Our Sponsor:
William Penn House
Robin Apartments
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The Search for Solutions at a Time of Loss
Many
of us have lost a loved one, a job, experienced the disruption of
working from home with kids underfoot. Others have experienced lonesome
weekends without our grandkids, family, and friends. Outdoor spaces
feel crowded, yet deserted, at the same time. The fair and equal access
to feel secure and seek justice by people of color has been rightly
questioned, revealing fault lines throughout our economic system, as
well.
At CCRA, we believe in the power of civil society to hold open the
spaces for inclusive conversations that are the building blocks of new
systems that value justice for everyone. But we must recognize that
civil society is also shaped by the very institutional inequity we are
seeking to redress.
As we begin to face the future anew, it is more important than ever
that we find unity in community. We have seen so many acts of random
kindness- neighbors shopping for each other, supporting our local
restaurants, and taking brooms and trash bags to clean up from uncalled
for destruction.
CCRA continues to act as your advocate in petitioning for more open
space, permitting restaurants to open for outdoor dining, and reaching
out to those who have experienced loss. We represent you! We hope to
hear from you with ideas of how we can translates a core part of our
mission - advocating for a safe, clean diverse, and supportive community
- into action. Contact our Operations Manager, Travis Oliver, with your suggestions and ideas. Our members are our source of inspiration.
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Philly Enters the "Yellow Phase" tomorrow
The City's Safer at Home plan outlines
how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business when the current
Stay-at-Home Order is lifted. The Dept. of Public Health continues to
advise residents that they are "safer at home," and should only leave to
engage in essential activities.
Lower-risk activities permitted to operate within certain parameters during the Safer-at-Home Order (Yellow Phase) include:
· Restaurants (including food trucks and walk-up ordering, no dine-in service)
· Retail businesses (curbside and delivery are strongly encouraged)
· Child care centers
· Outdoor youth day camps and recreation
· Outdoor parks-related amenities
· Office-based businesses (telework still required whenever feasible)
· Consumer banking
· Automobile sales
· Real estate activities
· Manufacturing
· Warehouse operations
Continued Precautions:
Businesses will be required by the Safer-at-Home Order to follow a safety checklist of operations called "Safe Mode" to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Traffic in Center City West will remain detoured and curfew will remain in effect
The 9th District Police
reported to CCRA that traffic in center city is going to be altered
though at least Sunday, and the curfew will be in effect from 8pm to 6am
until then as well.
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Covid-19 Updates
- New COVID-19 Testing for Protestors - The
city of Philadelphia is advising anyone who attended the protests to
monitor themselves for Covid symptoms. If you go and get tested you DO
NOT have to say you were at the protest only that you think you may have
been exposed to it.
- Preliminary School Reopening Guidance - The State expects students to return to classrooms in capacity for the 2020-21 school. This guidance will help school build a framework that best meets the unique needs of their students and communittees.
- PEUC Program: If your regular unemployment benefits have expired or will expire soon, you can now file a claim for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.
- Here's an updated list of area restaurants and businesses. As
restaurants and other dining establishing begin to open, expect some
changes to their places. If you know of any changes, please let Travis Oliver know so he can update the list - i.e. cocktails to-go, outdoor dining, new hours, etc. Thank you always all for the continued suggestions and updates. Keep 'em coming!
Visit our special Covid-19 page on our website for more news and info.
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Would you like to join the CCRA Zoning Committee?
The Zoning Committee is now seeking
applications to join this active group. Meetings are once a month, and
active participation is required. Community engagement is a must, knowledge of the zoning code can be learned on the job. Email Operations Manager, Travis Oliver, with the subject zoning committee.
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Would you like to be a member of CCRA? It's easy to join.
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The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, 2020 Virtual Edition, will
take place online on June 5, 6, and 7. Learn more about the show on Website , Facebook, and Instagram
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Philadelphia School District to Hold Virtual Graduation for High School Students
The Philadelphia School District says it will celebrate 2020 high school graduates with a virtual ceremony on June 9th.
School Superintendent Dr. William
Hite made the announcement during a Thursday morning conference. The
ceremony will be broadcasted at 11am on television, Facebook and the
school district's website.
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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.
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.
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
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