Crime in Philadelphia discussion (Newtown: Chinatown, roach, quality)

[MarketStEl]

Originally Posted by cpomp

Interesting that from 2020 until recently, the progressive movement attempted to downplay or even shame complaints from residents about this issue. Their arguments were that they are just kids, they have nowhere to ride, they aren't violent, they need a park, etc. But as time went on, the behavior became more brazen, widespread, reckless, and violent, and residents all over the city have long been fed-up. While the city is late to the game, I am glad to see a change, and I suspect this crackdown will continue.



Yes. Cherelle Parker is pleased with him per a recent press conference, so he may stay on.

From your lips to, if not God's ears, then at least hers.

But that's another data point in support of the argument that Parker is likely to be a much better mayor than Kenney.

I realize that's a low bar to clear. So let's raise it a bit and express the hope that she may actually rise to the level of Rendell or Nutter.

[Redddog]

Originally Posted by MarketStEl

From your lips to, if not God's ears, then at least hers.

But that's another data point in support of the argument that Parker is likely to be a much better mayor than Kenney.

I realize that's a low bar to clear. So let's raise it a bit and express the hope that she may actually rise to the level of Rendell or Nutter.

Lets see how the follow-through plays out.

We need to see an organized, coordinated effort to protect innocent citizens from these terrorist groups looking to make a statement. The rides are meant to make us uncomfortable.

So far, so good - from both Mayor Elect and Acting Chief. Hopefully the rank and file will feel a newly supportive PPD chief and signal a renaissance in hiring and interest in the boys in blue.

Lets hope.

[Duderino]

Originally Posted by MarketStEl

I realize that's a low bar to clear. So let's raise it a bit and express the hope that she may actually rise to the level of Rendell or Nutter.

She has about 1,000-times the charisma of Kenney; that's for sure. That alone is a huge upgrade.

Why he ever ran for Mayor will be one of the biggest mysteries in Philadelphia history.

[PHL10]

Originally Posted by Redddog

Wow. This is great.

Shameful they waited until now. It's incredible what a viral video on twitter can do for an administration's policy shifts.

This isn't meant to be provocative; it's just reality of today's culture/politics but it was super helpful to the pro-enforcement cause that the idiot who got arrested for pulling guns and kicking in windshields was a white guy.

[Redddog]

Originally Posted by Duderino

She has about 1,000-times the charisma of Kenney; that's for sure. That alone is a huge upgrade.

Why he ever ran for Mayor will be one of the biggest mysteries in Philadelphia history.

We used to run into him in Old City all the time. He was always kind of a jerk.

[NewtownBucks]

Originally Posted by Redddog

Wow. This is great.

Shameful they waited until now. It's incredible what a viral video on twitter can do for an administration's policy shifts.

I mean, the construction on 95 in the Northeast has been ongoing for 15+ years, but as soon as it's national news, they can rebuild a bridge in a week and an half. Go figure.

[Hermit12]

Originally Posted by Redddog

Wow. This is great.

Shameful they waited until now. It's incredible what a viral video on twitter can do for an administration's policy shifts.

They did this years ago (15?), but then backed off for some reason. They would confiscate them and crush them.

[Hermit12]

Originally Posted by MarketStEl

My question here is:

Since Jim Kenney's still mayor, how'd he manage to come up with a competent place-holder to fill in for the departed Outlaw?

Let's not get too excited, he just started.

[Hermit12]

Originally Posted by PHL10

This isn't meant to be provocative; it's just reality of today's culture/politics but it was super helpful to the pro-enforcement cause that the idiot who got arrested for pulling guns and kicking in windshields was a white guy.

2.5 million bail ...

[NewtownBucks]

Was in town last night to see Mean Girls with the family at the Miller (formerly Schubert) Theater on Broad and there was another gang of dirt bikes/ATVs that went by (and this was almost at the same spot as the window smashing incident happened). Hopefully, the city did something about them.