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City Life

Rendell Takes a Ride on the Bullet Train

He was part of a delegation to Japan to bring maglev tech over here.

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Transportation Bill Passes PA House

Maybe SEPTA will get its funding after all.

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Will Pennsylvania’s New Gambling Law Let Joseph Ligambi Walk Free?

Defendant in federal trial says things have changed.

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Arrest Made in 2008 Murder of Aspiring Philly Teacher

Marcellus Jones has been charged with murder and related offenses.

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One Small Bit of Good News for Philly Schools

Two Penn profs have found “the district actually does more with its resources than any of its high-poverty peers.”

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PETA: Philly Caters to Vegetarian Sports Fans

Veggie-friendly items at every stadium and park.

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SEPTA Still Hopeful for Transportation Funding Bill

Ed Rendell blames “wussy” Democrats.

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Kurt Vile is GQ’s “Rocker of the Year”

Philly rocker has made four albums in five years.

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Philadelphians Not Really Paying Attention to Restaurant Calorie Counts

It’s time to try something that really gets your attention.

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Temple Interns Begin Return to “Apartheid Era” Inquirer

University journalism department steps back from discouraging students to serve at the city’s biggest paper.

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Soon, Comcast Will Be Everything in Philly

Comcast SportsNet to provide sports coverage for NBC10.

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Biz Journal Names “23 most influential business people in Philadelphia”

Comcast, universities well-represented on the list.

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Philly’s 29-Story Game of Pong Enters Record Books

Game was played on the 29-story Cira Center last spring.

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Pastor Violated Doctrine With Same-Sex Wedding

Rev. Frank Schaefer presided over son’s wedding to another man.

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Springsteen to Release Old Song as New Single; Album to Follow

Cover of “High Hopes” already featured in 1996 documentary.