Ad for onions removed by Facebook for being 'overtly sexual'
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
Former Philadelphia officer charged in fatal 2017 shooting of unarmed man
Former officer Eric Ruch Jr., a former who was dismissed from the Philadelphia police department just under a year after the 2017 incident, is now facing charges in the shooting death of Dennis Plowden.
Former officer Eric Ruch Jr., a former who was dismissed from the Philadelphia police department just under a year after the 2017 incident, is now facing charges in the shooting death of Dennis Plowden.
Philadelphia police hold outreach events to steer kids towards success
Police in North Philadelphia have been holding outreach events twice a week in front of the city's 22nd Police District since July, giving kids the chance to train with certified boxing instructors, and prepare them for success at a time when our city is plagued by gun violence.
Police in North Philadelphia have been holding outreach events twice a week in front of the city's 22nd Police District since July, giving kids the chance to train with certified boxing instructors, and prepare them for success at a time when our city is plagued by gun violence.
Facebook removes more than 275 fake accounts linked to conservative group
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Police identify suspect killed in shootout with officers after deadly rampage in Germantown
Stanley Cochran, 29, has been identified as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Germantown Thurdsay morning, killing a 19-year-old woman and injuring a 19-year-old man.
Stanley Cochran, 29, has been identified as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Germantown Thurdsay morning, killing a 19-year-old woman and injuring a 19-year-old man.
Twitter enacts more rules to combat election misinformation, violence
Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
Philadelphia City Council holds hearing on police response to protests, demonstrations
Nearly five months later, Philadelphia City Council held a Zoom hearing on police response to George Floyd demonstrations and Black Lives Matter protests in Philly in May and June.
Nearly five months later, Philadelphia City Council held a Zoom hearing on police response to George Floyd demonstrations and Black Lives Matter protests in Philly in May and June.
‘Selena: The Series’ to release on Netflix in December
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
Police: Man, 33, shot in the face during argument in West Philadelphia
Authorities believe an argument lead to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
Authorities believe an argument lead to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
Texas grand jury indicts Netflix for 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted on a criminal charge that alleges the streaming giant promotes “lewd visual material” of a child.
Netflix has been indicted on a criminal charge that alleges the streaming giant promotes “lewd visual material” of a child.
National Night Out events held across Philly amid surge of gun violence
Several towns and cities across our area held a scaled back National Night Out Tuesday.
Several towns and cities across our area held a scaled back National Night Out Tuesday.
Facebook to expand measures banning QAnon groups
The move comes less than two months after Facebook said it would stop promoting the group and its adherents — but faltered with spotty enforcement.
The move comes less than two months after Facebook said it would stop promoting the group and its adherents — but faltered with spotty enforcement.
Facebook and Twitter flag Trump post falsely claiming flu is deadlier than COVID-19
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
Police: 21-year-old shot multiple times and killed in South Philadelphia
A 21-year-old male was shot and killed in the Lowe’s parking lot on Columbus Boulevard Monday.
A 21-year-old male was shot and killed in the Lowe’s parking lot on Columbus Boulevard Monday.
Gay men take over ‘Proud Boys’ hashtag on Twitter
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Police: 27-year-old man shot and killed in South Philadelphia
Responding officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in South Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Responding officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in South Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to speak at Senate hearing
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
Man, 25, critical after he is stabbed in West Philadelphia
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was found with a stab wound to the neck, police say.
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was found with a stab wound to the neck, police say.
Man, 26, shot multiple times in Ogontz, police say
A 26-year-old man is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Ogontz.
A 26-year-old man is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Ogontz.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'