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Exclusive: Camden Officers Accused of Corruption

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:46 -0500

Sources say three Camden, N.J. police officers are being investigated by the FBI for alleged corruption. Their involvement in up to 30 cases could cause the court to overturn the rulings.

Survival of the Fittest on Chestnut Hill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:44 -0500

As another major retailer jumps off Germantown Ave. residents and business leaders are wondering what happened to to the quaint retails district.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:44 -0500

Is This T-Shirt Praying for Obama's Assassination?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:01 -0500

“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

Biden Motorcade Accident

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:58:33 -0500

One of the cars in Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in an accident with a cab in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. The motorcade took Biden to his appearance on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."

Banning Bevs That Make You Feel Drunk, With Power

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:07 -0500

The FDA threatens a ban on all alcoholic energy drinks. Your frat party may never be the same again.

Investigation: Inept Security Leaves Residents in Fear

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:03:04 -0500

Inept security guards, broken locks on doors, urine and trash in elevators and attacks in the halls. Residents of one city-owned housing complex say their afraid for their safety in their own...

Obama Looks to Escape The Long Shadow of 1994

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:10 -0500

The GOP hopes to relive its 1994 Contract with America, but Obama will do whatever he can to avoid repeating history.

In Washington, it's Reigning Women

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:56:45 -0500

From Pelosi to Palin to Bachmann, women are dominating the political landscape in ways they never have before

Local Pols Split Over Health Care Bill

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:09:09 -0500

Happiness and anger being felt by area Congressmen over public health plan.

On Afghanistan, Obama Chooses "None of the Above"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:04:15 -0500

President Obama chose General Stanley McChrystal to chart out a new Afghanistan policy eight months ago and his administration has come up with Plans B and C. Exactly, how far through the alphabet will the...

Soldiers Gone Bad Only Illuminate Bravery of Brethren

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:15:13 -0500

John Allen Muhammad and Nidal Malik Hasan betrayed their uniform and their country, but Americans must remember the real lesson of Veterans Day.

Palin Focus Overshadows a Worthy Huckabee

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:06:37 -0500

Mike Huckabee doesn't seem to appreciate all the attention Sarah Palin is getting, but figures it might have something to do with their looks.

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No Love Lost Between Little Caesar and Big Willie

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:49:13 -0500

Now that the SEPTA strike's over, it's a Willie Brown love-fest…almost.

Pelosi Waves White Flag on Abortion

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:34:29 -0500

To get health care passed in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi resisted her own pro-choice sensibility and permitted a big pro-life win.

"The Strike is Over"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:51:24 -0500

Governor Ed Rendell outlines how the settlement was reached.

"Again You Got it Wrong"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:42 -0500

Talks never broke down said Congressman Bob Brady.

SEPTA Strike: 3 Reasons There's No Deal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:51:50 -0500

Mayor Nutter on why TWU leaders blew it with the last offer.

Nutter: You Deserve Better

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:52:26 -0500

Mayor Michael Nutter talks about who's getting hurt the most with the SEPTA strike.

No SEPTA Deal as Rendell Throws in the Towel

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:02:23 -0500

Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell has had enough of the squabbling between SEPTA and the Transit Workers Union.

Obama's Frightening Insensitivity Following Shooting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:55:01 -0500

In the wake of this week's elections, the White House needs to ask if it it has overextended its political operation as much as it has its policy agenda in Congress.

Rendell Talks Strike With SEPTA, Union -- Separately

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:20 -0500

Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell is playing mediator in the crippling transit strike holding Philadelphia hostage. The Gov. took to the phone Wednesday to try and get both sides back to the bargaining table.

GOP Learns From Costly Infighting

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:02 -0500

In the wake of the off-year election, the Republican Party and its conservative base try setting rules on how they can work together.

What Chris Christie Did Right

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:37 -0500

The day after beating democrat incumbent Jon Corzine, New Jersey's Governor-elect, voters talk about what put Chris Christie over the top.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:37 -0500

Throw Dem Bums Out

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:38:48 -0500

With Democratic incumbents falling, the country's economy had better come first.

Obama's Broken Promise Of a New Tone

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:43:13 -0500

One year after his election, President Obama's report card is filled with "incompletes" on the big issues, and an"F" in creating a new political atmosphere.

SEPTA Workers Walk Off the Job

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:58:02 -0500

NOT running: city buses, trolleys, Broad St. Subway and the EL. Regional rails and Paratransit ARE running.

Campus Blog: Every Election is Significant

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:42:01 -0500

As an area full of a younger voting generation, a college campus would seemingly be full of political activity. I am finding, however, that this is not the case anymore -- at least on this campus.

Split Will Kill GOP Or Make It Stronger

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:49:43 -0500

A whirlwind 24-hour period in New York's 23rd congressional district shows the peril and possibilities for the shaky relationship between the conservative movement and the Republican...