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Joe Biden’s Niece Allegedly Tries to Punch Cop, Gets Arrested

Fightin’ Joe Biden’s Internet-bestowed nickname may be wearing off on his family members, most recently the vice president’s niece, Caroline Biden. Seems Caroline had a […]

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Does Rutgers Dean Jacquelyn Litt Hate Lesbians?

That’s what former Rutgers employee—and current lesbian—Laura Federico, alleges in a suit against the university: Laura Federico, who is a lesbian, claims she was fired […]

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Professional Thieves Robbing Work Trucks in Delco

Usually, when you steal a car, you’re stealing it because it’s a car. It can go places. There’s drink holders. You can put stuff in […]

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Cory Booker, Slumlord?

Between running his city and running for Senate, Newark Mayor Cory Booker has been a little preoccupied recently. Enough, apparently to forget that he owned […]

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WATCH: Always Sunny’s Five Best Political Satire Episodes

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia lampooned the gun debate last night—the latest issue that’s gotten the gang “hot” enough to want to do something about […]

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Like Rap Music and Twerking, I Don’t Get the Legalize-Pot Movement

The writing is on the wall, it seems. Pot is going mainstream. The momentum seems to be squarely behind the efforts of those who advocate […]

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I’m Shmacked Strikes Again: University of Delaware Edition

Oh dear: Thousands of students at the University of Delaware took to the streets during a Monday night riot during the filming of a party […]

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@PPAwatch Is the PPA’s Worst Social Media Nightmare

We’ve all seen it: PPA sedans making their own parking spots, vans stationed in front of fire hydrants, handicapped spots occupied by regrettably un-handicapped PPA […]

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Sedan Smashes Into Parked Cars, Tables Outside Pat’s Steaks

Here’s another reason not to go to Pat’s. Besides the mediocre, overpriced steaks and touristy clientele, people tend to drive their cars right up on […]

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UPDATED: George Zimmerman Taken Into Custody in Florida After “Incident with Gun”

Following news of his wife’s recent divorce plans, George Zimmerman has been arrested in Central Florida after police responded to a report that that the […]

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It Was a Deadly Weekend for Non-Traditional Swimming in PA

At least two men are dead in water-related accidents this weekend, marking a morbid end to summer as students start in on the school year. […]

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The Last Word on Miley Cyrus

Like most of the rest of America, I watched the Great Twerk of 2013 with my jaw hanging open, staring at my TV screen in […]

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Mike Missanelli Called Michelle Beadle Fat on Twitter and Lost

Let it not be said that NBC sportscaster Michelle Beadle can’t hold her own. Last night, in an apparent attempt to demonstrate just exactly why […]

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L&I Says Goldtex’s Lofts Are Not for Living In

Trouble continues for the Pestronk brothers today, though not from the usual union sources sabotaging their properties. This time, the ire is on the part […]

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Police Charge Pimp, Two Hookers in Slaying of NE Resident Francis Zarzykci

Since police found Francis Zarzykci’s dismembered torso in the Schuylkill earlier this week, police had been working to ID his killers. They announced a break […]