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.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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
Sunday, May 31, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 05/29/09
May 29, 2009
Volunteer Opportunity
In response to comments from the community, the Friends of Louis I. Kahn Park are looking for one to three volunteers from the neighborhood to form a temporary committee for a short-term lighting project. This Friends' committee will evaluate the current lighting and electrical infrastructure, make recommendations for changes, and oversee any changes. Funding is anticipated for the initial study and the cost of professional advice.
To volunteer please call and leave a message at 215-592-0481 or write the Friends at P.O. Box 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19105-1830.
7:59 PM? DO NOT Put Out Your Trash
As many of you have found, the city is ticketing like mad for trash violations. Please, do not put your trash out before 8 pm on the night before trash pickup, or you may very well get a ticket.
PS...thanks for the placement suggestions that many of you sent for Big Belly solar trash compactors. We will do our best to guide city workers to the corners most in need.
Planning Bike Lanes through Wash West
The city Planning Commission is exploring options for creating two east-west bike lanes that will run from river to river and through Wash West. They gave a very helpful presentation at the last public board meeting, and have provided us with an electronic version of their planning documents in the hopes that members who did not make the meeting could take a look and get involved in the discussion.
To download the .pdf document, visit www.washwestcivic.org/bikeplan.pdf .
For even further information, to fill out a questionnaire, or to find out about other meetings, visit their website at www.tooledesign.com/philadelphia/ .
Seger Park Flea Market
Saturday, June 6th! Don't miss it.
Wash West Crime Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/18/09, 12:05 AM, complainant had her handbag snatched while walking in the 300 block S. 13th St. by a male that fled east on Cypress St. The offender was described as a black male, 35 years, 5'8", 170 lbs., clean shaven, wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans.
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/18/09, 1:30 PM, complainant got into an argument with the landlord of his business in the 1300 block Walnut St. when the landlord struck the complainant in the head with a pipe. The complainant went to the hospital and later reported incident to the police. Central Detective Division is investigating and will obtain an arrest warrant for the offender.
(ARREST) On Thursday, 05/21/09, 10:10 PM, 6th District Officers DiDonato and Kovach, assigned to tactical patrol in the Wash. Sq. West area, stopped a male for investigation outside the Parker-Spruce Hotel, 13th & Spruce Sts. The male was found to be in possession of 3 packets of Crack Cocaine. The 21 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Narcotics.
(REPORT) On Thursday, 05/21/09, between 10:15 AM and 1:30 PM, out-of-town complainant reported that luggage and a laptop was taken from her room at the Double Tree Hotel, 237 S. Broad St. There was no forced entry into the unoccupied room.
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/12/09, 11:30 PM, complainant had a female known to him in his apartment in the 200 block S. 8th St., complainant went out for a short time and returned to find female and his checkbook and cell phone missing. Incident reported on 05/21/09.
(ARRESTS) On Friday, 05/22/09, 9 PM, 6th District bicycle petrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen investigated two males obstructing the entrance to an apartment building at 250 S. 13th St. Both males were found to have a packet of crack cocaine and a glass pipe in his possession. The offenders, #1-42 years old with a West Phila. address, #2-47 years old with a North Phila. address were charged with Possession of Narcotics and Obstruction
(REPORT) On Saturday, 05/23/09, between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM, out-of-town complainant's unlocked 1995 Volkswagen, parked in the 1300 block Pine St. had a GPS and checkbook taken from inside, no force. 6th District Officer Sweeney attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/24/09, 12:30 AM, complainant was punched and his cell phone was taken at Broad & Walnut Sts. by a black male, 18 years, 5'10", wearing a white T-shirt.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/24/09, between 9 PM and 11 PM, complainant's locked bicycle was taken without permission from the 200 block S. Jessup St.
(UPDATE-ARREST) On 06/01/08, complainant reported his 1999 Infiniti stolen from the 200 block S. 11th St. On Sunday, 05/24/09, 6th District Officers DeLuca and DeCrosta stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation, 1000 Parrish St. The 33 year old operator with a S. Phila. address was arrested and charged with Auto Theft and related offenses.
Volunteer Opportunity
In response to comments from the community, the Friends of Louis I. Kahn Park are looking for one to three volunteers from the neighborhood to form a temporary committee for a short-term lighting project. This Friends' committee will evaluate the current lighting and electrical infrastructure, make recommendations for changes, and oversee any changes. Funding is anticipated for the initial study and the cost of professional advice.
To volunteer please call and leave a message at 215-592-0481 or write the Friends at P.O. Box 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19105-1830.
7:59 PM? DO NOT Put Out Your Trash
As many of you have found, the city is ticketing like mad for trash violations. Please, do not put your trash out before 8 pm on the night before trash pickup, or you may very well get a ticket.
PS...thanks for the placement suggestions that many of you sent for Big Belly solar trash compactors. We will do our best to guide city workers to the corners most in need.
Planning Bike Lanes through Wash West
The city Planning Commission is exploring options for creating two east-west bike lanes that will run from river to river and through Wash West. They gave a very helpful presentation at the last public board meeting, and have provided us with an electronic version of their planning documents in the hopes that members who did not make the meeting could take a look and get involved in the discussion.
To download the .pdf document, visit www.washwestcivic.org/
For even further information, to fill out a questionnaire, or to find out about other meetings, visit their website at www.tooledesign.com/
Seger Park Flea Market
Saturday, June 6th! Don't miss it.
Wash West Crime Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/18/09, 12:05 AM, complainant had her handbag snatched while walking in the 300 block S. 13th St. by a male that fled east on Cypress St. The offender was described as a black male, 35 years, 5'8", 170 lbs., clean shaven, wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans.
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/18/09, 1:30 PM, complainant got into an argument with the landlord of his business in the 1300 block Walnut St. when the landlord struck the complainant in the head with a pipe. The complainant went to the hospital and later reported incident to the police. Central Detective Division is investigating and will obtain an arrest warrant for the offender.
(ARREST) On Thursday, 05/21/09, 10:10 PM, 6th District Officers DiDonato and Kovach, assigned to tactical patrol in the Wash. Sq. West area, stopped a male for investigation outside the Parker-Spruce Hotel, 13th & Spruce Sts. The male was found to be in possession of 3 packets of Crack Cocaine. The 21 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Narcotics.
(REPORT) On Thursday, 05/21/09, between 10:15 AM and 1:30 PM, out-of-town complainant reported that luggage and a laptop was taken from her room at the Double Tree Hotel, 237 S. Broad St. There was no forced entry into the unoccupied room.
(REPORT) On Monday, 05/12/09, 11:30 PM, complainant had a female known to him in his apartment in the 200 block S. 8th St., complainant went out for a short time and returned to find female and his checkbook and cell phone missing. Incident reported on 05/21/09.
(ARRESTS) On Friday, 05/22/09, 9 PM, 6th District bicycle petrol Officers Ferrero and Cullen investigated two males obstructing the entrance to an apartment building at 250 S. 13th St. Both males were found to have a packet of crack cocaine and a glass pipe in his possession. The offenders, #1-42 years old with a West Phila. address, #2-47 years old with a North Phila. address were charged with Possession of Narcotics and Obstruction
(REPORT) On Saturday, 05/23/09, between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM, out-of-town complainant's unlocked 1995 Volkswagen, parked in the 1300 block Pine St. had a GPS and checkbook taken from inside, no force. 6th District Officer Sweeney attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/24/09, 12:30 AM, complainant was punched and his cell phone was taken at Broad & Walnut Sts. by a black male, 18 years, 5'10", wearing a white T-shirt.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 05/24/09, between 9 PM and 11 PM, complainant's locked bicycle was taken without permission from the 200 block S. Jessup St.
(UPDATE-ARREST) On 06/01/08, complainant reported his 1999 Infiniti stolen from the 200 block S. 11th St. On Sunday, 05/24/09, 6th District Officers DeLuca and DeCrosta stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation, 1000 Parrish St. The 33 year old operator with a S. Phila. address was arrested and charged with Auto Theft and related offenses.
Friday, May 22, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 05/22/09
Dial 311
The Civic Association is encouraging all members to dial the new 3-1-1 service, whenever you notice a non-emergency neighborhood problem, DAY OR NIGHT! This includes litter, broken street lights or fire hydrants, city services, or just to answer a general question you may have about Philadelphia.
The reason we are so excited about this service is because, if it works the way it should, it will increase government accountability. 311 callers will receive a tracking number, allowing them to follow-up on their service request. They will also be given a specific time frame in which to expect the service to be provided so that they have clear expectations of when and how their request will be answered.
The data collected from 311 to track, evaluate, and if necessary correct, service patterns in the departments. So call!
New High Rise on Walnut
The Zoning and Governmental Affairs Committee of the WSWCA is scheduled to begin discussions with the owners of 1213 Walnut Street, this Tuesday the 2nd of June at 1001 Locust Street, Room 208, Hamilton Building. This will likely be the largest building that has ever been built in Wash West, so if you'd like to hear what's happening and voice your opinion, this is the place to do it. The meeting is public and will begin at 7pm.
Water Dept. Survey
The PWD is planning some work in our area, although it's still up in the air as to exactly where and when. In the meantime, they have an online survey about stormwater runoff that we thought our Wash West neighbors may be interested in filling out. Find it at http://www.phillywatersheds.org/public/gssurvey.php.
The Civic Association is encouraging all members to dial the new 3-1-1 service, whenever you notice a non-emergency neighborhood problem, DAY OR NIGHT! This includes litter, broken street lights or fire hydrants, city services, or just to answer a general question you may have about Philadelphia.
The reason we are so excited about this service is because, if it works the way it should, it will increase government accountability. 311 callers will receive a tracking number, allowing them to follow-up on their service request. They will also be given a specific time frame in which to expect the service to be provided so that they have clear expectations of when and how their request will be answered.
The data collected from 311 to track, evaluate, and if necessary correct, service patterns in the departments. So call!
New High Rise on Walnut
The Zoning and Governmental Affairs Committee of the WSWCA is scheduled to begin discussions with the owners of 1213 Walnut Street, this Tuesday the 2nd of June at 1001 Locust Street, Room 208, Hamilton Building. This will likely be the largest building that has ever been built in Wash West, so if you'd like to hear what's happening and voice your opinion, this is the place to do it. The meeting is public and will begin at 7pm.
Water Dept. Survey
The PWD is planning some work in our area, although it's still up in the air as to exactly where and when. In the meantime, they have an online survey about stormwater runoff that we thought our Wash West neighbors may be interested in filling out. Find it at http://www.phillywatersheds.org/public/gssurvey.php.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
South Street Coupon Swap
Hello everyone,
This is your friendly neighborhood web guy, informing you of a new Forum I've created.
The South Street Superfresh - Big Red Grocery Giveaway - Coupon Swap
http://groups.google.com/group/ss-superfresh-coupon-swap
Description:
As you may or may not know, Superfresh is running a giveaway where they give you game pieces (like McDonald's Monopoly) and Free coupons with every load of groceries. Since I shop at the SS Superfresh every day I'm going to accumulate quite a few of these coupons and game pieces, as I image almost everyone in the neighborhood will as well.
If you click the link above you'll come to a FORUM where people can put up their winning coupons and game pieces to swap. This way, with a lot of people, there is a higher statistic for someone to win a grand prize (as well as off load coupons you won't use).
This is your friendly neighborhood web guy, informing you of a new Forum I've created.
The South Street Superfresh - Big Red Grocery Giveaway - Coupon Swap
http://groups.google.com/group/ss-superfresh-coupon-swap
Description:
As you may or may not know, Superfresh is running a giveaway where they give you game pieces (like McDonald's Monopoly) and Free coupons with every load of groceries. Since I shop at the SS Superfresh every day I'm going to accumulate quite a few of these coupons and game pieces, as I image almost everyone in the neighborhood will as well.
If you click the link above you'll come to a FORUM where people can put up their winning coupons and game pieces to swap. This way, with a lot of people, there is a higher statistic for someone to win a grand prize (as well as off load coupons you won't use).
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