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City Life

Philly Families Asked to Open Homes for Pope’s Visit

The goal: 10,000 families host visitors for the World Meeting of Families.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
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Senate Leader: No Big “Lame Duck” Bills Planned

Corman says GOP won’t try to pass liquor privatization or pension fix before Gov. Corbett leaves.

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Philly Police Testing Wearable Cameras

Commissioner Ramsey announced the pilot program last summer.

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Joyce Sheridan Death Ruled a Homicide

Her husband’s death certificate is still “pending investigation.”

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Rain, Snow Expected to Delay Holiday Travelers

Heavy precipitation, but we won’t be buried.

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Does Gov. Corbett Have One Big Bill Left in Him?

Republicans might use lame-duck session to pass bills before Tom Wolf takes office.

City Life

Cosby Biographer: “I Was Wrong”

Mark Whitaker says he should’ve investigated sex assault claims against the comedian.

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Center City Attorney Faces Sex Assault Charges

Brian Meehan allegedly had sex with 14-year-girl forced into prostitution.

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Philly About to Be Walloped With a Holiday Storm

You might want to travel early.

City Life

Thanksgiving Is Cheaper in Philly

But only by about $3.

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After Delays, Broad Street Line Resumes Service

Media/Elwyn rail line still experiencing problems.

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UPDATED: Former Bozo Sidekick Could Save Taj

Herbert L. Becker was also named America’s best magician twice in the 1970s.

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Delta, American Add Flights Between Philly and London

Good news for international travelers.

Septa regional rail train
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Union Says SEPTA Train Engineers Overworked

“Frankly it’s becoming dangerous.”

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Chaput: Pope’s Visit Could Lead to “Rebirth” of Archdiocese

“I am excited and scared at the same time. It’s a big responsibility.”