Wash West Clean-up Funding
Thanks to the generosity of the many Wash West neighbors who have made donations, large and small, the Civic Association (using matching funds from our savings) will be able to provide weekly sidewalk cleaning for most of the summer of 2009. We'd love to be able to stretch that time-line in both directions, particularly into the spring months.
If you haven't yet donated to the sidewalk clean-up fund, please consider doing so now! Every dollar will be matched by the Civic.
CLICK HERE to donate quickly and easily with your credit card.
THINK GREEN Exhibition at the Plastic Club
An exhibition about the ecology of our planet. April 5-April 24, 2009, 247 South Camac Street.
Main Gallery hours: Tuesday, 12-3 pm; Wednesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm; Thursday, 9:45 am-12:45 pm; Friday, 6:30-9:30 pm; Saturday, 1-4 pm.
The Pavilion at Pennsylvania Hospital
Beginning in April, Pennsylvania Hospital will offer patients a new option in inpatient care. The Pavilion at Pennsylvania Hospital is specially designed for those patients requiring amenities usually found only at deluxe hotels. The Pavilion was developed in response to requests from patients, physicians and members of the community for programs and services such as this. Luxury accommodations and services will be available to most medical/surgical patients—at an additional cost. The staff will strive to meet each patient's personal needs and amenities, however the first priority remains the patient's continued good health.
For more information on The Pavilion, please contact 215-662-4141 and ask for The Pavilion at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Wash West Crime Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(UPDATE-ARREST) On Saturday, 03/07/09, 8:45 AM, Starbucks at 337 S. Broad St. was held up by a male, point of demand note and handgun. On Tuesday, 03/10/09 the same male entered the Starbucks with a note in his hand, but retreated quickly when the manager recognized him and yelled at him to get out. On Thursday, 03/12/09, 6th District Officers Ferrero and Cullen, assigned to plainclothes duty in the Wash. Sq. West area, met the Starbucks manager and drove her around the area in search of the offender. At 12:30 PM, the offender was spotted at 13th & Spruce Sts. The male was positively identified and taken into custody. The 28 year old offender with a Gloucester City N.J. address was charged with Robbery, Theft, Weapons and related offenses and is being investigated for other possible robberies committed in the Center City area.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 03/11/09, around 1 PM, two packages left on complainant's door step by UPS in the 900 block Lombard St. were taken without permission by person(s) unknown.
(REPORT) On Thursday, 03/12/09, between 11 AM and 5 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 9th St. had a ceiling window smashed and entry gained. Taken was jewelry, a laptop and sound equipment. 6th District Officer Sweeney processed the scene for evidence and lifted latent finger prints.
(REPORT) On Friday, 03/13/09, 2:40 AM, out-of-town complainant was pushed against a wall at Camac & Locust Sts. by a male who then took his wallet from his pocket and fled south on Camac St. The offender was described as a black male, wearing a light brown jacket and a dark cap, no further description provided.
(ARREST) On, Friday, 03/13/09, 9:15 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.
(ARREST) On, Friday, 03/13/09, 10:10 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 03/15/09, 11:30 PM, complainant was walking in the 1200 block Locust St. when a female walked up to him, asked him a question and brushed against him. The complainant discovered an envelop with money that was in his back pants pocket was missing. The offender was described as a black female, 5'10", medium build, missing teeth, long straight black hair, wearing a cream colored jacket, white jeans.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Portico Row Association
Announcing the new website for the local Portico Row Association.
http://www.porticorow.com
The website includes photo galleries, video profiles of businesses and information regarding the PRA and Portico Row's historic past.
Keep our Spring Fair in mind for May 9th!
http://www.porticorow.com
The website includes photo galleries, video profiles of businesses and information regarding the PRA and Portico Row's historic past.
Keep our Spring Fair in mind for May 9th!
Monday, March 9, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 03/09/09
Town Watch Meeting
The Washington Square West Town Watch will be holding a Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Street Pizza (1138 Pine Street). At the meeting they will review the results of their recent survey, share the next steps in building their effectiveness, and sign up members. You are welcome whether you have worked with Washington Square West Town Watch in the past or you are just interested in hearing what's new. For more information visit www.washwesttownwatch.org.
Wash West Crime Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(UPDATE) On Oct. 23, 2008, a home invasion robbery and sexual assault occurred inside an apartment in the 900 block Clinton St. Community alerts were put out and a composite of the suspect was circulated. On Dec 19, 2008, a similar incident occurred in the Univ. of Pa. area, 4400 Spruce St. The offender was tied to the Clinton St. incident by the Special Investigations Unit. On Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009, the Lock Haven Pa. Police Dept. arrested a male for a similar incident that occurred in that jurisdiction. Philadelphia Special Victims investigators have positively connected this male to the sexual assaults and robberies in Philadelphia and will obtain arrest warrants for this 23 year old offender with a S.W. Phila. address. The offender remains in custody and the two police departments are working closely together on these cases.
(ARREST) On Tuesday, 02/24/09, 8:30 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Nheb, assigned to the Wash.Sq. West area, observed a male riding a bicycle on the crowed sidewalk in the 1200 block Locust St. Officer Nheb stopped the male for safety reasons with intent to issue a ticket. The male refused to cooperate with the officer, had no identification and attempted to run away. Officer Nheb conducted a field investigation which lead to the recovery of 39 packets of crack cocaine confiscated from the male's pocket. The 38 year old offender with a South Phila. address was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Narcotics.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/25/09, between 2:45 PM and 4:15 PM, complainant's apartment in the 300 block S. 12th St., was entered via a basement door that had been damaged and taken was a laptop and T.V. 6th District Officer Trautz lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/25/09, 6th District Sergeant LaRose set up a surveillance for illegal narcotic activity in the Wash. Sq. West area when at 7:20 PM, officers observed an illegal narcotic sale on the corner of Juniper & Pine Sts. A 30 year old offender with a N.E. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Narcotics (crack) after he was observed buying it from the occupants of a mini van. The 31 year old driver and 30 year old passenger, both with South Phila. addresses were charged with Illegal Narcotic (crack) Sales. Recovered was crack cocaine and a large sum of cash from the occupants of the vehicle.
(REPORT) On Friday, 02/27/09, between 2:55 AM, police responded to a call for a burglary alarm of an apartment in the 1000 block Spruce St. Upon arrival, police observed a rear window open and a door unlocked, no damage to either. The property manager responded and a check of the property was made, the complainant was not on location. A 32" TV was discovered missing from the apartment. 6th District Officer Colon lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(ARREST) On Saturday, 02/28/09, 9:20 PM, 6th District Officers Cullen and DiDonado stopped a male for investigation in the 1300 block Locust St. The male was wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court, found in the male's pocket was a bag containing marijuana. The 22 year old offender with a S.W. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Contempt of Court.
The Washington Square West Town Watch will be holding a Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Street Pizza (1138 Pine Street). At the meeting they will review the results of their recent survey, share the next steps in building their effectiveness, and sign up members. You are welcome whether you have worked with Washington Square West Town Watch in the past or you are just interested in hearing what's new. For more information visit www.washwesttownwatch.org.
Wash West Crime Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(UPDATE) On Oct. 23, 2008, a home invasion robbery and sexual assault occurred inside an apartment in the 900 block Clinton St. Community alerts were put out and a composite of the suspect was circulated. On Dec 19, 2008, a similar incident occurred in the Univ. of Pa. area, 4400 Spruce St. The offender was tied to the Clinton St. incident by the Special Investigations Unit. On Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009, the Lock Haven Pa. Police Dept. arrested a male for a similar incident that occurred in that jurisdiction. Philadelphia Special Victims investigators have positively connected this male to the sexual assaults and robberies in Philadelphia and will obtain arrest warrants for this 23 year old offender with a S.W. Phila. address. The offender remains in custody and the two police departments are working closely together on these cases.
(ARREST) On Tuesday, 02/24/09, 8:30 PM, 6th District bicycle patrol Officer Nheb, assigned to the Wash.Sq. West area, observed a male riding a bicycle on the crowed sidewalk in the 1200 block Locust St. Officer Nheb stopped the male for safety reasons with intent to issue a ticket. The male refused to cooperate with the officer, had no identification and attempted to run away. Officer Nheb conducted a field investigation which lead to the recovery of 39 packets of crack cocaine confiscated from the male's pocket. The 38 year old offender with a South Phila. address was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Narcotics.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/25/09, between 2:45 PM and 4:15 PM, complainant's apartment in the 300 block S. 12th St., was entered via a basement door that had been damaged and taken was a laptop and T.V. 6th District Officer Trautz lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(ARREST) On Wednesday, 02/25/09, 6th District Sergeant LaRose set up a surveillance for illegal narcotic activity in the Wash. Sq. West area when at 7:20 PM, officers observed an illegal narcotic sale on the corner of Juniper & Pine Sts. A 30 year old offender with a N.E. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Narcotics (crack) after he was observed buying it from the occupants of a mini van. The 31 year old driver and 30 year old passenger, both with South Phila. addresses were charged with Illegal Narcotic (crack) Sales. Recovered was crack cocaine and a large sum of cash from the occupants of the vehicle.
(REPORT) On Friday, 02/27/09, between 2:55 AM, police responded to a call for a burglary alarm of an apartment in the 1000 block Spruce St. Upon arrival, police observed a rear window open and a door unlocked, no damage to either. The property manager responded and a check of the property was made, the complainant was not on location. A 32" TV was discovered missing from the apartment. 6th District Officer Colon lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(ARREST) On Saturday, 02/28/09, 9:20 PM, 6th District Officers Cullen and DiDonado stopped a male for investigation in the 1300 block Locust St. The male was wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court, found in the male's pocket was a bag containing marijuana. The 22 year old offender with a S.W. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Contempt of Court.
Monday, March 2, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 02/27/09
Questions About the State Budget?
Will your child's school take a cut? Can the state continue to support the elderly and infirm? Will museums lose funding? How will local transportation projects fare? All of these questions and more will be addressed at a local meeting hosted by Babette Josephs.
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community College of Philadelphia
Center for Business and Industry
18th and Callowhill streets
Lecture Hall, Room C-228
Philadelphia
For additional information, please call 215-893-1515 or e-mail RepJosephs@pahouse.net.
An Offer to Members
Lantern Theater Company presents Sizwe Bansi is Dead
By Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona
Only 6 Performances Remaining! Wed and Thurs at 7pm, Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm and 8pm, Sun at 2pm
Mention "Brett Mapp" and receive 2 for 1 tickets! Just 35 for both! Call 215-829-0395
Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow Streets, www.lanterntheater.org
Wash West Crime Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 02/16/09, 7:55 AM, the site manager of the overnight homeless cafe, 315 S. Broad St. set her laptop on a table near the door, she went outside for a few minutes to secure the doors and returned to find the laptop missing.
(ARREST-UPDATE)) It was previously reported that on Saturday, 01/24/09, a guest at a house party in the 1000 block Waverly St. was struck on the head with a cobblestone by another guest who fled the scene. An arrest warrant was obtained by Central Detective Division and the 23 year old offender with a Center City address was arrested on Monday, 02/16/09 and charged with Aggravated Assault.
(REPORT) On Tuesday, 02/17/09, between 4:45 AM and 5:20 AM, out-of-town complainant's 2000 Chevy, parked in the 300 block S. Broad St. had a window smashed and a GPS take. The scene was cleaned up by the complainant before arrival of police.
(REPORT) On Tuesday, 02/17/09, 5:40 PM, police responded to a call for a suspicious person inside an apartment building in the 900 block Clinton St. A resident of the building reported that a male, not a resident, followed her up to the 3rd floor in the elevator and was knocking on different doors and acting very suspiciously. Police were not dispatched in a timely manner (issue was addressed with Police Radio supervisor) and a check of the building for the trespasser resulted in negative results. The trespasser was described as a black male, heavy set, facial hair, wearing a knit cap, white earphones, black jacket, black sweater and black pants. All 6th District units made aware of incident and description of offender and a tactical patrol team has been assigned to the area.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/18/09, between 2 AM and 6 PM, complainant's dormitory room in the 300 block S. Juniper St. had a laptop taken, there were no signs of any forced entry. The scene was contaminated an no latent finger prints were able to be lifted.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/18/09, 9:30 PM, complainant was walking south, 400 block S. 13th St. a male asked for a cigarette, complainant stated the male saw money in his other hand when he went to give him a cigarette and pulled out a gun and demanded the money. The offender fled on a bike, north on 13th St. The offender was described as a black male, 20-30 years, dark complexion, unshaven, wearing a black hoody, blue jeans, tan boots. The complainant refused to view suspect photos or to be interviewed by Detectives.
(ARREST) On Saturday, 02/21/09, 8:40 AM, 6th District Officer Bonilla responded to a call for a break-in of an apartment building in the 1200 block Locust St. The officer was met by the building manager who reported that a male trespasser was inside the building and had gained entry at around 4 AM by prying the front door. Officer Bonilla, assigned to tactical patrol in the Was. West area, apprehended the male inside the basement apartment after he locked himself inside. The 30 year old homeless offender was charged with Criminal Trespass.
(REPORT) Between 7:30 PM, Saturday, 02/21/09 and 11:45 AM, Sunday, 02/22/09, complainant's 1993 Acura, parked in the 800 block Pine St. had a window smashed and a briefcase taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
Will your child's school take a cut? Can the state continue to support the elderly and infirm? Will museums lose funding? How will local transportation projects fare? All of these questions and more will be addressed at a local meeting hosted by Babette Josephs.
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community College of Philadelphia
Center for Business and Industry
18th and Callowhill streets
Lecture Hall, Room C-228
Philadelphia
For additional information, please call 215-893-1515 or e-mail RepJosephs@pahouse.net.
An Offer to Members
Lantern Theater Company presents Sizwe Bansi is Dead
By Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona
Only 6 Performances Remaining! Wed and Thurs at 7pm, Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm and 8pm, Sun at 2pm
Mention "Brett Mapp" and receive 2 for 1 tickets! Just 35 for both! Call 215-829-0395
Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow Streets, www.lanterntheater.org
Wash West Crime Report
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 02/16/09, 7:55 AM, the site manager of the overnight homeless cafe, 315 S. Broad St. set her laptop on a table near the door, she went outside for a few minutes to secure the doors and returned to find the laptop missing.
(ARREST-UPDATE)) It was previously reported that on Saturday, 01/24/09, a guest at a house party in the 1000 block Waverly St. was struck on the head with a cobblestone by another guest who fled the scene. An arrest warrant was obtained by Central Detective Division and the 23 year old offender with a Center City address was arrested on Monday, 02/16/09 and charged with Aggravated Assault.
(REPORT) On Tuesday, 02/17/09, between 4:45 AM and 5:20 AM, out-of-town complainant's 2000 Chevy, parked in the 300 block S. Broad St. had a window smashed and a GPS take. The scene was cleaned up by the complainant before arrival of police.
(REPORT) On Tuesday, 02/17/09, 5:40 PM, police responded to a call for a suspicious person inside an apartment building in the 900 block Clinton St. A resident of the building reported that a male, not a resident, followed her up to the 3rd floor in the elevator and was knocking on different doors and acting very suspiciously. Police were not dispatched in a timely manner (issue was addressed with Police Radio supervisor) and a check of the building for the trespasser resulted in negative results. The trespasser was described as a black male, heavy set, facial hair, wearing a knit cap, white earphones, black jacket, black sweater and black pants. All 6th District units made aware of incident and description of offender and a tactical patrol team has been assigned to the area.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/18/09, between 2 AM and 6 PM, complainant's dormitory room in the 300 block S. Juniper St. had a laptop taken, there were no signs of any forced entry. The scene was contaminated an no latent finger prints were able to be lifted.
(REPORT) On Wednesday, 02/18/09, 9:30 PM, complainant was walking south, 400 block S. 13th St. a male asked for a cigarette, complainant stated the male saw money in his other hand when he went to give him a cigarette and pulled out a gun and demanded the money. The offender fled on a bike, north on 13th St. The offender was described as a black male, 20-30 years, dark complexion, unshaven, wearing a black hoody, blue jeans, tan boots. The complainant refused to view suspect photos or to be interviewed by Detectives.
(ARREST) On Saturday, 02/21/09, 8:40 AM, 6th District Officer Bonilla responded to a call for a break-in of an apartment building in the 1200 block Locust St. The officer was met by the building manager who reported that a male trespasser was inside the building and had gained entry at around 4 AM by prying the front door. Officer Bonilla, assigned to tactical patrol in the Was. West area, apprehended the male inside the basement apartment after he locked himself inside. The 30 year old homeless offender was charged with Criminal Trespass.
(REPORT) Between 7:30 PM, Saturday, 02/21/09 and 11:45 AM, Sunday, 02/22/09, complainant's 1993 Acura, parked in the 800 block Pine St. had a window smashed and a briefcase taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
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