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FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016 file photo John Dougherty, right, makes some brief comments to the media, in Philadelphia. The powerful union boss who has held a tight grip on construction jobs and politics in the Philadelphia region and beyond has been indicted in an FBI probe along with a city councilman and at least six others. Federal prosecutors say Dougherty used union funds as &quot;his own personal bank account.&quot; Dougherty leads the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, along with the city's Building Trades Council. He has been at the helm of the century-old electricians union for 25 years. (Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Feds indict powerful Philly union boss, councilman, others

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

John J. Dougherty, who heads Philadelphia Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, is shown in this undated photo with Hillary Clinton and an unidentified woman. (Courtesy Politics/PA)

Powerful Philadelphia union leader, city councilman indicted

By Jeff Mordock and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Death row inmate and convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal leaves Philadelphia's City Hall after a hearing July 12, 1995. The international human rights organisation Amnesty International Wednesday Aug 2 1995 repeated their call for a commutation of his death sentance.Abu-Jamal was convicted of killing a police officer in 1981. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)

Convicted cop killer is granted another appeal, rankling Philadelphia police officers

By Paul Davis

Philadelphia Flyers' Phil Varone, right, scores a goal against Winnipeg Jets' Dmitry Kulikov, center, and Laurent Brossoit during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers down Jets 3-1 for season-best 4th straight victory

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2018, file photo, the Amtrak train departures board is shown at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Democratic U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, who has been pushing to save the flipping board at Philadelphia's main train station, announced it will be taken down over the weekend. Workers began dismantling it Thursday night, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Last stop for train station’s flipping departures board

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid leads 76ers to 121-93 rout of Harden, Rockets

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Brodeur helps Penn upend Temple 77-70 in Big 5 showdown

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Night of shootings in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 4 hurt

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Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) is pulled away from the loose ball by Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Bogdanovic scores 20, Pacers trounce Suns 131-97

By COREY ELLIOT - Associated Press

In this September 2007 photo, Raymond and Ruth Perelman pose for a photo in the exhibition gallery for the opening of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building in Philadelphia. The businessman who built a fortune buying and selling factories and became one of the Philadelphia region's greatest philanthropists has died. Perelman was 101. His son Ronald Perelman says in a statement that his father died Monday night, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Businessman and philanthropist Raymond Perelman dies at 101

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People watch as officials respond to reports of an active shooter at a UPS facility Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 in Logan Township, N.J. (Joe Lamberti/Camden Courier-Post via AP)

The Latest: Man who took hostages at UPS facility is dead

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Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart, left, and James van Riemsdyk celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 7-4. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Van Riemsdyk’s hat trick leads Flyers past Wild

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

76ers escape with 108-105 win over Knicks

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts toward fans in the stands after an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-13. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs

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FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Eagles and New Orleans Saints play in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Payton: Playoff stakes more important than perceived slights

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Original 1774 newspaper, found at Goodwill, heads to library

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Treyvon Hester no longer obscure after blocking field goal

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart watches the puck after making a save in front of Dallas Stars' Valeri Nichushkin, rear, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

‘Double-doink’ helps Flyers beat Stars to end 8-game skid

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball between Philadelphia 76ers guard Landry Shamet (1) and guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards get revenge, cruise past 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Police work at the scene along Interstate-95 North near the Philadelphia International Airport following a crash during a multi-state police chase Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. A Wilmington, Del., police vehicle, at left, flipped in the chase. Police launched a manhunt in South Philadelphia for a murder suspect who led police on a chase along Interstate 95, triggering a crash that left three officers injured, and then fled on foot after crashing into a SEPTA bus at Broad and Oregon Streets. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Multistate police chase leads to 2 crashes; 4 injured

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