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Joel Mathis

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Grand Jury Makes Ferguson Decision

Demonstrations are expected in Philadelphia.

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Philly Named a Finalist for 2016 DNC

As expected, the other two finalists are Columbus and New York.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
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Abraham Campaign: Poll Shows Her in Lead

Former district attorney is leading the mayoral pack, according to her campaign’s polling.

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Lincoln University President Resigns

Robert Jennings had been under fire for his comments on sexual assault

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Wolf Seeks Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

Can he get it through a Republican legislature?

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Former Head of Montco GOP Pleads to Indecent Assault

Robert Kerns was accused of assaulting worker at his law firm.

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PGW Sale: Not Dead Yet

(But it’s getting awfully close.)

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Drexel Gets State Grant to Develop Video Games

Harrisburg wants to grow the industry in Pa.

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Ramsey Pleased With DOJ Report on Officer-Related Shootings

Commish: “There is absolutely nothing there that gives me heartburn at all.”

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Paid Sick Leave Report Due Soon

Business groups still opposed, but Mayor Nutter says he’s on board this time.

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Is Darrell Clarke Running for Mayor?

In Inky interview, he sounds ambivalent.

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5 Reasons Philadelphia Should Be Thankful

Mathis: As Thanksgiving approaches, considering our blessings.

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Pa. Legislature Might Hold Lame-Duck Session

The better to get GOP legislation passed before Tom Wolf becomes governor.

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PGW Sale Hopes Dim

UIL Holdings says it will let sale agreement expire.

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Dwight Evans Mulls Mayoral Run

Would third time be the charm for longtime state rep?