Tuesday, December 23, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 12/22/08

FYI: 2009 City Planning Commission Meetings
January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 9 (2nd Tuesday of June), July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8 (2nd Tuesday of Dec)

Meetings of the City Planning Commission are held on the third Tuesday of each month except as noted above.

Commission meetings are held at 1pm in the 18th Floor Conference Room #18029



Ready, Willing & Able Cleans Up Wash West
Since last Saturday, a crew of 8 Ready, Willing & Able trainees have been cleaning the sidewalks of Wash West. All together they removed 542 bags of litter and leaves from the following streets:

North/South: 13th, 12th, 11th, 10th, 9th, and 8th from South to Locust
East/West: Locust, Spruce, Pine, and Lombard from Broad to 8th

Thanks to the "men in blue" for going the extra mile to get our neighborhood clean in time for the holidays!

To learn more about Ready, Willing & Able visit www.rwaphilly.org or call Kate Houstoun at 215-732-3781.




FYI: 2009 City Planning Commission Meetings
January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 9 (2nd Tuesday of June), July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8 (2nd Tuesday of Dec)

Meetings of the City Planning Commission are held on the third Tuesday of each month except as noted above.

Commission meetings are held at 1pm in the 18th Floor Conference Room #18029



Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Monday, 12/08/08, 10:10 PM, complainant was walking in the 300 block S. 12th St. when a male attempted to grabbed her handbag, but was unsuccessful. The offender fled west on Cypress St. The offender was described as a white male, mid 20's, 5'6", 140 lbs., scruffy beard, wearing a long puffy coat and blue jeans.

(ARRESTS) On Monday, 12/08/08, 11 PM, complainant was walking in the 200 block S. 11th St. when 2 males grabbed her handbag and caused her to fall to the ground. The males fled east on Locust St. Both offenders were apprehended at 900 Locust St. by 6th District Officer's Blackburn and McQue. One of the offenders match the description on the previous purse snatch exactly, but the complainant and witness could not positively identify him. The offenders, a 21 year old male Port Richmond address and a 48 year old male with a West Oak Lane address were charged with Robbery, Theft and related offenses.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 12/10/08, complainant who lives in the 1300 block Irving St. reported that between 07/01/08 and 09/28/08, 3 handguns and some household items were removed from her residence without permission and without forced entry. There was no scene to process for evidence due to the long delay in reporting.

(REPORT) Between 9 AM, Wednesday, 12/10/08 and 12:45 AM, Thursday, 12/11/08, out-of-town complainant's 2001 Suzuki, parked in the lot in the 200 block S. 8th St. had a window smashed and a GPS taken. The vehicle was cleaned and window replaced prior to police report, therefore no latent finger prints were lifted.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 12/11/08, between 9:15 AM and 10:50 AM, complainant's 2006 Chevy, parked, but not locked, in the 1000 block Irving St. had a laptop and I-Pod taken without permission. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 12/11/08, between 6:45 PM and 8 PM, complainant's 1999 Ford, parked in the 900 block Pine St. had a window smashed and a camera and tools were taken. Complainant drove to the 3rd District to make report; therefore no latent finger prints were lifted.

(REPORT) On Friday, 12/12/08, between 10:30 AM and 10:30 PM, two apartments in the 1200 block Spruce St. were entered via windows from the fire escape. Taken were computers, jewelry, T.V.s. 6th District Officer Haberle lifted latent finger prints from one apartment and Officer McCauley lifted latent finger prints from the other apartment.

(REPORT) On Friday, 12/12/08, between 12 PM and 6 PM, out-of-town complainant's 2005 Dodge, parked in an underground lot in the 200 block S. 9th St. had a window smashed and a camera and briefcase taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) On Friday, 12/12/08, complainant left his apartment in the 1300 block Locust St., returned at 11 PM and a computer was missing, there was no forced entry into his locked apartment. 6th District Officer McCauley was unable to lift latent finger prints.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 12/13/08, 3:25 PM, complainant was walking in the 1200 block Locust St. when a male grabbed her handbag and cell phone and fled south on 12th St, dropping the handbag on the along the way. The offender was described as a black male, 6'2", thin build, wearing a 3/4 length jacket, black hat, blue jeans.

(ARREST) On Saturday, 12/13/08, 9:30 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Saturday, 12/13/08, 10:20 PM, a male was arrested in the 300 block of S. 10th St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Sunday, 12/14/08, 3:40 AM, an altercation started inside Club Libations, 237 S. Broad St. and spilled outside when the complainant attempted to break up the disturbance he was punched, kicked and assaulted with a bottle by a group of males. One of the attackers was identified and apprehended. The complainant received small facial cuts and a broken tooth, treated and released at Jefferson Hospital. The 22 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Aggravated Assault and related offenses.

(REPORT) On Sunday, 12/14/08, between 7 PM and 7:30 PM, complainant's bicycle, secured in the 1300 block Chancellor St. was taken without permission.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

WASH WEST STREETS CLEAN-UP...THIS SATURDAY!

A neighborhood-wide street and sidewalk clean-up is scheduled for THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13. It is being sponsored by the Civic Association and The Independent Hotel at 13th and Locust, and performed by Ready, Willing and Able, which employs formerly homeless men while providing them housing and services.

If you park your car on the street, PLEASE MOVE TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE on Saturday, between 8am and 6pm. Cars which do not move may be ticketed and/or towed. Please let your neighbors know!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Governmental Affairs & Zoning - December 16th

The G&Z Committee will meet on Tuesday; December 16th this month to avoid the holidays.

Monday, December 1, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 12/01/08

Nominate Your Neighbors!
Do you know someone who loves to give back to the community? Does your neighbor tutor or mentor? Does the woman down the street participate in fundraisers? Would you like to acknowledge the older neighbor down the street who maintains a clean block or tries to keep the buildings free of graffitti? Or the neighbor who does his best for the stray cats in the area, finding them a good home?

Volunteers don't get nearly enough acknowledgement or thanks in today's fast paced society. Wash West would like to change that. We're offering all Wash West residents a chance to say "Thank You". If you know someone who you think deserves a moment in the spotlight for their contributions to the community, let us know.

The Post's newest feature "Spotlight" will contain a profile on a Wash West resident who has been nominated for their outstanding contribution to the community. In addition we will be printing all kinds of "thank yous" from Wash West residents to other residents. Please email all nominations and "Thank You" requests to news@washwestcivic.org. For Spotlights: be sure to include your name and contact information, your nominee, their contact information and a brief summary of why you think they deserve their moment in the spotlight. For Thank Yous: please submit a brief (one or two sentence) piece saying thanks!



Neighborhood Openings and Shows

The 7th Annual Legacy Show and Sale
Philadelphia Sketch Club
235 S. Camac St. Phila, PA.
Dec. 3-13, hours: 1-5 pm
Opening reception: Sunday 12/7
Phone: (215) 545-9298.

Members All-Media Show
The Plastic Club
247 S. Camac St.
Through December and January
Opening reception: Sunday 12/7
Phone: (215) 545-9234.

Holiday Ornaments have arrived
Show of Hands
1006 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA



Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) Between 9:45 PM, Sunday, 11/16/08 and 1 AM, Monday, 11/17/08, complainant's 2006 Ford, Parked in the 1300 block of Walnut St. had a window smashed and CDs were taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) Between 11 AM, Sunday, 11/16/08 and 9 AM, Monday, 11/17/08, a property under renovation in the 800 block of Pine St. had a basement window broken and taken from inside were numerous tools. 6th District Officer Sweeney processed the scene and lifted latent finger prints.

(REPORT) On Monday, 11/17/08, 3 AM, out-of-town complainant left the Pure Night Club in the 1200 block of St. James and a male asked him a question. He ignored the male and turned away and was then struck on the back of his head. When the complainant got up the male was gone as were his diamond earrings. The offender was described as a black male, 5'2", goatee, wearing blue baggy pants and white sneakers. Incident was not reported until 10 AM.

(REPORT) On Monday, 11/17/08, 9 PM, complainant was approached in the 200 block of S. Juniper St. by a male who pulled a knife and demanded his money. The complainant complied and the male fled west, underground in the subway concourse. The offender was described as a black male, 20's, 5'9", 180 lbs., medium complexion, beard, wearing a tan jacket, blue jeans, green shirt and white sneakers.

(REPORT) Between 5 PM, Monday, 11/17/08 and 8 AM, Tuesday, 11/18/08, Complainant's 1997 Ford Pick Up, parked in the 1200 block of Latimer St. had a license plate removed without permission.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 11/18/08, 9:20 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 11/18/08, 9:45 PM, a male was arrested in the 300 block of S. 13th St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 11/18/08, 10:40 PM, a male was arrested in the 1100 block of Locust St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 11/20/08, complainant's bicycle, secured to a rack in the 300 block of S. Broad St. was taken without permission.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 11/22/08, between 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM, out-of-town complainant's 1997 Jeep, parked in the 1300 block of Walnut St. had a plastic window ripped and taken were 3 suits and an IPod. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) Between 2 PM, Sunday, 11/16/08 and 8 PM, Sunday, 11/23/08, an apartment building in the 200 block of S. 13th St, a basement laundry/storage room door was pried open and complainant's bicycle was taken. 6th District Officer Sweeney processed the scene for latent finger prints.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Canceled - Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

There are no properties/issues on the Agenda for this month's Zoning & Governmental Affairs Committee. So the Tuesday, November 25th Meeting will be canceled.

Monday, November 17, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 11/17/08

Nominate Your Neighbors!
Do you know someone who loves to give back to the community? Does your neighbor tutor or mentor? Does the woman down the street participate in fundraisers? Would you like to acknowledge the older neighbor down the street who maintains a clean block or tries to keep the buildings free of graffitti? Or the neighbor who does his best for the stray cats in the area, finding them a good home?

Volunteers don't get nearly enough acknowledgement or thanks in today's fast paced society. Wash West would like to change that. We're offering all Wash West residents a chance to say "Thank You". If you know someone who you think deserves a moment in the spotlight for their contributions to the community, let us know.

The Post's newest feature "Spotlight" will contain a profile on a Wash West resident who has been nominated for their outstanding contribution to the community. In addition we will be printing all kinds of "thank yous" from Wash West residents to other residents. Please email all nominations and "Thank You" requests to news@washwestcivic.org. For Spotlights: be sure to include your name and contact information, your nominee, their contact information and a brief summary of why you think they deserve their moment in the spotlight. For Thank Yous: please submit a brief (one or two sentence) piece saying thanks!



Wash West and the CED Legislation
As reported in last week's e-post, Civic Association president Judy Applebaum recently testified about CED legislation before City Council. This legislation passed last Thursday. Civic Association member Greg Heller, from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, has written up a brief description of this legislation in layman's terms, so that we could understand it better, and for this we thank him. We're posting this document on our server for anyone to access. Click here to download the document.



The Philadelphia Budget Crisis and Wash West
Councilman Frank DiCicco recently released a letter detailing what steps had has taken, and will recommend, to deal with the looming budget crisis that faces our entire city. In it he addresses the issue of Fire Company cuts, library and pool closures, and voluntary cuts within his own office. To read the letter, please download the pdf at www.washwestcivic.org/budget_letter.pdf



Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Monday, 11/03/08, between 12 PM and 10:15 PM, complainant's apartment in the 1000 block of Pine St. was entered via an unlocked window and taken was an IPod, T.V, laptop and designer clothes. 6th District Officer Sweeney lifted latent finger prints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 11/04/08, 3:09 PM, complainant saw a male in her 2001 Volvo, parked in the 1000 block of Clinton St. without permission. The offender was described as a black male, 30's, 5'8", with a black rag on his head and a black backpack, fled west on Clinton St. . No damage was reported, nothing was taken. Center City Officer Pagan was unable to lift latent finger prints due to weather conditions.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 11/04/08, 9 PM, a male was arrested in the 100 block of S. 13th St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 11/04/08, 9:45 PM, a male was arrested in the 1300 block of Walnut St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(REPORT) Between 12 PM Tuesday, 10/28/08 and 5 PM, Wednesday, 11/05/08, complainant's 2004 Toyota, parked in the 800 block of Pine St. had a window smashed and a satellite radio taken. Vehicle was not able to be processed for latent prints due to weather conditions.

(REPORT) Between 9 PM Monday, 11/03/08 and 6 PM, Thursday, 11/06/08, 2 vehicles parked in the 1100 Spruce St had a windows smashed, vehicle #1 a 2001 Pontiac had CD's and $10 in change taken, vehicle 32 a 1997 Mercury, had a radio taken. These reports were received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) Between 9:30 PM Tuesday, 11/04/08 and 6:45 AM, Wednesday, 11/05/08, complainant's 1995 Land Rover, parked in the rear of the 900 block of Spruce St. had a window smashed and a laptop taken. Vehicle was not able to be processed for latent prints due to weather conditions.

(REPORT) Between 6:40 AM Tuesday, 11/04/08 and 9:05 AM, Wednesday, 11/05/08, complainant's 1994 Honda, parked in the 400 block of S. 10th St. was taken without permission.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 11/06/08, complainant reported that on Friday 10/31/08, 9 AM while in the Phillies Parade throng at Broad & locust Sts. 4 white male and 4 white females, no further description assaulted her and took her backpack.

(ARREST) On Thursday, 11/06/08, 9 AM, 6th District bike patrol Officers Nheb and McQue stopped a male outside the Parker/Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St. The male was in wanted status on Bench and Scofflaw warrants. During a search of the prisoner, 36 heat sealed straws containing crack cocaine were found along with $370 cash. The 20 year old offender with a Mt. Airy address was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Illegal Narcotics.

(ARREST) On Friday, 11/07/08, 10:45 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(REPORT) Between 10 PM, Friday, 11/07/08 and 8:30 AM, Saturday, 11/08/08, out-of-town complainant's 2006 Toyota, parked in the 300 block of S. 9th St.had a window smashed and a GPS and laptop taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(ARREST) On Saturday, 11/08/08, 1 AM, 6th District Officers Cifelli and Macchione, assigned to uniform patrol in the Washington Sq. West area on car #68 heard glass break in the area and then found a male attempting to take a car stereo from a 200 Chevy with a broken window in the 300 block of S. 11th St. The 39 year old offender with a homeless shelter address was charged with Theft From Motor Vehicle and Criminal Mischief.

(REPORT) Between 7 PM, Friday, 11/07/08 and 8 AM, Saturday, 11/08/08, the dry cleaning store, 247 S. 12th St. was entered through a side door that the complainant forgot to lock and taken was cash from the register. Central Detective Division processed the scene for evidence and latent finger prints.

Monday, October 27, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 10/27/08

Seger Park Halloween Party
Come join the fun! Pizza, crafts, treats, and a costume parade for dogs and tots!

Friday, October 31, 4-6pm at Seger

And remember, its free!



PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS INFORMATION
The following description of last week's home invasion suspect is markedly different from the description we sent out on Friday. Please take a look, and BE CAREFUL.

Age: 33-38 years
Race: Black, Sex: Male
Weight: 190-200 lbs., Height: 6'0"
Complexion: Dark
Build: Med., Hair: Short black
Weapon: Knife
Other: Dark hooded jacket, dark sweat pants & dark footwear, red & royal blue striped hat (no logo) worn with peak worn to the toward left.

Incident: 25 year-old female reported while inside the common area of her apartment with her boyfriend, they were approached by the offender armed with a knife who forced them into her apartment in the area of 900 block of Clinton St. While inside that location, the offender bound the boyfriend and sexually assaulted the complainant. The described male was seen in the building by a witness just prior to the incident.

Any information contact: Det. Linda Pace #9050. Phone Number: 215-685-3263,64,65,51

Friday, October 24, 2008

Agenda - Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

10.28.08 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm

Attending:

1. 1022 Waverly- 2nd visit to WSWCA Committee
- applicant seeks one (1) variance and one (1) permit for the proposed work
- proposed work includes: building a 15’x20’ roof deck on top of 3rd floor roof of
sngl fam dwelling
- Committee requested applicant’s return to show a site plan and additional
context for this project


2. 1330 Lombard Street
- application seeks approval for one (1) variance and one (1) permit to convert building intoa
real estate office

3. 1013 Pine Street- 2nd visit to WSWCA Committee
- conversion of single family residence into a two (2) family residence (original
application was for three (3) family dwelling
- rehab to interior & existing deck
-Committee requested that applicant return w/ professional drawings/plans


Preliminary Presentations:

1. Sweat Gym/ Waverly Apartments

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

WSWCA Casino Discussion & Board Election TONIGHT!

WSWCA Casino Discussion & Board Election TONIGHT!
The regular WSWCA Board meeting begins at 6:15pm. Election and discussion begins at 7pm.

Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1029 Locust Street, at the Solis-Cohen Auditorium on the first floor. Coffee will be provided by the Starbucks at 12th & Walnut, and sweets will be provided by Joe Coffee Bar at 1100 Walnut Street.

PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING...WE NEED YOUR INPUT.



CCD Gallery Night
The Center City District's Gallery Night will be taking place on Friday, October 17 from 5-8pm. Admission is free and there will be complimentary food and drink.

Wash West galleries are well represented! Don't forget to visit:

Absolute Abstract & Absolute POP!, 141 S 13th St
Aradar Gallery, 1308 Walnut St
Blue Lotus Gallery, 1314 Sansom St
Gallery 1401, 211 S Broad St - 14th Floor
Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S Camac St
Plastic Club, 247 S Camac St
Sol Mednick Gallery, 211 S Broad St - 15th Floor
The Borowsky and Open Lens Galleries at The Gershman Y, 401 S Broad St

For more information visit www.phillyfunguide.com/gallerynight



Need in Deed
Some Wash West neighbors are hosting a meet-and-greet for a non-profit organization called Need in Deed. Need in Deed works with students, educators and community organizations to prepare youth for civic responsibility and service to others.

They invite you to join them and learn more about this program.

Friday, October 17 2008, 6 pm-9 pm
Hosted by Howard & Jinous at 9th and Spruce. For more information or to RSVP: 215-413-1666 or jinkaz@comcast.net

Thursday, October 9, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 10/09/08 - Addendum

A Correction Regarding PA Hospital
To correct and clarify yesterday's note about new entrances at Pennsylvania Hospital:

The Main entrance remains on 8th Street.
The newly expanded Emergency Room entrance is on Spruce Street.
The Ambulance Only entrance is on 9th Street.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 10/08/08

Casino Discussion & Board Elections: Oct. 14
Because Board elections and our upcoming discussion of a potential casino opening at the Gallery are expected to be well-attended, the board will be be conducting its regular monthly business at an earlier start time. If you'd like to attend the entire WSWCA Board meeting, please arrive at 6:15pm

The membership meeting, as previously announced, will begin at 7 pm. The agenda for the membership meeting includes the election and casino discussion. (The topic will be the possibility of a casino coming to the Gallery. We have invited representatives from Foxwoods, Councilman DiCicco and Mayor Nutter and his city representatives.)

Board applicants will make their statements and voting will begin and end early in the session, so please arrive on time if you'd like to vote. As always, there will be one vote per membership (if your household or business contains two or more members, you will only be given one ballot unless each of you has a separate membership).

If you'd like to read the Board applicants' statements beforehand, please download them at www.washwestcivic.org/board_letter.doc

Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1029 Locust Street, at the Solis-Cohen Auditorium on the first floor. Refreshments will be served.

PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING...WE NEED YOUR INPUT.



Filming in Neighborhood
This is from a letter from "Ring of Fire" Productions:

Ring of Fire Productions is scheduled to film scenes for their upcoming feature film in your neighborhood on the following date:

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

On this day we will be filming scenes on the rooftop of a building in the area of 16th & Market Streets. To accomplish these scenes we will require filming from, and of, helicopters. There will be two helicopters flying and hovering in the vicinity of 16th & Market Streets for the duration of the day, beginning at 5:00am. These helicopters will be marked with FBI insignia and outfitted with film cameras.

If you have any questions or special concerns, please contact the Location Department at 312-213-8278c.



Pennsylvania Hospital is Moving Its Entrance
Please note that the Pennsylvania Hospital has moved its main entrace to 8th Street, next to its newly expanded ER. They tell us that the Spruce Street entrance will be closed.



An Invitation From the Historical Society and the Plastic Club
Please join us in celebration of the November 2008 issue of Pennsylvania Legacies:

Suffrage in Pennsylvania
& The archival plan to process The Plastic Club Records

Monday, October 20, 5:30 PM
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street
Wine & Refreshments

These projects have been generously supported by Dr. Dorothy del Bueno
RSVP: Nicole Joniec at (215) 732-6200 ext. 214 / njoniec@hsp.org



Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Washington Square West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Monday, 09/22/08, between 9:05 AM and 3:45 PM, complainant's apartment in the 800 block of Spruce St. was entered without force through a window near the fire escape. Taken was a laptop. 6th District Officer Parisaeu attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Monday, 09/22/08, between 7:45 PM and 10:05 PM, out-of-town complainant's 2007 Honda Motor Scooter, parked in the 1200 block of Manning St. was taken without permission. The complainant's keys were missing while she was in a local club.

(REPORT) Between 8 PM, Monday, 09/22/08 and 9:30 PM, Tuesday, 09/23/08, complainant's bicycle, secured in the 200 block of S. 13th St. was taken without permission.

(REPORT) Between 11 PM, Tuesday, 09/23/08 and 1:45 AM, Wednesday, 09/24/08, complainant's bicycle, locked to a tree in the 1300 block of Walnut St. was taken without permission.

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 09/23/08, 11:20 AM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen, assigned to the 13th St. Corridor observed two males engaged in an illegal hand to hand drug transaction at 13th & Locust Sts. at the entrance of the PATCO High Speed Line. The seller was on a bicycle and fled south on 13th St. when he observed the officers approaching. Officer Ferrero apprehended the seller at 13th & Lombard Sts., recovering 73 packets of crack cocaine and the $10 handed to him by the buyer. The buyer was apprehended at Juniper & Locust Sts. by Officer Cullen and recovered was a packet of crack cocaine. The 32 year old seller with a S.W. Phila. address was charged with Illegal Narcotic Sales. The 26 year old buyer with a homeless shelter address was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and Failure to Appear for a previous court case.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/24/08, 12 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen, assigned to the 13th St. Corridor observed a male blocking the entrance to an apartment building in the 200 block of S. 13th St.. The officers determined he did not live there, was not a guest and the property manager objected to his blocking the doorway. The male was arrested for blocking the entrance and found in his pocket were two packets of marijuana. The 35 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 09/24/08, between 11 AM and 2 PM, out-of-town complainant's 2007 Nissan, parked in the paid garage, 300 S. 8th St., had a window smashed and a GPS taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.

(ARREST) On Thursday, 09/25/08, 3:30 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen, assigned to the 13th St. Corridor observed a male in the 200 block of S. Camac St. rolling a marijuana joint. The male was arrested and recovered from his pocket was a bag of marijuana. The 48 year old homeless offender was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(ARREST) On Thursday, 09/25/08, 11:10 PM, Jefferson Hospital security officers observed two males writing on the wall at 101 S. 11th St. with black ink and silver paint marker. Written was "NEKST SKREW". The offenders were detained by security and turned over to 6th District officers along with the ink and markers. The males, ages 19 and 22, both with Germantown addresses, were charged with Criminal Mischief, Possession of an Instrument of Crime and Conspiracy.

(REPORT) Between 9 PM, Thursday, 09/18/08 and 10:30 AM, Thursday, 09/25/08, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the common storage area of his apartment building in the 200 block of St. 9th St.

(ARREST) On Friday, 09/26/08, 9:30 PM, 6th District Officers Wimsey and Nheb, assigned to uniform patrol in the Wash. Sq. West area observed a male riding a bicycle continually circling the 1300 block of Locust St. The male was stopped for investigation and ordinance violations and found in his possession were 11 packets of crack cocaine. The 19 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine.

(REPORT) Between 8:30 AM, Wednesday, 09/24/08 and 9:30 PM, Friday, 09/26/08, complainant's bicycle, secured in the 1000 block of Locust St. was taken without permission.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 09/27/08, between 5 PM and 7:10 PM, complainant's 2007 Subaru, parked in the 200 block of S. 9th St. had a window smashed and a battery charger taken. 6th District Officer McQue was unable to lift latent finger prints due to rain.

(REPORT) On Monday, 09/29/08, between 5:15 AM and 7 PM, complainant's apartment in the 300 block of S. 12th St. was entered without force and taken was an IPod and radio. 6th District Officer Savino attempted to lift latent finger prints.

(ARREST) On Thursday, 10/02/08, 8:50 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen observed two males engage in a hand-to-hand drug transaction on the N.E. corner of 13th & Spruce Sts. The dealer saw the officers approaching and fled on a bicycle, the officers pursued and apprehended the male a short distance away, the other male (buyer) left the scene during the pursuit. The male had in his possession, 15 packets of crack cocaine and $114 in cash. The 25 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Illegal Narcotic Sales.

(ARREST) On Friday, 10/03/08, 1:45 AM, 6th District Officers Smith and McCauley, assigned to the 13th St. Park & Walk foot-beat observed a male striking another male in the chest with a 2x4 board in the 200 block of S. Juniper St. The complainant was not seriously injured and the 45 year old offender with a N.J. address was charged with Aggravated Assault and related offenses.

(ARREST) On Friday, 10/03/08, 7 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen observed a male walking in the 300 block of S. Juniper St. with a glass crack pipe in his hand. The 44-year-old offender with a North Phila. address was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

(ARREST) On Saturday, 10/04/08, 7:05 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen observed a male in the 1200 block of Latimer St. rolling a marijuana blunt. The 20 year old offender with a Darby, PA address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Center City District (CCD) 2008 Customer Satisfaction Survey

The Center City District is conducting its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. They welcome our input on how best to improve the quality of life and competitiveness of Center City Philadelphia.

They've asked us to take a moment to tell them how effective their initiatives have been, what improvements should be made, and what new programs you would like them to undertake. To begin the survey visit-

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228A3BBV9P4

By completing this survey you will be entered for a chance to win a CCD prize package. One winner will be chosen at random to win the following:

  • A $100 gift card for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
  • Two guest passes to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Five passes for the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia
  • And a $25 voucher toward artwork at The Print Center gallery store.

Important Board Election Info

This year's general membership meeting and board elections will be held on Tuesday, October 14th. We have six openings on the board, and EIGHT APPLICANTS...and we're thrilled to have such interest in these positions! It has turned into a real election, and all members are strongly encouraged to attend and VOTE. (Think of it as practice for the presidential elections in November.)

Pursuant to our bylaws, we are publishing the letters of interest submitted by all eight applicants. The applicants are:

Robert Smith
Carl Engelke
Helen Doulis
Jack Barry
Alexander Rice
Judy Applebaum
John Arneth
Richard Spitzborg

Their letters of interest have been posted in a single document that can be downloaded at www.washwestcivic.org/board_letter.doc.

If you have problems downloading this file, please email board member Annette Earling at earling@zaza.com.

Monday, September 29, 2008

WSWCA E-post: 09/29/08

Reminder: Let's Talk About Casinos
Don't forget, this year's general membership meeting and board elections will be held on Tuesday, October 14th. The topic for the evening will be the possibility of a casino coming to the Gallery.

We have invited representatives from Foxwoods, Councilman DiCicco and Mayor Street and his city representatives.

The meeting will be held at 7pm at the Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1029 Locust Street, at the Solis-Cohen Auditorium on the first floor. PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING...WE NEED YOUR INPUT.



Kahn Park Antique & Craft Fair
Louis Kahn Park at 11th and Pine will be holding it's annual fair on Saturday, October 11 from 9-5 (rain date, Oct. 12). If you would like to donate books to the event, or would like any other information, please call 215-546-6460.



REGISTER TO VOTE
The deadline to register for November's general election is Monday, October 6.

You can stop by the Civic office most mornings to pick up a votor registration form, (call first at 215-545-3260), or download one at http://www.votespa.com

You can also download absentee ballots and other voter forms at www.votespa.com.



Board Member Elections Coming Up
If you are interested in running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association, please send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com

Deadline is tomorrow, September 30.



Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 09/16/08, 7:45 PM, Sgt. LaRose set up a narcotics surveillance in the 13th Street Corridor area. The surveillance team observed a male smoking marijuana in the 200 block of S. Juniper St., The 32 year old offender with a Germantown address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 09/16/08 Between 10 AM and 6 PM, the door frame of complainant's apartment in the 1000 block of Pine St., was damaged and missing from inside was a laptop. Incident wasn't reported until 24 hours later, the scene was contaminated, therefore, no latent finger prints were lifted.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 10:45 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Locust St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 11:00 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 11:30 PM, Sgt. LaRose set up a narcotics surveillance in the 13th Street Corridor area. The surveillance team observed a male rolling a marijuana blunt in the 1200 block of St. James St., The 18 year old offender with an Upper Darby address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(REPORT) On Friday, 09/15/08, complainant's heard footsteps inside their apartment in the 1200 block of Spruce St. at 1 AM, did not see anything amiss. Later, at 10 AM, discovered laptops missing. Complainant's admitted that the front door was unlocked. 6th District Officer Sprouls attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Sunday, 09/21/08, 1:10 AM, complainant was in the 300 block of S. Camac St. when two males approached him from behind, one male went through the complainant's pockets while the other male displayed a handgun. They fled north on Camac with complainant's wallet. The offenders were described as black males, one wearing a white hoody, no further description, no injuries.

(REPORT) Between 10 AM, Saturday, 09/20/08 and 7:50 AM, Sunday, 09/21/08, complainant's 2000 Honda, parked in the 1300 block of Pine St. had a window smashed and a GPS and CD player taken. 6th District Officer Minnis processed the scene and lifted latent finger prints.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Washington Square West Civic Association is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The details of this change are below:


RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOR ADOPTION AT A SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ON JULY 8, 2008


RESOLVED, that the following provisions shall be added to the organization’s Articles of Incorporation to replace and supersede any current provisions with which they conflict:

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future tax code...

To Read the entire document click here.
To Read the Ammended Bylaws click here.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Agenda: Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

Agenda
07.22.08 Meeting of the Committee
Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending:

1. 1222 Locust Street- Lincoln
- application seeks five (5) variances for the proposed work
- proposed work includes: joining of lots; partial demolition and erection of 6-story building w/
roof decks at 6th story; increase # of dwelling units from 46 to 50.

2. 1013 Pine Street
- applicant seeks approval for one (1) variance
- applicant’s second visit in front of committee. WSWCA Board previously voted to write a letter
of opposition to the proposed conversion of a single family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling based
on unit size; applicant has requested a ZBA continuance and is coming back to WSWCA with
plans for a conversion to a 2-family dwelling

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Agenda: Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

June 24th, 7PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Room 139.
Open to the public

1) 120 S. 11th Street- Sam's Midtown Grille

2) 1013 Pine Street- repainting, cleaning and minor renovation to existing building (3-family dwelling)

3) 1210 Pine Street – second meeting; addition/renovation to single family home

4) MIXTO- application for extension of operating hours (meeting #3)

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

6th District Townhall Meeting

The 6th District Town Hall Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 from 7pm-8.30pm at the 6th District Located at 235 N. 11th St.

Monthly Town Hall Meetings will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 7pm-8.30pm at the 6th District Located at 235 N. 11th St.

Please pass the word, to all neighbors, residents and community groups within the 6th District, please come out and discuss concerns, find solutions and receive information, about how we can together make our district a cut above the rest.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008












Spring Fair; Sunday June 1st, 11AM-4PM
10th & Spruce Streets
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sidewalk Sales
  • Barbecue & Drinks
  • Entertainment
  • & Games
Portico Row Association
Raising money and awareness to make 10th & Spruce Streets beautiful & clean to attract shoppers and residents alike.

Rent a table for $30
contact: 215-868-0077 or jinkaz@comcast.net

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

BE A FRIEND OF SEGER PLAYGROUND

The Friends of Seger Park is planning their first big fundraising event for the Friends of Seger Park Playground! THIS SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, FROM 11AM TO 3PM!

It will be a carnival-like event, with fun for the whole family, with a petting zoo, moon bounce, face painting, music, crafts, a raffle and lots of food and fun! The rain date is Saturday, May 10th.

HELP PAINT THE DuBOIS MURAL!

On Saturday, May 3rd, from 11-3, the Mural Arts Program is hosting a community paint day for the W.E.B. Du Bois and Black Firefighters mural at Engine 11th, the first African-American firehouse in Philadelphia, at 6th and South Street. Yes, this means we get to help paint the mural -- the part showing the map that Du Bois created of the Seventh Ward, to be specific. This will be a family-friendly event with food, music, button-making and face-painting, so be sure to bring your children.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Agenda: Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Room 139
04/29/08; 7PM

Agenda
Attending:
  1. 1141-43 Pine Street (Mixto Restaurant & Bar)
    -applicant seeks to extend hours of operation 7 days per week, 7:00am - 2:00am

  2. 1320 Chestnut Street (basement property under Mitchell&Ness)
    -applicant seeks to open eat-in restaurant with live music liquor license for this property is being sought (liquor license presentation took place at March meeting)

  3. 812 Chestnut Street
    -applicant seeks to open a deli/market with food prep; eat-in and take-out

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

SENATOR FUMO ATTENDING TONIGHT'S MEETING

State Senator Vincent Fumo has just let us know that he would like to address the community at the monthly board meeting of the Washington Square West Civic Association. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend...please join us!

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 pm
Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Room 139

DEFECTIVE STREET LIGHT? MAYBE NOT!

The Street Lighting Department has let us know that Philadelphia street lights are on photocell-timers that react to light levels (i.e. they are supposed to turn on when daylight fades to a certain point). As the lightpoles are in different locations experiencing different light levels, some turn on earlier or later than others. Thus the Lighting Dept. has been getting many calls from people complaining that a light is not working, when in reality it simply hasn't illuminated yet. (They often tell callers to wait an hour or so and check again. 9 times out of 10 the caller does not get back to them, which we hope means that the lights are really functioning.)

For all defective street light requests, residents may call either the Street Lighting Department's 24-hour number at (215) 686-5610 or their Customer Affairs Unit at (215) 686-5560 between

A Request From Jeff

We've recently received a request from Jefferson Hospital to pass along some information regarding their new green space, Lubert Plaza, at Locust Street between 10th & 11th. They are having trouble maintaining their plantings and lawns due to damage caused by pets eliminating on the grounds, and thus have asked us to request that pet owners curb their animals elsewhere so that this green space can be preserved for all.

If you have any questions, please contact the folks at Jefferson!