The next mayor needs to immediately fire the people who run Streets they are so bad at their jobs and do not care. A do nothing administration appoints leaders who do nothing

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I love the banh mi, but I also am a big fan of the diverse soda selection in the back

It sounds like you should file a claim against their insurance....or report to your insurance and then they will go after their insurance for you. If you want money it is probably the most likely route of "revenge" Also definitely report to 311 but that may be more effective if you can round up other neighbors to also file multiple tickets. Additionally you can reach out to your neighborhood RCO and perhaps they can provide advice.

Disclaimer that I have never done the insurance thing before but it's what the people on r/HomeImprovement always say 😂

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$3 per transaction? how big is the average transaction then?
you really should be thinking about fees as a percentage

I’ve got a gold dust croton that is gorgeous and dramatic (when it needs to be watered the leaves completely droop and then perk up within a few hours of getting water). Mine’s from IKEA of all places, but Urban Jungle or ILLExotics in Passyunk would have them.

Mark Squilla's office acts like I'm the only person in town that complains to him about obstructed sidewalks. Then tries to convince me that he's powerless to do anything.

Also what happened to the proposal to increase the fine to $300 for parking on the sidewalk? It had some type of preliminary approval the last time I heard about it.

We need a citizen reporting app for these violations, allowing citizens to collect a bounty.

My wife and I are moving to Philly to be closer to family and friends from Florida. Got any advice for things to keep an eye out for when looking at rentals?

And that’s the rub. It’s like a situation where you can ask “well, friend, explain to me her policy positions…” and then you get smashed with 30 downvotes…. Now, it essentially doesn’t matter what you say from then on out, you’re the troll.

I have gone down that rabbit hole a few times. And I’ll certainly do it again sometime.

Philly needs help. We need someone to push back on PD, Comcast, and the universities. These agencies and institutions have overall impact on the wellbeing of the city. We need her, if it’s her, to work on these things. Gun violence happens as a result of systemic issues. It’s a problem, but not to some of the residents. More cops means in 15 years, we have the same issues.

It’s just true…

A lot of contractors don't have what I think are called sidewalk closure permits but effectively close the sidewalk anyway. In those cases, I think you need to offer up a ped walkway. It's even more infuriating when either the safest route is through multiple lights and/or the other side is closed as well.

Yes, in theory, one could "wheel" around it (and an entire city block) without issue (making assumptions about other sidewalks being fine), but in reality, we really need the streets dept. to be more robust, responsive and effective in making contractors responsible to our city's most vulnerable.

Just other pet peeves that drive me bonkers:

1. Cars parked in their "driveway" with a garage but the garage is full of shit so the car is parked in front and still blocks the entire sidewalk.
2. Cars parked senselessly on the crosswalks. I'm a pretty forgiving guy, but like, try to get both axels in front of it (this is the PPA's standard for the arrows, you gotta have both axels in front).
3. Bike Lane parkers. I know they have 20 minutes, but every ride home from work at ~5pm down spruce features at least 8 cars. Traffic is usually forgiving tho.
4. Double parking on 4 lane roads (Like Broad)
5. Just contractors on wash ave. I get it, but that road is still not safe for anyone.
6. Bonus parking pet peeve: Dudes in large pickups (at least F150s) who INSIST on backing into the dumbest fucking parking spots - usually in parking lots.

So much cool architecture in this city if you just look up

Seconding IBX, the access to the entire Penn system is clutch and makes it super easy to order tests etc.

I haven’t had any weirdness with doing claims through IBX either, which is a bonus.

Its insane that I haven’t been to one area of the city that has decent sidewalks excepts maybe parts of Chestnut Hill. Maddening to try and take my son in a stroller anywhere

For asking questions?

Golden empress

But at least you saw a seagull!

Cars parked on sidewalk are like raisins in a chocolate chip cookie, just not the place for them, I don't want any

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Part of the reason we’re moving is because of the neighbors and the landlord’s refusal to enforce the terms of the lease. I’m also isolated and weird.

Though I’m also reminded that we didn’t bother with any of this permit stuff when we moved in and got settled without issue. But a slightly shorter walk is what we’re hoping for.

Also, sort of astounded that movers would push off delivery. The implications of that. Madness

Go trip on it, you can secure a nice payday

I know. I was living in Shanghai when it closed.

The city lost an ADA lawsuit over the state of the sidewalks and they point blank still refuse to do anything about enforcement.

No enforcement for poorly maintained sidewalks, no enforcement or illegally parking on sidewalks, and no enforcement for illegally parking and blocking crosswalks and intersections.

It's a fucking joke.

Jawn Morgan’s Wario

Looking forward to trying, but no chance it’s better than Sophie’s which is the best restaurant in the city. She’s a treasure.