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Ex-Obama mentor: Sharpton is the president's link to the streets
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton is a “lightning rod” for President Barack Obama on inner city streets, Obama’s former Harvard mentor and friend said Saturday at a forum in Harlem. But Sharpton,...
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New exhibit pays tribute to George Washington's slaves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A new outdoor exhibit is open in Philadelphia’s historic district after years of protests, research and debate about how to balance the stories of the nation’s battle for...
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Philly mayor wins Dem nomination in Pa. primary
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter brushed aside a long-shot Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from former state legislator and hot dog vendor T. Milton Street, the older brother...
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Man arrested in murder of Philly mayor's neighbor
From NBC Philadelphia The man suspected of fatally beating an elderly neighbor of Philadelphia’s mayor is in custody after being arrested at a suburban homeless shelter. The Philadelphia Daily News...
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Philly reaches settlement in 'stop and frisk' suit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A court-appointed monitor will oversee the use of “stop and frisk” searches by city police, a high-profile part of the mayor’s efforts to combat violent crime, according to a...
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Mayors urge passage of Obama's jobs plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Democratic mayors were joined by a Republican mayor in urging President Barack Obama and Congress to work together to create jobs and rebuild the nation’s crumbling...
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Philadephia mayor: Slain 14-year-olds''little butts' should have been in bed
From MSNBC: PHILADELPHIA – An outraged Mayor Michael Nutter lashed out after three 14-year-olds in his city were killed, calling the shooter “a dog,” “idiot” and “a**hole.” He also fumed at the dead...
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Philly mayor Michael Nutter new head of US Conference of Mayors
NBC Philadelphia-Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has been named 70th president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Nutter assumed the post Saturday at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando and...
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Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter on new PA voter ID law: ‘A bad solution...
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter criticized Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law, describing it as “a bad solution looking for a problem.” A recent study concluded over 1.6 million Pennsylvania voters may...
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Philly mayor Michael Nutter kicks off campaign for Joe Frazier statue
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Move over, Rocky. Make way for Smokin’ Joe. The mayor of Philadelphia kicked off a campaign Wednesday to raise money for a statue of hometown boxing great Joe Frazier, a tribute he...
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Cory Booker complains of hunger pains during food stamp challenge
Cory Booker is on day three of his food stamp challenge, which, so far, has resulted in hunger pains and a caffeine withdrawal. The Newark, New Jersey mayor challenged a Twitter follower to live on...
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37 Philadelphia public schools may close in June
View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com. In early December, the Philadelphia school district announced its proposal to close 37 public schools by June — a proposal that has left tens of...
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Protests force Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter to abort speech
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Deafening protests forced Philadelphia’s mayor to abandon his annual budget address in the middle of his speech. Mayor Michael Nutter left City Council chambers on Thursday amid...
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10-year-old’s story sheds light on the indirect victims of gun violence
View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com. PHILADELPHIA – At one of the several gun violence rallies going on in Philadelphia yesterday, 10-year-old Kevin Dudney shared his personal story about...
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Artist chosen for Philly statue of boxer Joe Frazier
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An artist has been chosen to create a Philadelphia statue in honor of late hometown boxing great Joe Frazier. Mayor Michael Nutter said in a statement Wednesday that Lawrence Nowlan...
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Philly mayor Michael Nutter’s daughter assaulted at track meet
Olivia Nutter, the daughter of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, was assaulted during a high school track meet last week. Lisa Nutter, Olivia’s mother, tells NBC10 the 18-year-old was involved in an...
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Search halted in Philadelphia building collapse; 6 dead
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After a slow but steady overnight search buoyed by the discovery of a woman in the rubble, rescue workers at the scene of a building collapse that killed six people took a temporary...
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What’s the matter with Philadelphia?
What’s really going on in Philly? It seems that whenever you look around, read the newspaper or turn on the TV, there is some bad news about Philadelphia, also known as the city of brotherly love and...
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US mayors speak out against shutdown: ‘People are afraid’
The federal government shutdown is entering its ninth day today and Americans from all walks of life have expressed their disapproval. The shutdown has had a crippling affect among communities...
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Kevin Hart donates 500 computers to Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Actor and comedian Kevin Hart donated 500 computers to schools and recreation centers in his hometown of Philadelphia, a move that he hopes will inspire others to follow his lead....
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