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Joel Mathis

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City Life

Is There a Middle Way on Cop Anonymity?

Cops lives do matter. So does transparency. Can we protect both?

City Life

Washington D.C. Is Still Trolling Philadelphia

“Philadelphia, like many cities, suffers from a massive inferiority complex.”

Brian Tierney, May 23, 2006. AP Photo | Rusty Kennedy
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Why Is Brian Tierney Getting a Big Journalism Award?

And why is there no mention of the Inquirer’s bankruptcy under his leadership?

City Life

Are Pa. Judges Refusing to Do Same-Sex Marriages?

Do we have a quiet Kim Davis problem on our hands?

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Rendell: Kane Should Take Leave from AG’s Office

But she shouldn’t have to resign, he says.

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Chaput Slams Trump on Immigration

Says candidate’s plan “plays on our worst fears and resentments.”

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Chaput Praises Pope’s Abortion Stance

“This action in no way diminishes the moral gravity of abortion.”

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Astronaut Posts Amazing Photo of Philly From Space

Still manages to mention cheesesteaks.

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RiverLink Ferry to Offer Pope Service

A way to cross the Delaware River without walking across a gigantic bridge.

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Pope Francis Says Priests Can Forgive Abortion

Usually abortion is a grave sin only senior church figures can absolve. An exception is being made for a year.

City Life

Former PLCB Official Charged in Kickback Scheme

Feds says James H. Short Jr. is expected to plead guilty.

City Life

Kane Supporters Petition Court to Halt Discipline

They’re using a Change.org petition.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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New Yorker Probes A.C. Decline

Five takeaways, including how Chinese gamblers, Carl Icahn and mold figure into Atlantic City’s future.

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5 Bible Lessons for Pope Visit Organizers

Archbishop Chaput isn’t quite right: Unless you’re the Son of God, logistics matter.

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Chaput, Allies Push Back Against Criticism

As pope visit nears, Chaput defends the church — and friends defend him.