Results tagged “whyy”

It's been a while since we were able to introduce you to a new writer on Phillyist, but today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Colleen Clemens. Colleen became a feminist on the marching band field, and an English professor on the Lehigh campus. We're thrilled to add her, and her Ph.D., to the mix.

We actually love the GPTMC's new ad campaign (isn't that kind of the point?) but we've got to agree with WHYY here: in context, "Steak du Cheese" makes not much sense.

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Since we know you are all well-informed Philly-loving citizens, you are well aware that the City of Brotherly Love has tripped and fallen into a pit of budgetary fire and brimstone. Last fall, Mayor Nutter announced that the City had to cut $1 billion from its budget over the next five years, so $200 million each year, effective immediately. And he did so primarily by closing 13 libraries, all but a handful of the 70+ public swimming pools the city operates, and a number of fire stations as well. He also made general cuts all around, to programs that many Philadelphians hold dear, such as the Mural Arts Program and Philadelphia Green.

We heart Duane Swierczynski and all he writes, even though it scares the shit out of us. The Punisher has that effect as well, so this latest project is a perfect match.

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You know how we're always popping in right about here to tell you what you can't miss? Well, to miss this would be downright irresponsible. More importantly, it would rob you of every American's fundamental right to demand change, to join together in one of two (or any one of several decidedly quieter, although no less vital, third party) voices and express yourself in the most important venue there is: the voting booth.

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Seriously, don't they have work to do?

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