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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Cheer Up, Philly: At Least Your Commutes Are Relatively Short

Working close to home? A nice benefit.

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Jonathan Papelbon’s “Awkward Family Photo” Might Make You Like Him Again

It’s the highlight of his Phillies career.

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B101 to Change Name, Keep Format

Now will be known as ‘MoreFM at 101.’

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Lions Fan Says He Was Beaten After Eagles Game

Was rescued by another Eagles fan, thank goodness.

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WATCH: Jon Stewart Smacks Santorum for Mandela Comments

“Obamacare is not apartheid.”

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The Rocky 50K Is Now a Philadelphia Tradition

Plans under way for next year’s run.

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New Jersey’s Other Hot Single U.S. Senator Gets Engaged

Robert Menendez is getting married.

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VIDEO: Finn’s First Snow

How much is that doggie in the snow drift?¸

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Princeton Students Line Up For Meningitis Vaccine

“Hundreds” seeking proection from dangerous infection.

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Our Favorite Moments From John Bolaris’s Live Weather Chat

Yes, “do shot” is involved.

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Penn State Students Accused of Anti-Semitic Vandalism

Face charges of “ethnic intimidation.”

Eagles fans endured the weather to witness a comeback for the ages
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Winter Weather, John Bolaris Bear Down on Philadelphia

Ice expected to make travel “very hazardous or impossible.”

Philadelphia School District Building
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Winter Forecast Shuts Down Philly Schools

Parents suddenly realize it’s gonna be a long day.

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Ramsey Clams Up on “Nickel Rides”

Mathis: Why won’t police commissioner explain himself or his department?

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My Name is Joel. And I Am Wrong.

Holiday reflections on what’s missing from our politics — genuine humility.