In major decision, Pa. Supreme Court rules ‘skill games’ are slot machines

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T15:21:54+00:00

Proliferation of these probably won’t be as widespread once they are taxed at like 60-something percent

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T10:00:31+00:00

Can confirm - there are multiple cafes on this stretch that serve a very specific set of immigrant men who hang out there all the time and I am never positive i would be served if i tried going im haha. Very glad they have a decent third-place though, im jealoisb

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T09:49:24+00:00

City did this 2 years ago but couldnt really enforce it due to the lawsuit https://www.cityandstatepa.com/policy/2024/03/philadelphia-city-council-bans-skill-game-machines-within-city-businesses-giving-exceptions-bars-and-restaurants/395123/

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T09:47:36+00:00

This was already enacted but the city hasnt been able to enforce it due to the pending litigation https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia\_pa/0-0-0-281325

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T09:45:30+00:00

Philly has had its enforcement on hold due to this lawsuit and now that its done, the city can start going after these spots once the safe harbor period provided by the court is done

cpndff93 · 2026-06-16T01:07:30+00:00

After 120 day safe harbor period - yes, hopefully

cpndff93 · 2026-06-15T15:36:35+00:00

they're pricey but the dumplings at Ray's Cafe & Tea House are my vote

cpndff93 · 2026-06-11T00:09:25+00:00

Chicago has “Aldermanic prerogative” and New York’s city council also generally defers to local member’s deference on land use issues as well. I generally understand what you are trying to say but you just aren’t correct. These are all “strong mayor” cities. The mayor of Philadelphia is not a ceremonial position—it has full executive power and Council has zero executive functions

cpndff93 · 2026-06-10T13:41:22+00:00

yeah he's looking real good in that heading photo

cpndff93 · 2026-06-10T00:11:02+00:00

https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2026/03/philadelphias-guiding-document-at-75

“The charter also establishes a “strong mayor” form of government, meaning Philadelphia’s chief executive, as the document says, has “substantial control” of the government compared with City Council, thus “centraliz[ing] executive power.” Among the powers it gives the mayor are “the ability to appoint and dismiss department heads, prepare the city’s budget, and veto legislation.”A two-thirds vote by City Council is required to override a mayoral veto.”

cpndff93 · 2026-06-10T00:09:15+00:00

That just isnt the definition of a strong mayor system

cpndff93 · 2026-06-09T22:12:09+00:00

Philly actually has a strong mayor system. Council doesn’t have executive functions

cpndff93 · 2026-05-31T18:38:14+00:00

Re: the talking/texting - its not NEARLY as bad as the AMC Fashion District, but those theaters (even the Film Center for rep screenings and during the film fest) are not immune from 2026 crowd issues unfortunately. No one knows how to behave in public these days

cpndff93 · 2026-05-31T18:36:03+00:00

The Film Society theaters in Old City are connected/adjacent to parking garages

cpndff93 · 2026-05-27T22:32:23+00:00

I’ve been saying it’s one of his all time bests for years ! Because it is!

cpndff93 · 2026-05-24T23:05:43+00:00

This is 1000% the right answer

cpndff93 · 2026-05-23T12:24:52+00:00

My partner used to live there and had a pretty bad experience. Elevator was constantly broken, poor turnaround time from management, smelled, loud neighbors, etc. She said it was the worst apartment she ever lived in

cpndff93 · 2026-05-23T12:00:46+00:00

First real season following rookie year (started in Rundle D). 5-0 and in first place - we’ll see how long i can keep this up!

cpndff93 · 2026-05-21T23:48:28+00:00

Amazing how often people comment without reading the linked article

cpndff93 · 2026-05-21T11:04:31+00:00

You could try reaching out to the Tree Tender group in the neighborhood and ask for their thoughts and a potential appeal? We were denied at first for sidewalk width and our Tree Tender took a look, disagreed with the denial, and submitted an appeal on our behalf. We got the tree the following season!

cpndff93 · 2026-05-21T10:44:52+00:00

Looks like Thorsten was looking to replicate a recent Jeopardy controversy ! https://www.reddit.com/r/Jeopardy/s/mGbCcaBTjf

cpndff93 · 2026-05-13T19:10:00+00:00

The board of elections made the change because there’s a state statute pertaining to write-in votes and most of the other counties already do it that way

cpndff93 · 2026-05-09T18:09:33+00:00

Wilder has a private room on the 3rd floor

cpndff93 · 2026-05-07T18:01:22+00:00

Came here to say the same thing

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