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Category Archives: Uncategorized
TODAY – Greatest Slumlord of Kensington Faces Federal Sentencing Judge This Morning
Bob Coyle’s federal sentencing for his two counts of loan fraud is today. A long time coming considering all the shit he did.
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Why Was the Background Check Gun Bill Defeated in the Senate?
Most people are sitting around right now wondering, as President Obama explains it, “how 90% of Americans are in favor of stronger background checks to buy a gun, including gun owners, and it not happen”. It’s simple. The Joe Manchin/Pat … Continue reading
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City Controller Alan Butkovitz Turns into Pissy Drama Queen at LGBT Candidates Event
In case you forgot, our sleepy City elections this year feature only one real hot race: The City Controller. I can’t do this justice, so I’ll turn it over to Josh Kruger, who explains how Alan’s question time went, and … Continue reading
Inky: Nutter Sends 400-page Rosy AVI Report to City Council
Since Nutter won’t let us see what’s in the 3-ring binders that were sent to City Council, we’re left to assume it’s full of rainbows and unicorn farts. [Philly.com]
In Their Own Words: 7th District Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez
Statement from Councilwoman Sánchez on the Need for a Comprehensive Enforcement Strategy for Vacant Property, on the Anniversary of the Tragic Buck Hosiery Fire I have the great fortune and challenge of representing a City Council district that includes Philadelphia’s … Continue reading
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Today A City Mourns. Tomorrow, A City Remembers
This weekend saw the tragic death of Fire Captain Michael Goodwin, from Fishtown. Cpt. Goodwin was managing the roof of the burning Fabric Row building when the building began to crumple. First a fall to a second story … Continue reading
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Tell Harrisburg Illegal Gun Carriers Deserve 2 Years Minimum
I’ve started this petition on Change.org in the face of HR 1091, introduced in the PA House by John Taylor (R-Phila). HR1091 increases sentencing to 2 years minimum with no parole, probation or furlough (no suspended sentencing) whenever you are convicted … Continue reading
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Ad Hawk: The Ultimate Mobile App for Doubting Thomases Everywhere
This app is interesting. Have the app listen to a political ad, and it will tell you who paid for the app and link you to news stories it finds out. Maybe with enough swing voters armed with this, it … Continue reading
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Let This Day Be Known Forever As the Fecal Fishtown Moon Landing
The upset neighbor from yesterday who is embroiled in a property war with Fishtown builder Michael P. Murawski, has posted some interesting video in an encroachment dispute which has now escalated into complaints to police and a restraining order. (More of … Continue reading
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What the Fuck is Alan Butkovitz Doing? Has He Gone Mad?
Apparently according to a City Hall insider, City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who just so happens to be up for re-election right now, is making the rounds at some AVI meetings in the hoods and ginning up a storm that people … Continue reading
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The Oak Lanes Are Getting on Payment Plans More Than Any Other Neighborhood
One of the more striking things I’ve noticed since I released the payment plan map yesterday is the rate of payment plan adoption in the City. The Oak Lanes have adoption rates for installment agreements and payment plans in areas … Continue reading
Correction: Who’s On A Payment Plan?
My earlier map showing properties that are on payment plans (in blue) had a broken link for full screen. Here’s the corrected link.
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Listicles: The Top 100 Property Owners in Philly
The top 10 are no surprises here: Owner # Occurrences in OPA Records CITY OF PHILA 6109 PHILA HOUSING AUTHORITY 5567 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2427 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 991 PHILADELPHIA HOUSING 924 NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATIONS 555 DEMARCO DREW 482 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY O … Continue reading
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