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Philadelphia Commission Okays "Order in English" Signs

March 20, 2008

Philadelphia cheesesteak shop owner Joey Vento made national headlines when he put up a sign in his business asking customers to order in English. Yesterday, a Phaildephia Commission of Human Relations panel voted 2-1 that the signs are not in violation of city regulations.

 

Read an article on the decision here.

 

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