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Joel Mathis

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Report: Former Penn State Basketball Player Detained on Suspicion of Terrorism

D.J. Newbill’s agent says it’s a misunderstanding over visa procedures.

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Philly Inmates Making Special Pope Chair

Prisoners at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility prepare for the world’s spotlight.

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Utley Trade Talks Heat Up

Giants want him, but he wants an assurance of playing time.

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Judge Won’t Release “Porngate” Emails

Says they weren’t part of case that led to charges against Kathleen Kane.

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Philly Police Solve Mystery of Super Bowl XXXIX

New Tom Brady sketch reveals why the Eagles lost.

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Philly Teachers Case Goes to Pa. Supreme Court

Can the SRC unilaterally cancel the teachers’ contract?

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Kathleen Kane: What They’re Saying

“Seriously weird,” “strange and sad” and there’s already a “Boondog Millionaire” Twitter account.

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Kane Hints at Conspiracy in No-Questions Press Conference

“My defense will be that I broke no laws of the commonwealth, period.”

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Au Contraire, Mayor Nutter: The Pope Panic Does Make Sense

Mathis: Our tone-deaf mayor doesn’t understand: It’s not everybody else’s fault.

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Phillies’ Franco Hit on Wrist; X-Rays Negative

Not broken, but Phillies phenom says: “I mean, it’s pretty sore.”

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Mayor Nutter: Pope Planning “Smart and Sane”

In Daily News op-ed: “Some members of the news media are scaring people.”

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No, Kane Scandal Is Not a “Blow to Women”

Mathis: Pennsylvania politics were corrupt long before women started winning elections.

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Drexel: Most Adults Are Sexting

And those who sext more are generally happier in their relationships.

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Waldron Mercy Will Meet Over Gay Teacher’s Firing

Principal acknowledges “great deal of pain” over Margie Winters’ termination.

Septa regional rail train
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Report: SEPTA on Track With Safety Improvements

Tech could’ve saved Amtrak lives; soon available on Regional Rail.