DAILY GRINDER: They’re Not Supposed to be Healthy. That’s Why They’re Vending Machines
Philly is really upping the standards on making vending machines “healthier” through price manipulation, beverage size and placing bad food in lower-selling spots. Because when you realize your vending machine sucks, then walk across the street to the 7-11 to get extra cheese sauce-drenched nachos and a Big Gulp, you’re getting exercise, right? [Inky] There...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Underage Gamblers, Beware
A Democrat State Rep. from Western Pennsylvania wants to crush underage gamblers in his bare fist – so watch out the next time you and Grandma play 21 for pennies! Currently, those caught underage in a casino are asked to leave and the place is fined. He wants to fine the violators $2,000 for their first offense, and $5,000 thereafter. [ABC] Philadelphia Media...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: SEPTA Ridership Up For First Time Since Forever Ago
Rather than go down the tubes with the rest of the country, I, like most people I know, have traded my car for a sandwich and welded my bike into pretentious art. And now SEPTA thinks it’s so hot. Yeah, their ridership is up four percent, carrying the most riders since 1989. They credit high gas prices, “service improvements,” population growth…really,...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: With Greene Gone, PHA Is Doing Great! (Just Kidding.)
Twitter-aholic and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley just hates public housing. And it’s his mission to eliminate all waste within the program, before his party eliminates the program all together, for freedom. So, Grassley recently found someone in the federal government willing to give into his demands to punish the Philadelphia Housing Authority now for its...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: It Ain’t Over Until Every Newspaper in America Writes a Pat’s vs. Geno’s Puff Piece
Good God. The Los Angeles Times has published a story about the Pat’s vs. Geno’s “Rivalry.” And this article easily could have been written at any time over the last few decades. Here are some real quotes: “The movies’ Rocky Balboa may be Philadelphia’s most celebrated fighter, but this city’s greatest rivalry is between two South...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Proof the Jury’s Still Out on Whether Cigarettes Kill
Cigarettes: Killer or savior? Police talked down a man who scaled the Vine Street Expressway fence last night (holding up traffic for more than an hour), after promising him a cigarette. Without the cig, he might be dead. Now he’s just chilling in the Hall-Mercer mental health facility. See? Proof. Just like the headline said. [Daily News] If the rumors...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Another Predator on the Loose
Another predator is on the loose, this time in South Philly. He’s attacked three women near the Italian Market area. According to the report, “Police say the suspect may be Mexican or Latino, 20 to 30 years old and may dress like a construction worker. He’s clean shaven.” [Fox] City Controller Alan Butkovitz says the city’s Five-Year Budget Plan...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Santorum Mentions Dan Savage by Name
Rick Santorum is using the Dan Savage Google smear of his name to raise money! Really! From a Santorum camp email: “On last week’s episode, [Bill] Maher hosted hate activist Dan Savage. Instead of focusing on the issues and having an intellectual conversation, they broke into vile attacks against me and other conservatives… Remember this is not the...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Society Hill Attacker Identified
Police have identified 39-year-old Willie Wyche as the alleged Society Hill attacker, who’s been cowardly choking women from behind and robbing them in the area. His latest reported attack was Saturday night. Those with information should call 215-686-TIPS. [ABC] Remember the NoLibs Pathmark? That empty, dirty superstructure you walk past on your way to the...
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