May 25, 2007 5:40 AM PDT

Philadelphia Wi-Fi project advances

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With test results approved, city plans to offer wireless Net access throughout its 135 square miles by the end of the year.

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Philly poverty: "Philadelphia, with a quarter of its 1.5 million people officially below the federal poverty line, is one of the poorest U.S. cities."

Maybe its because the city leaders waste their time on stuff like this instead of focusing on Philly's staggering crime rate and corruption. All the cheap internet access in the world isn't going to help the city while it is averaging 1 murder a day.
Posted by LuvThatCO2 (188 comments ): May 25, 2007 10:55 AM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

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