Neighbourhood Watch: Bringing The Heat, But Through Being Cool
STRAWBERRY MANSION: After a nasty fire completely destroyed the Prince of Peace Baptist Church and damaged three surrounding homes, the community is feeling a bit down. Not only does no one know what caused the fire, but also the church is in the process of being demolished right now. AND yet another unknown fire was reported this morning that sent two guys to the hospital. [CBS3]
SOCIETY HILL: Society Hill residents have been bickering for over a year now about the NewMarket site, and a decision has finally been made. Philadelphia City Council has agreed to sign off on that luxury condo/hotel structure that has keep Society Hill divided for quite some time. Not that they’re opposing the condo/hotel itself, they just don’t agree with the height of the building. Oh did we mention that a one-bedroom condo is rumored to cost $1 million. [KYW]
FISHTOWN: Dear young man riding around on the mini-bike,
I understand that riding around on a miniature motorbike, which is so far from street legal, might seem badass to you. However, you are not cool, even when you rev your single cylinder engine repeatedly at stop signs. Furthermore, the fact that I am taller standing, than you are sitting on your bike is just sad. Please take your bike to a mini track, or give it to your five-year old brother to ride.
May 1st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
That kid on his mini-bike can suck my fucking dick.
May 1st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Re: “young man riding around on the mini-bike”
I would be so upset if he stopped riding his bike around the neighborhood, as I got so used to the subtle, comforting roar of his engine every night outside my window right as I’m about to go to sleep. I think I’m safe in that I have my doubts he frequents this blog.
May 1st, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Second that for South Philly - only down here it’s full-size offroad dirt bikes and/or ATVs. And the police won’t chase them and pretty much couldn’t catch them if they tried, so it’s tough titty.
Hear that enough when you’re trying to sleep and it’s enough to make you want to hurl a broomstick into their spokes.
May 1st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
just to let you know, spotted the Pizza Van last Thursday artound 5 p.m. at the intersection of Richmond St./Ann.
Didn’t know it really existed, thought you guys were making a joke re: your buds who drive the tv station van and are always hanging out/parked on the Museum steps right before/slightly after nightfall.
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:21 am
Clothesline strung across the street.
Broomstick thrown into the wheels as they pass.
That’s how we did it in 70’s era Salth Jersey.
May 4th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
fishtown is not Bucks County, so I dont know what is with the high expectations. if you dont like the neighborhood, fucking leave. and i will drink an artic splash in memory of you