Friday, June 29, 2018

CCRA Newsletter

News and Updates

Reminder: JFK & Market  Bike Lane Update

The CCRA Public Safety Committee attended the Market-JFK Vision Zero Safety Project Steering Committee earlier this week. The meeting was convened by Philadelphia's Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, (OTIS) and included major property owners and stakeholders along the Market and JFK corridors. Click or tap here to read the update. 

Social Security Retirement: Is It on Your Horizon?

Are you planning to receive your Social Security retirement benefits? Do you have questions about eligibility, when to collect, & the application process? If so, this free session is for you! Come get answers to all your questions. 

Help Mobility-Impaired Children and Adults Access PCI Library

The Free Library, the Philadelphia City Institute (PCI), on Rittenhouse Square, is the third busiest branch in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the mobility-impaired neighbors are shut out from two important parts of the library - the Children's Room and the Community Room, both on the lower level, accessible only by stairs. Friends of PCI and the Free Library Foundation have collaborated to develop a plan to install a lift and ramp so that all children can attend storytimes and read books in the Children's Room and all adults can attend programs in the Community Room. PCI asking our community to contribute to this campaign. Please open your hearts and your wallets and contribute to this effort. Send a check to Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation/PCI Lift, 1901 Vine Street, Suite 111, Philadelphia PA 19103. Click or tap here for more info

Office Closure

In observance of the Fourth of July Holiday, CCRA office will be closed on Wed. 7/4.  We will reopen on Thursday, 7/5. 
Trash Collection

In observance of the Fourth of July Holiday, no trash will be collected on Wed, 7/4.  Collection will resume on Thurs 7/5.



Upcoming Events
Free Access the Arts Concert Program at the Mann Music Center

The Mann invites you to enjoy a night of music under the stars on their Great Lawn. Please use the web address below to register for FREE TICKETS to any one of the three Mann Center performances listed.

Wed, July 18th - Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Fri, July 27th - A Night of Gershwin with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Tickets redeemed via Access the Arts registration are only valid for lawn seating, only for the performances listed, and must be presented at our box office on the night of the performance. Please keep in mind that tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and limited tickets are available.

For more information about neighborhood events, check out CCRA's Community Events Calendar
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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 and personal identification.

Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Society Hill Dance Academy, 2nd & Pine (215-574-3754)
Suga Restaurant, 1720 Sansom St. (215-717-8968)
Ursula Hobson Fine Art Framing, 1528 Waverly St (215.546.7889)
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St, (uses separate card, see info here)
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)
Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Home Helpers Philly, 1835 S. Broad St., Ste 2 (215-334-2600)
Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
Nature's Gallery Florist, 2124 Walnut St (215-563-5554)
NextMove Dance - Get $10 off  Dance Performances with your CCRA Membership.  Members use  promo code SAVE10.
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
Photo Lounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St, (215-772-1911)
Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St. (215-840-3577)
Weekly E-Newsletter

Recent Crimes in the Neighborhood


Crime
Location
When
Lat_Long
All Other Offenses
S 22ND ST / SOUTH ST
2018-05-28
39.94527831, -75.17858006
Fraud
600 BLOCK S 24TH ST
2018-06-02
39.945536, -75.1808096
Thefts
1900 BLOCK SOUTH ST
2018-06-20
39.94461278, -75.17353829
Thefts
2100 BLOCK RODMAN ST
2018-06-05
39.94547938, -75.17740934
Thefts
2100 BLOCK SOUTH ST
2018-06-25
39.94525764, -75.17804777
Thefts
600 BLOCK S 22ND ST
2018-06-17
39.94527126, -75.17863686