Friday, September 18, 2020

CCRA Newletter

  Center City Residents' Association | 1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Public Meeting Planned: CCRA is currently planning a meeting regarding the Pearl Properties Residential building at 113-119 S. 19th St. The planned public meeting is in conjunction with the city's Citizen Design Review (CDR) process for major developments. A CCRA major development task force has been working with the developer for several months and is soliciting public comments.  The meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 1, at 7pm.

STOP: Last week we reported that SafeTravel in Our Philadelphia (STOP) committee was formed to look into the late night ATV and motorcycle activity in Center City. Board Member Dawn Willis has been appointed to represent CCRA on the committee. We will keep you posted on any updates.  

Please sign this petition to help voice your concerns and save the quality of life in Center City. 

COOK Restaurant: COOK is seeking a license to sell bottles of wine. CCRA supported COOK's request for revisions to their Community Licensing Agreement to permit them.  

Ambrosia Restaurant: Ambrosia is seeking a liquor license. CCRA is currently working and discussing this with nearby neighbors around 24th & Locust St.


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Board Meeting Update

CCRA held it's first Board meeting of the fiscal year on Tuesday, September 8. If you would like to review the documents, you can visit here.

Please note that the minutes from that meeting will be posted upon approval at the next board meeting.
After 20+ years, the Rosenbach Garden will reopen 
After more than 20 years, the historic (and hidden!) garden is reopening to the public on today, September 17.

 The Rosenbach’s garden is a 1,600 square foot green oasis tucked behind the Delancey Place townhomes that house the museum and library. The space is unique in that it is the last original garden left on the block. Others have been converted to parking spaces, building extensions, or never existed in the original blueprint when the townhouses were constructed in the mid-19th century. 

The Rosenbach is pleased to offer free admission for the first month after opening - though our eager audience has already snapped up the first batch of tickets and slots are unavailable through October 3.
 
Only in a Pandemic: Live Concerts from an Unfinished Condo’s 7th Floor

Saying he’s trying to bring some normalcy back, Dranoff Properties CEO Carl Dranoff is putting on two more pop-up concerts from the seventh floor of his unfinished skyscraper on Broad Street. Called “Serenade on the Avenue”, the shows will feature University of the Arts students and faculty. Socially distanced, of course. The dates: Sept. 30th (Broadway show tunes; October 14th (jazz).

Community Info and Events
COVID-19 Updates
City continues to be in a "modified" green phase


International Travel Ban has been lifted in many countries this week. Before visiting, please exercise caution.

PA shares updates on COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring Dashboard, county transmission levels, and cases traced to businesses.


Visit our special COVID-19 page on our website for more news and info.
Voting by mail?

View the City's illustrated mail-in ballot guide. The guide also explains how to apply for a mail-in ballot, how to fill it out with your choices, sign it, seal it, and deliver it to the Philadelphia County Board of Elections.

To check on your registration, visit here.
Only 2 weeks left to complete the 2020 Census 
You (and everyone you know) can fill out the census at www.2020census.gov 
Census Facts: 
  • Did you know, completing the 2020 Census takes just 10 minutes, and will have an impact on the city for the next 10 years?  
  • If just one person is missed in the 2020 Census count, Philadelphia could face the loss of $21,000 in federal funding over the next ten years. If an undercount happens, the city’s capacity to meet the needs of its residents will be seriously impacted.    

Take action to improve your community and complete the Census! 
 
Sixers Shoot Penn's Landing Airball

Not unlike their season, the Sixers came up empty in their bid for a new 18,500-seat arena at Penn's Landing, as the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. selected the New York-based Durst Organization’s proposal for a $2.2 billion, 3.5-million-square-foot mixed-use venue. The Durst project plans 1,834 residential units, a 225-key hotel and 94,000 square feet of retail space, and requires no public subsidy.

High Street moves from Market St to S. 9th

The popular new American restaurant High Street on Market has relocated from its Old City digs to a new location at 101 S. 9th St., which was previously occupied by the now-closed Sandler’s. Renamed High Street Philly, it will offer counter service, pickup/delivery, expanded catering and grab-and-go options.

Peace Day Philly 2020http://www.peacedayphilly.org/events/ Free online programs:

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.

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)
Veda Indian Bistro, 1920 Chestnut St (267-517-2001)
Alimentari Restaurant at Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor 
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)
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)
1900 Market St, Fl 8
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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