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City Life

Maverick Senator Calls for Pileggi Ouster

Scott Wagner ran promising to challenge the establishment. Now…

City Life

Corbett to Sign Heroin Overdose Bill

Provides help and safety to users in trouble.

City Life

Atlantic City Targets Philly in New Ads

“Do AC” campaign features real visitors, real stories.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
City Life

How to Save Atlantic City: More Booze

Legislator says boardwalk should have “open container” policy.

City Life

On-Duty Philly Officers Have Lovers’ Quarrel

Woman officer has facial injuries; male officer now on desk duty.

City Life

Mumia to Give Graduation Speech at Vermont College

Goddard College is also his alma mater.

City Life

Penn Student’s Death Still Under Investigation

Homicide detectives are examining Amanda Hu’s death.

City Life

WATCH: Don Tollefson Talks About Guilty Plea

“I just want to make amends.”

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Big Leagues Sue Jersey Over Sports Betting

Gov. Christie told casinos and racetracks earlier this month that it is legal.

City Life

Judge: Email Scandal Could Spread to Judiciary

Chief Justice Ronald Castille wants to know if judges exchanged the “racy” emails.

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Councilwoman Decries “Scare Tactics” in PGW Sale

Tasco says UIL Holdings radio ad “is not in good taste.”

City Life

Will Carl Icahn Save the Taj Mahal Casino?

Report says he’s weighing $100 million bid.

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Council Delays PGW Sale Review

Now expected in mid-October.

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(UPDATE) Penn Student Dead of Apparent Suicide

University has been expanding its counseling outreach.

City Life

WATCH: Is This the Coolest Moment From the Puerto Rican Day Parade?

Al Día says this Instagram video is a hit.