FREE Mann Tickets for WSWCA Members!
The Civic has a number of free tickets to concerts at The Mann Center, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra and featuring artists from the Curtis Institute. Below is a list of available dates and performances. All concerts begin at 8pm.
The Legendary Beethoven: June 29th Mozart and A Midsummer Night's Dream: June 30th Firebird and The Four Seasons: July 1st Hollywood Classics Under The Stars: Star Wars and More: July 21st Sheherazade and Other Tall Tales: July 23rd All Gershwin: July 24th Verdi and Rachmaninoff: July 28th Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang: July 30th
If you're a member of the Civic, please come by Happily Ever After toy store at 1010 Pine Street, from 11am-6pm, Tuesday thru Saturday, to collect your tickets. You can request up to four tickets for each event, and up to two events per visit (please don't ask for more...we're so grateful to the folks who are distributing these tickets for us, and we don't want them to have to become policemen!!) First come, first served, of course.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(ARREST) On Monday, 06/15/09, 10:30 PM, 6th District plainclothes Officers Seifert and Wenger, assigned to the Wash. Sq. West area observed a male take items form a 2007 Jeep, parked in the 1200 block Locust St. after unzipping a window. The out-of-town owner identified the items and the 27 year old homeless male was charged with Theft From Motor Vehicle.
(ARREST) On Wednesday, 06/17/09, 4 AM, 6th District Officers Macchione and Cifelli, assigned to uniformed patrol stopped a male carrying a laptop on 13th St. near Locust St. after responding a to a radio call of a theft from auto. The male also had 2 I-Pods and credit cards in another person's name in his possession. A complainant was located and identified all the items as coming from her vehicle parked in the 1300 block Locust St., which was left unlocked. The 32 year old offender with a local address was charged with Theft From Motor Vehicle.
(REPORT) On Thursday, 06/18/09, 1:30 AM, complainant was talking on his cell phone at 12th & Locust Sts. when a male ran past him and snatched the phone fro his hand. The offender was described as a black male, 20's, medium build, wearing a dark polo shirt. Report wasn't made until 4:20 PM, 06/19/09 to the 2nd District.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee
Agenda
06.23.09 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending: (not necessarily in order of appearance)
06.23.09 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending: (not necessarily in order of appearance)
- 1213 Walnut Street – proposed mixed use high-rise tower; residential, hotel and retail
- 1126 Rodman Street – applicant proposes to tear down two decks at the rear of the building (not visible from the street) and replace them with two enclosed rooms. There will be no first floor enclosure. Reasons for refusal: Rear Yard and Open SpaceRequirements for the R-10 District
- Steven Savitz – Oddfellows Building (12th&Spruce); preliminary discussion
- 249-257 S. 13th Street – D3 developers; preliminary introduction & discussion
- Valerie Safran – preliminary discussion re. liquor license on 13th Street, north of Sansom
Sunday, June 14, 2009
PUBLIC NOTICE
WSWCA WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
for work proposed at:
1213 WALNUT STREET
WSWCA WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
for work proposed at:
1213 WALNUT STREET
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK:
The erection of a 30 story structure 328’ high to include building levels consisting of; 1st floor: tenant spaces for retail and/or restaurant space, residential lobby, hotel lobby, vehicular and pedestrian passageway, and loading and trash storage areas. 2nd floor: full service health club and fitness center (no massage), or for other retail use permitted, Hotel amenity floor for hotel guests only. 3rd floor: residential amenity floor for use of building residents and guests only. 4th-11th floors: Up to a maximum of 152 hotel room units. 12th-29th floor: Up to a maximum of 299 residential units. 30th floor: public terrace area, mechanical equipment, and elevator and stair penthouses.
Applicant seeks approval for 6 VARIANCES / 1 PERMIT for aspects of the proposed work that are noncompliant with the Philadelphia Zoning Code.
ZONING REFUSALS:
Variances for exceeding FAR; exceeding the maximum height; exceeding height in the city hall view shed corridor; not meeting parking requirements; exceeding coverage allowed above 300’; exceeding the maximum width of the façade. Use permit for ground floor restaurant space. APPLICANT IS AWAITING OFFICIAL ZONING REFUSAL.
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There will be a MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to discuss the work proposed for the above address.
DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7pm
LOCATION: Dorrance H. Hamilton Building (11th & Locust Streets); Room 210
WSWCA will be hosting the meeting to allow for public commentary and questions.
WSWCA E-post: 06/12/09
Tree Tender Wanted
You may have noted that the trees of Wash West have been suffering since the departure of our last beloved tree master. There have been few sick and dying trees replaced, and almost NO new plantings. Wash West sorely needs a new Tree Tender. If you are a lover of all things green, and can deal with phone calls and the occasional snarl of red tape, this job is for you. Please email info@washwestcivic.org
Flooding?
Did you have flooding in your Wash West home or business during last week's big rain storm? If so, the Water Department needs to know. Please email info@washwestcivic.org
City Water Meeting
Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities will conduct an independent investigation of the Philadelphia Water Department. A public hearing will be held to discuss water cost, quality, customer service, stormwater management and more, on June 16 at City Hall Room 400, 10am-3pm.
Police Town Hall Meeting
The 6th District is holding a town hall meeting for community members on Tuesday, June 16 at 7pm, at the 6th District Headquarters at 235 N. 11th Street.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) Between 8 PM, Saturday, 05/30/09 and 6 AM, Monday, 06/01/09, complainant's 2007 Ford, parked in the 400 block S. 10th St. was entered in a unknown manner and an Easy Pass was missing. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(REPORT) Between 8 PM, Tuesday, 06/02/09 and 8 AM, Wednesday, 06/03/09, complainant's 2008 Honda, parked in the 1200 block Locust St. had a window smashed and CDs and a brief case taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(ARREST) On Wednesday, 06/03/09, 3:15 AM, 6th District Officer McCauley, assigned to uniform patrol in the Wash. Sq. West area observed a male turning the door knobs to several doors of buildings in the 1100 block Spruce St. When stopped and questioned the male first responded he was visiting his mother, but forgot her address. When asked for identification, the male fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance away. The 21 year old offender with a Reading, Pa. address was charged with Night Time Prowling.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 06/03/09, between 8:30 AM and 8 PM, 2 apartments in a building in the 1300 block Spruce St. had laptops taken with no forced entry. Management did show one of the apartments to potential renters during this time period. 6th District Officer Trautz attempted to lift latent finger prints.
You may have noted that the trees of Wash West have been suffering since the departure of our last beloved tree master. There have been few sick and dying trees replaced, and almost NO new plantings. Wash West sorely needs a new Tree Tender. If you are a lover of all things green, and can deal with phone calls and the occasional snarl of red tape, this job is for you. Please email info@washwestcivic.org
Flooding?
Did you have flooding in your Wash West home or business during last week's big rain storm? If so, the Water Department needs to know. Please email info@washwestcivic.org
City Water Meeting
Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities will conduct an independent investigation of the Philadelphia Water Department. A public hearing will be held to discuss water cost, quality, customer service, stormwater management and more, on June 16 at City Hall Room 400, 10am-3pm.
Police Town Hall Meeting
The 6th District is holding a town hall meeting for community members on Tuesday, June 16 at 7pm, at the 6th District Headquarters at 235 N. 11th Street.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) Between 8 PM, Saturday, 05/30/09 and 6 AM, Monday, 06/01/09, complainant's 2007 Ford, parked in the 400 block S. 10th St. was entered in a unknown manner and an Easy Pass was missing. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(REPORT) Between 8 PM, Tuesday, 06/02/09 and 8 AM, Wednesday, 06/03/09, complainant's 2008 Honda, parked in the 1200 block Locust St. had a window smashed and CDs and a brief case taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(ARREST) On Wednesday, 06/03/09, 3:15 AM, 6th District Officer McCauley, assigned to uniform patrol in the Wash. Sq. West area observed a male turning the door knobs to several doors of buildings in the 1100 block Spruce St. When stopped and questioned the male first responded he was visiting his mother, but forgot her address. When asked for identification, the male fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance away. The 21 year old offender with a Reading, Pa. address was charged with Night Time Prowling.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 06/03/09, between 8:30 AM and 8 PM, 2 apartments in a building in the 1300 block Spruce St. had laptops taken with no forced entry. Management did show one of the apartments to potential renters during this time period. 6th District Officer Trautz attempted to lift latent finger prints.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 06/10/09
June 10, 2009
Meeting Re: 1213 Walnut
The WSWCA Zoning and Governmental Affairs will be holding another meeting regarding the proposed high-rise at 1213 Walnut. This would be the largest building in our neighborhood, so you are strongly encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16th, in Room 210-11 of Dorrance Hamilton Building, 11th & Locust.
Community Meeting on the Market Street East Plan
The City Planning Commission is holding a meeting on the Draft Plan of the Market Street East Strategic Plan.
It will be held at the Center for Architecture on 1216 Arch Street, on Tuesday June 23, at 6:30 pm. All are invited to attend. For more information contact Laura Spina at 215-683-4638.
Big Belly Placement Map
After consulting with the WSWCA Board and community members, the Streets Department has announced the placement of its Big Belly trash and recycling bins. These solar-powered compactors will be on many of the main intersections in Wash West, and hopefully will make a difference in street and sidewalk littering. We also hope they will discourage illegal dumping of household trash. They should be going up within the next month or so.
To view a map of where to find a Big Belly near you, click here. Yellow dots represent trash receptacles, and green dots represent trash/recycling receptacles.
More Good News from Streets Dept
Both Pine and Spruce Streets are on the schedule to be repaved, sometime before the fall. Let's just hope that the budget crunch doesn't affect the project.
Reminder: Mayor Nutter at QVNA Meeting
The Queen Village Neighbors Association has invited our members to attend their General Meeting, at which Mayor Nutter will be guest speaking.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street
Parking on site
Seger Park News
SUMMER PLAYGROUP: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-4 are invited to FOSPP's weekly playgroup, every Tuesday June 16-August 11, 10am-11am. There's a one-time fee of $5.00 per child, payable to the City of Philadelphia; please pre-register with Brian Tait at the Seger building (215-686-1780) any weekday 1-8 pm.
SUMMER BASKETBALL FOR KIDS: This summer, Seger Park will host a summer basketball league for children ages 8-12! The league will run July 7-Aug 27, with game times on Tuesdays at 5-8 pm. For more information or to register, contact Coach Kirk Kirby at beoutque8@yahoo.com, or 267-690-1278.
Lastly, a reminder that the Seger Recreation Center is available for your child's BIRTHDAY PARTY. For $50 you can rent the building for a rain or shine (and air-conditioned) shindig. For details and reservations, call Rec leader Brian Tait, 215-686-1780.
Meeting Re: 1213 Walnut
The WSWCA Zoning and Governmental Affairs will be holding another meeting regarding the proposed high-rise at 1213 Walnut. This would be the largest building in our neighborhood, so you are strongly encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16th, in Room 210-11 of Dorrance Hamilton Building, 11th & Locust.
Community Meeting on the Market Street East Plan
The City Planning Commission is holding a meeting on the Draft Plan of the Market Street East Strategic Plan.
It will be held at the Center for Architecture on 1216 Arch Street, on Tuesday June 23, at 6:30 pm. All are invited to attend. For more information contact Laura Spina at 215-683-4638.
Big Belly Placement Map
After consulting with the WSWCA Board and community members, the Streets Department has announced the placement of its Big Belly trash and recycling bins. These solar-powered compactors will be on many of the main intersections in Wash West, and hopefully will make a difference in street and sidewalk littering. We also hope they will discourage illegal dumping of household trash. They should be going up within the next month or so.
To view a map of where to find a Big Belly near you, click here. Yellow dots represent trash receptacles, and green dots represent trash/recycling receptacles.
More Good News from Streets Dept
Both Pine and Spruce Streets are on the schedule to be repaved, sometime before the fall. Let's just hope that the budget crunch doesn't affect the project.
Reminder: Mayor Nutter at QVNA Meeting
The Queen Village Neighbors Association has invited our members to attend their General Meeting, at which Mayor Nutter will be guest speaking.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street
Parking on site
Seger Park News
SUMMER PLAYGROUP: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-4 are invited to FOSPP's weekly playgroup, every Tuesday June 16-August 11, 10am-11am. There's a one-time fee of $5.00 per child, payable to the City of Philadelphia; please pre-register with Brian Tait at the Seger building (215-686-1780) any weekday 1-8 pm.
SUMMER BASKETBALL FOR KIDS: This summer, Seger Park will host a summer basketball league for children ages 8-12! The league will run July 7-Aug 27, with game times on Tuesdays at 5-8 pm. For more information or to register, contact Coach Kirk Kirby at beoutque8@yahoo.com, or 267-690-1278.
Lastly, a reminder that the Seger Recreation Center is available for your child's BIRTHDAY PARTY. For $50 you can rent the building for a rain or shine (and air-conditioned) shindig. For details and reservations, call Rec leader Brian Tait, 215-686-1780.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 06/03/09 Addition
Mural Arts Program Celebration
This Saturday, June 6, from 2-3pm
Vetri Ristorante 1312 Spruce Street
Join a celebration of the new mural by Ann Northrup that explores the art of food and ambience.
Wash West Incident Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
Summaries of these arrests were included in this week's report as a sample of how the 6th District continually works to enforce quality of life issues with regards to neighborhood and observed complainants of prostitution and corner narcotic sales. These arrests are typical each week and should be viewed as a sample of the on-going efforts to prevent crime and improve the quality of life in the Wash. Sq. West area.
(ARREST) On Tuesday, 05/26/09, 9 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Cullen observed a male flagging down cars in the running lane of traffic on 12th St. near Spruce St.causing a traffic hazard. The male was previously advised by police that this action was in violation of City Ordinance and State Law. The 25 year old male with a N.E. Phila. address was arrested and charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARRESTS) On Tuesday, 05/26/09, 11:45 PM, 6th District Officers Ramirez and Collier observed two males on the corner of 12th & Spruce Sts. causing a traffic hazard by talking to numerous motorist that stopped in the running lanes, each time the police drove by the males would walk away and return as soon as the police were gone. After observing this behavior several times the males, #1-23 years with a local address, #2-27 years with a 9th District address were charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARRESTS) On Wednesday, 05/27/09, 9:15 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Cullen observed two males flagging down cars in the running lane of traffic in the 1200 block Spruce St causing a potential traffic hazard. These males were warned earlier that this action was a violation of City Ordinance and State Law. The 41 year old offender with a Frankford address and the 28 year old offender with a Port Richmond address were arrested and charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARREST) On Thursday, 05/28/09, 9:40 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Cullen and Ferrero observed a male blocking the entrance to an apartment building in the 200 block S. 13th St. which had a no loitering, no trespassing sign clearly posted. The male is not a resident or a guest of a resident and was instructed not to block the doorway. The 34 year old male with a shelter address failed to comply and was arrested for Obstruction.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/31/09, 12:05 AM, complainant was outside his residence in the 1000 block Clinton St. when a group of 6-7 males punched him and took his wallet and cell phone. The offenders were described as black and white males, possibly in their early 20's.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/31/09, 12:15 AM, complainant was approached by a group of about 10 teenage males at Camac & Pine Sts. who punched and kicked the complainant and took his wallet. The males were described as black males, no further description.
On Saturday, 05/30/09 into Sunday, 05/31/09, large numbers of teenage and young adults met on South St. via communications sent out over Electronic Social Networking Systems and spontaneously engaged in large scale disorderly acts which required a significant police response to disband the crowds. During the disbanding process, smaller groups of participants broke off from the main crowd and moved through the neighborhood. The Police Dept. will deploy a large force to South St. and the surrounding area to deal with any potential problems this weekend.
This Saturday, June 6, from 2-3pm
Vetri Ristorante 1312 Spruce Street
Join a celebration of the new mural by Ann Northrup that explores the art of food and ambience.
Wash West Incident Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
Summaries of these arrests were included in this week's report as a sample of how the 6th District continually works to enforce quality of life issues with regards to neighborhood and observed complainants of prostitution and corner narcotic sales. These arrests are typical each week and should be viewed as a sample of the on-going efforts to prevent crime and improve the quality of life in the Wash. Sq. West area.
(ARREST) On Tuesday, 05/26/09, 9 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Cullen observed a male flagging down cars in the running lane of traffic on 12th St. near Spruce St.causing a traffic hazard. The male was previously advised by police that this action was in violation of City Ordinance and State Law. The 25 year old male with a N.E. Phila. address was arrested and charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARRESTS) On Tuesday, 05/26/09, 11:45 PM, 6th District Officers Ramirez and Collier observed two males on the corner of 12th & Spruce Sts. causing a traffic hazard by talking to numerous motorist that stopped in the running lanes, each time the police drove by the males would walk away and return as soon as the police were gone. After observing this behavior several times the males, #1-23 years with a local address, #2-27 years with a 9th District address were charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARRESTS) On Wednesday, 05/27/09, 9:15 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Cullen observed two males flagging down cars in the running lane of traffic in the 1200 block Spruce St causing a potential traffic hazard. These males were warned earlier that this action was a violation of City Ordinance and State Law. The 41 year old offender with a Frankford address and the 28 year old offender with a Port Richmond address were arrested and charged with Obstruction of the Highway.
(ARREST) On Thursday, 05/28/09, 9:40 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officers Cullen and Ferrero observed a male blocking the entrance to an apartment building in the 200 block S. 13th St. which had a no loitering, no trespassing sign clearly posted. The male is not a resident or a guest of a resident and was instructed not to block the doorway. The 34 year old male with a shelter address failed to comply and was arrested for Obstruction.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/31/09, 12:05 AM, complainant was outside his residence in the 1000 block Clinton St. when a group of 6-7 males punched him and took his wallet and cell phone. The offenders were described as black and white males, possibly in their early 20's.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/31/09, 12:15 AM, complainant was approached by a group of about 10 teenage males at Camac & Pine Sts. who punched and kicked the complainant and took his wallet. The males were described as black males, no further description.
On Saturday, 05/30/09 into Sunday, 05/31/09, large numbers of teenage and young adults met on South St. via communications sent out over Electronic Social Networking Systems and spontaneously engaged in large scale disorderly acts which required a significant police response to disband the crowds. During the disbanding process, smaller groups of participants broke off from the main crowd and moved through the neighborhood. The Police Dept. will deploy a large force to South St. and the surrounding area to deal with any potential problems this weekend.
WSWCA E-post: 06/03/09
South Street Melee Sparks Meeting
In response to last weekend's melee involving teenagers swarming South Street with some committing crimes in adjacent neighborhoods, police are beefing up their enforcement and crowd control plans, and a COMMUNITY MEETING open to all residents is scheduled as follows:
DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 8:00 am (Please note this is a MORNING meeting)
LOCATION: Palumbo Recreation Center at 10th and Fitzwater
During the past two Saturday nights, thousands of African American youth, (roughly six to 10 thousand people, ages 12 to 18, by McShea's estimates) descended onto South Street. On Saturday, May 23rd, the crowd scene resulted in some vandalism. But late last Saturday night, May 30th, as an increased police presence pushed the teens off South Street, the crowd spilled over into neighborhoods, and some participants engaged in several robberies, a carjacking of cab, several assaults and also retail theft.
After two weekends of unexpected chaos on South Street, the city is taking a no-nonsense approach to managing South Street crowds during the weekends leading up to the annual Greek Picnic on July 11, McShea said. Plans include a significantly increased police presence (including mounted state police officers) along South Street from Broad Street to Front Street, an on-site night court, and a curfew bus.
"At midnight, if we find anyone 18 and under still on the street, we're going to bring them in, and their parents will have to come and get them at the police district," said McShea. Parents could also face a fine.
Update: Philadelphia's 311 Service
A member pointed out to us that the city's "311" service cannot be reached by dialing 3-1-1 from a cell phone. From a cell, please try 215-686-8686.
Mayor Nutter at QVNA Meeting
The Queen Village Neighbors Association has invited our members to attend their General Meeting, at which Mayor Nutter will be guest speaking.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street
Parking on site
In response to last weekend's melee involving teenagers swarming South Street with some committing crimes in adjacent neighborhoods, police are beefing up their enforcement and crowd control plans, and a COMMUNITY MEETING open to all residents is scheduled as follows:
DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 8:00 am (Please note this is a MORNING meeting)
LOCATION: Palumbo Recreation Center at 10th and Fitzwater
During the past two Saturday nights, thousands of African American youth, (roughly six to 10 thousand people, ages 12 to 18, by McShea's estimates) descended onto South Street. On Saturday, May 23rd, the crowd scene resulted in some vandalism. But late last Saturday night, May 30th, as an increased police presence pushed the teens off South Street, the crowd spilled over into neighborhoods, and some participants engaged in several robberies, a carjacking of cab, several assaults and also retail theft.
After two weekends of unexpected chaos on South Street, the city is taking a no-nonsense approach to managing South Street crowds during the weekends leading up to the annual Greek Picnic on July 11, McShea said. Plans include a significantly increased police presence (including mounted state police officers) along South Street from Broad Street to Front Street, an on-site night court, and a curfew bus.
"At midnight, if we find anyone 18 and under still on the street, we're going to bring them in, and their parents will have to come and get them at the police district," said McShea. Parents could also face a fine.
Update: Philadelphia's 311 Service
A member pointed out to us that the city's "311" service cannot be reached by dialing 3-1-1 from a cell phone. From a cell, please try 215-686-8686.
Mayor Nutter at QVNA Meeting
The Queen Village Neighbors Association has invited our members to attend their General Meeting, at which Mayor Nutter will be guest speaking.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street
Parking on site
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