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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Yellow Birds Is Philly’s “One Book”

Novel of Iraq War will dominate reading life in 2014.

City Life

Pope Francis Suspends “Bishop of Bling”

Is he going to be willing to crack down in other areas, too?

City Life

IRS: Tax Season Will Start Late This Year

But it will still end on April 15.

City Life

Paul Levy Leads Philadelphians on City Innovators List

City officials, nonprofit workers also make the list.

City Life

D.A.: Coatesville District Dragging Feet on Racist Texts

Prosecutor wants better info about possible financial improperieties.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
City Life

Getting Food Stamps in Pennsylvania Is About to Get Easier?

“Asset test” is about to be disregarded in favor of something more fair.

Philadelphia School Closings Photo Collective Finkle
City Life

Nutter in Dark Over Clarke’s School Sales Plan

Council President won’t share info about potentially lucrative sales.

City Life

SEPTA, Transportation Funding Bill Delayed a Month

Negotiations leave local transportation advocates feeling nervous.

City Life

Joan Walsh is Wrong: Liberals Should Criticize Obamacare Problems

No enemies on the left, right? Wrong.

City Life

Thieves Return Stolen, Giant Pumpkin

The pumpkin was back on the Newcomer family’s porch Sunday evening after they returned from a weekend trip.

City Life

The Roxy Theater is Really Going to Open

The target date: Nov. 15. After that: Art-house movies galore.

Michael Vick
City Life

ESPN: Michael Vick is NFL’s Most-DIsliked Player

Old sins continue to haunt the Eagles QB.

City Life

Doc Looks at Career, Life of Tyrell Biggs

West Philly boxing phenom’s career ended at 27 with a loss to Mike Tyson.

City Life

Berks Man Calls Police Over Stolen Jell-O

And he really, really wanted to eat that Jell-O.

City Life

Why Michael Irvin Never Complained About Eagles Boo-Birds

Cowboys great has no complaints about career-ending injury.