Don't Ask, Just Tell!


You'd think the Governor would have a bit more power than casino owners. But, according to Gov. Rendell, we "shouldn't get too excited" about his efforts to get the casinos to move from the proposed riverfront locations. He says he can't force the casinos to move. But, isn't it the job of government to fix fatally flawed laws? Sorry Ed, we’ve caught on. If you really want to stand up to special interest groups and look out for the public like the governor you are, don't ask the casinos to move, tell them!
 
 
Important Planning Session - Please Attend! | Join Casino-Free Philadelphia in the struggle as we gather for an important planning session:
Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00-8:30 pm
Liberty Resources
714 Market Street
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Asian American United Statement on Mayor's Signature | Asian American United's powerful statement about the City Council and the Mayor’s actions. Please read it here below.
Asian Americans United is disappointed but not surprised by the Mayor's decision. It has been clear from the start that there has been no intent to engage in an inclusive process that respects the voices of residents and communities. Worse still has been witnessing the dismantling of processes that have been established in our city precisely to protect residents from capricious and self-serving development.
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Update from November 1st | We appreciate all of you who turned out for the Saturday, November 1st march on City Council. You made hundreds of phone calls, distributed flyers, spoke with your neighbors, and together with neighborhood associations and community groups from all over the city we packed the City Council chambers after a march of nearly 1,000 people.
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Where will you be at 9 am this Saturday? |
March from Chinatown Gate (10th and Arch) to City Hall for a public hearing about the proposed Foxwoods site at Market East. The hearing is on the 4th floor of City Hall and begins at 10 am. See you there!
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