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Joel Mathis

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Prosecutor: Video Shows Man “Sexually Abusing” Stepdaughter’s Corpse

Evidence discovered on suspect’s computer.

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We Still Need Body Cameras on Police

Mathis: And three other steps to building trust between police and citizens.

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Nutter Says He’s No Lame Duck

“You still are constantly working to get things done.”

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Bill Would Provide Tax Break for A.C. Casinos

Can it save the Taj Mahal from its imminent demise?

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Two Philly Hospitals Designated for Ebola Treatment

CHOP, HUP part of nationwide network of 35 Ebola-ready hospitals.

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Reward In Shane Montgomery’s Disappearance Rises to $25,000

Meanwhile, more details about the night he went missing.

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Does Anybody Care if the Sixers Are Tanking?

WIP poll: Phillies, Flyers are bigger concerns.

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“Good Samaritan” Law Tries to Reduce Overdose Deaths

Go ahead, take your friend to the hospital. You won’t be arrested.

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Retiree’s Half-Century-Old Record Is Expunged

A 1963 encounter with police was still haunting Barbara Ann Finn until this week.

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Casey Asks Aldi to Keep Pa. Stores Open

Chain has purchased Bottom Dollar stores, but will it keep them open?

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WATCH: Jon Stewart Make Fun of Chris Christie’s Pig-Bill Veto

He doesn’t think much of Christie’s presidential chances, either.

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Philly Won’t Turn Over Tax Deadbeats to Bill Collectors

City Hall prefers a lighter touch.

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Incentives May Bring Another Company to Camden

New Jersey ready to offer $100 million to attract jobs to the city.

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Taj Aims for December 12th Shutdown

Casino has shut down hotel tower, stopped issuing credit.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
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SEPTA Loses Round in Anti-Islam Bus Ad Battle

Judge says First Amendment protects political speech — even if it’s false.