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WHAT'S NEW IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
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SACRED SPACES HOUSE TOUR,
SUN, 12/14, 1-4PM
Thirteen neighborhood congregations will open
their doors to visitors with refreshments,
music and tours at many locations. This free CCRA self-guided tour, sponsored by
Atkins Oshin Schade Architects, includes a tour map, and
historical/architectural descriptions. For
more information, click here. Participating
are:
| Arch St. Presby
Church |
Arch St. United Methodist
Church
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| Liberti
and 1st Baptist Church
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1st Presby
Church
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| 1st Unitarian
Church |
Holy Trinity,
Rittenhouse Square |
| Lutheran Church of
the Holy Communion |
St. Patrick's Roman
Catholic Church |
| Tenth Presby
Church |
Trinity Memorial
Church |
| The Shambhala
Meditation Center |
Wesley AME Zion
Church |
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St.
Mark's Episcopal Church
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New
Pol/CCRA Dialogue: No More "Ask Me No Questions and . .
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In the past CCRA has
not presented questions to the candidates perhaps with an eye towards the
Andrews sisters classic (updated by Lynrd Skynrd): "Ask me no questions and I'll
tell you no lies". This time around, CCRA has adopted a set of questions for the May 2015 primary for Mayor and
all 17 council seats. The questionnaire has been circulated to other civics in
the hope that they will adopt some or all of the questions so that the
candidates will face a common set of issues wherever they travel in the City.
The questions were
drafted to be:
- Pointed: ("Should the
ten year realty tax abatement continue as is?") not open ended ("What will you
do about waste, fraud and corruption?")
- Understandable:
Preambles contain pro and con considerations.
- Germane: We focused on topics the
officeholder is likely to face although we bent that rule by inserting Question
17 dealing with a hot topic, schools, even though Mayor and Council have little
direct control.
The questions address
a moving target. Some will have to be revised or eliminated as events change
over the months. For example, question 5 asks whether the candidate approves of
the PGW- UIL sale, a transaction which has disappeared. We are currently
working on a revision.
"Candidate Q's" in
the subject line.
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REPORT
RECOMMENDS A "VISION ZERO" POLICY ON TRAFFIC CRASH
INJURIES/FATALITIES
Traffic crashes
involving pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers cost the City about $1 billion per
year. The
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia "Safer Streets Philadelphia" report urges the next Mayor and City Council to
adopt a targeted program addressing dangerous locations in the City. The goal:
reducing all traffic injuries and fatalities by 50% by 2020 - with the eventual
goal of zero deaths, also known as a "Vision Zero" policy. Report data shows the
vulnerability of Philadelphia's pedestrians and cyclists and compares our
relatively meager streets/sidewalk/protected bike lane investments to peer
cities. These issues will become more important once Bike Share launches in the
Spring with its attendant increase in cyclists on City streets. The report
concludes: "For many years, Philadelphia has led the nation as a
bicycle-friendly and pedestrian-friendly city. Other cities . . . are making
their pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure a priority and are quickly closing
the gap. To maintain its competitive advantage, Philadelphia must increase its
own investment in its road, sidewalk, and bicycle
networks."
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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 at Rittenhouse, 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. Refreshments donated byTrader
Joe's.
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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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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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Laura
Ancona, "The Human Condition", Fri., 12/12 thru SUN., 1/4, Twenty-Two Gallery,
236 S. 22nd St
 "The Human Condition" is a collection of
figurative paintings and drawings that present a subtle critique of the
conditions of life. For better or worse, circumstance and fortune are the
architects of one's fate. By portraying individuals along the continuum of
society--from celebrities to those barely able to survive--these works evoke
themes of identity, equality, loneliness, struggle and most of all, tolerance.
Opening
Reception: Tonight, 12/12, 6 to 9
PM
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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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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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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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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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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER -
DECEMBER 12, 2014
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