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BronsonLee
Member
If I don't meet up with some of you bastards at the Draft we fucked up
Walrus has already promised to dunk me like a basketball into the Super Bowl trophy
Walrus has already promised to dunk me like a basketball into the Super Bowl trophy
BronsonLee
Member
http://www.uwishunu.com/2017/04/gui...m_campaign=UwishunuTwitter&utm_content=Social
tldr;
Fake NFL Play60 shit but for adults so you can totally shoulder check the shit out of someone
Photo ops with the Super Bowl trophy, other old people
You can pretend you're Shawn Michaels and zipline down the Parkway
Thanks for letting me know.
EternalNewbie
Member
Anyone hear those fireworks behind the Art Museum 20ish minutes ago? What the hell was that about?
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SPORTBALL!
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SPORTBALL!
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Spoiler alert Baltimore sucks. I miss philly.
yankeehater
Member
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
You guys get hit with worse traffic than usual? I've had basically none whatsoever. Yesterday was slightly slower but no worse than most rainy days. I can't comprehend why so many people have been whining about it. Only way I can see it is if you are used to taking the Parkway exit off the expressway and it's closed. But it's pretty simple to take vine or callowhill and shoot up broad, then over to girard or something.
its been a bit more than usual for the past 2 days but its tomorrow and friday that are going to be hell when the draft and the relays start
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
I guess we'll see. I think it's going to be worse for people commuting into/out of the city than people living in the city. The thing that mystifies me are the local residents complaining about how much longer it's taking them.
BronsonLee
Member
WHO'S READY TO FIGHT PEOPLE TONIGHT
COME AT ME BRO
BronsonLee
Member
Who all is going to the Draft?
I've been thinking about it. But I'm not 100% set. I'm still getting over a damn sinus infection/cold.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
This is the most people I've ever seen on the parkway
The Jackdog
Member
so we did pretty good huh
BronsonLee
Member
That shit was PACKED
They said 70k and I agree with Walrus, lowball estimate
Also I saw NONE OF YOU AND I'M PRESSED
I heard 300k on the radio.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Any pictures of the stage and the art museum?
Captain Tuttle
Member
Anyone been to The Goat's Beard? One opened up in town, was wondering if it's worth a visit. There's one in Manayunk already
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Got my 3 day pass. Should be good fun. I like it when things are local
manzoman96
Member
Didn't know PAX did anything around here that's pretty cool. Also I'm glad I made it over to the draft on Saturday. I imagine not at many people as Thursday or Friday but I got my fill of being in a sea of people in the city at the 08 Phillies parade. NBA should take notes.
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/...-should-be-sold-in-pennsylvania-liquor-stores
"Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says he knows how to make sure pot sold legally would benefit the city and Pennsylvania.
Speaking on WHYY's Radio Times, Mayor Jim Kenney said legal, recreational marijuana should sold in state-run liquor stores.
"To me we have the perfect system to set up the legal recreational use of cannabis through a controlled state store system allowing the state to capture all the income that is going to the underground," he said."
"Kenney says revenues from pot sales could be directed to public education."
"Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says he knows how to make sure pot sold legally would benefit the city and Pennsylvania.
Speaking on WHYY's Radio Times, Mayor Jim Kenney said legal, recreational marijuana should sold in state-run liquor stores.
"To me we have the perfect system to set up the legal recreational use of cannabis through a controlled state store system allowing the state to capture all the income that is going to the underground," he said."
"Kenney says revenues from pot sales could be directed to public education."
my first reaction is lol @ getting state approval for this
but then again, the PA state government's greatest joy is reducing philly school district funding
Ron Mexico
Member
Don't know if any of you guys were close, but did you see that accident in University City yesterday morning? Apparently, an Uber driver had a seizure behind the wheel with 2 passengers in the car and caused a huge wreck. We had no water in the building so were across the street, but that very spot is traditionally where my people go to smoke. Crazy.
Had no idea at all. I don't even recall seeing it on the news.
Rooting for Krasner.
Almost certain to win now. Morale at the DA's office will be historically low tomorrow...
Apparently he won. Oh yeah you work in the DA office? No one is a fan of Larry? I think its interesting! I'm glad to see what changes he will actually bring. This is gonna be national.
Haha I work for the city but not at the DA's office. Just passing along what I've heard, but people there ain't gonna be happy.
Change is hard lol. This will be worth it lol. I wish I worked the the City though.
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationwor...elphia-now-trails-phoenix-20170525-story.html
GG Pheonix, you are now number 5
GG Pheonix, you are now number 5
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Phoenix is barely a city. Philadelphia suburbs have higher population density than downtown Phoenix, i.e. Conschohocken has a density of 13,000ppsm, whereas the highest density in all of Phoenix is ~8000ppsm. Phoenix is a conglomeration of suburbs, and is basically not urban.
We're still the 4th largest tv market though, if y'all want something to feel good about.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_television_markets
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_television_markets
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
There's actually not a ton going on in the city this weekend. What's your itinerary?
There are some art openings tonight, other exhibition spaces I'm checking out today and this weekend, and some food & drink spots my friend recommended.
I'm using this map that I made to help me figure out where to go. I'm skipping historical stuff and the big museum because I've checked those out before. Please let me know if I'm missing anything important!
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Have you done the Mutter Museum before? You may also want to check out Spruce Street Harbor Park.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Elfreth's Alley is a neat little stop if you're in the area and havent seen it before. Americas oldest residential neighborhood.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
My brother stumbled across this today.
Not sure if I can post this here, but I've got some stuff on CL. I'm in the Conshy area, moving to Old City. Need to sell off a HE washing machine, 60" Samsung 3D Smart TV, 32" Sharp LCD, large square coffee table and entertainment shelving (for large TV). If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Anyone doing any Philly beer week stuff this weekend?
Francisville real estate is officially in the "WTF is going on" category.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/718-N-19th-St-19130/home/39469460
Sold for $230k in 2015.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/734-N-19th-St-19130/home/39494578
Same type of building sold for $370k in February 2017.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/726-N-19th-St-19130/home/39498908
Same type of building sold for $450k last week.
I think the first is being used as a rental, not sure about the second, and the third already has a demolition notice on the front door. Jeez.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/718-N-19th-St-19130/home/39469460
Sold for $230k in 2015.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/734-N-19th-St-19130/home/39494578
Same type of building sold for $370k in February 2017.
https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/726-N-19th-St-19130/home/39498908
Same type of building sold for $450k last week.
I think the first is being used as a rental, not sure about the second, and the third already has a demolition notice on the front door. Jeez.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Looking for apartments. Found what looks to be a decent one at the end of Washington ave by the schukyll. That area any decent?
My knowledge is contained to basically east of broad and rich fuckin rittenhouse.
My knowledge is contained to basically east of broad and rich fuckin rittenhouse.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Related to this, this article was on Philly.com today:
Philly's next hot neighborhoods
They are now trying to project the next neighborhoods that will gentrify. It's kind of insane. The craziest thing I saw on there was this:
My wife and I are currently shopping for another house, and damn if it's not hard to find stuff in the areas we want in our budget. We're looking in Washington Square West, Bella Vista, Queen Village, Rittenhouse, or Fitler Square with a budget of about $650,000. There's just not a lot of housing units out there.
That's the Grey's Ferry area, and it's not super nice yet, but it's gentrifying.