Schools, term limits, DROP take center stage at Eighth District debate

    If you missed last night’s Eighth District City Council debate (or you went and think you missed something important), we’ve got two ways to fill you in.

    Check out Aaron Moselle’s story, or Patrick Cobbs’ live blog. It’s two hours of laughter, promises and tough questions.

    Here are some highlights from the live blog:

    7:12 The candidates have just walked in and are introducing themselves to a full house. We’ve only had to gong two of them for going over their two minutes. It promises to be a good night.

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    7:57 The Fresh Grocer is the topic now and Chelten Plaza: “Once again just like Martin Luther King the community is being ignored.”

    8:19 How did you get here tonight? Every candidate except Greg Paulmier got here by car they said – some carpooled. Paulmier said he walked and campaigned on the way over.

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