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WHAT'S NEW IN THE
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HUDSON HOTEL
ZONING LEGISLATION PULLED
Our November 13 column,
"Little Pete's and the Lady or the Tiger", discussed Councilman Kenyatta
Johnson's site specific bill to rezone the southeast corner of 17th and
Chancellor (betw. Locust and Walnut) to enable the construction of a 12-story
300-room hotel. The current zoning would only permit five stories and, in the
absence of the Johnson bill, the developer would have to obtain a variance from
the Zoning Board of Adjustment for both height and elimination of an off-street
loading requirement. On Tuesday, the bill was scheduled for public hearing by
the Rules Committee. CCRA was prepared to testify on the procedural question -
that it was not appropriate for the developers to circumvent the Zoning Board
of Adjustment - without opining on the specifics of the project. However,
Councilman Johnson pulled the legislation so that, even if it is reactivated,
the bill cannot be passed until late January. The Association was advised that
the bill was pulled because of pressure from Local 274 of the hotel and
restaurant workers' union, which had been seeking a "neutrality agreement" with
the hotel operator - a demonstration of the relative power in City Hall of
unions, a lot, and of the community, not so much. We will keep you
posted.
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SACRED SPACES HOUSE TOUR,
SUN, 12/14, 1-4PM
Thirteen participating congregations in the
neighborhood will open their doors to visitors to create a Sacred Spaces Open House tour. Representatives will answer questions about each
building's architecture and history and provide information about communal
activities. Refreshments, music and tours are offered at many locations. This
free, self-guided tour, sponsored by CCRA, will include a tour map, as well as
historical/architectural descriptions of each facility. For more information,
click here.
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Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of
Character, thurs. 1/8, 7-9pm, trinity center for urban life, 22nd and spruce
sts.
This lively lecture and
interactive discussion, sponsored by CCRA
and Penn Medicine, is relevant to all ages. Hear about concepts crucial to
success and how to incorporate into your child's life as well as your own.
Presented by David
Meketon, award winning educator and research liaison with Angela Duckworth at
the University of Pennsylvania.
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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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HOLIDAY BAZAAR, WREATH
SALE, & SILENT AUCTION, SAT, 12/6, 10AM - 3PM, TRIN. CHURCH, 22ND &
SPRUCE ST
The annual holiday bazaar at
Trinity Memorial Church includes a silent auction and raffle items like a Cape
Cod vacation home for a week in June, a one year Franklin Institute membership,
Chamber Music Orchestra tickets, a case of wine, two foursomes at Bala Golf
Club, pet accessories, restaurant gift certificates and much more. Local
artisans will sell their unique, moderately priced, hand-crafted jewelry,
pottery, notecards, weavings, art photographs, baskets and felted items.
Everyone
is invited to bring items for men who sleep at WinterShelter. For a list of
items needed and details of the bazaar, click here. |
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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE LOVE
PARK THRU SUN, 12/28. CCRA DISCOUNT
Christmas Village in Philadelphia brings the
holiday atmosphere of a traditional German Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) to
Love Park on JFK Blvd. between 15th & 16th streets.
CCRA members can show a valid membership card and receive discounts.
Choose from a German bratwurst or schnitzel
served on a warm roll (Brötchen); both feature a hearty complimentary side of
delicious German sauerkraut. For more information visit the official website:
www.philachristmas.com.
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ART OBJECT BAZAAR AT THE
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB, 1616 LATIMER ST, TONIGHT AND SAT, 12/6
The Cosmopolitan Club will be open members and
non-members on Friday, December 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday,
December 6, from noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information click here or
call 215-735-1057.
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PHILADELPHIA
ARCHITECTURE SYMPOSIUM : SAT., 12/6, 9AM - 3:45PM, THE
ATHENAEUM, 219 S. 6TH ST
For
architecture buffs (& the general public), as part of its 200th anniversary,
the Athenaeum of Philadelphia is sponsoring symposium, Philadelphia
Architecture: PRESENT and FUTURE, cost is $50 for Athenaeum members, $60 for
non-members. Click here for a list of speakers and topics. To
register call call 215-925-2688 or email events@philaathenaeum.org
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PUBLIC MTG RE REDESIGN JFK PLAZA/LOVE PARK, WED, 12/10,
5:30-PM, Free
Lib.,
1901 VINE
ST.
This is the first of
two public meetings in the pre-design process to both inform the public of the
project progress thus far and to capture public interest surrounding the
redesign of JFK Plaza/LOVE Park. For more information and to register, click
here.
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SHOP ON THE SQUARE, FRI., 12/12
TO SUN 12/14, NOON - 5PM, ART ALLIANCE 251 S. 18TH
ST.
Shop
on the Square's Annual Holiday Craft Sale Fundraiser offers
a selection of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, accessories and more for
sale. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to support
Philadelphia Art Alliance's exhibitions and programming. For more information,
click here.
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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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BEETHOVEN'S BIRTHDAY CONCERT, SUN, 12/21 5:30PM, TRIN. URBAN LIFE CTR,
22ND & SPRUCE
Liebesfreud
Concert to benefit WinterShelter. Tickets are $10 for general, $50 for Patrons.
for more information, click here.
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ICE SKATING AT
THE NEW DILWORTH PARK, NOW THRU SAT., 2/22, CITY HALL
The
Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park in front of City Hall is open 7 days a week.
Costs are $3 for kids 10 & younger, $4 for adults, and $8 for skate rental.
For hours and a list of special events, click
here.
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CRIMES
REPORT 10/13-11/9
Robbery Gun ♦ 1800 Panama - Highway (11/7-10pm)
(Wallet/Purse/Phones) FRI. Compl W/M 26yrs & W/F 25yrs state, they were
approached by 2 males, one produced a Silver Handgun and demanded their
property. The males then fled on foot.. B/M, 25yrs, 5'-11", Thin, Black coat,
Black jeans. B/M, 25yrs, 5'-11", Thin, Dark coat, Dark jeans, carrying the
gun
Robbery Other
♦ 24xx
Panama - Highway (10/25-3:06am) (Strong Arm) SAT. Compl W/F 22yrs states, she
was outside her house when an unknown person grabbed her by the neck and forced
her on the ground causing her to pass out. When she woke up her phone was
missing. ♦ 1528 Sansom - Highway (11/2-1am) (Strong Arm) SUN. Compl W/M 42yrs
states, while leaving Ladder 15 bar he was struck in the head and had his phone
taken. The complainant went to the hospital in New Jersey for his
injury.
Aggravated Assault - no gun ♦
200 S. 20th - Highway (11/6-2:44am) (Fist/Feet) THURS ARREST. Compl W/M 24yrs
states, while unlocking his bike he was attacked by a male who stated, "don't
look at me" The offender then threw him to the ground and began to punch, kick
and bang his head on the ground. The offender was arrested after fleeing on
foot.
Residential Burglary ♦18xx Pine
- Apt (10/17-9:30am & 8:30pm) (Jewelry) FRI. Compl states an unknown
person entered in an unknown manner and took the listed items. ♦ 22xx Panama -
House (10/17-9:30pm & 10/18-12:20am) (Purse/Electronics) SAT. Compl states
an unknown person entered through an unlocked door and removed items from the
house. ♦ 1xx S. 21st - Apt (10/30-10am & 6pm) (Jewelry/Electronics)
DCTHURS. Compl states an unknown person broke the front door and removed items
from the apartment. ♦ 3xx S. 18th - Apt (11/5-10am & 3pm) (Electronics)
WED. Compl states an unknown person entered in an unknown manner and took the
listed items.
Other ♦ 2 stolen
cars ♦ 3 car break ins
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER -
DECEMBER 5, 2014
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