Philly News
There’s a lot going on in the news so here’s a quick overview….
They faced elimination, but laughed in its face. At least for now, both SEPTA paper transfers and Rick’s Steaks aren’t going anywhere. It’s hard to say just yet whether the pending lawsuits in both cases will keep them around to stay or if they are just delaying the inevitable.
Also delayed for the moment is the building new exhibit at the sight of George Washington’s home in Philadelphia. The original plans called for filling in the ruins of the house and building an abstract display and exhibit. But the discovery of the slave passage and quarters during the archaeological dig prompted city and park officials to change course. The new site will incorporate the archaeological findings into the exhibits.
But why build another attraction when you can see it all on your computer, right? hmm. A new program has been designed that will let you visit Philadelphia in 3D via your computer. The program will let users tour the city, book hotels and even drive through the streets of Philadelphia. I’m sure this is great for the agoraphobics of the world, but I’d prefer to see the city first hand and get some, oh i don’t know, exercise?? Center city isn’t all that big and it certainly wouldn’t kill you to walk around downtown….unless you wonder into the street. I can’t promise the cars will stop, Philly drivers are nuts. But anyway, I’m starting to ramble and I really should be off to bed. I’ll leave you with some links to the rest of the stories.
More on the SEPTA story
More on the George Washington Dig
More on virtual Philly
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