Thursday, April 01, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Pew's One-Year Case Study on Philly311
I've been working for the Nutter Administration for about two years now. My first big job was being the project manager for the implementation of the 311 system. The Pew Foundation just came out with a one-year performance report. I think the piece is fair and balanced, and I remain very proud of the project and honored to have worked with talented people from all across the City's workforce to bring it to fruition.
Posted by JAF at 3/04/2010 0 comments
Another comeback?
I've had this blog for a few years now, but my posting has really dropped off. Is it time for another comeback? Readership was never that high, or my posts too insightful, but I do enjoy my life on the blogosphere. Let's see how it goes.
Posted by JAF at 3/04/2010 0 comments
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New upscale hotel opening in Center City
"Having a property like Palomar by Kimpton come to Philadelphia confirms that we have made it as a city," said Ed Grose of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association."
Posted by JAF at 10/14/2009 0 comments
Monday, October 12, 2009
Donna Cooper
Nice article about Donna Cooper, arguably the most powerful woman in the state right now.
Posted by JAF at 10/12/2009 0 comments
Sunday, October 04, 2009
The Future of Trash Collections...it's already here
The future of trash collection has been here for a while.
Posted by JAF at 10/04/2009 0 comments
Saturday, October 03, 2009
The Fairmount Park Art Association
From their website, "The Fairmount Park Art Association is the nation's first private, nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. Founded in 1872, the Art Association commissions, interprets, and preserves public art in Philadelphia."Just another one of the myriad non-profit organizations in Philadelphia working to make the City a more vibrant and excellent place to live, work, invent, or play.
Posted by JAF at 10/03/2009 1 comments
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Recycling in Philadelphia Up by 50 Percent
Part of the Nutter Administration's Greenworks Plan is to increase the recycling rate in the City; they've been pretty successful...recycling is up about 50%. By diverting waste that would have ended up in the landfill, residents and business saved the City nearly $5 million in landfill costs.
Posted by JAF at 9/13/2009 0 comments
Thursday, July 30, 2009
City Offices in Philadelphia Moving from Spring Garden to Market Street
The move should save $30 million dollars over the next 20 years.
Posted by JAF at 7/30/2009 0 comments
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Is it possible?
I can't believe I haven't had a post during 2009 thus far. To be honest, my job with City government for the last 18 months has been my busiest professional endeavor, leaving little time for other activities like blogs. Hopefully I will start getting things cranked up again. Hope everybody is well.
Posted by JAF at 7/28/2009 1 comments
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
The Kinks
FYI, the Kinks are my favorite band of all time. Here's a video of one of their more recent hits.
Posted by JAF at 10/08/2008 1 comments
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
I am on a break...
In case anybody was wondering, I am on a break. I have taken a new job working for the City of Philadelphia and will be focusing my time and attention on this work. Keep in touch.
Posted by JAF at 2/16/2008 1 comments
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Goodbye Philadelphia
Posted by JAF at 1/27/2008 0 comments
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