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Ed Rendell Returns to the Campaign Trail

But he doesn’t always like what he sees there.

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Is Camden on the Cusp of Revival?

Four reasons to think “Apocalypse, New Jersey” might be on the upswing.

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Interview: Camden Mayor Dana Redd

How to rebuild a broken city.

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This Week’s Outrage Meter

What’s worse? Men who act like teens, or women who won’t put up with it?

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Wendy Ruderman Is Going to City Hall

Pulitzer-winning Daily News scribe is changing beats.

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Darryl Metcalfe Moves to Block Immigrant Children from Pa.

Legislator’s proposal would threaten license of any “care facility” that cooperates with feds.

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Officials: “We Have the Tools” To Manage Ebola in Philly

But the firefighters union isn’t so sure.

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Corbett’s Inability to Understand Pa.’s Economy in 4 Charts

Mathis: The governor mistakenly blames the poor. Again.

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Inky, Daily News Websites Shutting Down

Only Philly.com will represent the papers online.

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Activists: Immigration Enforcement Shifting to Philly Suburbs

Federal activity declines in Philadelphia since city ended cooperation.

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Comcast Wins $7.5 Million Trial Against Sprint

Philly company says rival was infringing on its patents.

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Anti-Mumia, Pro-Gun Bills Pass in Harrisburg

State legislative session enters final days with high-profile legislation still in play.

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Councilwoman: Cigarette Tax Should Cover Vaping

Blondell Reynolds Brown says schools need money from a levy on e-cigarettes.

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Our First-Ever Good Comcast Headlines Roundup

Comcast Today: Hey, it happens.

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Our Prayers Are Answered: HBO Plans Netflix-Style Service

Cord-cutters rejoice, but what does it mean for Comcast’s future?