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Southern Land Company
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News and Updates
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New Office Is Now Up And Running
To expedite registration, call the office
(215-546-6719) and speak with our Operations Manager, Travis Oliver. He
will register your visit. Bring your driver's license or photo id.
Upon arrival, check in with the security
desk on the first-floor lobby. Tell security you are going to the 8th
floor. After arriving on the 8th floor, you will need to sign in
electronically using your photo id. The reception will assist you.
After signing in, Travis will immediately receive a message that you
have arrived and he will meet you in the 8th-floor lobby.
Feel free to visit the office and meet Travis.
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Property Tax Assessment Appealers Update
We
are happy to report that Bill 171009, passed by City Council in
December 2018, quietly became law without the Mayor's signature. Under
this legislation, residents awaiting results of a property tax appeal
can pay their property tax as computed on the prior 2017 assessment
without incurring interest and penalties. Upon resolution of the appeal,
they must timely pay the assessment determined via the appeal process.
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DiBruno Brothers Discount
We are happy to report that Di Bruno Brothers has renewed their
popular 10% discount to CCRA members who join or renew by 2/28/19. The
discount will be good as of today to members who have already renewed.
Remember to pick up your card at your local DiBruno Brothers
establishment to
start saving today!
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Save the Date - Celebration of Center City Living, Thursday, 5/9
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Neighborhood Feedback: Airbnb, VRBO, & Co
CCRA
is investigating the role short term rental companies, such asAirBnB,
VRBO, etc., play in our neighborhood. In 2015, following the Pope's
visit to Philadelphia, City Council enacted Bill No. 150441-A to
clarify our regulations on short-term rentals under the "Hotel Room
Rental Tax." Under this ordinance, short term rentals here are limited
to 91 days occupancy per year (out of 180 days offered) in
owner-occupied residences (that occupied by the owner for at least 180
days/year), with common kitchens and bathrooms, and may not adversely
change the residential character of a building or neighborhood.
Done
properly, proponents say AirBnB etc. offer alternatives for the
traveling public, especially those who need full kitchen/laundry
facilities; provide travelers a more authentic local experience and
enable residents with space to earn extra income.
However, commercial
providers -- e.g., individuals and businesses, lease apartments or buy
homes just to rent them out as rooms to individuals or groups. Critics
say that these operations are unregulated rooming houses & hotels,
violating local ordinances designed to protect both renters and
neighbors and creating unfair competition for the hospitality industry.
A
quick perusal of short-term rental sites such as AirBnb reveals several
rooms, apartments and houses available within CCRA boundaries. CCRA would like to hear from our members about your experiences with the short term rental industry. What impacts have you experienced--negative -- or positive-- from short-term rentals in our neighborhood? What do you think? Let us know -- take our survey at http://www.centercityresidents.org/STRentalSurvey/.
Please reply by February 11, 2019. The survey will close on that date.
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The Bethesda Project Is Looking for Volunteers
They
are in need of three volunteers to help them at the upcoming Community
Life event, Bethesda Games Valentine Edition. This event is taking place
on Thursday, 2/14/19, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the community room of
their North Broad residence. Volunteers will help set-up decorations,
run games, serve lunch & snacks, and clean-up. Please let Sarah Erdo know
if you are willing and able to help out with this community building
event. They also need beverages and snacks for this event. Please let
me know if you are able to donate popcorn, potato chips, cheese curls,
and /or soda.
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Community Events
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Upcoming Movies from the Philadelphia Film Society
Click or tap here to view the films and schedules.
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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.
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.
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)
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