Sometimes, We Have to Look Outside . . .
To realize that we are still fortunate. I know we try and stay outside of world affairs here at YPP. But, I wanted to share with you the news from Burma where the Military Junta has decided to crack...
View ArticleRising Tide of Indifference is . . . Troubling
I haven't blogged in a while mostly because life at the firm has been a bit hectic, plus I recently moved. But, I was trolling through the Daily News this morning and came across one of the most...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Nieghborhood Alliance and Fumo's Friend of Court Brief
I usually do not post press releases, but us at the PNA have issued this release related to Senator Fumo's friend of the court brief in the most recent Sugarhouse lawsuit. It kind of shows you where we...
View ArticleOfficer Cassidy's Funeral Mass
Did anyone happen to catch the news last night to watch Officer Cassidy's funeral procession?It was very moving. The streets were packed, particularly in the 35th District. I guess this speaks volumes...
View ArticleLet's Talk About Shooting at the Police
There are proposals to make a 20 year mandatory for shooting at a police officer. I don't think you have to hit or injure the officer. Just shooting. I think it's a great idea. Our police shouldn't be...
View ArticleI'm Back: Decompressing Two Years on the Casino Issue
As many of you are aware, I’ve spent the greater part of 2 years working to protect Philadelphia’s communities from the alleged negative affects of slot parlors. First, as a lawyer working with Casino...
View ArticleState Legislators Sue to Stop End-Run of Sugarhouse
A few weeks ago, the City's Commerce Department, with the assent of the Street Administration, including City "Solicitor" Diaz, over-stepped its bounds in awarding a submerged lands license to HSP...
View ArticlePhilly's Murder Rate: Better Than Last Year, Still Not Good.
Barring massive tradgey or something out of the Wire Season 4, Philadelphia will have less murders in 2007 than it did in 2006. If you recall, 2006 was noted for having 406 murders - the highest number...
View ArticleOpen Thread on The Wire Series Finale
My most elementary thoughts are the ending was very good and worthy of the show. It may take me some time to decompress the series finale. A few things are coming to mind--first, the fate of Michael...
View ArticleInky Endorses Brett Mandel for City Controller
The City Controller's race is perhaps the least discussed on this board. But, considering the fiscal straits we find ourselves in, it could be the most important. This morning, the Philadelphia...
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