Philly 311 app gets points for finally arriving, more points for actually working

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Philly 311 app gets points for finally arriving, more points for actually working

POSTED: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 5:21 PM

So the Philly 311 app is here. Finally. Technically Philly seems to like it and it seems to look good/work well on my Android phone, too. One guy who has mixed feelings, apparently: Councilman Bobby Henon, who beat the city to it by a mile, launching his own CityHall App this past spring. He writes on his website:

I am waiting for the administration to provide the API source code so we can make sure that my CityHall App connects to the new Philly311 Mobile App.  As soon as I get it, I will ensure that the two apps connect so that we are all working together to provide quality service and support to the residents of Philadelphia in the most efficient manner.

One more thing: In announcing the new app’s availability after many years of promises, the City’s Chief Innovation Officer Adel Ebeid said that "it’s okay to be last if you are the best."  That is certainly one way to look at it.  But as someone who represents the constituents of a first class city, it is my vision to make sure the city is BOTH first and best. ;-)

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