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Joel Mathis

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Philly Takes a Stand on Education

Mathis: How our pugnacious, argumentative city used its powers for good.

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Comcast: Are Vultures Circling the Merger?

Charter’s John Malone would love another shot at Time Warner Cable.

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(UPDATE) Kane’s Office Clarifies Porn Email Clarification

Spokeswoman takes blame for confusion.

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Police, Activists Prepare for Ferguson Reaction

All eyes are on a grand jury in the St. Louis suburb.

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WATCH: Bill Cosby Asked About Scandal on Video

“I would appreciate it if it was scuttled,” he tells AP interviewer.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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Revel Buyer Brookfield Walks Away From Deal

Florida developer who lost bankruptcy auction says he’s ready to try again.

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Ryan Howard, Family at Odds Over Finances

Suits, countersuits, and finally a settlement.

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Is Ed Rendell in Ken Trujillo’s Corner?

No endorsement, but Rendell hosts networking event for the mayoral candidate.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
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Lynne Abraham Declares for Mayor

And the Mummers played Rocky.

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Councilman Sued Over Development Process

Kenyatta Johnson accused of steering properties to political insiders.

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The Sixers Are Making Deadspin Really Angry

Philly’s NBA team is a “monument to the cold, dead-eyed cynicism that so often makes pro sports a huge bummer.”

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Kane to CNN: Racy Emails Showed Children, Violence

“When I saw them they literally took my breath away,” she says.

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Philly Expected to Survive DNC Cutdown This Week

Will fight NYC and Columbus, Ohio to be the 2016 host.

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Philly Officials Make Case for School Funding

Principal: “What our children experience would never be tolerated in other districts.”

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Reports: Cooper CEO and Wife Were Stabbed

Couple died in September at their home.