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!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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.
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.
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 StreetFriday, 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.
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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:
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.
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)
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/
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.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.
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
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.
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