03/08/2011 - Philadelphians love their city, but just how much depends on the economy.
In the results of a public-opinion poll released Monday, residents expressed long-term optimism but downgraded the performance of certain city services, especially trash collection and street repair.
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This was the third annual poll commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Most of the declines were small compared to the previous year.
Read the article Economy Sours City's Mood: Report in its entirety on the Philadelphia Inquirer Web site.