Officials: Sanders Mural on Philadelphia Building Can Stay

[tomm2thumbs]

Source: NYTimes

Officials say they erred in issuing a violation to a Philadelphia building owner over a mural of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Philly.com reports the city Department of Licenses and Inspections on Tuesday said the mural of the Vermont senator is political speech, not an advertisement, so the mural can stay.

The mural dubbed, "Philly the Bern," was finished on March 11 and depicts Sanders with Philadelphia's skyline. Glass says he hopes the mural increases public support for Sander's presidential candidacy.



Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/03/23/us/ap-us-bernie-sanders-mural.html?_r=0

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More information on the mural at this link:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160323_L_I_says_Bernie_Sanders_mural_violates_city_code.html


(Progress-pic below -- here's a finished picture & slideshow at the philly-link ABOVE - wasn't able to post directly here)




The developer, Max Glass, received a letter Monday from L&I saying the mural, on the southeast corner of 22nd and Catharine Streets, was not properly permitted. Glass, 28, who was part of a pro-Sanders group that created the mural, said he considered the mural artwork. In its letter, L&I referred to the mural as a "painted advertisement," saying it lacked the required permit "and therefore must be removed."

[Equinox Moon]

1. Fantastic peice of artwork!

So great they can keep it!

Sometimes the system works.

[jillan]

2. Has there every been another Presidential candidate that was loved so much that people paint his

picture on buildings?

I can't think of any

[SammyWinstonJack]

3. KnR

[retrowire]

4. honestly, no matter the outcome of this election

Bernie deserves alot of dedications

[socialistforpeople]

5. Amazing

He really has changed America and has influenced an entire generation.

[xloadiex]

6. I love the interactive chalkboard

attached to the mural.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1424440417/phillythebern-bernie-sanders-mural-by-old-broads-a

[ConsiderThis_2016]

7. I have no doubt the Clinton machine was at work...

Remember... "PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — In the Presidential sweepstakes, candidate Hillary Clinton once again will have key political leaders in her corner, as she looks for votes in Philadelphia." http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/02/23/mayor-endorses-clinton/

[Blue State Bandit]

8. DISTORT!