Weekly E-Newsletter
Our Sponsors:
William Penn House
Southern Land Company
AMC Delancey
Clemens Construction
Robin Apartments
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News and Updates
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Crosstown Support for Those Who Appealed Realty Assessments
After a unanimous vote to request that interest and penalties be tolled for those who appeal their realty tax assessments, the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition (a federation of 31 civic associations of which CCRA is a charter member) has mobilized to support Bill 171009.
This Bill
reenacts the protections created 5 years ago by Bill 130308 A, which
dealt with appeals from AVI, the 2013 Actual Value Initiative which
reassessed all properties in the City. The
Bill protects taxpayers whose properties had been incorrectly
assessed while assuring that properly assessed properties paid their
fair share by suspending penalties and interest for taxpayers who (1)
appealed their reassessments (2) timely paid their tax as computed on
the prior assessment and (3) timely paid the assessment determined
via the appeal process.
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Help Keep Our Sidewalks Clean
Each year CCRA uses Neighborhood Beautification contributions to
fund a $29,000 contract with the Center City District for sidewalk
cleaning after each weekly trash collection and further to finance our
other aesthetic initiatives - tree planting, historic preservation, the
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden. We would be grateful if you
could contribute a charitable donation to help cover the costs. Click or tap here to donate. If you have already contributed, thank you very much for your generous support.
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Fire at the Dorchester
Earlier this week, there was an
apartment fire at the Dorchester Condominiums located on Rittenhouse
Square. According to the Fire Marshal, the cause of the fire is still
under investigation and a firefighter was injured. CCRA has expressed
its sincere gratitude to the Philadelphia firefighters who successfully
battled a recent fire on the 29th floor of the Dorchester. Our
firefighters put their lives on the line daily for our health and
safety. Please remember them in your thoughts.
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LinkPHL Is Coming
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News from the Schuylkill River Park Community Garden
For 10 years the Schuylkill River
Park Community Garden has participated in the PHS' City Harvest Program
to provide fresh produce to local food cupboards and homeless shelters.
Three times a month our veggies are taken to The Lutheran Church of the
Holy Communion for distribution and many times throughout the month to
St. John's Hospice for meals for the homeless. With space in the garden
dedicated to the City Harvest program as well as more than 30 individual
gardeners' volunteering a spot in their plot for C.H. produce, this
year we were able to donate 1,164 pounds of fresh vegetables, herbs and
fruit.
As part of its mission
to make our neighborhood a better place to live, work and play, CCRA
administers the Schuylkill River Park Community Garden (SRPCG) on behalf
of the City of Philadelphia. SRPCG is operated by a Steering
Committee, which is charged with a myriad of functions involving
management of the garden, plot assignments, and care of all garden
equipment. For more information, go to SRPCG.
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Zoning Meeting Updates
Since the next zoning meeting was
scheduled on Christmas Day, Tuesday, 12/25, it has been canceled. The
committee will meet on Tuesday, 1/22/19, 7pm, at Brandywine BEX, 2
Commerce Sq, (2005 Market St).
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If you are using Amazon
to shop for your holiday gifts, remember AmazonSmile will donate to
CCRA for every purchase. Use the site smile.amazon.com or click or tap below.
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Community Events
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Holiday FIGMAGO: Neighbors Event
Date: Saturday, Dec. 15th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 829 Bainbridge St
Details:
We are inviting local neighbors to come visit our art studio for free.
We have fully decorated for the holidays, and have an indoor Christmas
themed art installation (called FIGMAGO) as well as a scavenger hunt for
guests to participate in. The event is all ages.
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Penn's Village Town Hall Meeting
Join Penn's Village for a Town Hall Meeting To Celebrate the New Year and to Explore their Past, Present and Future, on Thurs, 1/10/19, 5:30 - 8:00 PM, at Jefferson University Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street Hors d'oeuvres and Refreshments will be served. Accessible entrance and restroom provided.
Open to members, volunteers and all who are interested in learning about Penn's Village. RSVP by December 28 to info@pennsvillage.org or 215-925-7333. Please bring a check or cash to participate in our raffle for highly desirable 2019 Hamilton seats.
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For more information about neighborhood events, check out CCRA's Community Events Calendar
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Useful Links
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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.
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)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
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)
Jason Matthew Salon, 1735 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl (215-665-8030)
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.
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