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Joel Mathis

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Peter Luukko Out at Comcast-Spectacor

Ed Snider’s heir apparent is apparently gone.

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Sixers Will Retire Allen Iverson’s Number

They will do so at a game. Not at practice.

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WATCH: This Is the Most Sincere, Un-Ironic Ode to Philadelphia You Will Ever See

We’re suckers for huge, epic songs about the city.

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Nézet-Séguin Is Going to Miss His Big Carnegie Hall Moment—Again

Sinus problems will prevent Philadelphia Orchestra conductor from making New York appointment.

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Maria Bello Comes Out in NYT Piece

Philly-bred actress says she’s creating “a more honest family.”

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WATCH: Short Film Celebrates Literally Everything About Philadelphia

Philadelphians list everything lovable about the city.

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Is Deer Hunting OK If You Give the Meat to the Needy?

Controversy over hunting season in Pennsylvania.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Tom Corbett: Milquetoast Conservative, Atrocious Politician

The New Republic’s harsh assessment of the Pennsylvania governor.

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Atlantic City Worries About Online Gaming

Will it give gamblers a reason to stay home?

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“Black Friday” Was Flecked With Shades of Gray

The biggest shopping day of the year? Still feels like a recession.

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Thanksgiving Travelers Return Smoothly, Safely

Holiday travel down slightly in Philadelphia this year

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Obamacare, Contraception and Religious Freedom

We’re being asked to decide which we value more. It’s an unfair choice.

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Streaming of a White Christmas

The 8 best holiday movies you can watch any time you want.

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WATCH: The Only Way to Start Celebrating Thanksgiving

“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”

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Weather May Complicate Your Thanksgiving Plans

Travel, parades both threatened by nasty weather.