Joel Mathis

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Business

Six U.S. Senators Complain About Comcast Bills

They highlight “troubling and questionable customer service and payment practices.”

City Life

WATCH: Police Seek Frankford Shooting Suspect

The shooting took place early Tuesday.

City Life

Reports: 1 Killed in South Jersey School Bus Crash

The fatality was not on the school bus.

City Life

Johnny Doc: “Miscalculation” Led to Coryell Ouster

The Scoop: The longtime leader of the carpenters union is out, after two-year struggle with Pa. Convention Center.

School District of Philadelphia
Citified

Study: Philly Support for Public Schools Is On the Rise

Residents pay an above-average portion of their income to keep schools in business.

Things to Do

“One Book, One Philadelphia” Events Are Underway

This year’s tome is “Cold Mountain” by Charles Frazier.

Business

Home Depot Hiring 1,500 in Philly Region

It’s part of a nationwide hiring spree for its busy spring/summer season.

City Life

Pa. Opts Out of Standardized Testing — For Now

Keystone Exams won’t be used as graduation requirement until 2019.

City Life

Pa. Bill Could Curb Corporate Political Spending

Democrat wants big businesses to get shareholder approval before wading into campaigns.

Business

Comcast Revenues Hit $74.5 Billion in 2015

It lost its fewest video customers in nine years.

SEPTA Fourth of July Service
City Life

SEPTA Train Strikes Taxi; Service Suspended

UPDATE: Service is restored.

City Life

Wolf Doubles Down on Ed Funding

The Scoop: He’s still trying to get last year’s ed funding approved. Now he wants to add $200 million to the bill.

Septa regional rail train
City Life

Act 89 Kept SEPTA Trains in Service. Now Funding Is Falling Short.

SEPTA officials downplay the report.

City Life

Chaka Fattah Jr. Sentenced to Five Years, Taken Into Custody

The congressman’s son begins prison sentence immediately.

City Life

WATCH: Northeast High Girl Turns Beating Video Into Anti-Bullying Crusade

16-year-old Mia DeJesus: “I will not be a victim.”