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Philadelphia said it was ending the controversial practice of civil asset forfeiture, but law enforcement has ramped up its car seizures

And it looks like it’s actually sticking

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So snow is a thing this morning

Our quick morning newsletter recaps the interesting, important and exciting things you need to know about Philly. It’s the easy way to stay on top of local news.

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Comcast fired a technician linked to a hate group

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Philly’s opioid crisis

Around a quarter of Philly’s pharmacies do not carry Narcan/naloxone. The city might make it mandatory.

Philly ended FY2018 with a $420 million cash surplus

Rendering of uCity Square, one of many glossy images used in Philly's wooing proposal to Jeff Bezos

What Amazon rejected: $5.7 billion HQ2 package from Philly and PA

Here's everything the region offered the tech giant.

Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Philly. Here’s 10 reasons to be happy anyway.

Yes, we lost the bid. But there's plenty of other stuff going on.

Krasner’s DAO

The Philly police union is suing Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner and Police Commissioner Ross for releasing the list of tainted cops

Former Nutter aide faces public corruption charges from the state

Desiree Peterkin Bell was one of the former mayor's closest advisors.

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