Sunday, February 22, 2009

WSWCA E-post: 02/20/09

February 20, 2009

A Great Loss
We've just heard that Paul Bouikidis of Pine Street Pizza has passed away. We have no details, other than that funeral arrangments have been made for this coming Monday, but we wanted to note the passing of this generous and very involved Wash West fixture. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.




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

(REPORT) On Monday, 02/09/09, between 1:05 PM and 2 PM, complainant's apartment in the 400 block S. 13th St. had a hole punched in the wall next to the door (which allowed the door to be unlocked) and taken was a laptop, IPod, camera, Game Boy, I-Phone, camcorder and cash. 6th District officer Trautz processed the scene for evidence and lifted latent finger prints.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/11/09, 9:15 PM, a male was arrested on 12th St. & Locust St. the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/11/09, 9:40 PM, a male was arrested on 12th St. & Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/11/09, 10:30 PM, a male was arrested on 12th St. & Pine St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/11/09, 6th District Sergeant LaRose set up a surveillance for illegal narcotic activity in the 13th St. Corridor area when at 9:45 PM, officers observed an illegal narcotic sale in the 1200 block Manning St. A 31 year old offender with a West Phila. address was charged with Possession of Narcotics (pills) a 49 year old offender with an East Phila. address was charged with Illegal Narcotic (pills) Sales.

(ARREST) On Friday, 02/13/09, 7:15 PM, 1201 Walnut St, the Parkway Garage manager observed a male on the 4th level using a long metal object in attempting to jimmy open a door to a 2007 Pontiac. The male fled upon seeing the witness who called 911 and provided a description. 6th District Officers Ferrero ad Cullen responded and observed a male fitting the description exiting g the garage, stopped him and he was positively identified by the witness. The 28 year old offender with a West Phila. address was charged with Attempted Theft From Motor Vehicle.

(REPORT) On Friday, 02/13/09, 12 PM, complainant's unlocked 2007 Lexus, parked in the 900 block Bonaparte Ct. had $5 taken from the glove box. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) On Friday 02/13/09, between 4 PM and 5:45 PM, a planter from the rear yard of a residence in the 600 block Lombard St. was moved from the top of the wall and broken by unknown person(s)

(REPORT) Between 12 PM, Thursday, 02/12/09 and 11 AM, Saturday, 02/14/09, out-of-town complainant's 2008 Nissan, parked in the 20 block S. 13th St. had a window smashed, nothing was taken.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

02.24.09 Zoning and Government Affairs Agenda:

1) 1222 Locust Street- The Lincoln

2) 1001 Locust Street- Jimmy Johns- (application for signage)

3) 1214 Chestnut Street

Friday, February 13, 2009

WSWCA E-post: 02/12/09

February 12, 2009

Membership Renewal Letters are In The Mail
The letters and application forms are in the mail this week! If you haven't renewed online already, we hope you'll do it via snail mail, and that you'll give a couple of bucks to our Street Cleanup Fund as well.



Please Be Aware
Several people in the neighborhood have seen and/or been threatened by a man who matches the description of the suspect wanted for the recent Clinton Street rape and robbery. One woman reports that sis beard is different now, as it does not meet at the chin and the sideburns are wider...more like a mutton chop. He's also heavier. He was wearing dark blue work pants and a dark blue jacket, no hat.

Please take a look at the sketch below. If you see someone who fits this description, get to a safe place as fast as possible and call 911 immediately with a description of his location and clothes. The police can pick him up for questioning and a DNA sample, which is how they hope to solve this case.





Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a Community Meeting on Preliminary Findings for the Market East Strategic Plan. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dorrance Hamilton Auditorium, Jefferson University, 1001 Locust Street. For more information email Laura M. Spina at Laura.Spina@phila.gov



Community Forums to Explore City Budget Cuts
The University of Pennsylvania Project for Civic Engagement is hosting a series of four community forums in various neighborhoods across the city. Called The City Budget: Tight Times, Tough Choices, Citizen Priorities, the forums are designed to be work sessions where Philadelphians will meet in small groups to work through some of the actual budget choices facing the city. Our goal is for participants to identify priorities and the trade-offs they are willing to make to reach those priorities. Mayor Nutter and city officials have agreed to consider input from the forums in developing the City's proposed budget for 2010.

Where:
  • Thursday, Feb. 12 - St. Dominic's School, 8510 Frankford Ave. (Northeast)
  • Wednesday, Feb. 18 - Mastery Charter School - Pickett Campus, 5700 Wayne Ave (Germantown)
  • Thursday, Feb 19 - St. Monica's Catholic School, 16th and Porter Streets. (South Philadelphia)
  • Monday, Feb. 23 - Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, 2251 N. 54th Street (West Philadelphia)
NOTE: Register for forums beginning at 6 p.m.; seats given on first-come, first-served basis until room is full.

More info: www.gse.upenn.edu/ppce



Casino Free Philadelphia to Hold Town Hall Meetings
This is the first of about four or five town halls in various parts of Philadelphia.

What: Casinos & Citizenry, A Center City Town Hall Meeting
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 6:45 to 8:30 PM
Where: 714 Market Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia

For more information or to register, visit casinofreephila.org/events/2009/02/casinos-citizenry-center-city-town-hall.



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

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 02/03/09 between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, complainant's apartment in the 1000 block Spruce St. had a door forced open and taken was jewelry and a camera. 6th District Officer Savino attempted to lift latent finger prints.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 02/07/09, between 3:30 AM and 4 PM,complainant's 2005 Audi, parked in the 1000 block Pine St. had a window smashed and taken were speakers, tools and a guitar. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted

(REPORT) Between 8:30 PM, Saturday 02/07/09 and 8 AM, Sunday, 02/08/09, complainant's 1995 Honda, parked in the 1100 block Walnut St. had a window smashed and musical instruments were taken. 6th District Officer Savino was attempted to lift latent finger prints.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

WSWCA E-post: 02/06/09

February 6, 2009

Seger Park Playground Please Join the Friends of Seger Park Playground for an Important Community Meeting! Wednesday, February 25th @7pm, Old Pine Community Center at 4th & Lombard.
  • Master Plan presentation by the Community Design Collaborative!
  • Grant award announcements by Senator Farnese and Rep. Josephs
  • Volunteer for future events (May 17 - Spring Festival)
  • Join water park or playground equipment committees
For more information, call 215-686-1780 or email segerparkplayground@gmail.com. Check out website at: projects.kaboom.org/segerparkplayground



Wash West on Facebook
Do you have a Facebook account? One of your neighbors has put together a Facebook group called "Washington Square West/Gayborhood." Come join us!



Membership Renewal Letters are In The Mail
The letters and application forms are in the mail this week! If you haven't renewed online already, we hope you'll do it via snail mail, and that you'll give a couple of bucks to our Street Cleanup Fund as well.



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

(REPORT) Between 6 PM, Friday, 01/23/09 and 12 PM, Monday, 01/26/09, complainant's bicycles were taken without permission from the unsecured basement of his apartment building in the 900 block Clinton St.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/27/09, between 1 PM and 2:30 PM, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Spruce St. was entered by way of an unsecured balcony window. Taken were 2 laptops, 2 MP3 players and cash. 6th District Officer Stevens processed the scene for evidence and lifted latent finger prints.

(ARREST-UPDATE) On Tuesday, 01/27/09, 9th District officers arrested a male for 3 burglaries of apartment buildings in the area of 2100 Pine St. On Wednesday, 01/28/09, Investigation by the Special Investigations Unit resulted in the charging of this offender for 13 additional apartment house burglaries in the 9th and 17th Districts as well as two in the 6th District. The two burglaries in the 6th District that the 41 year old offender with a local address was charged with were from 12/24/08 in the 400 block S. 9th St. and 01/06/09 in the 900 block Pine St.