Author: DXO

  • Philadelphia Bills in City Council

    Here’s what our friends in Philadelphia City Council are working on lately: Room 402 City HallPhiladelphia, PA 19107The following are the titles of Bills introduced in City Council on December 4, 2008 Bill No. 080930:  “An Ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Public Employees Retirement Code,’ by amending Section 22-202, entitled ‘Membership…

  • John F. Burns Reporting on the Imposition of Martial Law in Poland, December 1981 – June 1982

    I think it’s well-known that I am a fan of John F. Burns. The other day I got an email from a student at the University of Warsaw looking for his reporting from Poland after the imposition of martial law there in 1981. So I dug up the stories out of TimesSelect and copy/ pasted…

  • No Pho For You, Seattle

    Here’s word of an enforcement action from our friends in public health in Seattle: Pho Hoa Bihn Vietnamese Noodle located at 4732 Rainier Ave S, Seattle was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Nov. 28, 2008 at 4:20 pm due to a sewage backup in the establishment which is an imminent health hazard. …

  • War of ’04 Filming in Boston

    Anyone in Boston seen this film being made? If so, where and when? Dear Resident: This letter is to inform you that on November10th the Locations Department of The Jersey Production Company will hold a meeting to discuss filming in South Boston.  The meeting is taking place at the Patrick Gavin Middle School, 215 Dorchester…

  • CAPS Meeting for Beat 1411

    Here’s some news from our friends at CAPS: The CAPS meetings for BEAT 1411 are always held at Resurrection Church located at 3045 N. Francisco.  BEAT 1411 always meets on the 3rd Monday @ 7pm @ Resurrection Church.  You can also contact the CAPS office directly to confirm meeting date and time.  The phone number…