Joel Mathis

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John du Pont Stamp Could Sell for $20 Million at Auction

Millionaire murderer was also a stamp collector.

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Chris Christie to Donors: “You’ll Get Over” Bridge Scandal

The Jersey governor works his charms at GOP gathering.

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Philly Archdiocese Sponsoring “March for Marriage” in D.C.

Archbishop Chaput urges parishioners to join bus fleet for national rally.

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The Not-Quite SEPTA Strike: What They’re Saying

Workers had barely walked out before President Obama ordered them back.

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New York’s 30 Rock Building Will Get Comcast’s Brand

A peacock will face Philadelphia.

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Mayor Nutter’s 5 Strongest Statements Against Paid Sick Leave

What changed? The law’s possible impact on his legacy, for one.

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Can Christie Buy Presidency with N.J. Tax Dollars?

Mathis: His job-subsidy strategy is expensive, but it’s not really presidential.

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Rendell: Philly Needs to Raise $40 Million to Host 2016 Dems

But says national corporations will contribute much of that.

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Nutter Reverses Course, Supports Paid Sick Leave

Has vetoed a bill twice; now appoints a study group.

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Report: Shale Tax Seen as Likely

Money needed to fill growing state budget deficit.

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WATCH: Chris Christie Dancing on The Tonight Show

Jersey governor shows off his moves.

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I Tried It: My Very First (And Last) Chest Wax

It was great, except for the pain, the rash, and the itchy stubble that grew up after.

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The Last Days of the Philadelphia Inquirer?

Mathis: Can this increasingly bizarre tale possibly have a happy ending?

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Chaput: “Good Reason” to Believe Pope Will Visit Philly in 2015

Makes statement at Conference of Catholic Bishops in New Orleans.

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It’s Not Just the Sixers: Jersey Is Paying Big to Lure New Jobs

Subsidies for private businesses have soared under Chris Christie.