Joel Mathis

@joelmmathis
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Terry Gillen for Mayor

“I want to make Philadelphia a city of opportunity for everybody.”

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Comcast Today: A Partnership with NASCAR

Comcast may soon be the major sponsor of the Nationwide Series of races.

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D.C. Mayor Says Eagles Made “Dumbest Mistake” in Releasing DeSean

Vincent Gray starts the annual smack-talking contest between NFL city mayors.

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Bill Would Let Tesla Sell Direct to N.J. Buyers

State law had required the company to sell through third-party dealerships.

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State Contemplates LGBT Anti-discrimination Law

Gay Pennsylvanians can get married, yes — but they can also get fired for being gay.

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Clock Is Ticking on PGW Sale

Council won’t be rushed; will that scuttle the deal?

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Ownership Situation at Inquirer Still Plenty Dramatic

Gerry Lenfest says Brian Tierney “not acting as de facto” publisher.

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State Closer to Permitting Private Sales of Beer and Wine

Proposal would keep state liquor stores open.

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Nerlens Noel Hit with Child Support Lawsuit

Reportedly supported baby three months before cutting off cash.

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Summer’s On! Pools Open Friday

Temps rise, school’s out. You know what that means.

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Drunk Man Punches Lifeguards Who Saved Him

“He was clearly under the influence.”

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Construction Theme Park is Open in Jersey

Diggerland USA finally arrives.

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Cockfighting Ring Busted in Kensington

18 live roosters are seized.

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VIDEO: Man Punched at Trolley Stop

Random attack revives fears of “knockout game.”

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My Son Is Getting a Great Education in Philly Public Schools

Mathis: The bad news? There’s still a much bigger battle to be fought.