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Human trafficking arrest

November 2, 2012

Twenty-one-year-old Samuel Ferraro has been ordered held for court on Human Trafficking, Corrupting the Morals of a Minor, Promoting Prostitution of a Minor, Criminal Coercion, Terroristic Threats, RAPE, Involuntary Deviant Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, and…

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Willing ‘Souls to the Polls’

October 28, 2012

During the 2010 Midterm Elections, the House of Representatives switched from Democratic to Republican, making it tougher for President Barack Obama to get many of the things he wanted to do for the country done.

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Preserving Smokin’ Joe’s Legacy

October 28, 2012

If you’re a native North Philadelphian or even just a boxing fan riding up North Broad Street and West Glenwood Avenue and you see a furniture story with a myriad of “50% off Mattress” and “Free Lay Away” signs underneath of what used to be Joe Frazier’s Gym, it doesn’t seem quite right.

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A Truly Live Debate

October 19, 2012

The star that night was President Barack Obama. And he wanted the folks gathered at Audenreid to know just how important it is to renew the President’s contract for four more years in the most important role any leading man could play: president of the United States.

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House honors Robinson and Homer by adopting Waters resolutions

October 19, 2012

State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, D-Phila./Delaware, offered two resolutions that House members adopted. The first resolution (H.R. 803) honors the life of business leader, attorney, author and historian, Dr. Edward W. Robinson Jr., and extends condolences to his family and friends.

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