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Community Meeting with Police Captain Michael Hooven Monday, December 2, 6:30-8PM The Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square

Join CCRA and Friends of Rittenhouse Square as Captain Michael Hooven discusses the recent incidents happening in our neighborhood and how the 9th District Police Dept. will address them.

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On Thursday night [Nov 21] at approximately 10PM, there was an altercation at the entrance of Rittenhouse Square at 18th and Walnut street. As a result, one man was assaulted and died at Jefferson Hospital later that night as a result of his injuries. According to Office[r] O'Shea of the 9th District, there were several witnesses and they have all been interviewed. The police are pursuing several leads, and feel confident those responsible will be apprehended soon. Captain Hooven says that a greater police presence will be visible in and around Rittenhouse Square.  

CCRA is working with the Friends of Rittenhouse Square and the 9th Police District to schedule a community meeting addressing public safety the week of December 2. Stay tuned for exact details of the time and place.

Maggie Mund, CCRA President

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CCRA Zoning Committee  Tuesday, November 26, 7pm BEX, 1 Commerce Sq, 2005 Market Street Click or tap here to view agenda

Please Consider Donating to the Winter Neighborhood Beautification  As part of your year-end giving, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to CCRA so that we can continue to carry out our Sidewalk Cleaning Program for another year.   The Neighborhood Beautification Campaign supports many initiatives - tree planting, historic preservation, the Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, oversight of neighborhood development and - last but not least - sidewalk cleaning.    Our neighborhood continues to be among the cleanest in the city, and that is because of YOU! Please help us keep our neighborhood clean with a generous donation this season. Thanks for your support of CCRA and happy holidays to you and your family.

House Tour Committee is looking for volunteers and homes/spaces The House Tour committee is preparing for our House and Garden Tour in the spring.  The committee is asking members if they would like to join them in preparation of making our biggest fundraiser a success.  If you would like participate on the committee, email our Operations Manager, Travis Oliver, with the subject line: House Tour.   Also, the committee has begun looking for unique homes and outdoor spaces for the tour.  Should anyone want to donate their home/space for the day, please let us know.

Office Closure In observance of the the Thanksgiving Holiday,  CCRA will being closing early on Wednesday, 11/27, at 1pm, and will reopen on Monday, 12/2.  We wish you a happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Trash Collection In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, no trash will be collected on Thursday, 11/28.  Collection will resume on Friday, 11/29.

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Community Events

Rittenhouse Farmers' Market On Saturday, November 23, the Rittenhouse Farmers' Market will be set up on the SOUTH side of the park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the Philadelphia Marathon. Tuesday, November 26, will be the final Tuesday for the Farmers' Market this year.

Annual Tibetan Bazaar, Philadelphia Ethical Society, 2nd floor, Friday Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30, 10am to 5pm   Shop for holiday gifts and help the Tibetan community preserve their culture and identity in the face of institutional efforts by the Chinese government in Tibet. Presented by the Tibetan Association of Philadelphia  .

For more information about neighborhood events, check out CCRA's Community Events Calendar

Useful Links  Business Member Directory Community Calendar Crime Reports from 9th District Crime Reports from 17th District Zoning Reports

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. 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) Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889) Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311) 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) East West Acupuncture, 419 S. 19th St (415-758-1057) Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937) Home Helpers Philly, 1835 S. Broad St., Ste 2 (215-334-2600) Good Karma Cafe, 331 S. 22nd St, (215-546-1479) Jason Matthew Salon, 1735 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl (215-665-8030)

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