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Wed., 08/24/11 - 16:09 PM

Starting after Labor Day WOULD make sense. There is no reason to start such a massive project prior to a highly traveled holiday weekend. Waiting would make sense to anyone EXCEPT to those who want to convince people to stay a day longer or arrive a day earlier to avoid the traffic and will then spend more money in New Jersey.

Mon., 08/15/11 - 09:43 AM

All of these comments about Parking Authority making a lot of money is false, at least for the Parking Enforcement Officers. Trust me, a family member is a PEO, they do NOT make an exorbitant amount of money and still continue to subject themselves to the "friendly" Philadelphians, as well as the harsh weather that can be expected from a Philadelphia winter. Let them do their jobs, as we all allow you to do yours without harassment or bullying.

Thu., 08/04/11 - 12:50 PM

The victim is now an accessory-he is refusing to turn in an attempted murderer for fear of being a "snitch" or a "punk", while his mother, her fiance, and his 6 other siblings are risking death everyday because of him. It's a shame she turned down the relocation, and I think she should still take it, but I also see how she shouldn't have to be scared out of town because a bunch of murdering failures say so. The citizens of Philadelphia need to start realizing that keeping their mouths shut only allows for someone else to fall victim at the hands of a waste-of-a-life nobody.

Thu., 06/30/11 - 13:26 PM

City government and private industry alike have both seen years of frozen wages, thus leaving some employees without an increase in salary or even a cost of living increase for years. Why is it fair that the teachers shouldn't have to make some sacrifices, too? I am all for fair practice and increasing wages; however, when there is such a huge budget deficit and children are already receiving less-than-standard educations, why should you be taking more money? I also agree that Ackerman should have to take a cut in salary AND have to return her bonus(es) and free chauffeur.

Wed., 06/15/11 - 09:59 AM

Tue., 06/14/11 - 13:37 PM

The soda tax WILL help; however, so would a salary cap for Ackerman and the rest of the district officials who feel inclined to make 6 figures a year and continue to allow our schools to fail our students.

Thu., 05/26/11 - 09:20 AM

I wish I had known about this sooner!

Mon., 03/28/11 - 14:52 PM

Why would anyone turn down the opportunity to pump slightly more money into the state's budget unless they're already getting the money pumped into their pocket? Tax the drilling and stop penalizing the education system.

Thu., 03/10/11 - 13:17 PM

Amis is incredible.

Fri., 02/25/11 - 14:12 PM

In the same way that America (eventually) adapted to slave freedom and women voting, it will adapt to gays marrying. Get over it Santorum, no one told you who to marry and you don't have the right to tell someone else.

Thu., 02/17/11 - 13:29 PM

When this savage is finally caught, which he ultimately will, I hope they also charge him with endangering the welfare of all of the children that were inside of the day care when this took place.

Wed., 02/16/11 - 15:19 PM

How in the world would this prove identity theft? If anything it proves your stupidity and that you are clearly an unfit parent. I'm sure whoever stole that identity is more than willing to give it back!

Fri., 02/11/11 - 15:50 PM

Move up the street to Port Richmond - I'm sure they wouldn't mind you bringing in more beer selections. Fishtown is still a bit jaded, as mentioned, from the Sugar House deal, and they're also afraid that their neighborhood is being taken over by out-of-towners. In the recent years college students and post-grads have swarmed the neighborhood and taken the old family-feel away, and I think this just scares the current patrons that the family-style neighborhood might be lost soon. So, that's why I am recommending Port Richmond - as a PR native myself, I would have loved the idea of having someone "nanobrewing" a few blocks away, giving me an option other than Miller Lite, Coors Light, or Bud Light! Don't give up Mr. Patton!

Wed., 01/26/11 - 19:22 PM

It appears to me that the majority of the comments above were written by the same person with various nicknames. The bottom line is that the state department of health failed to oversee abortion practices for fear of appearing "politically incorrect". Abortion is legal, and has been, and should remain that way when performed legally. Dr. Gosnell carelessly and callously performed illegal procedures and caused harm and death and did so with NO oversight. He is a cynical, evil, selfish demon who lived only to inflict pain and increase his own personal wealth. Please stop focusing on the politics behind abortion and focus more on the horrors endured by many at the hands of this evil man.

Fri., 01/14/11 - 16:22 PM

I like taking the chance on this long shot.

Thu., 12/16/10 - 15:21 PM

Please stop crying over the people who willingly gamble away their money. The guilty party in this scenario is not the casino legally offering slots and card games - the guilt party is the person refusing help for their gambling addiction or choosing to spend their rent, tuition, grocery, etc. money at these facilities. It's a HUGE loss to the city and residents alike - the possible revenue that could have been generated could have had the potential to keep Philadelphia citizens from paying exorbitant amounts of money on taxes.

Wed., 12/01/10 - 14:42 PM

I normally am annoyed at the mere mention of Danny Bonaduce, but our angry redheaded maniac has a very good point this time. I would actually prefer that celebrities stopped thinking that we all care what they are thinking in their hollow minds and dumped Twitter altogether. Until then, I have to agree with Bonaduce - at least on this!

Thu., 11/18/10 - 10:25 AM

@tlee: You do not know that these people have lived law-abiding lives, and the fact that they committed even that ONE crime means that they should have been forced to ONE punishment. It's appalling to see that we would write off what we deem "non-violent" because we simply don't feel like pursuing these people. The victims of these crimes, I'm sure, would not find them to be so "non-violent". And saying "a little sexual assault" is both shameful and disgusting. Sexual assault is NEVER a "little" thing - it is demeaning, terrifying, and sometimes life-altering. It seems as if perhaps you are benefiting from this move.

Wed., 08/25/10 - 12:30 PM

Banana Nutella=HEAVEN! Let her sell cupcakes!

Mon., 03/22/10 - 17:08 PM

What a waste of my tax dollars. Can I be reimbursed for the hours this dip spent concocting this?

Tue., 01/12/10 - 09:34 AM

As horrifying as these details are, the man has already been tried, convicted, and served his time. It is now time for the rest of us to move on. Knowing more gruesome details doesn't help the case or the cause, it just makes things worse. He did the crime, he did the time, and now it's his time back in society. Thanks, Philadelphia media, for giving details of a closed case.

Thu., 01/07/10 - 15:11 PM

Thank GOD.. it took them long enough, but I'm glad it's finally been passed. This will do wonders for this state. Also, it will keep fellow Pennsylvanians from having to trek to Jersey unnecessarily. Keeping money in the state is NOT a bad thing people!

Thu., 11/19/09 - 10:36 AM

This is absurd.. just because they choose to include it on the bill for larger parties does not mean it is REQUIRED. I had parties in the past pay the bill, minus the included gratuity, and it wasn't an issue. Tipping is ALWAYS optional, regardless of whether or not the restaurant decides to include it on the bill.

Mon., 10/26/09 - 16:47 PM

Is there a limit to how many times you can enter? Because I'm ready to Spam the Man!

Wed., 10/07/09 - 13:56 PM

It's a slap in the face to the defending World Series Champions. We get back-to-back 2:37pm starts, followed by a bedtime start. Someone needs to remind the head honchos somewhere that Philadelphia is a team worth watching, it isn't just the Yankees.

Wed., 09/23/09 - 16:48 PM

I work in New Jersey, which means I will now also shop in New Jersey. Though $0.01 doesn't seem like much, it's the principle. Sorry Nutter...

Wed., 09/23/09 - 13:40 PM

"Police declined to release his name because criminal charges.." and then "Johnny Mitchell, 65, of the 800 block of Crown Point Road in Westville, N.J., was arrested Tuesday for his involvement in 'Gypsy Crimes', according to Philadelphia Police." Well done!

Fri., 09/18/09 - 15:33 PM

Comcast is composed of a bunch of overpaid thieves. Their service is mediocre, at best, yet they have monopolized the cable TV industry. It's disgusting the price you have to pay to watch TV these days, and the lack of good service that comes at such a steep price.

Wed., 09/09/09 - 16:40 PM

Well, let me think.. if I showed up to work and failed to complete a project 70 days past its deadline, I'm pretty sure I'd either be withheld pay, or fired. Sounds about right.

Tue., 09/08/09 - 09:29 AM

He's doing what too many parents in America DON'T do - he's taking the time to talk to them. Though impersonal and broad-based, for some it might be a motivator to have a better school year than the past. There is no political agenda, and for those of you concerned, play the tape backwards, maybe you'll hear a subliminal message about health care. Otherwise, it's just a back to school speech. Pick a new fight.

Wed., 08/19/09 - 09:45 AM

Being a recent (within the last 10 years) graduate of Little Flower and having a bunch of friends who attended various other Catholic High Schools, @phlyfumblr, you are incorrect. The Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese, for the most part, are well prepared and well structured. The curriculum is on par with private academies in the area that charge much higher tuition, and the actual environment is much safer and much more well run than the public school systems. I believe in having a portion of our tax dollars go into funding private education just because it isn't fair for parents to pay taxes that fund public schools in addition to tuition to fund a safer, better education. Also, this is a chance for alumni like myself to make donations, no matter how small, to help keep their Alma Maters open.

Fri., 08/14/09 - 09:40 AM

@OldNavySteamer - I could not agree more. Isn't that the American way? Do the crime, do the time, get back to life? Let it rest people. You had your time to protest and cry 3 years ago when this came to light. In no way am I giving him the go-ahead to massacre animals, but at the same time, he's served his punishment. If it wasn't Philadelphia, it would have been another city. "Let sleeping dogs lie."

Thu., 08/06/09 - 09:49 AM

Being a recent PSU Graduate, this brings back memories of Yogurt Express on College Ave, for which I am a HUGE fan!! It's about time Philly added something like this!

Tue., 08/04/09 - 16:21 PM

Oh goody, I'll pay a higher sales tax so employees like Latrice Bryant can have their pays restored to ridiculously high amounts. I'm disgusted with the way this city operates anymore.

Wed., 07/29/09 - 18:48 PM

We've already been labeled "Killadelphia" and have unfortunately lost too many officers already to the scum on the streets, now we have to worry about losing 800 more due to poor budget planning? We need police and firefighters, we DO NOT need people living off of the city's dime or refusing to pay their property taxes. Wake up Nutter and face the issues, don't create more.

Wed., 07/08/09 - 12:52 PM

Hmmm... budget deficits and proposed tax increases... sounds like the perfect time for a raise. And excuse me, those are MY tax dollars, I should at least be informed as to who is enjoying my money.

Tue., 06/30/09 - 09:25 AM

So they're basically attempting to punish the occasional visitors to NJ by tagging on a 10% surcharge for not using EZPass? This sounds like a flawed idea from the get-go.

Thu., 06/11/09 - 12:44 PM

As if traffic downtown isn't already bad enough, let's add a CASINO to the mix. Also, I wouldn't encourage gamblers to ride the SEPTA systems because, win or lose, you're getting mugged underground. They can't find a better spot than this?

Thu., 06/04/09 - 12:26 PM

And tuition continues to increase at ridiculous rates at PSU Campuses. I loved the school, but come on.. cut the students a break! (Regardless...Go Lions!)

Mon., 05/11/09 - 11:09 AM

Schultzy I agree with you 110%. There is no reason for them to ticket your car in a Bus Zone when there are no buses currently running due to the Breast Cancer Walk. This city needs to prioritize.. parking tickets and cell phones while driving are a waste of tax payers' money. Maybe then can divert some funding into cheaper parking options downtown, as opposed to continually enforcing absurd parking restrictions.

Thu., 03/19/09 - 11:09 AM

This disgusts me. Instead of working to make the streets more peaceful so that cops don't feel the need to use "excessive force", this outspoken "group" decides to start yet another brawl. Haven't they heard of not fighting violence with violence? Instead of working against the police, try helping them. And I'm sure he wouldn't have told the cop he "hit like a sissy" had there not been security present.

Wed., 02/25/09 - 09:33 AM

It isn't even being upheld in New Jersey, at least not from what I see. It was good the first month, but now the cops realize there are worse crimes being committed and don't pull people over for simply chatting on their phones. Sorry guys, but you're wasting your time and our money on this one. Next issue please...