Category Archives: livable cities

Tow-truck vultures vie for feeding rights in Philly

Posted on November 20, 2010 by oddmanout215

I’m wondering who else got a laugh watching the convoy of shiny tow trucks that circled City Hall like mechanized vultures a few days ago. The drivers were protesting a proposed city law that would place all local towing companies … Continue reading →

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Sorry, nepotism on the bridge!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by oddmanout215

One of these years, DRPA will finish bike paths The mission: To get used to commuting by bicycle between Center City Philadelphia and Camden, NJ, using the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Peddling the mile-long stretch takes about 10 minutes, includes beautiful … Continue reading →

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Can a daily biking regimen cause homicide?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by oddmanout215

Maybe not, but make sure you look both ways Exercise might “moderate” one’s anger level, according to a research study reported by the Phys Ed column in The New York Times. Hmm… In the study, scientists monitored the brain activity … Continue reading →

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