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Joe Paterno Gets His Own Holiday?

Joe Paterno has been at the helm of Penn State’s football team for over six decades. Now, Pennsylvania’s state government has plans to honor the […]

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Harrisburg Mayor Stages Hunger Strike

Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson has apparently found her inner Gandhi. Thompson, along with a dozen or so Christian, Jewish and Muslim religious leaders, has begun […]

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Stop the Fraud — No More Voting Without ID

I am not wealthy, but have recently acquired 22 domiciles throughout Philadelphia. My real estate prowess has afforded me a unique opportunity to make a […]

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Who Runs Philly?

The Philadelphia Power Map, created by the Daily News and WHYY in a partnership with the Fels Institute and Jefferson Lab, pulls back the curtain […]

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Soda Tax Voted Down?

The Inquirer‘s Marcia Gelbart tweeted that the proposed tax on sugary beverages was voted down at today’s City Council meeting. But she says the 3.5 […]

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Pedro Ramos Joins SRC

Governor Corbett has nominated Pedro A. Ramos—who you may remember as the lead attorney for the district during the 2009 South Philadelphia High scandal—to fill […]

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As Sarah Palin Might Put It, Someone’s Gunning for Bob Brady

Jimmie Moore, a retired Philadelphia Municipal Court judge, filed papers with the FEC, tipping his intentions to run against Congressman and Chairman of the Democratic […]

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Never Too Late to Say You’re Sorry

There are a lot of apologies being issued these days, and I feel they’re lacking in quality. Take Anthony Weiner, for example. It’s surprising that […]

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What Would Happen If Anthony Weiner Were a Woman?

Weinergate is turning out to be like herpes—the gift that keeps on giving. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for Rep. Anthony […]

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Pennsylvania’s First Puppies

Tom Corbett and his wife are slated to purchase two Airedale terriers to live with them in the governor’s mansion. The pups are currently three […]

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What Will Philly Look Like In 2035?

The architecture critic’s take on the Commission’s 227-page projection of the city’s future? “It sounds like a shinier version of today’s Philadelphia, one without the […]

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Thank You, Weiner

Disgraced New York Congressman Anthony Weiner seems like a decent enough fellow, except for his unfortunate habit of sending strangers photos of his genitalia. The […]

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Allyson Schwartz Says Weiner Should Resign

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, who represents our region but who also plays a big role with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said today, “In light […]

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State Rep. John Galloway Charged with DUI

Bucks County’s 104th Legislative District Representative (and Democrat) John Galloway was stopped early this morning by Harrisburg police. The representative was driving erratically and ran […]

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Congressman Weiner Is a Dog

So U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner got caught sending naughty photos to a whole bunch of ladies on the Internets, and maybe was using government resources […]