Oh, SEPTA. How I missed thee. Sure, people here may complain but – come on – could it get any better than riding a bus or a train or a subway and actually see OTHER people riding it, too?

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Foxwoods wants to build a casino at The Gallery. Some people are opposed to it because of the je ne sais quoi that a casino might bring to the area – like traffic.

Other people are opposed to the casino because of the “shady elements” and “crime” and “prostitution” that a casino “would bring” to the area. That reason always make me chuckle because – if I recall from my eleventeen years – isn’t Chinatown the place where kids go to get fake ID’s and nunchucks and chewing gum that gets you high?

Still others are are opposed to the casino, for, well, batsh*t crazy reasons.

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Where are we?

So we had a discussion on our super secret MetBlog Author Phones

Have I really stumped you folks with my picture of a Center City landmark?

Does no one know where this beautiful masonry is? Or rather, what it’s on? Do I need to give a hint?

ID this beautiful piece of masonry found in our fair city.

Where is the Hotel Stephen Girard, on what street is the front entrance, and what is it now?

So my band played a block party in South Philly on Saturday. After us, some hardcore band jumped into the street and started playing like crazy. I forget their name so if you can help me out you’d be SO rad!

Also, can you name the corner?