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WHAT'S NEW IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
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CCRA TO
COUNCIL: DEAL WITH YOUR GAS PROBLEM
Between
meetings of the Board of Directors, CCRA's Executive Committee is empowered to
act on behalf of the Board. On Wednesday, the EC unanimously approved a motion
to communicate to City Council the Association's extreme displeasure with the
manner in which Council handled the proposed sale of PGW; more specifically,
its failure to hold public hearings and to go on record with a public vote. The
Association has not taken a position on the merits of the proposed sale. It
would be irresponsible to do so without hearing the opinions of our elected
representatives and of our fellow Philadelphians, as well as responses from the
proposed purchaser to the report issued by Council's consultant (much of which
was not adverse to the sale). Click here to read CCRA's letter to Council
President Clarke, a copy of which was sent to all members of Council. The
manner in which this was handled has made it appear to many that the proposed
sale was doomed from the start due to animosity between Council and Mayor
Nutter, with little regard for the best interests of the City. As Mayor Nutter
observed: "No big city with hopes of attracting business, jobs, and investment
conducts business in such a fashion." We are hopeful that Council will
reconsider its action and: introduce the administration's proposed legislation;
convene public hearings on that legislation; and hold a public
vote.
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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.
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center
(215-665-9220)
Uber - Limo service Uber
provides $20 off a
first ride, Good for new users only. Members use
code CCRA14.
Philly Foodworks - Use the
code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on
delivery charges.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND
EVENTS
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WINTER
COLLECTIONS DRIVE, NOW THRU 11/15, FIRST PRESBY CHURCH, 201 S. 21ST
ST.
Tens
of thousands of kids in the Philadelphia region face the cold winter months
without the essentials they need to stay warm and safe. Help Cradles to Crayons
provide these children with warm winter essentials listed below:
* Children's
coats (sizes newborn-14/16)
* Winter
boots (sizes infant/child 0-14/16)
* Children's
warm, winter clothing (sizes newborn - 14/16)
* Hats,
gloves, mittens and scarves
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OPERA
PERFORMANCE AT AVA, SAT,11/8; WED, 11/12; FRI,11/14, & SAT 11/15; 1920
SPRUCE, 7:30PM
The Academy of Vocal Arts' is holding their first-ever
fully staged production of Rossini's L'italiana in Algeri.
This two-act
opera will be performed in the original Italian with English supertitles.
Ticket Prices: $60 Adults / $50 Seniors / $25 30 & Under / $10 Students.
Premium Tickets and Group Rates Available. For more information, click
here.
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CONCERT SERIES
BEGINS, MON, 11/10, 7:30PM, ACAD. OF VOCAL ARTS, 1920 SPRUCE
ST.
Nancy
Bean, violin; Lloyd Smith, cello; and Natalie Zhu, piano, kicks off the first of
six concerts held at the AVA. Ticket prices are $17. To purchase tickets, call
215-438-4027 OR 215-978-0969. Click here for more
information and for a list of upcoming
concerts.
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Creative Solutions presents "Rock to the
Future," Fri., 11/21 6:30-9:30 PM, Morgan Lewis, 1701 Market
St
As the City of
Philadelphia faces an ongoing financial crisis that creates overcrowded schools,
a lack of school counselors to help with the college application process, and
removal of extracurricular programs, our local community has stepped up to
create a support system and programs that our youth so desperately need.
Creative
Solutions will feature a presentation and panel discussion of the ongoing work
of local nonprofits that ensure youth have the same opportunities as those in
wealthier school districts. Learn how you can get involved, network, and to meet
other professionals and nonprofit philanthropists. In addition, Creative
Solutions will feature live music and other performances, a collaborate canvas
to give words of encouragement to our youth, and light refreshments. This event
is free. Click here to register.
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TEEN PROGRAM SERIES AT THE
INST. BRANCH LIBRARY, 1905 LOCUST ST, NOW THRU 12/15
Calling
all teens! The Philadelphia City Institute Branch Library will hold a series of
teen programs this fall and early winter. For a list of events, click
here.
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CRIMES REPORT
9/15-10/12
Robbery with
Gun: 1706 Walnut - McDonalds bathroom (9/20-6:57am)
(Wallet) SAT ARREST. Complainant A/M 20yrs states, while using the bathroom an
unknown male stuck something in his back and stated, "Give me your wallet". The
offender took the wallet and fled the bathroom. ♦ 1801 Market - PNC Bank
(10/3-12:45pm) ($670usc) FRI. Teller states, an unknown male entered and handed
her a demand note that stated, "Don't move I have a gun". The teller gave him
money, he fled the bank on foot. B/M, 5'-9", 190lbs, 28 to 30yrs, Dark jeans,
Gray hooded shirt. ♦ 1600 Ranstead - Highway (10/11-4:02am) (I-Phone/Money) SAT
ARREST. Complainant W/M 22yrs states, he and his friend were pushed into an
alley by a group of 7 males, one threatened to shoot the complainant. They took
his phone and money, the complainant pointed out the offender who was placed
under arrest.
Robbery Other than Gun: 1424
Chestnut - CVS (10/3-1:50pm) (Strong Arm) FRI. Security W/M 47yrs states, while
attempting to stop a retail theft he was shoved against the wall by the
offenders who then fled on foot with an unknown amount of merchandise. B/F,
Heavy, Late 20's, Gray hooded shirt, Blue jeans, Brown boots. B/M, 30yrs,
6'-00", Black clothes. ♦ 1400 Sansom - Highway (10/8-1:30am) (Strong Arm) WED.
Complainant W/M 24yrs states, after leaving a bar he was pushed into an alley by
the offender who then took his wallet and his I-Phone. B/M, 35 to 40yrs,
6'-00", Beard, Black shirt. ♦ 1500 Market - Septa (9/22-6:20pm) (Strong Arm)
MON. Complainant B/F 27yrs states, while on the Market Frankford train she was
punched in head and had a drawing that she was doing taken from her. The
offender fled on foot from the train. B/M, 16yrs, 5'-11", Striped shirt,
Jeans. ♦ 1500 Market - Starbucks (9/24-7:05am) (Demand Note) WED. Employee
states, an unknown female entered and handed a note that said, "I don't want to
hurt anyone, give me the money you got". The employee could not open the
register and the female fled on foot. W/F, 35yrs, 5'-6", Black glasses, Black
hooded shirt, Black jeans.
Aggravate Assault, No Gun:
219 S.
17th - Highway (9/15-11:49pm) (Hands/Glass) MON. Complainant W/M 42yrs states,
the known offenders pushed him through a plate glass window causing him to be
cut on the back. Stitches were required to close the wound. ♦ 2100 Pine -
Highway (9/23-10:58pm) (Metal Object) TUE. Complainant W/M 35yrs states, he was
knocked off his bicycle after being hit in the face with a metal object, he
received to broken teeth. A second male attempted to grab him. B/M, 6'-00",
Dark skin, Mustache/Beard, Black hooded shirt. H/M, 5'-8", Stocky build, Gray
sweat suit. ♦ 2000 Sansom - Highway (9/27-5:30pm) (Knife) SAT ARREST.
Complainant W/M 48yrs states, while walking his dog a male pulled out a knife
and threatened to kill him and his dog. The offender was stopped and arrested by
responding police. ♦ 1901 Lombard - Highway (10/9-8:34pm) (Rocks) THURS
ARREST. Complainant W/F 33yrs states, several males threw rocks at the vehicle
causing it to run into parked cars. ♦ 1901 Lombard - Highway (10/9-8:34pm)
(Rocks) THURS ARREST. Complainant W/M 33yrs states, several males threw rocks
at the vehicle causing it to run into parked cars. ♦ 1503 JFK - Love Park
(9/18-6:27pm) (Hands) THURS Complainant W/M 30yrs homeless, was beat up and
knocked unconscious by an unknown male who fled on foot. H/M, 170 to 180lbs,
5'-9". ♦ 1501 Market - Septa (9/22-2:50pm) (Fist) MON. Complainant B/M 15yrs
states, he was punched and knocked unconscious by a group of males. ♦ 1800 Ben
Franklin - Highway (10/5-4:30pm) (Razor) SUN. Complainant W/M 51yrs states, he
was involved in fight on the highway and was cut on the face with a razor that
required stitches to close. W/F, 5'-2", Blue jeans, Gray sweat suit, Missing
teeth, Blonde hair. B/M, 34yrs, Med build.
Residential Burglary ♦ 2xx S. Van Pelt - House (9/15-2:30pm) (Bicycle) MON.
Complainant states she left her garage door open, an unknown person entered and
took her bike. ♦ 4xx S. 19th - Apt (9/23-6:25am & 5pm)
(Electronics/Jewelry) TUE. Complainant states an unknown person forced the
front door open and removed items. ♦ 25xx Waverly - House (10/2-8am) (Laptop)
THURS. Complainant states an unknown person entered her front door area and
tool a bag that contained a computer, the Complainant heard her dog barking. No
forced entry, she may have left her door unlocked.
Other 2 stolen cars ♦ 10 car
break-ins.
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER -
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
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