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Official Google Blog: Think big with a gig: Our experimental fiber network 2 Apr 2010 | 03:15 pm
Official Google Blog: Think big with a gig: Our experimental fiber network
Pew's One-Year Case Study on Philly311 5 Mar 2010 | 04:21 pm
I've been working for the Nutter Administration for about two years now. My first big job was being the project manager for the implementation of the 311 system. The Pew Foundation just came out wit...
Another comeback? 5 Mar 2010 | 04:20 pm
I've had this blog for a few years now, but my posting has really dropped off. Is it time for another comeback? Readership was never that high, or my posts too insightful, but I do enjoy my life on ...
New upscale hotel opening in Center City 15 Oct 2009 | 12:16 pm
"Having a property like Palomar by Kimpton come to Philadelphia confirms that we have made it as a city," said Ed Grose of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association."
Donna Cooper 13 Oct 2009 | 08:35 am
Nice article about Donna Cooper, arguably the most powerful woman in the state right now.
The Future of Trash Collections...it's already here 5 Oct 2009 | 04:48 am
The future of trash collection has been here for a while.
The Fairmount Park Art Association 4 Oct 2009 | 12:51 pm
From their website, "The Fairmount Park Art Association is the nation's first private, nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. Founded in 1872, the Art Associati...
Recycling in Philadelphia Up by 50 Percent 14 Sep 2009 | 07:24 am
Part of the Nutter Administration's Greenworks Plan is to increase the recycling rate in the City; they've been pretty successful...recycling is up about 50%. By diverting waste that would have ended ...
City Offices in Philadelphia Moving from Spring Garden to Market Street 30 Jul 2009 | 10:37 pm
The move should save $30 million dollars over the next 20 years.
Is it possible? 28 Jul 2009 | 11:37 pm
I can't believe I haven't had a post during 2009 thus far. To be honest, my job with City government for the last 18 months has been my busiest professional endeavor, leaving little time for other act...
