The NFL released team schedules for the 2008 season, and the Eagles got a whopping 5 primetime games (2 Sunday night, 2 Monday night, 1 Thursday night). That’s right folks - you’re gonna have to eat the Turkey a bit faster this year, Philadelphia will be host the Arizona Cardinals at 7PM EST on Thanksgiving night.

We’ll be taking suggestions for how to avoid the food coma that ensues after Thanksgiving dinner.

In case you haven’t heard - there is a debate this evening. In the latest sparring session for the Democratic nomination, Senators Obama and Clinton will be duking it out from 8-10pm at the National Constitution Center.

Finding tickets at this stage is near impossible - but rest assured it’ll be televised on just about every network imaginable. Since we’re getting extremely late in the primary this *could* be the last time they debate (in the event someone is pressured out of the race). Should be some good TV!

As mentioned in our previous post - the actual rally at City Hall is today at Noon - make sure to get out and show some support for Philly parks!!

Bump for the tax free donut - yours free at Dunkin Donuts today.

Following up on our previous Cherry Blossom Festival post - tomorrow (April 16th) at 12 noon in front of City Hall there’s  a rally to show your support for the $3 million funding increase for the Park.

Come out and let Council know you support the Park and the Mayor!

Thanks for the heads up Cass.

This post updated - Rally on April 16th.

The Philadelphia Parks Alliance and its hundreds of supporters and allies have won major progress toward more funding to revitalize our parks.

Mayor Nutter has proposed a $3 million increase ($2.5 million for Fairmount Park and $500,000 for Recreation Department) for the coming year. In addition, Mayor Nutter has proposed a 46% increase of the Fairmount Park budget over 5 years, from its current $13 million annual budget to $19 million. With City resources to parks flat-lined for decades, this is the first time in years the budget includes a major increase for parks. The increase would be funded through a proposed increase in the parking tax, which City Council must approve.

Now it’s time to win support in City Council so they approve the $3 million for parks.

This is major progress!!! One year ago in April, the Parks Alliance launched a city-wide citizens inspection of parks and then held a hearing on its findings “Parks in Trouble”. Mayor Nutter has made good on a campaign promise to expand funding for parks - his first budget includes $3 million new dollars - a terrific first step toward full and adequate investment into one of Philadelphia’s greatest assets - its parks.

It’s Tax Day! And to celebrate what you’ve hopefully completed, Dunkin D’s is giving out free donuts to anyone who buys a hot coffee. Best of all: you don’t have to report it on the ‘08 return.

Deal good all day on Tuesday, April 15th.