Latest from the Philadelphia Inquirer on the potential October 2 closing of the city’s libraries:
The Free Library of Philadelphia has posted notices at its branches and on its web site advising users that all libraries will close at the end of business on Oct. 2 if the state Legislature does not act on the city’s budget request.
Besides closing libraries, the Nutter administration’s so-called Plan C doomsday budget includes eliminating court-system funding, shutting down all recreation centers and laying off up to 3,000 workers, including police and firefighters.
Layoff notices could go out on Friday if the Legislature does not approve the city’s request for a temporary sales-tax hike and a two-year deferral of payments into the pension fund.
If you want to be kept informed about this situation, we encourage you to contact Philly 311 e-mail [email protected], or visit the City of Philadelphia website.
Additionally, check out this commentary on Philadelphia’s dire situation by Cory Doctorow in Boing Boing.
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