Day, and each year, there’s a round of stories alleging that Ira Einhorn, the “Unicorn killer” who was convicted of the 1977 murder of his girlfriend Holly Maddox, was in fact the founder or cofounder of Earth Day. “Earth Day Co-Founder Killed His Girlfriend, Shoved Her ‘Mummified Body’ […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Booing Controversy In Bryce Harper’s First Game With Phillies

Philadelphia sports fans, whether fair or not, have a reputation for booing. Whether this reputation is fair has been the cause of a long series of controversies over the years. And now there’s one related to the city’s newest superstar athlete. Bryce Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in February […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

R. Kelly Banned From City Of Philadelphia As ‘Mute R. Kelly’ Campaign Progresses

R. Kelly is facing setback after setback as a result of Lifetime’s incriminating docuseries Surviving R. Kelly. The disturbing series of events highlighted in the six-hour series have led many people to finally mute the Grammy-Award-winning singer once and for all. Now, the city of Philadelphia has joined the fight against R. Kelly. According to […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 4y ago

Kendall Jenner And Ben Simmons Spotted Together At Restaurant After Sixers Game

Kendall Jenner and her NBA star boyfriend, Ben Simmons, have reportedly been “taking their relationship to the next level,” and on Wednesday night that included a trip to an upstairs bar/restaurant in Philadelphia following a big win for Simmons’ team. According to 34th Street Magazine, Simmons and Jenner were spotted together at City Tap House, […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

NBC Uses Springsteen’s ‘Streets Of Philadelphia’ Over Eagles’ Blown-Lead Graphic

NBC’s Sunday Night Football, much like other sports shows, often makes a point of using bumper music, coming in and out of commercials, which have some local connection to the city where the game is being played. You might hear The Cars in Boston, The Ramones in New York, or Chicago in Chicago. It’s usually […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Trump Hints He Will Name Next Chairman Of Joint Chiefs At Army-Navy Game

President Trump is scheduled to attend the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia on Saturday, and on Friday morning he hinted at something big to announce at the game. According to a tweet by New York Times political reporter Maggie Haberman, which cited the White House press pool, Trump stated Friday that “I have another […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Dorito Flavored Ice Cream Exists, Courtesy Of Big Gay Ice Cream

Those living in New York City, Philadelphia, and the surrounding areas are probably familiar with Big Gay Ice Cream trucks. Big Gay Ice Cream is the brain child of Bryan Petroff and Douglas Quint, whose seasonal ice cream truck debuted in June, 2009, in New York City, and has since become a “whirlwind of publicity” […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

Multiple People Injured In Shooting At Philadelphia Mall, One Critically

Earlier this afternoon, Reuters reported that five people were wounded in a drive-by shooting at a shopping center in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The five victims were young men ranging in age from 19 to 23, one of whom was shot in the head and is listed in critical condition. The victims were transported […]

By Andrew Denny | 5y ago

Mike Pence Expected To Be Met By ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Protestors In Philly

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Vice President Mike Pence will be met by a parade of protestors dressed as characters in the hit Hulu show, The Handmaid’s Tale, when he arrives in Philadelphia on Monday. At least 100 people are expected to appear dressed as handmaids to protest the vice president’s second visit this summer. […]

By Catherine Caruso | 5y ago

Viral Video Shows Woman Repeatedly Kicking Boy On Philadelphia Playground, Police Investigating

Police have asked for help in identifying a woman after a video of her went viral. The video, posted on Facebook by a witness named Kelly Jax, features the woman kicking and yelling at a young boy. It went viral after a few hours, and many people have begun to question the treatment of the […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Parents Attack, Punch Elementary School Principal During Family Fun Day, Police Say

Parents of a student at the Robert B. Pollock Elementary School flew into a rage and assaulted the principal and vice principal during a “family fun day.” The parents were reportedly provoked when they were told by the school that they would need to sign their child out of the school at the office before […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

Fox News Under Fire For Using Picture Of Eagles Players Kneeling To Pray In Story About National Anthem Flap

Fox News has come under fire for using a misleading photo of several Eagles players during a story about the team’s visit to the White House, which was called off, reported the Washington Post. Although the Eagles were supposed to attend a Super Bowl celebration at the White House, the trip was canceled when “the […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

Starbucks Creates Open Bathroom Policy To Ease Racial Tensions

Still reeling from racial tension backlash from previous mistakes, Starbucks announced today that the company has created an open-bathroom policy for all of its stores after two African-American men were arrested at one of its coffee shops in Philadelphia last month. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington yesterday, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz said that […]

By Jeffrey Totey | 5y ago

Why Markelle Fultz Is The Answer For The 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers number one overall pick in the 2017 draft has played in just four games thus far in his rookie season. Fultz apparently suffered a shoulder injury that affected his shooting, which was displayed during his one-and-done season in Washington. The injury has left many NBA fans and media outlets wondering if it’s […]

By Dash Branson | 5y ago

Lubed-Up Light Poles Thwart ‘Crazy Eagles Fans’ In Philadelphia After Super Bowl Win

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are notorious for celebrating when their team gives them something to celebrate, which was seen recently after the NFL playoffs. Ahead of that game, the Philly police got pro-active with Crisco and greased the metal light posts lining their city streets. The nation saw just how the Crisco-coated light poles […]

By Roz Zurko | 5y ago

Baby Attacked By Raccoon, Dragged Across Bedroom — Mauling Leaves 65 Stitches In Infant’s Face

A mother and her two young children moved into an apartment just a few days before tragedy hit. Her 4-month-old infant was sound asleep when a raccoon mauled the baby and dragged the infant to the floor. Ashley Roberts got up to take her 6-year-old son to the bathroom, leaving her bedroom where her 4-month-old […]

By Roz Zurko | 5y ago

Briana DeJesus Reveals Possible Trip To See Javi Marroquin: Is She Bringing Newborn Daughter?

Briana DeJesus may have feuded with her Teen Mom 2 co-stars, but the drama hasn’t caused her to shy away from her relationship with Javi Marroquin. After Javi traveled to visit Briana in Florida and after they met up in New York, fans encouraged them to start dating. It’s possible that they were already dating, […]

By Mary Jane | 5y ago

Thousands To ‘Scream At The Sky’ To Mourn Hillary’s Election Loss On 1-Year Anniversary

If you ever wanted to scream aimlessly at the sky because you are still mourning Hillary Clinton’s election loss, your chance is just around the corner. If you can hold back your wailing for just a little longer you can join in with a group of screamers who are setting up to yelp helplessly at […]

By Roz Zurko | 6y ago

Is Jinger Duggar Expecting Baby Dogs From Jeremy Vuolo? Pants, Not Puppies, Become Staple In Married Life

Jinger Duggar got married to Jeremy Vuolo in November 2016. The pattern that has been set by her sister Jill and Jessa is that the Duggar girls get pregnant even before they celebrate their first wedding anniversary. So it may only have been nine months since Jinger and Jeremy became husband and wife, but the […]

By Jenny Cox | 6y ago

Woman, 65, Steals Cab And Picks Up Fares Until ‘Bizarre’ Scheme Ends In Arrest

A 65-year-old woman stole a Philadelphia taxi cab and then continues on picking up fares as if it were her own cab. Betty Thomas was stopped by cops on Thursday in that stolen taxi cab and the police found that she actually had passengers with her. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Chief Inspector Scott Small […]

By Roz Zurko | 6y ago

Philadelphia ‘Thriller’: Passersby Find Infant Casket In Trash Bag, What They See Inside Shocks Them

For this group of Philadelphia residents, the scene might have been straight out of a horror movie. When Chris James and a group of other passersby found an infant casket wrapped around a trash bag on the street across a cemetery in Philadelphia, they did not know what to expect inside. They thought it could […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 6y ago

James Corden Sends Trump 297 Copies Of The Film ‘Philadelphia’ To Educate Him On HIV/AIDS

After six members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS resigned last week, stating that the president simply doesn’t care about their work, James Corden took matters into his own hands. He sent the president 297 copies of the film, Philadelphia, to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago hideaway so that he couldn’t ignore it. James Corden said he […]

By Fiona Miller | 6y ago

‘Lick My A*****e!:’ TV Network Cancels Reporter’s Contract After Obscene Arrest Video Goes Viral

A Philadelphia TV reporter found herself out of a job Monday morning as a result of a video of her arrest taken outside a club from the night before, making her that day’s presumed “top story.” Writers for the New York Post say that Colleen Campbell, a 28-year-old on-camera personality of the east coast city’s […]

By Jonathan Brown | 6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Okafor Left Home As Sixers Entertain Trades, But Where?

NBA trade rumors out of Philadelphia are ramping up amidst news that Jahlil Okafor is no longer traveling with the team. The 21-year-old center, who has been the subject of strong trade rumors for most of this season, has played a disappointing average of just 23 minutes, earning just around 11 points per game in […]

By Brady Hicks | 6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Who Could Sixers Get Back In Okafor–Pelicans Deal?

NBA trade rumors continue to hone in the Philadelphia 76ers, who many experts believe may be trying to ship off the team’s resident big man, Jahlil Okafor, to the New Orleans Pelicans. As for what NBA player Philly would get in return, nobody can quite seem to decide. The 21-year-old, 6’11” center has been hampered […]

By Brady Hicks | 6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors, Lakers News: Interest In Sixer Nerlens Noel, Plus Lamar Odom Returning?

NBA trade rumors abound within the Los Angeles Lakers’ news wire that the franchise now has a high degree of interest in acquiring one of the Philadelphia 76ers’ top young players today. The 16-time former NBA champions are believed to have inquired about the possibility of a trade for 22-year-old center and power forward, Nerlens […]

By Brady Hicks | 6y ago

Philadelphia Mall Brawl: Rowdy Teenagers Descend On Mall And Cause Mayhem, Two Cops Injured

A Philadelphia mall brawl is the latest in a series of violent incidents to have taken place in malls across the country, and in this particular case, the culprits were a group of several hundred rowdy teenagers who planned the violence on social media. As WPVI (Philadelphia) reports, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said […]

By Aaron Homer | 6y ago

Philadelphia-Area Man Charged After Alleged Racist, Pro-Trump Vandalism

Philadelphia police have arrested a South Jersey man for allegedly spray-painting racist, pro-Trump messages on several cars on the morning after the November 8 presidential election. The suspect, who was arrested about two weeks later, allegedly is the ex-boyfriend of one of the property-damage victims, the Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News reported, and the victim and her […]

By Robert Jonathan | 6y ago

Philadelphia City Attorney Caught Spray Painting Anti-Trump Graffiti, Wearing An Ascot While Sipping Wine

Philadelphia attorney Duncan Lloyd, clad in a stylish blazer, ascot, and loafers, and armed with a glass of wine for sipping, and a can of spray paint for a bit of vandalism, was perhaps the most dapper misdemeanor-committing guy in town when he sprayed an anti-Trump message on private property. The bigger problem is that […]

By Amy Feinstein | 6y ago

Watch Teenage Flash Mob Turn Violent On Philadelphia Streets With Random Assaults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFLxbHeYhSo A roving teenage flash mob attacked random pedestrians, threw a university cop to the ground, and punched a police horse in the face last week when they were unable to get into a movie theater. Four teenagers were arrested after some 200 high school students gathered outside a movie theater and began attacking and […]

By Coburn Palmer | 7y ago

A 17-Year-Old Philadelphia Student Dies After Dispute With Staff Members At Wordsworth Academy

A 17-year-old Philadelphia student died after a struggle with school members on Thursday according to ABC News. Police said staff members at Wordsworth Academy were on a search for an unauthorized item in the student’s room when the incident took place. A public information officer for the Philadelphia Police Department, Sgt. Eric Gripp said when […]

By Aayush Mahat | 7y ago

Hillary Clinton’s Personal Health: What Was Going On With Her Eyes In Philadelphia?

Hillary Clinton’s personal health as a worldwide hot topic and the speculation doesn’t look as if it’s going to cool off anytime soon. The Democratic presidential nominee had another peculiar episode, marked by bizarre eye movements, while giving a speech in Philadelphia on Monday. John R. Coppedge, an MD who works as a surgeon in […]

By Thea Conrad | 7y ago

Philadelphia Cop Shooting Late Friday Results In Two Dead, At Least Five Injured

A Philadelphia cop shooting took place late Friday, leaving at least two people dead, including the shooter, according to local source Philly Voice. The rampage happened on the corner of 52nd and Samson a little after 11 p.m. local time. Sergeant Sylvia Young was sitting in her police cruiser when the gunman fired off 15 […]

By Thea Conrad | 7y ago

‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, Philadelphia Mafia Boss, Makes Bail After Arrest

Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino, a high-ranking member of the Philadelphia crime family, has been granted bail on Friday by a U.S. federal judge. Merlino was arrested in Florida on Aug. 4, along with 45 other suspects linked to organized crime, during a multi-state crackdown, Philly Voice reported. Merlino is facing racketeering charges including defrauding insurance […]

By Kwao Saa | 7y ago

Brawl Erupts In Philadelphia Wawa Convenience Store [Video]

A co-ed brawl broke out early Saturday morning at a Philadelphia-area Wawa convenience store. It is as yet undetermined what prompted the ruckus at the franchise, whose slogan is “gotthahava Wawa,” but it involves several individuals delivering punches to one customer, as well as food packages being tossed on the floor. The incident was recorded […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

The Democratic Convention In Philidelphia Is Anything But Patriotic

If you’re proud to be an American, chances are you aren’t attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week. If you are attending, chances are you’re not sporting an American flag. If the democratic convention proved anything, it proved that Democrats are anti-America. Democratic Party supporters overwhelmingly did not sport the international symbol […]

By Thea Conrad | 7y ago

‘Bernie Or Bust’ Contingent Refusing To Get Rolled Over At Convention

Even in the face of acute condescension from pro-Hillary groups and the mainstream media, the “Bernie or Bust” contingent is refusing to back off in Philadelphia. While the higher echelons of the Democratic Party, and Hillary Clinton in particular, were hoping that the Democratic National Convention would showcase a polar opposite to the chaotic — […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 7y ago

Something Stinks In Philadelphia As DNC ‘Fart-In’ Preparations Continue

Just when you think you’ve seen (or maybe the better word is smelled) everything there is to see in a presidential campaign, someone comes along and adds flatulence to the mix. About a month ago, people started planning a fart-in for the Democratic National Convention. While the plans made news, they didn’t insight that much […]

By Tylie Eaves | 7y ago

Bernie Sanders Supporters Converge On DNC Convention In Philly To Protest Hillary Clinton And The ‘Rigged System’

Thousands of Bernie Sanders supporters marched to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to protest their own party on Monday. The Wikileaks email hacking scandal, which prompted the resignation of party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, has sparked outrage by many liberals who now believe there is proof the primary was rigged in favor of Hillary Clinton. […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

Philadelphia Airport Strike Averted: Mayor Kenney Fosters Communication To Keep American Airlines Workers On The Job During D.N.C. Week

Philadelphia Airport workers will not be going on strike during one of the city’s most visible periods. Mayor Jim Kenney told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he and Governor Tom Wolf reached an agreement for the disgruntled workers – who identify as S.E.I.U. 32B.J. – not to strike during this week when the Democratic National Convention […]

By Brady Hicks | 7y ago

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