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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Did Google Just Save Comcast’s Merger Plans?

New service could create competition, ease regulatory hurdles before Comcast.

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School Worker Said to Yank Girl’s Teeth

No, the teeth weren’t supposed to come out.

City Life

Al Gore Endorses Katie McGinty for PA Governor

She served on his staff when he was a Tennessee senator.

City Life

Nutter to Curtail Police Cooperation With Immigration Authorities

But immigrant groups say the mayor hasn’t been transparent enough.

City Life

“Gangsta” Party Stirs Backlash Against Penn Greeks

Beta Theta Pi and Chi Omega criticized for racial insensitivity.

City Life

Don Tollefson’s Bail Reduced to $10,000

Former sportscaster faces theft charges for sale of undelivered Super Bowl tickets.

City Life

Awesome Things About SEPTA We’ve Learned From SEPTA’s Awesome Advertising Campaign

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the transit service.

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Can SEPTA Provide 24/7 Subway Service?

Conrad Benner hopes so.

City Life

Here’s Gov. Corbett’s First Campaign Video

Takeaway: The governor loves sweaters.

City Life

It’s Official: Winter Is Third-Snowiest on Record

The largest total? Just four years ago.

City Life

Comcast Today: About Those Netflix Problems…

They’re real. But they’re not just a Comcast issue.

City Life

Support for Gay Marriage Grows in PA

54 percent of Pennsylvanians support marriage equality.

City Life

More Taxis? How About Better Taxis?

Mathis: Can City Council create a “world class” taxi service?

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Christie Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Legalize Sports Betting

“Last-ditch” effort after years of attempts.

City Life

Report: PA Police Fail to Fingerprint Arrestees

Twenty percent failure rate called “lapse in criminal system.”