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Guess the Chris Christie-Barack Obama Honeymoon Is Over

N.J. governor calls Obamacare a “train wreck.”

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Horrible, Horrible People Kill Horse in Drive-By on Amish Buggy

Shooting took place in Lancaster County.

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Mayor Nutter: Not a “Knockout Game” Fan

“Disgusting and inexcusable behavior.”

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Jon Bon Jovi Debunks Rumor He’s Buying NFL’s Buffalo Bills

And that’s not the reason Richie Sambora is gone from the band.

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Mother, Daughter Found Murdered After Fire in Bucks County

The victims are 22-year-old Ebony Tally and her 4-year-old daughter, R’mani.

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Bucks County Brief: Gays Are Too Awesome for Marriage

You can believe one of Nathan Fox’s arguments against gay marriage. You can’t believe them all.

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The Clintons Were Right: Where Obamacare (Maybe) Went Wrong

Is “small ball” the better way to achieve liberal goals?

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Hall & Oates Have Slim Lead on Hall of Fame Ballot

At this writing, H&O only has a bare 160-vote lead over Peter Gabriel.

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Is the Eagles’ Connor Barwin the NFL’s Most Fearsome Hipster?

“How Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin — a bike-riding, socially conscious, Animal Collective–loving hipster — is redefining what it means to be a football player.”

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YouTube Flashback: “Buddy’s Watching You”

The 1988 Eagles rap their way into history.

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Which One of These Stories Will Do Most to Blight the Sterling Reputation of Philly Police?

The detective connected with homicide cases? Or the mother who punched a teen?

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Malcolm Gladwell Returns to Penn, Won’t Be Hanging With Football Team

Urged students to boycott the sport his last time on campus.

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WATCH: Clip From Bill Cosby’s New Comedy Central Special

At age 76, still meditating on the domestic life.

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Center City Rape Remains Unsolved

The attack happened Thursday night on Saint James Street between 12th and 13th streets.

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Is a Settlement Near in Inky Ownership War?

Testimony ends without George Norcross taking the stand.