Extra, Extra

• Let the parking wars begin, as Philly begins a campaign to crack down on violations.
• Weatherization Assistantance Program funding is heading our way. Get out your caulk!
• Though all of Philadelphia’s libraries remain open, debates over the impact of related funding cuts continue.
• Local nonprofits are facing hardship as grant-funding institutions are tightening their purse strings because of the economy.
• Phillyist likes gastropubs. The more the better, we say. Therefore, we would like to second Philly Mag’s call for readers to contact the East Passyunk Crossing Neighborhood Association in support of Watkins Drinkery, which due to an unfortunate series of events—and some neighborhood opposition—is in danger of never opening its doors.

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