Tag Archives: Ed Rendell

Port Authority Transit is Riding Me

Somebody at Port Authority Transit must have a screw loose. Port Authority transit cutbacks are biggest in history The series of bus and trolley changes include eliminating: 124 of 213 weekday bus routes. 55 of 100 Saturday bus routes. 26 of 75 Sunday and holiday bus routes. Light-rail service would be trimmed by cutting hours of operation and increasing the time […]

The Bus Stops Here (or At Least It Used To)

Ed Rendell seemingly did a terrific job as mayor of Philadelphia. Aside from his pro-choice stance on abortion, I thought he could do a good job as governor of Pennsylvania. Perhaps I was wrong. He’s really screwing the pooch on this public transportation cutback. He’s being very “un-Democrat”.

Reply to “Too Close to Call?”

[Today, I welcome the guest commentary of my roommate Jerry Nora. He finished his baccalaureate work this week with three degrees: physics, philosophy, and molecular biology. He is highly devoted to the study of bioethics, which he will pursue as a MD/PhD student next year. He is […]

Too Close To Call?

In Pa. Governor's Race, A Democratic Divide It's a close race for the Democratic candidacy for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Pennsylvania. As a former resident of the Philly suburbs, I have a soft spot in my heart for Ed Rendell. On the other hand, he's pro-choice […]