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Larry Davis

@thephillyguy.bsky.social

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Philly & Philly sports / Urbanist / PATCO / SEPTA / Avid reader / Earthseed / Member DRPA Citizens Advisory Committee / Not #LarryDavid aka @PatcoWatchers on the bird app.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · Mar 5

I’m old enough to remember when scrolling social media was entertaining and fun.

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Bꪮꪮgeltechnꪮ (FSU 3-3) @bageltechno.bsky.social · 1h

philadelphia please do this we shouldn't have to see lifted f-150's with 3 percenter stickers idling on sansom street.

Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 7h

Cardiff will be the first UK city to introduce a surcharge for oversized SUVs and trucks, "while very large vehicles – those over 3,500kg – will be excluded from residential permits entirely."

Cardiff set to tackle SUV 'carspreading' in UK first

Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and f...

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2h

Bid at $10k so far… just out of my price range

Bring a Trailer @bringatrailer.bsky.social · 2h

1967 Volkswagen Beetle at No Reserve

No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #215,713.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2d

So this Saturday 10/18 is both the Philly Bike Ride (phillybikeride.com) and the No Kings rally (www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...).

I wouldn't plan to drive near Center City if you don't have to.

Home - Philly Bike Ride

Experience Philly's premier recreational bike ride! Join riders of all ages and skill levels for a fun, family-friendly event through car-free streets. Register today!

phillybikeride.com

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · Mar 5

I’m old enough to remember when scrolling social media was entertaining and fun.

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 16h

Trump found another $20 BILLION to give to Argentina, totaling their bailout to $40 BILLION.

Yet we can’t afford to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare.

Shame.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 20h

Why do I subscribe @inquirer.com

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Rep. Anthony Bellmon @repbellmon.com · 1d

Election Day this year takes place on Tuesday, November 4. Before Election Day, make sure you are registered to vote and know if you are voting in-person or by mail. If voting in-person, you will need to know your polling place. Visit vote.pa.gov to find all of this information.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 23h

Almost like we founded the entire country on opposing this exact sentence.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 23h

Not any more…

PATCO SERVICE RESTORED:

PATCO service has been restored following the earlier PSE&G power issue. Trains have started running in both directions.

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Estebomb @estebomb.bsky.social · 1d

Patco status this morning

a robot is being struck by lightning in front of a sign that says italian

ALT: a robot is being struck by lightning in front of a sign that says italian

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Vlad 🐸 Țepeș @porcupunk.bsky.social · 1d

I'm amazed that PATCO website is roughly 50 minutes behind and clearly not aware that not a single train moved in about 2 hours...

PATCO website saying that all trains are on schedule

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 1d

From the DRPA, looks like we have an #aPATCOlypse on our hands.

DRPA: PATCO is experiencing lengthy delays at this time due to power and signal issues. Trains being held at stations. Updates to follow.

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 1d

Duffy's "transit is dangerous" claim is wrong on multiple levels.

"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 1d

Ahem FOPS (friends of pine and spruce, in Philly)

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.

ALL ROAD USERS.

And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.

For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.

Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA

Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.

usa.streetsblog.org

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 1d

The winning entry in today’s #PatcoDelayPool would be ‘PSEG surge.’

Unfortunately there are no winners.

Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 1d

From the DRPA, looks like we have an #aPATCOlypse on our hands.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 1d

From the DRPA, looks like we have an #aPATCOlypse on our hands.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2d

Free coffee!

Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2d

Guess who has 2 thumbs and also has jury duty today?

a man wearing a white shirt and tie is smiling

Alt: a man wearing a white shirt and tie is smiling I have Philadephia jury duty today!

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Rob Hanna @robhanna.bsky.social · 3d

Fund SEPTA!

BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 3d

Still kind of stunned Penn State just ate $50 mil like it was nothing

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Mike Anderson @vumander.bsky.social · 3d

The State of Pennsylvania is paying Franklin a buy out that is over 20% of the SEPTA operating deficit

Nicole Auerbach @nauerbach.com · 3d

NEWS: Penn State has fired James Franklin, source confirms.

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2d

I agree with the decision, but it *is* easier to change the manager than the rest of the team, sir.

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 2d

#IndigenousDay #NativeAmericans #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
Today we honor the all Indigenous peoples whose wisdom, land, and spirit continue to guide us. May we walk with respect, gratitude, and humility remembering that every step we take is on sacred ground. And may we never forget the injustice done

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Larry Davis @thephillyguy.bsky.social · 2d

So this Saturday 10/18 is both the Philly Bike Ride (phillybikeride.com) and the No Kings rally (www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...).

I wouldn't plan to drive near Center City if you don't have to.

Home - Philly Bike Ride

Experience Philly's premier recreational bike ride! Join riders of all ages and skill levels for a fun, family-friendly event through car-free streets. Register today!

phillybikeride.com

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Atlantic City Line @njtransit-acrl.bsky.social · 2d

Atlantic City Rail Line service between Atlantic City and Philadelphia 30th St. stations will resume with the beginning of the service day on Tuesday, October 14th.