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Joel Mathis

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Fire Kills Two, Injures Officer

Blaze happened overnight in South Philly rowhome.

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Standing Tall With “Little Pete”

The man who could lose his diner for a butt-ugly hotel.

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Is Comcast Too Good to Merge?

Federal regulators could punish the company for one of its strengths.

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DNC Takes One Last Look at Philly

Nutter, Rendell make the city’s final pitch for 2016 convention.

Eric Frein mugshot
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Suspected Trooper Shooter to Face Death Penalty

Eric Frein could be headed to Death Row, if convicted.

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Kane to Defend Wolf in Open Records Case

AG spokesman: “Our office is representing the Governor’s Office.”

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Pa. Gas Taxes Highest in U.S.

But gasoline is still pretty cheap. And you’re paying for a smooth ride.

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Medical Marijuana Back in Play in Pennsylvania?

Bill that stalled after passing the Senate last year is being reintroduced.

Philadelphia School District Building
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Are Philly Schools Really Amongh America’s Most Efficient?

What a new education ranking really means — and what it omits.

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Earthquake Shakes Chester County

No damage or injuries reported.

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In Pa. House, a Fresh Push for Liquor Privatization

House Majority Leader: “We’ve just got to have a little bit more discussion.”

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Snowpocalypse? Not Now.

After dire predictions, Philadelphia gets only a few inches. Did John Bolaris just achieve redemption?

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Will District Slap Anti-Testing Teachers?

Feltonville educators say they’ve been called to an “investigatory conference” on Thursday.

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Wolf Declares Snow a “Disaster Emergency”

The bureaucracy prepares for Mother Nature’s vengeance.

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What’s Ed Rendell Up To?

Is he thinking about running for Pat Toomey’s seat? Or just having fun?