Sam klugherz
@samwisek.bsky.social
research @ city of boston planning department, studying urban planning + policy @ northeastern, marathoner, tufts alum, he/him
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eagles defense leaving the field while the eagles offense comes onto it
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
eagles defense leaving the field while the eagles offense comes onto it
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People in my "progressive" neighborhood NIMBY'd a *senior affordable housing development* into reducing its units from 71 to 41. Just an absolute moral travesty. (Rogerson/Beaufort project in JP)
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
People in my "progressive" neighborhood NIMBY'd a *senior affordable housing development* into reducing its units from 71 to 41. Just an absolute moral travesty. (Rogerson/Beaufort project in JP)
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This is a moral crime of the first order. If there's a hell, Elon Musk would burn in it
The elimination of USAID is a moral atrocity and all involved made a choice to enable, and then lie about, ending the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
October 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is a moral crime of the first order. If there's a hell, Elon Musk would burn in it
Its almost like.. defunding Septa has cascading effects beyond just SEPA... who would've thought
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle said Amtrak president Robert Harris told him last week the railroad could lose $71.1 million in annual payments from SEPTA because of a delay in state operating funds for the transit agency.
If that happens, the Keystone Service line will “cease to exist,” Boyle said.
If that happens, the Keystone Service line will “cease to exist,” Boyle said.
Amtrak’s Keystone line, connecting NYC, Philly, and Harrisburg, may get axed under SEPTA cuts
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle said Amtrak's Keystone Service line is at risk because the railroad could lose $71.1 million in annual payments from SEPTA.
inquirer.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Its almost like.. defunding Septa has cascading effects beyond just SEPA... who would've thought
Map of where housing can be built without parking in eastern MA. Striking how far Boston lags behind many other cities and towns in the region (source: National Zoning Atlas new MA map)
July 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Map of where housing can be built without parking in eastern MA. Striking how far Boston lags behind many other cities and towns in the region (source: National Zoning Atlas new MA map)
lol, WBZ still thinks new housing at Beacon Park Yard will resemble a single-family neighborhood. try again!
July 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
lol, WBZ still thinks new housing at Beacon Park Yard will resemble a single-family neighborhood. try again!
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More high density neighborhoods!! (Finally fixed the legend title.)
In Philly and Boston, we've got massive and continuous density in the city proper and adjacent cities. (Upper Darby ❤️)
But with a few exceptions (Lynn, MA and Norristown, PA), outlying urban centers don't pack much of a punch.
In Philly and Boston, we've got massive and continuous density in the city proper and adjacent cities. (Upper Darby ❤️)
But with a few exceptions (Lynn, MA and Norristown, PA), outlying urban centers don't pack much of a punch.
July 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
More high density neighborhoods!! (Finally fixed the legend title.)
In Philly and Boston, we've got massive and continuous density in the city proper and adjacent cities. (Upper Darby ❤️)
But with a few exceptions (Lynn, MA and Norristown, PA), outlying urban centers don't pack much of a punch.
In Philly and Boston, we've got massive and continuous density in the city proper and adjacent cities. (Upper Darby ❤️)
But with a few exceptions (Lynn, MA and Norristown, PA), outlying urban centers don't pack much of a punch.
Mayor Wu should ask the same of Josh Kraft
I asked Andrew Cuomo a simple question: will he publicly ask his Super PAC to return the millions of dollars it's received from Trump-backing billionaires?
And will his own campaign reject the hundreds of thousands of dollars from MAGA Republicans?
He wouldn't answer.
And will his own campaign reject the hundreds of thousands of dollars from MAGA Republicans?
He wouldn't answer.
June 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Mayor Wu should ask the same of Josh Kraft
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A leading candidate for New York City mayor wants free local bus fares. But studies have repeatedly shown that any money you spent on that would be more productively spent on better service. 1/
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Zohran Mamdani wants to make NYC buses free as mayor. How would that work?
In a race that is shaping up to be about who can make New York City most affordable, free buses are an appealing – if expensive – proposal.
www.cityandstateny.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A leading candidate for New York City mayor wants free local bus fares. But studies have repeatedly shown that any money you spent on that would be more productively spent on better service. 1/
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Seems pretty clear that the shooter had no way of knowing his victims were Israeli officials, but did know he was murdering two attendees of an AJC event at the Jewish Museum. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot dead outside D.C.'s Capital Jewish Museum
The gunman shouted "Free Palestine" as he was being arrested, law enforcement officials said.
www.nbcnews.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Seems pretty clear that the shooter had no way of knowing his victims were Israeli officials, but did know he was murdering two attendees of an AJC event at the Jewish Museum. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Best part of the awful weather today is that it completely elevates small talk about weather at the office. people cannot help themselves but mention how bad the weather is
May 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Best part of the awful weather today is that it completely elevates small talk about weather at the office. people cannot help themselves but mention how bad the weather is
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New from me in @thenation.com: A YIMBY theory of power and a rejoinder to critics who argue that YIMBYs are blind to class/corporate power www.thenation.com/article/soci...
A YIMBY Theory of Power
Pro-housing advocates offer an analysis of class relations that is more sophisticated and has more explanatory power than the one held by many critics of the “abundance agenda.”
www.thenation.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
New from me in @thenation.com: A YIMBY theory of power and a rejoinder to critics who argue that YIMBYs are blind to class/corporate power www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Boston when
It is estimated that speed cameras on Roosevelt Blvd in Philly have saved 50 lives since 2020. That's how great the improvement in safety has been. But speed cameras are still illegal in New Jersey, which has one of the worst rates of pedestrian fatalities in the nation.
This point doesn't get emphasized enough. Just a few years ago Roosevelt Blvd was a top-5 deadliest road in the country. Now it isn't even the deadliest in Philly
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Boston when
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"according to the city, the Mass. Ave. flexposts “were removed in response to feedback from community members.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/07/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/07/m...
City removes bike lane protective barriers - The Boston Globe
Where flexible-post bollards once lined green bikeways, there are now empty holes.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"according to the city, the Mass. Ave. flexposts “were removed in response to feedback from community members.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/07/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/07/m...
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Flexposts Removed from Arlington Street Bike Lane and now it’s filled with cars.
March 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Flexposts Removed from Arlington Street Bike Lane and now it’s filled with cars.
Now that the trade war has officially begun, reposting this tweet because it seems extremely relevant now
March 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Now that the trade war has officially begun, reposting this tweet because it seems extremely relevant now
Offense could not be more stacked the next four years
The Eagles have 6 offensive starters under contract through the 2028 season, with Cam Jurgens likely joining that group this offseason.
March 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Offense could not be more stacked the next four years
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Only 32 contributions from Boston residents at any dollar amount.
To date, Kraft's campaign is roughly 75% funded from outside of Boston.
And with only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Bostonians, the story really tells itself.
To date, Kraft's campaign is roughly 75% funded from outside of Boston.
And with only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Bostonians, the story really tells itself.
Since 1/1/2025, Josh Kraft received 103 contributions (total $71,211.53).
Only 16 contributions were $100 or less.
He received only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Boston residents (total $604). Out of over $70,000 in contributions. Who is funding this campaign?
Only 16 contributions were $100 or less.
He received only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Boston residents (total $604). Out of over $70,000 in contributions. Who is funding this campaign?
February 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Only 32 contributions from Boston residents at any dollar amount.
To date, Kraft's campaign is roughly 75% funded from outside of Boston.
And with only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Bostonians, the story really tells itself.
To date, Kraft's campaign is roughly 75% funded from outside of Boston.
And with only 7 contributions of $100 or less from Bostonians, the story really tells itself.
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Worst First Half EPA/Play
13,464 games (reg season & playoffs) since 2000
1) -1.17 HOU '21 Wk 4 @ BUF
2) -1.14 KC '24 #SBLIX vs PHI <--
3) -1.08 CHI '00 Wk 2 @ TB
4) -1.08 CHI '10 Wk 14 vs NE
5) -1.05 CHI '06 Wk 6 @ ARI
6) -1.03 HOU '22 Wk 11 vs WAS
7) -1.03 HOU '07 Wk 7 vs TEN
13,464 games (reg season & playoffs) since 2000
1) -1.17 HOU '21 Wk 4 @ BUF
2) -1.14 KC '24 #SBLIX vs PHI <--
3) -1.08 CHI '00 Wk 2 @ TB
4) -1.08 CHI '10 Wk 14 vs NE
5) -1.05 CHI '06 Wk 6 @ ARI
6) -1.03 HOU '22 Wk 11 vs WAS
7) -1.03 HOU '07 Wk 7 vs TEN
February 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Worst First Half EPA/Play
13,464 games (reg season & playoffs) since 2000
1) -1.17 HOU '21 Wk 4 @ BUF
2) -1.14 KC '24 #SBLIX vs PHI <--
3) -1.08 CHI '00 Wk 2 @ TB
4) -1.08 CHI '10 Wk 14 vs NE
5) -1.05 CHI '06 Wk 6 @ ARI
6) -1.03 HOU '22 Wk 11 vs WAS
7) -1.03 HOU '07 Wk 7 vs TEN
13,464 games (reg season & playoffs) since 2000
1) -1.17 HOU '21 Wk 4 @ BUF
2) -1.14 KC '24 #SBLIX vs PHI <--
3) -1.08 CHI '00 Wk 2 @ TB
4) -1.08 CHI '10 Wk 14 vs NE
5) -1.05 CHI '06 Wk 6 @ ARI
6) -1.03 HOU '22 Wk 11 vs WAS
7) -1.03 HOU '07 Wk 7 vs TEN
This policy is literally just DEI for rich white suburbs
The US DOT says it's planning to prioritize areas with high marriage & high birth rates for funding.
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
DOT’s Plan to Distribute Funding by Birth and Marriage Rates Would Leave Communities Most In Need Behind
If enacted, the new US Department of Transportation memo would prioritize funding to whiter, higher-income, more car-dependent areas over communities of color and people who walk, bike, or take public...
www.urban.org
February 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This policy is literally just DEI for rich white suburbs
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In the three biggest games of his career -- two Super Bowls and this year's NFC Championship -- Jalen Hurts has shown up and balled out every time.
17-for-22 for 221, 2 TDs.
11 carries for 72 yards and a TD.
Was in control from start to finish. Now a Super Bowl champ.
17-for-22 for 221, 2 TDs.
11 carries for 72 yards and a TD.
Was in control from start to finish. Now a Super Bowl champ.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
In the three biggest games of his career -- two Super Bowls and this year's NFC Championship -- Jalen Hurts has shown up and balled out every time.
17-for-22 for 221, 2 TDs.
11 carries for 72 yards and a TD.
Was in control from start to finish. Now a Super Bowl champ.
17-for-22 for 221, 2 TDs.
11 carries for 72 yards and a TD.
Was in control from start to finish. Now a Super Bowl champ.