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FakeNoose

(35,898 posts)
Thu Aug 24, 2023, 01:03 PM Aug 2023

Here's the status of Philly's new public bathrooms after six weeks



Philly Inquirer link: https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/philly-public-bathroom-phlush-update-20230824.html

When I first reviewed Philadelphia’s new stand-alone public restroom — the Philly Phlush — I made it my sworn duty to return in six weeks, and again in six months, to provide status updates on the pilot potty project.

I heard from many who poo-pooed the bathrooms and were certain they wouldn’t make it 24 hours in this city and others, like me, who wanted to be optimistic about something Philly needs so much.

On Monday, six weeks after my initial review, I visited the Phlushes currently in operation — one at 15th and Arch Streets in Center City and another at Fotterall Square Park in North Philly. I used both without fear, trepidation, or a hazmat suit. I’m happy to report that things have not gone down the toilet.

Far from being city dumps, the bathrooms remain clean and everything appears to be on a roll. Both were functioning and those I spoke to were grateful for their presence.




- more at link -

Downtown Pittsburgh is looking at adopting a similar program of safe, clean, FREE public restrooms, so I'm happy to see that Philly's new toilet program is doing well.



Here's the original story published July 12th: https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/philly-public-bathroom-center-city-phlush-20230712.html
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Here's the status of Philly's new public bathrooms after six weeks (Original Post) FakeNoose Aug 2023 OP
I agree with this BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #1
The name is such a bummer Tree-Hugger Aug 2023 #2
"Dallas Cowboys," BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #3
 

BlueIn_W_Pa

(842 posts)
1. I agree with this
Thu Aug 24, 2023, 01:24 PM
Aug 2023

walking downtown Pitt, yeah you need a public bathroom rather than pretending to be a customer of a restaurant

Tree-Hugger

(3,379 posts)
2. The name is such a bummer
Thu Aug 24, 2023, 02:14 PM
Aug 2023

I would have loved "Wee The People." My vote was for "Dallas Cowboys," though.

I am happy to see they are doing well. It's almost as if Philly is not the foul, fetid, filthy liberal cesspool that some claim it to be.

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