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City Life

Exterminator Convicted in Doctor’s Death

Jason Smith was the last person known to have visited Melissa Ketunuti’s home.

City Life

Nutter Won’t Confirm Speed at Fault in Amtrak Derailment

“The search is very, very active” for missing passengers, he says.

City Life

Death Toll Rises in Amtrak Derailment

WSJ reports “excessive speed” suspected as cause of crash.

City Life

Derailment Investigation Begins; East Coast Transit Tied Up

Tuesday night’s Amtrak crash at same site of deadly 1943 derailment. Is it a coincidence?

City Life

Penn Researcher Identifies New Dinosaur

Saurornitholestes sullivani, a species of raptor, probably could sniff out dinner better than its peers.

Business

Three Quotes That Suggest Penn Alum Elon Musk Doesn’t Fully Understand Humans Yet

Did he really criticize an employee who skipped work for childbirth?

City Life

Sixers Unveil New Logos With Retro Vibe

To remind fans of those years when the team tried to win, presumably.

City Life

Montco Senior Citizen Smuggled Booze to Pay for Prostitutes

Authorities found a prostitute under his bed.

Business

Drexel Expert: Grads Face Good Job Market

“Kids coming out of college are going to have a pretty good year.”

City Life

“Pollen Tsunami” Wreaking Allergy Havoc in Philly Region

So much itchiness. Is climate change to blame?

City Life

Philadelphia Sick Leave Law Starts Wednesday

Could become issue in presidential campaign.

City Life

WATCH: Why the Philly.com Comments Are Changing

Reporters read aloud personal attacks directed at them.

City Life

New Jersey Man Tried to Sneak Gun Between Cheeks

Here’s why Darquan Lee finds himself the, ahem, butt of a lot of jokes this morning.

City Life

WATCH: Father Catches Foul Ball With Baby Strapped to His Chest

One-handed, no less.

City Life

Report: Investigation Recommended Firing Kane’s Chief of Staff

Jonathan A. Duecker has been accused by two different women of sexual harassment.