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Mapping the Trajectory of Blame for Philly's Gun Epidemicnew

Is there any chance of getting over the statewide impasse that could lead to stronger crime gun laws? Or are we stuck with the way things are now?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  12-26-2007  |  Crime & Justice

Scenes from Everywhere but Inside the Dems' Prez Debatenew

The MSNBC folks touted last week's debate as the "Fight in Philly."
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Brian Hickey and Tom Namako  |  11-06-2007  |  Politics

Congrats, Mayor Nutter!new

(Now let's show him what he's won...)
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako and Doron Taussig  |  10-30-2007  |  Politics

Gov. Rendall Wants Everybody to be Insurednew

But his isn't the only proposal in Pennsylvania -- state Rep. Kathy Manderino has introduced a single-payer system which is supported by 29 other Democrats.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  09-25-2007  |  Science

Police Shootings Are On the Rise in Phillynew

But the watchdogs continue to go unheeded.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  08-07-2007  |  Crime & Justice

The Cops Shot 85 Times ...new

... On Steven "Butter" Miller's last day alive
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako and Doron Taussig  |  07-31-2007  |  Crime & Justice

A Cure for What Ails Pennsylvania?new

Breaking down Gov. Rendell's ambitious health-coverage plan.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako and Doron Taussig  |  07-24-2007  |  Policy Issues

Welcome Home, Soldiernew

Sgt. Erik Arroyo can't decide what's worse: The war he fought in Baghdad, or the one waiting in North Philly.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  07-10-2007  |  War

What About Al Taubenberger?new

After all the buzz about the Democratic primary, Philadelphia's Republican nominee for mayor would like you to know he's alive and well -- and serious about the job.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  05-22-2007  |  Politics

Former Inmates Call for Capital Punishment Moratoriumnew

At the largest gathering of cleared death-row inmates, Harold Wilson was a living testament to the need for a moratorium debate in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  04-24-2007  |  Crime & Justice

Shots in the Darknew

Could Philadelphia finally get to control its own gun laws?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  04-03-2007  |  Crime & Justice

They Mind the Gapnew

If it seems like SEPTA cries poor every year, there's good reason.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Tom Namako  |  03-13-2007  |  Transportation

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