Bobby Allyn
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For hundreds of inmates who killed in their youth, chance for parole hinges on high court ruling
It was Labor Day weekend in 2006, and David Sparks’ block around 18th and Wingohocking streets in the Nicetown section of the city ...
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ListenRemote control: Calif. startup cancels Comcast service for frustrated subscribers
An Oakland-based startup is aiming to make some money from Comcast customers looking to disconnect. Many subscribers have found th ...
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Suspect apprehended following Philly college lockdown [photos]
Police have arrested a suspected gunman who made verbal threats in connection with reports that surfaced of an armed person near the Comm ...
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Responding to online threat, Philly-area universities amplify security
College campuses in the Philadelphia area were under heightened security after federal authorities warned of possible violence following ...
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ListenAfter 34 years, it’s -30- for Philly’s City Paper
After publishing for 34 years, Philadelphia City Paper will print its last issue next week. The end of the city’s primary al ...
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ListenSpying charges against Temple prof dismissed, but cloud hangs over family
Joyce Xi doesn’t think she’ll ever forget that May morning, around 6:30 a.m., when a dozen armed federal agents raided her Mo ...
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ListenVisitors assess Philly’s papal security: ‘Nightmare’ to ‘chaos’ to ‘not a big deal’
When the leader of the global Roman Catholic Church plans a trip, a heavy security blanket is expected. But did Philadelphia’ ...
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ListenBarricades trip up Philly residents; papal events interrupt Parkway meals
Many walking around Center City Philadelphia Friday were fuming with anger and confusion. With the secure perimeter in place for P ...
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In 12-hour shifts, Philly police will be out in force throughout city
Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey wants to reassure Philadelphia residents that order will be maintained over the papal weekend, despite ...
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Ride-hailing app set to launch for Philly’s traditional cabs
Starting next month, Philadelphians will be able to hail a city cab with their smartphone. The New York company Verifone, which pr ...
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Contractor charged in deaths of six in Philly building collapse rejects plea deal
The demolition contractor charged with murder in connection with the ...
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Philly impounds vehicles left in the papal ‘no parking’ zone
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has started its towing sweep around the city ahead of Pope Francis’ visit; so far, it looks like ...
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