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Joel Mathis

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City Life

I’m Agnostic, and I’m Hoping for the Pope

Mathis: You don’t have to be Catholic to see the good a papal visit would do.

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It’s Opening Day for the Phillies!

Today, at least, let’s pretend to be optimistic. Right?

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Dottie Sandusky “On Offensive” Against Accusers

“I know who he is, and I know what he is.”

PGW sign
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Private Bidder Says It Could Speed Repair of PGW’s Leaky Pipes

At current rate, PGW will replace leaky gas mains in 70 years

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Rendell: Democrats Can Still Lose Gov’s Race

Urges party to focus on pocketbook issues.

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Here’s Your Chance to See Ivy Leaguers Get the Snot Slapped Out of Them

Penn’s “Fight Night” will pit students against each other — for charity

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The Best Tweets About DeSean Jackson’s Release

Wide receiver’s departure from Philly generates chatter.

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“Mosquito” Wards Off Loitering Philly Teens

To combat waves of annoying adolescents, something even more annoying.

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Pennsylvania: Home to America’s Drunkest College Students?

Huffington Post analysis is very weighted toward the Keystone State.

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Flight 93 Crash Site Worth $1.5 Million

Property may be seized through eminent domain for use as a memorial.

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Would No-Strike Bill Kill SEPTA Funding?

Options weighed as walkout date gets near.

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The Best Daily Paper in Town Is the Philadelphia Daily News*

* But City Paper has a case to make, too.

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Metcalfe’s “English-Only” Bill Hurts Philly

Mathis: Butler County Republican continues to make us the enemy in his culture war.

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The 76ers Are Historically Bad

Tie NBA record for most consecutive losses, at 26.

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Chris Christie Tells Diane Sawyer: No Bridgegate Responsibility

Denies personal style set sage for vendetta-seeking staff.