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Supreme Injustice on the Delaware? LWV and Philly Mag Raise Concerns

Has Pennsylvania’s highest court been compromised by greed and political corruption? A year ago, when I first got involved with working to keep casinos out of Philadelphia neighborhoods, I might have been shocked by the very idea. Now the question seems appropriate.  read more »


Don't Feed the Alpacas | Dicker Campaign Targets Fumo Farm

Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 27 — Today, the Anne Dicker for State Senate Campaign is running the first in a series of three full-page ads aimed at educating voters about the particulars of the Vince Fumo indictment. The three full-page ads will run on successive Tuesdays with the next two running in the Daily News on December 4 and 11.

Don't Feed the Alpacas
To download a copy of the full page ad: www.DontFeedtheAlpacas.com  read more »


Anne Dicker Makes a Bid to Buy Fumo Mansion

As many of you have heard, State Senator Vincent Fumo recently put his Fairmount area mansion up for sale. The asking price is a whopping $6.95 million dollars. According to the listing on Fox & Roach’s website, the property has been “restored to it’s original grandeur” with elevators on all 6 floors, a brick oven and spa, wine cellar, 7 fireplaces, 3 powder rooms, a large custom vault, and a state of the art security system.  read more »


Phila City Council Cancels SugarHouse Hearing

SUGARHOUSE CRIES UNCLE AND UNWITTINGLY RE-ASSERTS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT

September 21, 2007 – Today, City Council canceled its scheduled public hearing on bills relating to SugarHouse’s commercial entertainment district zoning and other slots gambling bills. According to political insiders, SugarHouse requested the delay after they unsuccessfully tried to force Fishtown Neighbors Association to the negotiation table.  read more »


Casino-Free Hilariousness

Kevin Nalty, of Cubebreak and WillVideoForFood.com has made a hilarious new video for Casino-Free Philadelphia that perfectly captures the absurdity of the casino industry and their PR machine. Our favorite part is when the casino executive points out that the 1500 ft buffer equals an outrageous 18,000 inches.

Click here to see the video.

On May 15, cast your vote on the casino issue at PhillysBallotBox.org.

PhillysBallotBox.org is a project of Casino-Free Philadelphia. While Casino-Free Philadelphia continues the “Yes on #1” campaign; Philly’s Ballot Box is a separate effort to set up a full election.  read more »


Casinos in Jeopardy as PGCB Admits It Does Not Trump Philly Zoning Authority

In a dramatic turn of events, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)admitted that Philadelphia City Government has final authority in determining zoning regulations. It did so in its brief, released on Friday, responding to Philadelphia citizens who accused the board of irresponsibly choosing the two locations.  read more »


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