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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Philly Police Commissioner Advising Ferguson Officials

Ramsey: “I mean it just has to stop, and we got to figure out a way to do it.”

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Good Job, Commissioner Ramsey! But….

Mathis: Body cameras on police officers are a great idea. One more thing is needed.

Restaurants

Garces to Operate Rosa Blanca Cafe at New Dilworth Park

Plans to offer “Cuban-inspired” cuisine, will have liquor license.

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Dilworth to Reopen Sept. 4 With Celebrations, Garces

Celebrity chef will operate a new cafe at the north end of the revamped park.

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UPDATE: Officer Shot Overnight Released, Recovering at Home

Police still confirming identity of the suspect.

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The Awful Comcast Customer Service Stories Keep Coming

Comcast Today: Suddenly, it seems the Internet is competing to tell the worst tale.

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Could Labor Problems Prevent DNC From Coming to Philly?

Party officials nervous about “fat cat” protests at convention.

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Pope Wants Philly to Be Part of 3-City Tour of U.S.

He re-affirms his desire to be here for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

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Court: Philly Police Can Make Political Contributions

Other city employees are allowed to contribute.

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Service Suspended After Deadly Amtrak Accident in Bucks County

One person on the tracks was killed.

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Convention Center Says Bookings Are Up

Rise attributed to new labor agreement.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made in LOVE Park Attack; Teen Admits Participation to 6ABC

It was caught on video.

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Revel: Right Idea, Wrong Time and Place?

Everything was perfect, except for the stuff that wasn’t.

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Union Head: SEPTA Strike Is Likely

Willie Brown: “We’re prepapred for a lengthy strike.”

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Christie Takes Stand Against Discrimination

He’s tired of people generalizing and stereotyping police officers.