Joel Mathis

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Moody’s Lowers Pa. Debt Rating

Cites use of budget gimmicks, long-term problems with pension.

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PHOTOS: These Are the Men Charged With Killing an Elderly Philly Couple

Justen Smith and Terry Ballard accused of killing Gladis and Rufus Perry.

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Do You Like Philly’s New Beer Gardens? Too Bad.

Sign the petition to keep state legislators away from Philly’s favorite new trend.

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Pa. Ranks Second for Inmates Serving Life Without Parole

Even though murder rate is lower than 15 other states

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Corbett Halts Leases to Energy Companies

Drilling can’t restart until lawsuit is resolved.

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Game Makes Philly Geography Fun

Do you know your way around town by sight?

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NYC Official Sets Conditions for Comcast-Time Warner Approval

The state has the power to upend the merger.

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Believe It or Not: Philly Not a “Most-Stressed” City

Though it does rank 13th in CNNMoney list.

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Kevin Johnson Resigns at Bright Hope Church

Started the year as a mayoral candidate; now he’s losing his pulpit.

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Speed Limit to Reach 70 MPH on Pa. Turnpike

Fast drivers rejoice.

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Councilman’s Charity Received More Money Than Reported

“Peace Not Guns” charity wasn’t registered as a non-profit.

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Corbett Not Ready to Welcome Immigrant Kids

Says they could bring disease into Pennsylvania.

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IGM Spokesman Mark Block Resigns

He was the public face of the Inky’s many recent ownership groups.

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Tom Corbett Just Gave Everybody the Finger

A picture from Thursday’s budget signing goes viral.

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Chris Christie Has Raised $60 Million for GOP

Scandal? What scandal?