Bobby Allyn
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As demolition nears, St. Laurentius supporters seek sanctuary through historic designation
St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown is inching closer toward demolition, though the final showdown is slated for this summer. Two de ...
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In wake of Baltimore riots, Nutter urges focus on underlying issues
As calm returns to Baltimore after a night of rioting and looting, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is urging that the conversation shif ...
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Camden ‘could do better,’ city official says of complaints over excessive police force
A review of police records in New Jersey has found Camden has more c ...
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Collapse of Comcast deal may indicate FCC is ready to flex some muscle
Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. has officially killed its $45 billion plan to merge with Time Warner Cable — and at least one consumer ...
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Black civic league backs Williams for Philly mayor, wants top cop replaced
The Guardian Civic League, a group supporting Philadelphia’s black police officers, wants Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey ...
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As Philly police invest in devices, making the case against body cameras
Philadelphia’s Police Department, like many others around the country, is in the midst of a plans to invest in body cameras. ...
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Violence, incarceration take thousands of black men from Philly streets
More than 30,000 black men in Philadelphia are missing from society, either dead at a young age or locked up in jails. That figure ...
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Dozens take part in second discussion on building bridges between Philly police, community
About 40 community leaders gathered at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia for the second discussion in the “Building ...
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Gov. Wolf tours green energy training site in Bucks County
Today Gov. Tom Wolf stopped in Bucks County touting his plan to boost funding for green energy. Wolf said providing more incentive ...
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Philly judge won’t dismiss charges in beating of gay couple
Lawyers for two men and one woman ...
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Policing Philadelphia will present stark challenges for next mayor
The future of policing in Philadelphia hasn’t been a high concern among the mayoral candidates. Crime in 2015 simply doesn ...
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Temple adjuncts find surprising allies in fast food protest movement
Fast-food workers around the country held walkouts in dozens of cities on Wednesday to push for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. In Philadelph ...
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