Trash Pick Up

Due to the holiday on Monday, September 1, trash pick up will be shifted one day.

SOSNA News Letter

THIS THURSDAY: Say Farewell to Andy Dalzell! Friends and neighbors, We would like to remind you to please join us this Thursday, August 28th to say farewell to SOSNA Program's Coordinator Andy Dalzell. In gratitude for Andy's dedication to our neighborhood, we are throwing him a Roast and Toast. Andy's Roast will be held at the Bainbridge Club (1523 Bainbridge Street) and will feature a silent auction, live music, light fare, open bar and some of the finest comedic stylings this side of South Street. It's also a great way to come out, meet your neighbors and support the work of the South of South Neighborhood Association.   Tickets are still available for $45 and may be purchased at: http://sosna.ticketleap.com/roast/   Proceeds from the event will go to support the very programs that Andy has spent years building, including: Clean and Green, Community Impact and Carpenter Green - the neighborhood's newest park. You will also get a chance to meet SOSNA’s new Programs Coordinator, Abby Rambo, who has started this week. Please stop by the SOSNA office to welcome her and pick up a recycling bin if you are in need!   Thank you in advance for your support. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation by purchasing a ticket in order to help support the event.     Events South of South Town Watch Orientation - August 28th The SOSNA Safety Committee and the South of South Town Watch have coordinated to organize another training opportunity for our neighborhood.   News Call for Design Submissions: Mural at Grays Ferry Triangles CALL FOR DESIGN SUBMISSIONS The Grays Ferry Triangles Committee, a subcommittee of the South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA), wishes to further enhance the Triangles Plaza at 23rd and South Streets by adding a mural on the Plaza’s asphalt surface. We are seeking designs for this street (now pedestrian plaza) surface: trapezoidal in shape, with a total area of approximately 1,320 square feet. [Figure not drawn to scale.] Anyone may submit a design(s). Events Bike Registration Event - September 20th Have a bike? Want to register it with the 17th Police District as part of the Bicycle Registration system? Come to Catharine Park (22nd & Catharine St) on Saturday, September 20th from 10 am to 12 pm to register your bike! Officers from the 17th Police District will be on-hand, as will members of the SOSNA Safety Committee to help you through the process.  News Nominate a Business for the 2014 Storefront Challenge

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Summer Music Series On Sunday the 24th

The Summer Music Series goes off its usual Thursday night schedule with a Sunday performance at 23rd and South Streets from 6-8 pm.

Music: Orpheus Club
Food Truck: Pitruco Pizza  (mobile wood-fired pizza)

According to their web site, "the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia is the oldest men's singing group in America...our repertoire spans classical, jazz, and pop."

CCRA News Letter

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 22, 2014

WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Hotels on top of Hotels at 15th & Chestnut CCRA NEWS CCRA Labor Day Holiday Schedule CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program Promote your business or your favorite charity CCRA EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS: Mural Design Competition for Grays Ferry Volunteers Needed at PHS Walking Tour of Fitler Neighborhood SOSNA Fundraiser Rittenhouse Sq. Walks for Seniors Senior Expo OPCC's After School Program Returns New Central Block Wellness Festival Penn's 5K for the IOA            OUR SPONSORS                  If you would like to donate to CCRA, click below. WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOTELS ON TOP OF HOTELS AT 15TH & CHESTNUT On the Monopoly board, even on Park Place, only one hotel can be placed on a property. But the developers at 1441 Chestnut, currently a parking lot south of the Residences at the Ritz, must have picked up one of those bonus cards, like the one that reads "Your building loan matures - collect $150" because they are building two name brand hotels on the same parcel - a 51 story structure containing a W Hotel with 295 guestrooms, an outdoor pool and deck with accompanying bar AND a 460 guestroom Westin Element Hotel, with a 4200 square foot sky lobby (click here to view picture).Both hotels have entrances on Chestnut Street but the lobby of the Element Hotel is situated on the second floor while the W lobby occupies the first floor. In addition to the two hotel entry ways, the Chestnut street façade will house the entrance of a restaurant on the stretch closest to Broad Street. The plans also call for 1700 square feet of retail at the corner of 15th and Chestnut and 179 below grade parking spaces. The developers are aiming for LEED certification CCRA NEWS CCRA LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The CCRA office will be closed on Mon., 8/25 thru Mon. 9/1.  The office will reopen on Tues., 9/2. at 9:00 AM.  CCRA MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM Support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount (described here) to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card (Di Bruno Bros. has its own CCRA card) and personal identification. Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311) Rittenhouse Pet Supply, 135 S. 20th St (215-569-2555) Computer Troubleshooters ,108 S. 20th St. (215-825-2101) Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center (215-665-9220)  Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098) Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937) Hello World, 257 S. 20th St (215-545-5207) Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769) PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651) Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889) Uber - Limo service Uber provides a 10% discount for CCRA Members using code CCRA14.   Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR FAVORITE CHARITY WITH A HOUSE TOUR BOOKLET AD CCRA's Oct 19th 2014 House Tour includes a Tour Booklet describing Tour houses distributed to each of the 600-750 Tour-goers.  Please consider placing an ad in the Booklet to promote your business, a favorite charity, or simply to congratulate the Tour or CCRA.  Rates are $250 for a full page; $150 for half page; $80 for qtr. page.  The proceeds support CCRA activities that preserve, enhance, and celebrate urban living.  Click here for an ad form or contact the CCRA office at centercity@centercityresidents.org  or 215-546-6719.  CCRA EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS MURAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR GRAYS FERRY TRIANGLE POP-UP PARK The Grays Ferry Triangles Committee (which includes CCRA members) wishes to further enhance the Triangles Plaza at 23rd and South Streets by adding a "simple" painted mural (limited to no more than 5 colors) on the Plaza's asphalt surface.  The Committee is seeking designs for the street surface (approx. 1,320 sq. ft.).  Anyone can enter, but designs must be submitted by Sept. 8.  Click here for Competition Details and the Site Plan.  Good luck to all entrants. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE PHS POP-UP GARDEN UNTIL 10/3, 1438 SOUTH STREET  Help the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society while enjoying summer in the Pop Up Garden. PHS  needs volunteers to work from 11am to 2pm in the Pop UP Garden.  Your duties will be to welcome visitors and provide information about PHS and the City Harvest Program. PHS will provide all the information you need.  If you would like to help PHS, please contact Jessica Wong, PHS Volunteer Coordinator at: jwong@pennhort.org FITLER NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR, SUN 8/24, 2PM, 23RD & PINE ST The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia will be offering their 1 1/2 to 2 hours "Littlest Streets Fitler Square" tour.  $10 Adults; $8 Students; children 10 and under accompanied by adult are free; $5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card).  Meet at center of Fitler Square and pay cash or check to Preservation Alliance. Limited to the first 25 people to arrive. SOSNA FUNDRAISER AND SEND-OFF EVENT, THURS. 8/28, 7-10PM, BAINBRIDGE CLUB, 1523 BAINBRIDGE Programs Coordinator, Andrew Dalzell, is moving to Scotland to start graduate school after 6 years at SOSNA where many of his projects have had a positive impact on the lives of CCRA members. Join SOSNA for this fundraising event. To purchase tickets, click here. RITTENHOUSE SQ. WED. WALKS FOR SENIORS Friends in the City, Friends Life Care and Feet First Philly, jointly invite seniors to walk around Rittenhouse Square every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meet Pam at the Goat. Walk at any speed that is comfortable for you.  SENIOR EXPO, FRI, 9/5 10AM - 2PM, FRIENDS CENTER, 1501 CHERRY ST Learn about special programs, benefits and activities for seniors in our community. For more information, call 215-246-1501. OPCC'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RETURNS BEGINNING MON, 9/8, 3PM - 6PM, 401 LOMBARD ST The Old Pine Community Center is back for another year of enriching the lives of children through, educational, and fun activities including homework-help and a specialized literacy program. They will also be highlighting healthy living through various physical activities paired with an emphasis on healthy & adventurous nutrition.The program for children of elementary school age is open every day while school is in session. Interested? Contact Jeanne Johnson at 215.627.2493 or center@oldpine.org. NEW CENTRAL BLOCK WELLNESS FESTIVAL, SAT, 9/13, 12PM - 4PM, 2100 BLK OF LOMBARD Click here for more details. This event is free for all ages. PENN'S 5K FOR THE INSTITUTE ON AGING, SUN, 9/21, 8AM, PENN PARK, 33RD & WALNUT ST Support Alzheimer's and aging-related research and care at Penn's Institute on Aging (IOA). Raise vital research dollars and invite your friends to support your run. For more information and to register, click here.

Call for Design Submissions: Mural at Grays Ferry Triangles

Interested in having your artwork a part of the Grays Ferry Triangles? SOSNA is asking for design submissions for a mural that can be painted onto the asphalt. If interested, visit the SOSNA web page here.

Starbucks is Coming

Naked Philly reports that Starbucks will be opening at the former L2 at 22nd and South Streets. "Plans are for a two-story coffee shop, which will represent the first Starbucks location on South Street West."

Read the full story here.

SOSNA News Letter

Say farewell to Andy Dalzell - 8/28 Please join us on Thursday, August 28th to say farewell to SOSNA Program's Coordinator Andy Dalzell. In gratitude for Andy's dedication to our neighborhood, we are throwing him a Roast and Toast. Andy's Roast will be held at the Bainbridge Club (1523 Bainbridge Street) and will feature a silent auction, live music, light fare, open bar and some of the finest comedic stylings this side of South Street. It's also a great way to come out, meet your neighbors and support the work of the South of South Neighborhood Association. Tickets are $45 and are available at: http://sosna.ticketleap.com/roast/  Proceeds from the event will go to support the very programs that Andy has spent years building, including: Clean and Green, Community Impact and Carpenter Green - the neighborhood's newest park. You will also get a chance to meet Abby Rambo who will be taking over for Andy in September. Thank you in advance for your support. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation by purchasing a ticket in order to help support the event. Events Zoning Committee Meeting - August 20 The August 20 SOSNA Zoning Committee meeting will take place at the SOSNA OFFICE, 1901 Christian Street, at 7. The SOSNA Zoning Committee always meets the third Wednesday of every month starting at 7 PM. AGENDA for August 20: 1700 South Street: Application for a Special Exception to allow for a group medical, dental and health practitioner's office on the same lot where a non-accessory parking structure had been previously approved. The proposed use requires a special exception by the ZBA. 2217 Montrose Street: The demolition of a 2 story residential structure and the erection of a three story residential structure in its place. Open area required 30% (210 sf). Open area provided 20% (140 sf). Events Police Community Meeting - PSA-1 The Police Community Meeting for PSA 1 (Police Service Area 1) will take place the Fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30PM at the SOSNA Office, 1901 Christian Street. This is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with officers from the 17th Police District who watch our neighborhood. You will hear about recent crime activity and have the opportunity to raise ideas and concerns directly to the officers.

Summer Music Series at the Triangle

Date: Aug 21
When: 6-8 pm
Where: 23rd and South Streets
Musician: Minas (Brazilian Music)
Food Truck: Cheese E Wagon

CCRA News Letter

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 15, 2014

WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Demolition Crews on Rittenhouse Sq. CCRA NEWS CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program Promote your business or your favorite charity CCRA Labor Day Holiday Schedule CCRA EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS: Volunteers Needed at PHS Winter Sowing Workshop Walking Tour of Fitler Neighborhood SOSNA Fundraiser Rittenhouse Sq. Walks for Seniors OPCC's After School Program Returns Penn's 5K for the IOA Special Crime Report            OUR SPONSORS                   If you would like to donate to CCRA, click below. WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEMOLITION CREWS ON RITTENHOUSE SQUARE Demolition  will commence shortly at the McIlhenny Mansion, situated on two parcels, 1914  and 1916 Rittenhouse Square, located on the Square's  southwest corner. When the dust has settled,  the one story curved brick façade and dome at 1916 erected in 1957 will be gone. The planned replacement is  a four story 47 foot high addition. The addition's roofline  will match that of the mansion's other property, 1914 Rittenhouse Square, erected in 1859 with three stories capped by a one story mansard roof with dormer windows. The façade of 1914 is to remain unchanged.   The mansion's back entrance on Manning Street currently consists of a single story structure, a garage with a  double width  door adjacent to a servant's entrance. The plans call for  a two story structure on the western end with bedrooms atop two oversize garage entrances. On the eastern side, the addition will rise a third story above Manning Street (click here to view the plans). These impending  changes have proceeded at a stately Philadelphia pace. Henry McIlhenny passed away in 1986. Even now, 28 years later, all remains quiet at  1912,  with its curved grand stairway ascending from the sidewalk. And the proposed elimination of the domed structure at 1916 has been a long time coming. Twelve years elapsed before the estate sold the three parcels comprising the "mansion".  Another 16 years passed  before 1914 and 1916  were resold to the current owner whose plans to eliminate the domed pavilion and replace it with a four story structure similar to earlier plans which set off  a spate of litigation that culminated in 2002.  The earlier plans to replace the domed structure with a four story townhouse were approved both by the Historic Commission with conditions in 1999 and by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in 2000. The ZBA decision was appealed to the Court of Common Pleas which overturned the ZBA but the Common Pleas decision was, in turn, reversed by a 2002  Commonwealth Court opinion approving the variances enabling the construction plans. What would be Henry McIlhenny's take on the elimination of his 1957 addition? It might upset him but maybe not. He  was known  both as an art collector and as Chairman of the Board of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Further, he was  a  celebrated  bon vivant - according to Andy Warhol, he of Pittsburgh, McIlhenny was "the only person in Philadelphia with glamour." But McIlhenny can also be seen as the original gentrifier, a mid 20th century yuppie. He  moved into the City and purchased the three properties in the 1950's when everyone was moving out. So it may be that somewhere in yuppie heaven Henry is looking down on all this with a smile of approval. CCRA NEWS CCRA MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM Support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount (described here) to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card (Di Bruno Bros. has its own CCRA card) and personal identification. Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889) Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311) Rittenhouse Pet Supply, 135 S. 20th St (215-569-2555) Computer Troubleshooters ,108 S. 20th St. (215-825-2101) Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center (215-665-9220)  Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098) Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937) Hello World, 257 S. 20th St (215-545-5207) Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769) PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651) Uber - Limo service Uber provides a 10% discount for CCRA Members using code CCRA14.   Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR FAVORITE CHARITY WITH A HOUSE TOUR BOOKLET AD CCRA's Oct 19th 2014 House Tour includes a Tour Booklet describing Tour houses distributed to each of the 600-750 Tour-goers.  Please consider placing an ad in the Booklet to promote your business, a favorite charity, or simply to congratulate the Tour or CCRA.  Rates are $250 for a full page; $150 for half page; $80 for qtr. page.  The proceeds support CCRA activities that preserve, enhance, and celebrate urban living.  Click here for an ad form or contact the CCRA office at centercity@centercityresidents.org  or 215-546-6719. CCRA LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The CCRA office will be closed on Mon., 8/25 thru Mon. 9/1.  The office will reopen on Tues., 9/2. at 9:00 AM.   CCRA EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE PHS POP-UP GARDEN UNTIL 10/3, 1438 SOUTH STREET  Help the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society while enjoying summer in the Pop Up Garden. PHS  needs volunteers to work from 11am to 2pm in the Pop UP Garden.  Your duties will be to welcome visitors and provide information about PHS and the City Harvest Program. PHS will provide all the information you need.  If you would like to help PHS, please contact Jessica Wong, PHS Volunteer Coordinator at: jwong@pennhort.org WINTER SOWING WORKSHOP, WED, 8/20, 6:30 PM, SRPCG, 25TH & SPRUCE Loretta DeMarco from PHS Master Gardeners will lead a workshop on Winter Sowing in the Schuylkill River Park Community Garden. No RSVP required. All are welcome.  FITLER NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR, SUN 8/24, 2PM, 23RD & PINE ST The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia will be offering their 1 1/2 to 2 hours "Littlest Streets Fitler Square" tour.  $10 Adults; $8 Students; children 10 and under accompanied by adult are free; $5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card).  Meet at center of Fitler Square and pay cash or check to Preservation Alliance. Limited to the first 25 people to arrive. SOSNA FUNDRAISER AND SEND-OFF EVENT, THURS. 8/28, 7-10PM, BAINBRIDGE CLUB, 1523 BAINBRIDGE Programs Coordinator, Andrew Dalzell, is moving to Scotland to start graduate school after 6 years at SOSNA where many of his projects have had a positive impact on the lives of CCRA members. Join SOSNA for this fundraising event. To purchase tickets, click here. RITTENHOUSE SQ. WED. WALKS FOR SENIORS Friends in the City, Friends Life Care and Feet First Philly, jointly invite seniors to walk around Rittenhouse Square every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meet Pam at the Goat. Walk at any speed that is comfortable for you.  OPCC'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RETURNS BEGINNING MON, 9/8, 3PM - 6PM, 401 LOMBARD ST The Old Pine Community Center is back for another year of enriching the lives of children through, educational, and fun activities including homework-help and a specialized literacy program. They will also be highlighting healthy living through various physical activities paired with an emphasis on healthy & adventurous nutrition.The program for children of elementary school age is open every day while school is in session. Interested? Contact Jeanne Johnson at 215.627.2493 or center@oldpine.org. PENN'S 5K FOR THE INSTITUTE ON AGING, SUN, 9/21, 8AM, PENN PARK, 33RD & WALNUT ST Support Alzheimer's and aging-related research and care at Penn's Institute on Aging (IOA). Raise vital research dollars and invite your friends to support your run. For more information and to register, click here. SPECIAL CRIME REPORT At around 2 AM last Saturday morning, on 18th Street near Walnut, a group of men in a black Nissan with Delaware plates was catcalling a group of young women.  A 39-year old man rebuked them for it. One or more of the men in the Nissan responded by exiting the vehicle and attacking that man, knocking him onto the sidewalk.   The police have made no progress in this case.  Neither the victim nor the women were able to recall any details.   If you witnessed this incident, please contact the police.