9.14.2012

Only in Philly

Only in Philly can you get sued to put trash back in an abandoned lot.

Seriously, WTF is the city thinking?  I came across this article about a business owner in trouble for cleaning up an abandoned lot next to his business.

It cost him $20,000 to remove 40 tons of debris and the city is ordering him to put it back and threatening him because he "trespassed."  Bureaucracy out of control.

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Location: JFK Plaza, 1500 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

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  1. VinceSSep 18, 2012, 9:20:00 AM

    Ok, WOW!

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    1. JaySep 18, 2012, 10:06:00 AM

      Pretty amazing, huh? Guy spends his own money getting his corner of the city prettier, doesn't piss off any neighbors so obviously they need to fine him.

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  2. JaySep 19, 2012, 8:45:00 AM

    Now the city controller is involved:
    http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20120919_Controller_blasts_city_for_dispute_over_Point_Breeze_lot.html

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    1. AnonymousSep 19, 2012, 5:36:00 PM

      At least someone in the city government appears to be thinking straight. Ridiculous that this is even an issue.

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