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Pope to use Lincoln’s Gettysburg lectern in Philadelphia
When Pope Francis speaks outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall in September, he will stand at the same lectern that President Ab ...
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Philly airport workers get customer-service refresher in advance of papal visit
Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for the late September visit of Pope Francis. Passengers will pack the airport ve ...
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Bailey: Let Uber operate inside the Papal Weekend ‘traffic box’
Should Uber-X get a free pass to drive throughout the city during Pope Francis’ visit next month? Republican mayoral candidate Meli ...
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Taxis, teepees, beer and fresh mussels: Philly restaurants and residents prepare for pope
Countless questions may remain about the logistics of Pope Francis’ visit next month, but the man they call the unofficial mayor of ...
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Public schools in Philly looking for an extra pope day off
When Pope Francis comes to town, it could mean three days off from school for Philadelphia students. Spokesman Fernando Gall ...
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As Voting Rights Act turns 50, call for ‘universal, automatic’ registration system rings out [audio]
Moments after the bell struck 11 a.m. in Independence Hall’s clock tower, a group of elected and civic leaders lauded the 50th anni ...
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Battleship New Jersey offering bunks for papal pilgrims [photos]
The Battleship New Jersey has some bunks available for pilgrims who need a place to lay their head during the papal visit to Philadelphia ...
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Nutter announces bridge, street closures during papal visit [map]
Officials are warning Philadelphia residents that the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and some highways will be closed during the visit of Pope ...
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Most will win SEPTA papal lottery, but riders might not get first choice
Looks like people who want take SEPTA’s regional rail trains into Philadelphia for the papal visit are going to get them. The ...
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The regularly updated Philadelphia Mayoral-Race Endorsement Tracker (General Election Edition)
As the Nov. 3 mayoral election approaches, candidates will issue press releases and host events highlighting those who’ve endorsed ...
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SEPTA’s papal pass lottery proceeds perfectly
After a horrible initial attempt that crashed the SEPTA website for papal rail tickets, the second try proceeded much more smoothly.  ...
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3 new candidates enter Philly’s mayoral race on filing-deadline day
A trio of candidates filed petitions to enter the Philadelphia mayoral race before Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline, while nine did the sam ...
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Philly residents’ quandary: Stick around for pope or get out of town?
Precise details on security plans for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia in September are still scant. The big picture, though, is ...
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Work vs. Vacation: How to Balance Both
Next week, much of Europe will head out for the August holiday. The American worker is offered far less paid vacation days and some none ...
Air Date: August 3, 2015
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Lotto open for SEPTA papal rail passes
Ready, set, go! It’s time to sign up if you want a chance to get rail passes for the papal visit. Those hoping to take ...
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