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Public
Forum Tonight:
Commissioner David Perri of Licensing & Inspections,
Thurs, 10/27, 7PM, Tenth Presby., 17 & Spruce
St
In
past CCRA forums with city leaders, people have
had a lot to say about L&I. Recognizing your
interest, CCRA is hosting a forum with L&I
Comm. Perri, where you can ask questions, get
answers, make suggestions and talk about concerns,
whether its construction safety, building
conditions, restaurant sanitation, communications
or broken sidewalks.
Answer:
Thank you to CCRA ... the Kenney Admin. is
launching a multi-dept. task force to improve
enforcement ... updates in the months
ahead. I hope that once ... implemented,
[these] issues ... will no longer be major
concerns .... Trash
... should not be set out before 5 p.m., Oct.
1-Mar. 31, or 7 p.m., Apr. 1-Sept. 30
the
night before .... The Streets Department
SWEEP
Unit ... enforces ... [and] meets with
concerned residents ... to address problem[s] ...
and ... hold violators accountable. ...
[C]ontact
SWEEP at 215-685-4275. ... [I]n most of Center
City, Streets provides nightly mechanical street
sweeping and [empties] Big Belly [trashcans].
Streets works closely with community organizations
[like CCRA] to coordinate cleaning ...
Streets has several programs to help ...,
including SWEEP, the Citywide Cleaning Unit, and
the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee
....
- Michael
DiBerardinis, Managing Director.
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Solarize Center
City Update
Thanks to those
of you (more than 60!) who joined us at the
Trinity Church for our kick off event. It was
lively and a great start. We are busy preparing
initial solar proposals and have our first
contract in hand. Please visit www.solarizecentercity.com for more info! Upcoming
events include:
Teas,
Cookies, and Solar
Sunday
11/13 @ 3pm @ the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse
Square. We will welcome RSVPs shortly.
Winter
Is Coming: Solar Survival
Save
the date: Thursday 12/1 @ 5:30pm @ the Dwight
D (a new Bed and Breakfast) at the Dwight D @
256 S. 16th Street.
We
are busy planning additional gatherings, including
at area coffee shops and hot spots. If you'd be
willing to gather your neighbors to host us or
have suggestions for great venues in the area,
please don't hesitate to let us know. Call 215
939.6699 or email info@solar-states.com.
Don't
forget, CCRA members get an additional five cents
off per watt, which means hundreds of dollars
saved on your solar!
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Society
Hill Dance Academy
Since
2002, Society Hill Dance Academy has been
Philadelphia's favorite dance studio. We offer
lessons to individuals, couples or groups in all
levels of Smooth and Latin dances including but
not limited to: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese
Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba, Bolero, Salsa, Mambo,
East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha
Cha, Merengue and Bachata. Our monthly theme
parties, weekly group classes, holiday parties and
nights out in the city will introduce you to a
whole new social atmosphere and deliver the
countless benefits that ballroom dancing has to
offer. Regardless of your skill level and
objective, our talented, friendly and
accommodating dance instructors can make you feel
comfortable, confident and accomplished on the
dance floor.
Through
a special arrangement with the Center City
Residents Association, we are offering an
introductory Free VIP Instructional Package
(valued at $200) to CCRA members. The VIP
package includes 3 group classes and one private
lesson. You can arrange for the CCRA offer
as an individual or as a couple by contacting SHDA
at 215-574-3574 or via email at info@societyhilldance.com
and asking for the CCRA VIP package. You can
also arrange your own group for a fun learning
environment. Come join the fun and merriment
found at Society Hill Dance Academy.
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S. 18th Conservatorship Hearing ,Thurs Nov 17,
9:30, City Hall, Courtroom 602
Neighbors
interested in the conservatorship proceedings
about the derelict property on the southeast
corner of 18th and Delancey may attend this
rescheduled hearing. Michael McIlhinney, the
attorney for the parties seeking the appointment
of a conservator can be reached at
mmcilhinney@otlp.com.
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Happy
Hour with your Philadelphia Council-at-Large
members, Dec. 14, 2016 at 6 PM, at
Victor's Bar, 2101 Chestnut
St.
CCRA has many
events with officials representing districts in
our footprint. We're honored to provide this event
to meet our Council-at-Large members. Each will
speak for a couple minutes about their 2017 focus
and then mingle. This is a face-to-face time for
you with city leaders. All seven
at-Large members are invited. First round is on
CCRA for CCRA members and their guests.
Victor's Bar will graciously provide the
food and Happy Hour prices for
drinks.
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Neighborhood News and
Events
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Art
Exhibition, TONITE, 10/27, 5-7pm, C.R.Ettinger
Studio, 2215 South Street
The
C.R. Ettinger Studio Gallery invites
you to the opening of a new exhibition of
etchings by artist José
Ortiz-Pagán, entitled
CÉNIT (Addendum). Born and
raised in Puerto Rico, Ortiz-Pagán received
degrees from the University of Puerto Rico and the
Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Rome.
His images are about political events in the last
40 years and how industrial systems have displaced
people. He was awarded the Carlos Marichal award
on Printmaking. This event is free and open to the
public.
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Art
Exhibition at Twenty-Two Gallery: "Recent
Work" by Phyllis Anderson, Now thru Sun, 11/6, 236
S. 22nd St
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Bebop 48 x 72 in. acrylic on canvas 2016 |
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"I
have been painting for nearly three decades,
exploring process and outcome, meaning and
metaphor. I am inspired by the rhythmic energy of
dance or music. My aim is to express the joy and
energy of painting through the basic elements of
color, line and surface." - Phyllis
Anderson
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Greenfield
Bake Sale, Tues, 11/8, 7am - 6pm, Greenfield Sch.,
2200 Chestnut St.
The
families of Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School
will be trying to make this election SWEET and are
hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, November 8th, from
7:00am - 6:00pm. If this is your polling location
please stop by the tasty tent. All proceeds will
benefit the students at Albert M Greenfield
School, 2200 Chestnut Street.
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Under
Glass: A Victorian Obsession w/ Author and Collector
John Whitenight, Thurs, 11/17, 2pm, Atheneum, 210
S. 6th St.
John Whitenight, author
of the beautiful and captivating book, "Under
Glass - A Victorian Obsession" will share his
interest in and love of this little known
Penn's
Village has discovered yet another fascinating
neighbor: Victorian
decorative art.
Please
register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or call 215
925 7333. There is no charge for Penn's Village
members and volunteers but a $5 donation is
appreciated from other
guests.
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CCRA
Merchant Member 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.
Astral Artists - Use promo code
"CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets
to their concerts.
Dance Affiliate -
Get $10 off Dance Performances with your
CCRA Membership. Members use promo
code allattheprince.
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA"
when signing up for home delivery and receive a
$20 discount on delivery
charges.
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Center City Residents' Association
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