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Better-paid defense sought for poor facing death penalty

Three indigent Philadelphia defendants facing the death penalty say the fee paid to their court-appointed lawyers is too low. Now, a nonp ...

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Star power, new owner could put Sixers in the zone

The Phillies, the Eagles, and the Flyers all have scores of loyal fans, but what about the Sixers? While the young NBA team had some suc ...

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Crossing cultural lines to solve everyday troubles in Northeast Philadelphia

In two decades, Northeast Philadelphia has gone from almost all white to super-diverse.  A new community group there is breaking dow ...

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Schuylkill Expressway can’t stand up to heat

If you’re heading eastbound on the Schuylkill Expressway, well, we’re sorry. ...

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Laurel Hill gravestone honors trail-blazing ballerina

After 112 years, the final resting place of Mary Ann Lee, America’s first prima ballerina, has been marked. Widely considere ...

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Lawmaker wants all motorcycle riders to protect their heads

Pennsylvania got rid of its universal motorcycle helmet law in 2003. Riders over the age of 21 with two years experience or safety traini ...

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Philadelphia City Council amends DROP instead of ending it

Against the wishes of Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia City Council is modifying the DROP early retirement incentive program instead of ...

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N.J. bloggers unfazed by high court ruling

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled the state’s shield law, which allows journalists to protect the identity of confidential sou ...

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Philadelphia City Council advances “cash for gold” legislation

While DROP took precedence in Philadelphia City Council today, other legislation was up for discussion, too. Among the bills that advance ...

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Neighbors object to plans for Philly entertainment venue

A proposed Philadelphia zoning change would allow for an entertainment space in the 2000 block of Richmond Street near Girard Avenue. Pla ...

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Greek Festival underway in Wilmington

Now in its 36th year, the Greek Festival kicks off the start of the traditional summer festival season in Wilmington. The festival ...

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia prepares for nine-acre expansion

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is preparing for a massive change — one million square feet of it.  CHOP ...

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Pennsylvania considers changes to motorcycle helmet law, new numbers show cultural shift in the Northeast

It’s (almost) 6 p.m. Do you know where your radio is? Our nightly show begins at the top of the hour, so tune into 91 FM or ...

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Reviewing popular Twitter political scandals

New York Rep. Anthony Weiner isn’t the first politician to have news of his extra-marital liaisons hit the media. And he’s no ...

14 years ago

Nutter outshines Street and Brown in favorability poll

A two-day poll by the Washington, D.C.-based Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group shows incumbent Mayor Michael Nutter is the favorite of Phila ...

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