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Breaking news: A reprieve for the SS United States
July 1, 2010

Philanthropist Gerry Lenfest intervenes to save historic ocean liner from destruction. But more funding needs to be secured.

 
This is very exciting news. For years I have been looking at this beautiful ship and could not... read more

by Isabel Bohn (not verified) July 1
SS United States now in grave peril
March 3, 2010

The SS United States, may soon be destroyed. The ship's current owners, Genting Hong Kong (formerly Star Cruises Limited), through its subsidiary, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), are currently collecting bids from scrappers.

 
Go for it! read more

by Harry Bachman. AIA (not verified) March 9
 
If the Building and Construction Trades Council (union construction) were to use their Pension... read more

by Guest Gersil N. Kay (not verified) March 5
They will not abandon the Big U
November 19, 2009

SS United States Conservancy is mounting a public awareness campaign to rescue the world's fastest ocean liner from the scrap heap. Experts say this effort may be "the endgame" for the South Philly waterfront icon. 

 
The SSUnited States  was built as a potential war ship but was never called into service. Her... read more

by mbwest (not verified) March 4
 
Too bad the United States is not a war ship.  Otherwise she'd be perfectly preserved, no doubt... read more

by gaby (not verified) December 2
The power of towers
May 11, 2009
Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
April 13, 2009
 
Ed,   Please feel free to verify the bicycling laws with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater... read more

by Ray (not verified) October 26
 
Ray, Are you sure that a $300 fine for moving on a bike while on a sidewalk is a sufficient... read more

by ed (not verified) August 19
S.S. United States is up for sale
February 10, 2009
 
get somebody to ouit bid the breakers we nead to presurve her read more

by graeme castle (not verified) May 7
 
I found it somewhat disappointing that you did not mention the Historic Tug Jupiter among the... read more

by John Gerry (not verified) February 23
Bridge divide concern in West Philadelphia
January 28, 2009
 
Robert Cousar and his cronies are thieves. They stole alot of money from investors!! They should be... read more

by David Ahlzadeh (not verified) March 2
 
The 4200 block of Parkside avenue and viola street was approved for the local historical registry... read more

by Joyce and Randolph Smith (not verified) December 15
South Street Bridge redo moving forward
September 23, 2008
South Street Bridge saga
July 14, 2008
 
At a recent meeting to discuss the imminent reopening of the South Street Bridge, a few newer... read more

by MIchael McGettigan (not verified) October 17
 
Wedged between the Brooklyn Bridge and the financial district, South Street Seaport is near the top... read more

by rosyr September 1
Joanne Aitken takes over as DAG chair
May 6, 2008
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