Philadelphia Magazine

Dan McQuade

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Chaka Fattah Jr.’s Former Roommate Pleads Guilty

Matthew Amato agreed to testify against his ex-roommate.

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Traffic Stop Nets 5,000 Heroin Packets

Del. state cops say the passenger fled the car.

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Pa. Sports Anchor Punches Man Who Interrupts Live Shot

Take a bow, Mike Zambelli.

City Life

Far NE Philly Wawa Robbed by Man With Knife Again

A nearby Wawa was robbed recently, too.

City Life

Phillies Trade Away Pitcher

Don’t worry. It’s not one you’re attached to.

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Remains of 9 Jonestown Victims Found in Del.

Thirty-eight cremated remains were found in all.

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Man in Muslim Garb Tries to Rob Bank

The same disguise was used in a 2012 bank robbery.

City Life

Pa. Charges 4 in Grandparent Scam

There may be more victims.

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Ex-Traffic Court Judge Gets 30 Months

He pleaded guilty to defrauding a state agency.

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Chaka Fattah Jr. Rejected Plea Deal

He says it would have involved him cooperating against his dad.

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Gaming Control Board: We’re ‘Working Hard’

It’s been months and still no word on Philadelphia’s second casino license.

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Town Rec Center Renamed After Obama

John F. Kennedy is not the building’s namesake anymore.

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UPDATE: Police Say Woman Found Dead in Pennypack Park Was Strangled

Police have no suspects, say there was no sign of sexual assault.

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Bamboo Flourishes in Philly Suburbs

It’s tough to control. Is it an invasive species?

City Life

Donald Trump Suing to Get Name Off Casinos

He only owns 10 percent of them anymore, anyway.