Philadelphia Magazine

Joel Mathis

@joelmmathis
School District of Philadelphia
City Life

Moody’s Warns of Mass Exodus from Philly Schools

Says budget problems may cause flight to charters, downgrade in bond rating.

City Life

Comcast Today: What Will a Post-Merger World Look Like?

WSJ offers best- and worst-case scenarios.

City Life

Sen. Vincent Hughes Takes Aim at Klan Activity

“We cannot allow the intolerant behavior from the KKK to go unaddressed.”

City Life

Players Resist NFL Concussion Settlement

Say it may not help all affected players.

City Life

Rupert Murdoch Bearish on Christie’s Presidential Prospects

“More coming out” on scandal-plagued governor.

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Nutter May Order Hike in Minimum Wage

Would apply only to city contracts and subcontracts.

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AP: Highways Deaths Rise Where Fracking Happens

In Pennsylvania, a 4 percent rise in traffic deaths.

City Life

Claude Giroux A Finalist for NHL Ted Lindsay Trophy

Along with Sidney Crosby and Ryan Getzlaf.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
City Life

Michael Carter-Williams Is NBA Rookie of the Year

Some hope for fans who endured a crappy season.

PGW sign
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Wilson Goode, Former Mayor, Favors PGW Sale

Writes op-ed in the Philly Tribune.

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Two Pundits (And All of Twitter) Ponder Fat Jokes About Chris Christie

Is there any reason to refrain?

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Three Things We Learned from Politico’s Profile of Allyson Schwartz

Can she beat Tom Corbett? Will she get the chance?

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Chris Christie the Butt of Jokes at White House Correspondents Dinner

“Wow, sir, you are a glutton — for punishment.”

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Our Newest Hero: The Woman Who Confronted the SEPTA Pervert

She saw something. So she said something.

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Ben Affleck’s A Better Gambler Than You

Mathis: What his blackjack ban should mean for a second Philly casino.