Joel Mathis

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City Life

Interview: Daylin Leach Fights for Medical Marijuana

“Just the word, ‘marijuana,’ causes people to behave irrationally.”

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Philadelphia Kinda Sorta Knows the Bible

Lots of cities apparently more hell-bound than we are.

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Union PAC Slapped With City Ethics Fine

Concerned Irish Americans of Philadelphia PAC failed timely disclosure of finances.

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Interview: Can Bill Green Fix Philly’s Schools?

“What’s changed now is my ability to influence the district in providing quality schools.”

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Seth Williams, Lynne Abraham Still Feuding

Were Williams’ comments following arrest of J.P. Miranda directed at Abraham? She thinks so.

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Three Hurt in South Philly Gas Explosion

“Like when a bomb goes off.”

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Tom Corbett’s Poll Numbers Stay Really Low

Only 23 percent think he’s done a good enough job to merit re-election.

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5Qs: How to Increase PA Education Funding

Sen. Larry Farnese and Senate Democrats want a $300 million hike.

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Sen. Bob Casey Makes the President Late

And the president doesn’t like to be late.

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Coming Soon: A Jersey Government Shutdown?

Sen. Steve Sweeney says it’ll happen if Chris Christie doesn’t keep budget promise.

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Marcellus Drilling Impact Report “Long Overdue”

State touted aggressive monitoring of gas drilling, hasn’t delivered.

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Eagles Say They Want to Host a Super Bowl

Waiting to see how Sunday’s cold-weather game plays out.

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Company Names PA Drilling Sites After Super Heroes

“Batman” (the drilling site) is full of natural gas.

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5Qs: About Union Power in PA

Rick Bloomingdale of AFL-CIO warns against anti-union legislation.

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Philly Police Will Provide Super Bowl Security

Part of increased post-9/11 precautions.