Philadelphia’s red light camera program could be gone soon
Officials in Harrisburg have to come to agreement to renew the program, which is set to expire June 30. But other parts of the state are jealous and want the cameras for their towns, too. Waaaah.
According to Bobby Henon’s interactive map, we’re all “bad neighbors”
Councilman Bobby Henon decided to do something about the delinquent landlords and nuissance properties in his district, so he posted this interactive “bad neighbors” map. It’s too bad the only thing it shows is that everyone there sucks.
Occupy Wall Street supporters need not apply to this Philly job posting
A ‘Small Center City’ law firm searching for a part-time litigation associate posted an interesting job description on Philadelphia Craigslist. Basically, hippies need not apply.
Georgie Woods not dead enough to have Fairmount venue named after him
Some Philadelphia City Council members want to re-name the Robin Hood Dell in Fairmount Park after Georgie Woods, a well-known African-American radio broadcaster, but he hasn’t been dead long enough yet.
If the U.S. Capitol had stayed in Philadelphia: A brief time line
War of 1812: British attempt to burn down the White House. This fails when they find out the White House is accidentally burned down every winter by squatters.
George Washington makes personal appearances for 280th birthday
In the current economy, 280 is almost old enough to retire. But Washington will still be running around like a crazy person, answering questions and eating cake.
Doh! Two Philly legislators make ‘mistake,’ don’t read before voting
Our elected officials are only humans, you know. Who among us haven’t signed something they didn’t fully read (mortgage papers, car loan, iTunes terms of service)? But these two guys signed legislation that way.
Happy Valentine’s – your chocolate may have been grown by child slaves
An eight-grade student in Hershey, Pa., is petitioning the Hershey School Trust to make sure our local Pennsylvania chocolate company never uses child slave labor.
Retired police captain to re-join ‘Occupy’; wait, that’s still going on?
Ray Lewis was arrested not long ago while wearing his police uniform at the Occupy Wall Street protests. Today, the retired Philadelphia police captain, will be back in town to join a free speech rally.
Rick Santorum’s victories keep Republican primary race interesting
The battle for GOP candidate for president was thought to be a two-dog race between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. With Santorum’s three victories last night, though, that has changed. Too bad Pennsylvania can’t factor in the fight until late April.
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