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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Mumia Speech Prompts Bill to Prevent “Revictimizing”

State officials don’t want to see convict giving college graduation speeches again.

City Life

What They’re Saying About the School Reform Commission

Lots of anger, some support for decision to unilaterally end contract with teachers.

City Life

Bill Campbell, Revered Philadelphia Broadcaster, Dies at 91

Called games for the Warriors, 76ers, Phillies, Eagles, and more.

City Life

Buzz Bissinger Claims Vindication on Nick Foles

“I’m owed an apology from the entire city.”

School District of Philadelphia
City Life

SRC Unilaterally Cancels PFT Contract (With Updates)

4 p.m. protest planned at Gov. Corbett’s Philadelphia office.

City Life

Losing Revel Bidder Asks for Second Chance

Glenn Straub says he wasn’t prepared for the all-night bidding session.

City Life

D.A.: This DHS Worker Stole More Than 11,000 SEPTA Tokens

Shamira Hawkins-Worthey faces more than 1,500 charges.

City Life

Want to Vote for Governor? Register Today

It’s the deadline to register, if you want to vote in the November election.

City Life

Ruling Delayed in Jersey Sports Betting Case

Federal judge was to have ruled today.

City Life

Instagram: Spike Lee and Mo’ne Davis, Together Again

This time, on the Art Museum steps.

City Life

WATCH: John Oliver Criticizes Philly Forfeiture Practices

Police seize property that often has only a loose connection to crime.

City Life

New Jersey Boy Dies of Enterovirus

Eli Waller, 4, was youngest of triplets.

City Life

UPDATE: Kane Promises Email Cooperation With Castille

Attorney General and Chief Justice had been at loggerheads.

City Life

FCC Gives Comcast Opponents More Time to Respond

Comcast says the delay is routine.

Septa regional rail train
City Life

Uniforms Shouldn’t Trigger SEPTA Strike

Mathis: Is this the dumbest possible reason for a transit shutdown?