New Book Highlights the Colorful Legacy of FDR Skatepark
By Caroline Newton For 15 years, skateboarders have called the area under the South Philly portion of the I-95 overpass their home. What began as a couple city-built pyramids has since morphed into a world-renowned, do-it-yourself skatepark known as FDR. Three skateboarders in particular are so taken by FDR Skatepark that they decided to produce a book documenting...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: House Leadership In National News for Voter ID Truth Blunder
Congrats, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, you made the big time. Salon.com has a quick profile up about the Pennsylvania legislator, who has become the center of lots of conversation over the past few years with his, like, leadership skills and stuff. Nah, just kidding. The article is about how he openly admitted that Pennsylvania’s voter ID law isn’t...
Continue ReadingPA Loves Arson: City Vows Revenge on Playground Firestarter(s)
On Sunday, someone—or someones—torched a playground at FDR park. The playgound included pieces unique to accommodate individuals with physical challenges. Mayor Michael Nutter has vowed to rebuild quickly and with some help. But before that goes down, there’s an $11,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the torcher(s), whom Nutter yesterday...
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