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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Rob McCord Is Ready to Rumble

Why the Democratic gubernatorial candidate says he’s the best man to evict Tom Corbett.

City Life

Helen Gym, Schools Activist, Honored by White House

She’s named a “Cesar Chavez Champion of Change.”

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Comcast Today: Most Americans Dislike Time Warner Merger

But can opponents like Al Franken actually stop Comcast’s plans?

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Philly’s Population Still Rising, But Barely

Babies, immigrants fuel city’s growth.

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Jack Wagner Exits Governor’s Race

He’d only been in the race for a month.

School District of Philadelphia
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Activists Consider School Funding Lawsuit

Education Law Center and Public Interest Law Center considering joint litigation to get more money for schools.

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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Transit Union: SEPTA Can Afford a Settlement

5,000 workers getting ready to walk off the job.

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Consumers Hate Comcast and Time Warner

Merging companies together at bottom of Consumer Reports rankings.

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Tollefson Out of Jail, Into Rehab

Former sports anchor now using public defenders.

School District of Philadelphia
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Philly Schools Decriminalizing Classroom Antics

“Verbal altercations” will no longer bring a police response.

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“Torture Memos” Author to Speak at Drexel Law

Event draws controversy.

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McCaffery Lawyer Decries “Smear Campaign” by Inky

Complaint suggests ownership fight helped provide basis for lawsuit. Inquirer editor defends paper, reporting.

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Hundreds of Cats Being Removed from North Philly Home

PSPCA says “hoarding” of 260 felines has resulted in unsanitary conditions.

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It’s Going to Cost More to Drive in PA

New fees start April 1, to pay for state’s new transportation bill.

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Philly.com Commenters Are Still Kind of Awful

Mathis: There are some improvements, but new system doesn’t put an end to extreme comments.