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Joel Mathis

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City Life

On Eve of Philly Visit, Pope’s Poll Numbers Decline

But Philly visit is expected to renew his popularity.

City Life

(UPDATE) Man Wanted for Killing Pregnant Woman Dies in Shootout With Police

Devon Guisherd is dead after shootout with SWAT team in Northeast Philadelphia

City Life

Sister Mary Scullion Criticizes Firing of Gay Teacher at Waldron Mercy

She joins op-ed calling on church to treat gays and lesbians with dignity.

City Life

What They’re Saying About Aaron Nola

The Phils’ rookie shines in debut, but takes the loss.

City Life

Philly Native Chosen to Lead Ferguson Police Department

Andre Anderson was a boxer here before his police career in Arizona.

City Life

Operator Pleads Guilty in Salvation Army Collapse

Prosecutors will recommend sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison.

City Life

Governor’s Paycheck Goes to Charity

Tom Wolf doesn’t take pay from the state. Here’s where the money goes instead.

City Life

Hackers Threaten to Expose Online Affairs

Thousands of Philadelphians reportedly signed up at AshleyMadison.com.

City Life

Stu Bykofsky’s Philly.com Blog Suspended for the Summer

Daily News columnist said internal rule-breaking — not feud with Al Dia — is the reason.

City Life

Former Ironworkers Boss Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison

Joseph Dougherty had been convicted of leading a campaign of intimidation against non-union work sites.

City Life

Chaput Received Hate Mail Over Teacher Firing

Archbishop increasingly a lightning rod for hot-button issues.

City Life

Guilty Plea Possible in 2013 Salvation Army Collapse

Sean Benschop has a court hearing set for Tuesday.

Restaurants

Eli Kulp Plans to Open NYC Eatery in Fall

Chef was paralyzed in the Amtrak accident, but says he’ll press forward with business plans.

City Life

Police Investigate Death of Drexel Grad, 27

Jasmine Wright found beaten, possibly strangled to death.

City Life

Here’s What the SEPTA “Pope Pass” Will Look Like

You’ll need this special pass to get around on Regional Rail the weekend of the pope’s visit.