Results tagged “democraticnationalconvention”

  • Speaking of the convention, we really hope Michael's staffers are having a good time and getting —staffer that he brought with him out of his campaign funds.
  • SEPTA bus schedule changes start tomorrow with Regional Rail changes following on September 7th. It's all part of SEPTA's big increase in service.
  • Former Phillyist, now full-time blogger and author, Jen A. Miller made it to the finals of the Hot Blogger Calendar contest. You're next, Jill!

    Fun around town, for $10 or less:

    We're pleased as punch that DCist editor Sommer Mathis was chosen to be Washington, D.C.'s official blogger (each state, plus D.C., gets one) at the DNC this week. If you're interested in what's going on on the floor of the convention, or anywhere else in Denver, over the next week, be sure to check DCist at DNC regularly.

    What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

  • So much for being the good government guy who won't piss away our tax dollars on b.s. Michael is paying his own trip to the Democratic National Convention with his campaign funds, but the five staffers who are going with him are being paid for with city dollars. We're with the on this one—Michael's screwing the pooch here.
  • The rebuilding of the Market-Frankford El, a project that is now $300 million over budget and two years behind schedule, may finally be entering its last stage.
  • The Daily News describes a climate of fear and anger in Frankford, with residents on the lookout for a serial rapist. "Anticrime activists passed out flyers in the neighborhood yesterday while police—in a massive manhunt—took the unusual move of releasing the name and picture of a man wanted for questioning." Keep in mind Dorrell Shaw, 26, has not been charged, and is only wanted for questioning. Click through to take a look at the police sketch.
  • The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you.

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