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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Poll: Jersey Voters Skeptical of Christie Vindication

Only a third think it was legitimate.

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Comcast Endures Senate Skepticism of Time Warner Merger

Now the tough part begins.

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NCAA’s Penn State Sanctions Questioned by Court

University’s $60 million fine, four-year bowl ban could be overturned

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Bob Huber on Bill Conlin’s Final Days

“His defense was transparently pathetic.”

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Jersey Man Shoots Self in Leg at NRA Event

The injury was not life-threatening.

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McCaffery Opposes Out-of-County Judge in Inky Lawsuit

Says there’s no reason to believe local judges can’t be impartial.

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Our Five Favorite Parts of the Chris Christie New Yorker Profile

(And two of them involve George Norcross.)

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Gov. Corbett Visits More PA Schools, Does Not Flee

Bravely endures elementary school students, does not run away.

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Comcast Today: Merger Faces Washington Skepticism

Today’s hearing happens just as company is named “Worst in America” by Consumerist

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Suit Corner Is on Fire (Updated)

Details sketchy, but Twitter pics are plentiful.

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“If The KKK Killed 200 Black Men Every Year, We’d Be on Lockdown”

Mayor Nutter talks race at the Aspen Institute.

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Chart of the Day: Philadelphians and Cars

Only NYC has a higher percentage of non-car commuters

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Stabbing Spree Reported at Western PA High School

“Multiple people” injured at Franklin Regional High School Murrysville.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
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Willie Brown Is a Changed Man

Mathis: In 2009, it seemed he couldn’t wait to shut down SEPTA. This time around, he’s more cautious.

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“Digital District” Would Bring Electronic Displays to Center City

Would it be Philly’s version of Times Square?