Soapbox Killer
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I can't comprehend what goes on in that theater after about 30min. It hurts
Mummers Parade Practice
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I can't comprehend what goes on in that theater after about 30min. It hurts
Mummers Parade Practice
Apparently statue of limitations was about to run out in a couple days from when he allegedly assaulted a former temple university employee in '04.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebri...ssaulting-a-woman/ar-BBo3yKN?ocid=ansmsnent11
Spreading all over the news now.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Saw this band HiSoft at Ortlieb's tonight. They were legit. The indie music scene in this city is so great.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
Anybody going to the GREATEST OF ALL PARADES?
Seriously, The Mummers are the GOAT parade. better than the Macy's, The Parade of Roses and anything else out there.
Seriously, The Mummers are the GOAT parade. better than the Macy's, The Parade of Roses and anything else out there.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Yeah I am going to 2 street at 5pm tomorrow.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Last year ended with 280 homicide victims. A slight uptick to the 248 last year, and the 246 the year before. It still shows that the overall trend of declining murder rates is not just a fluke event. Overall violent crime rates between 2014 and 2015 showed no change. Progress.
Not quite as big a deal as violent crime rates, but property crime rates were down significantly this year, with a 7% drop. Notably commercial burglary was down 22%, residential burglary was down 17% and auto thefts were down 15%. Overall it was a 5% reduction in major crime.
*Note: final figures for crime haven't been officially released, so I am going by the preliminary data.
Not quite as big a deal as violent crime rates, but property crime rates were down significantly this year, with a 7% drop. Notably commercial burglary was down 22%, residential burglary was down 17% and auto thefts were down 15%. Overall it was a 5% reduction in major crime.
*Note: final figures for crime haven't been officially released, so I am going by the preliminary data.
Bo Knows GAF
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Jones' on 8th and Chestnut is my go to
AbortedWalrusFetus
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A Mano in Fairmount just opened Wednesday night. I noticed it was open walking my dog yesterday, so I quick ran home, got the wife, and we scurried down there and got a table. The food was excellent, and it's a BYOB so you can save some money that way. It's owned by Townsend Wentz, who did Townsend on East Passyunk, which is also excellent. As of right now they aren't doing reservations, but I would be surprised if that is the case for Valentines day.
Really you're going to want to go to a BYOB to save cash and maximize the food potential. I really recommend Will BYOB, Noord, or if you want to take a bit of a drive try out Zeppoli in Collingswood.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Damn, there is video of the ambush on that cop. Crazy as shit. The guy just walks up to the car and opens fire. He runs, then the cop gets out of his car after being shot and chases after the guy.
That is one brave cop! I hope he has no long term health effects and makes a speedy recovery.
That is one brave cop! I hope he has no long term health effects and makes a speedy recovery.
Get ready for it to get real tense in the city if this dude had religious motivations.
I'm currently in the, "This guy is crazy" camp, but you never know.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Guy already said it was ISIS, but that may just be the crazy talking.
Bo Knows GAF
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Some connections within the Philly PD are telling me Cop is going to be alright, but may lose his arm, which took 3 hits, after all is said and done.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Wow, it didn't look that bad in the video. Feel terrible for that cop.
At least he's alive.AbortedWalrusFetus
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Move closer to your world my friend...
The Roots played it last night on Late Night when introducing Danny Devito, who was promoting it's always sunny. I am just going to assume everyone heard the awesome rendition they did during Welcome America already.
You know, I rarely listen to it isolation, but that drum fill at like 1:40 is amazing.
The Roots played it last night on Late Night when introducing Danny Devito, who was promoting it's always sunny. I am just going to assume everyone heard the awesome rendition they did during Welcome America already.
You know, I rarely listen to it isolation, but that drum fill at like 1:40 is amazing.
At least for property crime, it's amazing what a better economic outlook can do.
Feb 29th we are packing up from our house in the Bay Area and driving back home! Excited!
With a 2yr old... Less exciting
RandomDancing
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Hoping no one on here is affected by the big fire on 21st and Locust! I couldn't get access to my garage so I spent some time at the scene and it is such a mess. I can't imagine what 21st will be like tomorrow if all the water on the streets from the hydrants freezes.
Yeah, I hope everyone here's alright. From what I've seen, this city oversalts, so people down there should be fine.
Eaten By A Grue
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So awesome: http://youtu.be/2ag_9nThbY0
I always think that if they ever decide to change that song there would be riots on the streets.
smokeandmirrors
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y'all ready for some snow?!
BronsonLee
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smokeandmirrors
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I know I'm excited too!
Have fun guys, I strategically tried to avoid this shit this year, I'll watch from far away (as it ends up being 2")
I called it!
At least it's during the weekend. But it'll end up being about 3-4'' really, maybe, hopefully.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Yes I want that sweet sweet Monday snowday. Then I can log in to my work computer and "work from home" while in the bar.
BronsonLee
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FUCK
theechrisfox
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fuckin' shit is right. thought we were dodging a bullet with this summer-winter.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Remember chaps, #openinphl on twitter is your guide to drunken snow debauchery.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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I'm hitting Wegman's after work.
Bacon, cheese, bread and tomato soup are going to be the essentials I need. I'ma try to pick up a bottle of whiskey too, mmm mm good. I got my milk and eggs already. Maybe I'll pick up some nice steaks while I'm at it.
Bacon, cheese, bread and tomato soup are going to be the essentials I need. I'ma try to pick up a bottle of whiskey too, mmm mm good. I got my milk and eggs already. Maybe I'll pick up some nice steaks while I'm at it.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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I don't have a picture of that quality, but I prefer the view from my roof deck on the east side of the South St area. You can see City Hall and the view is a bit more historic and beautiful. Although you don't see any bridges from my place....
For three years when I first moved to Philly, I lived in an apartment in the Edgewater building that is actually at the left hand edge of that photo right on the river, and my apartment had really nice views of the Schuylkill River, and in spite of the fact of how good it can look in pictures, whenever I see the Schuylkill I can't help but think about how ugly and dirty it would usually look from my apartment.
For three years when I first moved to Philly, I lived in an apartment in the Edgewater building that is actually at the left hand edge of that photo right on the river, and my apartment had really nice views of the Schuylkill River, and in spite of the fact of how good it can look in pictures, whenever I see the Schuylkill I can't help but think about how ugly and dirty it would usually look from my apartment.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
That picture is outstanding!
Bracing for impact currently.
Stay safe y'all
Hoping we don't get hit too bad.
On an unrelated note next to king of Prussia mall there's an indoor skydiving wind tunnel under construction.
https://www.iflyworld.com/king-of-prussia/
Probably gonna be expensive but thought it might interest some of you.
Stay safe y'all
Hoping we don't get hit too bad.
On an unrelated note next to king of Prussia mall there's an indoor skydiving wind tunnel under construction.
https://www.iflyworld.com/king-of-prussia/
Probably gonna be expensive but thought it might interest some of you.
Will have to be refreshed very soon with yet another skyscraper
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Technically speaking it's more than one new one. CTIC is the biggest at 1100ft+, but there is actually another 500ft+ under construction and two 500ft+ buildings in final planning stages.
The W Element Hotel next to the Ritz is going to be 580ft. SLS International near the Kimmel Center is going to be 590ft. 1911 Walnut is going to be 600ft. All of those are taller than the Murano, the blue curved building to the front, for reference.
Also, Wolf has declared a state of emergency. You are now all required to listen to Bjork.
Ha, you can see 1919 Market going up. Very cool.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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This is a goddamn travesty! Scrapplefest at Reading Terminal Market has been cancelled due to the storm!
BronsonLee
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AbortedWalrusFetus
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No, scrapple may or may not contain pork asshole. It tastes delicious regardless.
BronsonLee
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Neffarias_Bredd
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You just have to cook the shit out of it so it's nice and crispy
That way you can't tell when you crunch into the little bits of who knows what