Joel Mathis

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PA Unemployment Drops Below 7 Percent. Sort Of.

Tom Corbett claims a victory he doesn’t deserve.

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The New John Bolaris Project in No Way Reeks of Hubris

WeatherSavior.com is “powered” by Bolaris.

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Pope Asked to Stop (Murderously) Releasing Doves

Animal rights group: “It was a scene of violence, which is the opposite of peace.”

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So Maybe Chris Christie Doesn’t Need to Worry About the State Ethics Panel

It’s dominated by his friends.

Septa regional rail train
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SEPTA’s Trains Are About to Get A Lot Taller

Bi-level coaches considered for regional rail.

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Expanding The Lottery Is A Sin

Balancing the budget on the backs of the poor is immoral. It may not matter in Pennsylvania.

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Piece of 25th Street Bridge Falls to Street

Comes while city already jittery about infrastructure.

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Philly, PA Lead Nation in Bank Closings

And the trend could accelerate as technology evolves.

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Prosecutors Appeal Monsignor Lynn’s Overturned Conviction

He had been convicted of child endangerment in Philly’s priest abuse scandal.

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New Comcast Tower: Bad for Real Estate?

New York Times suggests new skyscraper could drive down rents, make other buildings seem shabby.

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5 Qs: The Changing Face of Hunger in Philly

Philabundance’s George Matysik: “We’re seeing an increase in working poor families.”

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Cord Cutters in Retreat? Comcast Gained Video Subscribers Last Quarter

First gain in six-and-a-half years.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania Could Become Ground-Zero in Union Fight

Bill would end state practice of deducting union dues from public employee checks.

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Feds Drop Case Against “Uncle Joe” Ligambi

After two trials, they’re giving up on convicting the reputed mob boss.

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Report: Comcast, Charter Near Deal on Time-Warner

Comcast would get New York, North Carolina, and New England markets for cable.