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Joel Mathis

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Americans Losing Faith in Each Other

What happens to democracy when our faith in fellow citizens is dead?

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Recreating the Rocky Montage

Gonna fly now? Getting stronger? Call your parents and have them pick you up.

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Shutdown Puts End to KKK Rally

Everybody is sad for the racist white supremacists, yes?

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New Beer is Made From Moon Dust

Of course, you’ll probably end up morphing into a human-hunting alien if you drink it.

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National Geographic Documents Drugs in Kensington

One of the “largest open-air drug markets” in the country.

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It’s Official: The Sixers Really Stink

Grantland previews a tank-tastic NBA season.

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Travel Bloggers Say Philly Is Cool

Now, just watch the tourists flow into town.

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Phillies: Bad Season, Good Memories

Reason for hope, looking ahead to 2014 and beyond.

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Atlantic City Police Face Brutality Charges, Video

Did officers loose an attack dog against a prone man?

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New Wawa Has Chairs. And Tables. And Reeks of Fancy.

Based on Florida experiment. What happens in January?

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Shayna Sykes Gets Prison Sentence

She stole police cars, Philadelphia’s heart.

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Penn State Officials Seek More Details From Prosecutors

Ask judge for clarification in Jerry Sandusky coverup case.

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N.J. Gay Couples Wait on Christie Appeal to Wed

“We’re calling on courts to take this issue up now,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney.

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The Government Has Shut Down! Obamacare Has Started!

The World Has Gone Higgledy-Piggledy!

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When the Government Shuts Down, Keep it Shut

The Founders would’ve hated this Republican party.