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Joel Mathis

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UPDATE: Cosby Resigns from Temple Board of Trustees

University under fire for its continued connections to embattled entertainer.

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Ramsey to Co-Chair White House Task Force

Philly Police Commissioner will help lead national response to Ferguson.

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Bleacher Report: Philly No. 3 Best Place to Be a Sports Fan

Tradition, fan passion are like nothing else in sports.

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Nutter Joins Mayors Backing Obama on Immigration

“The president’s action on immigration will strengthen our cities,” new coalition says.

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Top Republican: Christie’s Shore Protection Is “Stupid”

Could it affect his presidential campaign?

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Task Force Recommends Paid Sick Leave for Philly

Proposal “will make a significant and honorable contribution to our quality of life.”

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Jamie Moyer Leaves Phillies TV Booth

Says he needs to be closer to family on West Coast.

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Mo’ne Davis is “Sports Kid of the Year”

Gets congratulations from Michelle Obama.

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Eight Escape Germantown Firebombing

Investigators say teen dispute behind the attack.

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Philly Could Push Local Minimum Wage to $15

But there are big obstacles.

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AccuWeather Predicts Another Snowy Winter

As much as twice our usual snowfall — again.

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First Amendment Shouldn’t Protect This

Mathis: Was Anthony Elonis just blowing off steam? Or was he doing something scarier?

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Can We Have More Cops Like Thomas Nestel?

Mathis: The SEPTA police chief wants to fight crime and protect the Constitution.

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Philly Offers Free Saturday Parking During Holidays

One of the city’s best holiday traditions returns.

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Christmas Tree Market Expected to Be Robust

Pennsylvania is fourth-largest tree-farming state in the nation.