Problems associated with noisy bar patrons are not unique to Manayunk. Here are similar issues in other cities and ideas about how to handle them:

A Toronto neighborhood blog and some of their issues with problem bars

http://queenbeac.wordpress.com/problems-w-bars-in-your-area-here-are-some-tips/

A collaborative model community policing site from Chicago

https://portal.chicagopolice.org/portal/page/portal/ClearPath/FAQ/Neighborhood%20Problems

A solution of Neighborhood Improvement Division from Diamond, CA

http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=472

From Minneapolis, an interesting take. The smoking ban has contributed to bar problems

http://www.buzz.mn/?q=node/3862

Some advice from a lawyer's blog in Toledo, OH about noisy bars

http://www.charlesboyk-law.com/blog/how-can-neighbor-of-loud-bar-get-them-to-obey-noise-ordinance.cfm

A group called the Urban Conservancy in New Orleans and its stand on neighbor vs. bar

http://www.urbanconservancy.org/letters/neighbors-win-defamation-suit-and-continue-to-ask-city-to-enforce-bars-promises.php

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