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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Amtrak Safety Measures Finally in Place

Morning headlines: “Positive train control” might’ve prevented May’s deadly derailment.

Restaurants

House Passes Bill to Permit Out-of-State Booze

Philly, you’re one step closer to buying alcohol in New Jersey or Delaware, then bringing it home.

City Life

House Passes Bill to Permit Out-of-State Booze

No more Philly bootleggers?

City Life

Gov: We Have the Votes for a Budget

Is the impasse almost over?

City Life

Your Electricity Bill Is About to Go Up

PECO gets state approval for a rate increase.

City Life

Former Sheriff John Green Indicted for Fraud

Feds say he received gifts, donations and help purchasing a retirement home to steer foreclosure business to James Davis.

City Life

Mumia Abu-Jamal to Testify in Health Lawsuit

He says prison officials have denied him proper care.

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
City Life

The Broad Street Line Made Everybody Late This Morning

Officials say service is returning to normal.

City Life

Could Kathleen Kane Spoil Hillary Clinton’s Election Chances?

Probably not. Here’s why.

City Life

Temple Football Is Good in Class, Too

Morning headlines: Among college football’s Top 25, it ranks No. 7.

City Life

Kenney, Temple Meet Over Proposed Stadium

Mayor-elect has signaled his opposition to $100 million proposal.

Business

Putting Ex-Offenders to Work

Philly just toughened its “ban the box” law. Will it help or hurt business?

City Life

WATCH: Armed Robbers Heist West Philly Grocery

Three suspects are sought.

City Life

WATCH: Drone’s-Eye View of Wilmington Church Fire

Feds are investigating.

Septa regional rail train
City Life

Oops! SEPTA Schedules Filled With Errors

Morning headlines: Regional Rail riders could be misled by newly printed timetables.