Board Elections and Candidates Statements
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 in Room 505 of Dorrance Hamilton Hall at 7pm, with special guest Councilman DiCicco at 7:45. Please arrive at 7 o'clock to meet our candidates for the Board and to cast your vote.
This year we are honored to have a remarkably talented pool of people who are interested in joining the Wash West Board. Please read their statements, below, and ATTEND the upcoming election. Each membership is entitled to one vote (Household memberships, for example, will receive one ballot).
The meeting will be held in Room 505 of Dorrance Hamilton Hall at 7pm, with special guest Councilman DiCicco at 7:45. Please arrive promptly at 7 o'clock to meet our candidates for the Board and to cast your vote.
Ezra D. Church
I grew up in the Philadelphia area and spent much time in the City as a child, benefiting from many of the great arts and cultural institutions we have here. I left the East Coast in 1998 for college at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduate school, my wife and I lived in New Orleans for two years where we experienced Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. We returned to Philadelphia in 2007 and purchased a home in the Washington West neighborhood at 12th and Spruce. I practice law at a firm located in Center City. My wife and I have two children, aged 2 years and 8 months, who can regularly be seen frolicking at Washington Square or Seger Playground. We love the neighborhood and intend to stay for a very long time.
There is no particular agenda leading me to run for the Board of WSWCA. I simply want to contribute to and be more involved in the neighborhood in which I live. I became a member of WSWCA when I first moved to the neighborhood and have attended several meetings of the Board and the Governmental Affairs Committee over the past year. I have been impressed with and believe in the work of the organization. I hope to contribute my energy and unique experiences to the organization and to the Washington Square West neighborhood.
Ali Fazio
Please consider this letter notification of my intent to run for a position on the WSWCA Board in the upcoming October 13th election.
As you know, I have been serving on the Board since 2006. During that time I have also sat on, and then co-chaired the Zoning and Governmental Affairs Committee. The majority of my work for the Board has been through administration of the Zoning Committee applicants. I process intake forms, flyers and agendas; I compose letters to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, Councilman DiCicco, the Planning Commission and others. I do my best to walk both residents and business owners through the zoning process, and to keep diligent records of the application that are presented to us.
In the coming month, I will be attending a 3-day training to become a Tree Tender. I hope to be able to take on this role in our community as a way to participate and contribute outside of zoning matters. I feel strongly about the cleaning and greening of our neighborhood and would, with this new term, try to focus more attention and effort on those matters.
Annette C. Earling
My name is Annette Earling, and I've been a member of the Wash West community since 1991. I became a member of the Civic Association a few years after moving here, and I was honored to be asked to join the board around 2000. I've been very active with the board, heading the Membership and Awareness committee, designing the newsletter, The Post, sending out our electronic newsletter, the E-Post, and working on our website. I've also organized our membership drives and have helped with other efforts, such as cleanup and fundraising.
I own a small graphic design business here in Wash West, where I live with my husband and our 6 year old boy, not to mention our 2 year old lab mix. I'd like to continue to work on the Board of our Civic Association, and respectfully submit this request to be included on the slate in the upcoming election.
Diana Lind
I'm currently the executive and editorial director of Next American City (americancity.org), a Philadelphia-based national non-profit dedicated to improving American cities. My interest in my work has often carried over to our neighborhood, and as Annette will attest, I have hoped to bring some ideas learned on the job to the WSWCA.
I would like to serve on the WSWCA board as a way of getting more involved in the neighborhood, helping strengthen current activities such as the neighborhood watch and clean-ups, and helping launch some new initiatives. My interests range from getting my hands dirty (I literally just applied for a plot in the Waverly Garden) to using the Web to better engage our neighborhood. I also would be happy to use the connections made on the job for fundraising opportunities or to support neighborhood improvement activities. In general, I'd like to represent the concerns of my neighbors (aged 24 to 80) and be a helpful resource for the community.
Thank you for considering my application. My resume is attached. I hope to answer any of your questions on September 30th, but if you have any questions in the meantime, please let me know. I currently do not sit on any boards, but when I owned an apartment in Brooklyn, I sat on the building's co-op board for one year.
Susan Weiss
Please accept my candidacy for a position on the Wash West Civic Association Board. I am a Philadelphia native, have lived in Wash West for 11 years, and would love to have a more formal role in helping to improve our neighborhood. I have over 15 years of experience in development and nonprofit management and, as an eight-year staffer at the region's leading arts advocacy and umbrella marketing organization, a deep interest in public policy and community development.
Susan Weiss is Vice President of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the region's leading policy and umbrella marketing organization for arts and culture. Previously, Weiss worked at the University of Pennsylvania, where she served as staff writer in the marketing and development departments at the Institute of Contemporary Art and Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. She also worked at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art and Dance Umbrella, and has taught “Writing for the Arts” as an adjunct lecturer in Drexel University's Graduate Arts Administration Program. She is a member of the 2010 core class of Leadership Philadelphia and sits on the Board of Simpatico Theatre Project. Weiss has a JD from Boston University and a BA in American Studies from Wellesley College.
David Fante
I would like to be considered for election to the Washington West Civic Association Board. As a resident of the 1300 block of Rodman Street, I have attended a few meetings in the past, specifically to present some of the ideas for the Broad and South Streets Community Garden, and more recently (about 2 years ago) to seek advice on how to deal with issues that our block has had with a few troublesome UArts students. In addition to providing useful advice and identifying channels to pursue, you and Wash West facilitated and participated in a meeting with me and another representative from my block and the UArts dean of students at Councilman DiCicco's office.
The result of the advice we received and the conversation we had at that meeting has made our block a much better place to live, and it is the primary reason I'm interested in becoming an active member of the civic association. Wash West is an effective organization which makes a positive impact on our community. As a resident of our neighborhood, I have a vested interest in our community and in maintaining the quality of life we enjoy while working to make it a better and safer place.
As an architect, I believe I could contribute to Wash West in matters of reviewing and commenting on building projects brought before the board for review.
I'm originally from Yonkers, NY. I graduated from Syracuse University in 1998 and have lived and worked in the area since the summer of 2000. I am a Project Architect with EwingCole, where I am currently working on a renovation to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. My wife (a structural engineer at another firm in town) and I have lived on Rodman Street since January of 2005 and are members of the Broad and South Streets Community Garden. In our free time, we enjoy maintaining our house, cooking, and sampling restaurants in our neighborhood.
Michael Sweeney
I would like to run for re-election for the next term.
I seek this position to attampt to finish a few projects, which include the 501(c)(3), the street lighting of 12th Street, and to work with Rick on the derelict landlords project.
I'm a resident for about 7 1/2 years with my partner, Stephen Betts.
I work only about 5 blocks away, and have been a civil trial lawyer at Lyman & Ash for 6 years.
I've served on the boards of a few non-profits in Philadelphia: formerly Sapphire Fund, presently also Mazzoni Center.
Ned Van Dyke
I would like to bercome a member of the Board because I have have been actrive in civic affairs in my previous Center City West neighbord for twenty years (Democratic Party committeeperson and before that founding Vice President of the Center City South Neighborhood Association, and, concurrent with that, a block captain at 21st & Fitzwater St. I would now liked to transfer the site of my civic activity to Wash West, my post-divorce neighborhood.
I pledge active participation and attendance with more than a dash of brainstorming and Wash West teamwork.
I look forward to fulfilling my pledge of working towards increasing Wash West's volunteerism as well.
I was a principal of the Alternatives for the Middle Years (AMY) Schools, than Director of Education at Berean Institute.
I am the father of two Center City children and participated actively at Durham, Greenfield and Masterman years ago.
I have been happy in Center City. It has served my family and me well, and I would relish the opportunity of repaying that with my continued service.
Sonia Nofziger Dasgupta
I am interested in joining the Washington Square West Board of Directors to increase my involvement in the community my husband and I joined when we moved to our current home in March of 2008. Having been brought up by parents committed to historic preservation and documentation, I have long been interested in the history of Philadelphia. Since moving to WSW, we have begun to research the history of our home and look for ways to connect with our neighbors. The area is evolving, but there remains opportunity for the community to continue to develop its own identity in this city of neighborhoods. I would like to be part of the evolution as we plan to be part of the area for years to come.
I believe that my background in marketing, communications and fundraising will be assets in assisting WSWCA in growing and developing.
Prostitution Problems on Your Street?
Of course the first thing to do is to call 911 each and every time you see this occuring. We need a record of complaints.
However a member recently contacted the police, where it was also recommended that they send letters to Community Court, where prostitutes are tried. If we write letters, the Court may enforce stricter penalties. To write the Court about the effect of prostitution on your street, mail to Philadelphia Community Court, 1401 Arch Street, 2nd Floor. Its website is www.centercityphila.org/about/Community.php
Center City District's Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey
As more economists are noting signs of the beginning of recovery, or at least a significant slowing of nationally recessionary trends, the CCD welcomes your opinion on those things that we can do locally to improve the competitiveness and quality of life of Center City Philadelphia.
Please take a moment by October 16th, to tell us how effective our initiatives have been, what improvements we should make, and what new programs you would like us to undertake. To begin the survey, visit http://www.centercityphila.org/css
You will also be entered for a chance to win $100 in Center City restaurant gift certificates, two passes to the Lantern Theater Company and four passes to the National Constitution Center. One lucky winner will be chosen at random.
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The Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission
The Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission invites you to a PUBLIC HEARING about Updating the Philadelphia Zoning Code
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 4th floor
City Hall, Philadelphia
Please bring picture identification to access City Hall from the Northeast Corner. For more information: www.zoningmatters.org
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Saturday, 09/19/09, 12:30 AM, complainant was at Camac & St. James Sts. when he was hit on the head with an unknown object by unknown person(s). Taken was his wallet. Complainant reported the incident on 09/21/09, no description of offender(s) given.
(REPORT) On Tue 09/22/09, between 6:15 AM and 6 PM, complainant's apartment, in the 300 block S. 12th St. had the door pried and taken from inside was a laptop. 6th District officer Greco attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.
(REPORT) On Tuesday, 09/15/09, 2:15 PM, complainant returned home to her residence in the 1100 block Manning St. and placed a suitcase in the foyer and left for a short time. When she returned the door had been forced open and the suitcase was gone. (Incident wasn't reported until 09/23/09-no scene to process)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 09/25/09
McCall School to celebrate 100 years
On October 26, 2009, McCall School, the neighborhood school for Wash West, celebrates 100 years of providing high quality education for the children of our neighborhood. The school will be commemorating its centennial throughout the year with a series of celebrations and historical activities for the current McCall students.
Over the years, McCall School has been recognized as an excellent primary school as well as stellar "continuation" school and, at times, even a vocational school. One of the most distinctive characteristics about the school, however, has always been its strong multicultural tradition. In addition to serving the neighborhoods of Wash West, Society Hill, Old City and parts of the Loft District, McCall is the neighborhood school for Philadelphia's Chinatown. As such, students of all backgrounds at McCall School are given daily instruction in Mandarin Chinese.
The multicultural nature of the McCall student body is nothing new. The school has always hosted a diverse immigrant population and a student body with a varied socioeconomic and ethnic multicultural makeup. In 1918, 95% of the students enrolled in McCall School were born outside of the United States. Beginning in the early 1950s, immigrant children were assigned to McCall School as part of the first program in the United States that taught English as a Second Language. By 1953, the McCall School had as many as 200 students from more than 20 countries who were studying English as a Second Language. The multicultural blend of students at that time included children from Ukraine, France, Japan, China, Greece, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil, Hungary, Cuba, Korea and several African nations. McCall School had quickly become a center for foreign-born children to assimilate, learn American customs, and to learn to read, write and socialize in the greater community. Welcome sig! ns at the entrance to the McCall School could be read in 14 different languages and the school was, at times, referenced as a miniature United Nations.
A Centennial Gala will culminate the yearlong celebration of McCall's centential. It will be an opportunity for current and past members of the McCall family, members of the local community, and local leaders to commemorate the school's historic past and contribute to its future success. The gala is to be held at the National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street on November 12, 2009 from 5:30-8:30 PM. All proceeds from the gala will go directly toward strengthening McCall's science education program. For tickets or more information about the gala, please email 100years@meeetingmccall.com or visit the website www.meetingmccall.com.
Seger Park Events
This fall FOSPP and the Seger Tennis Club are offering an affordable after-school tennis program for children ages 6-8 (give or take a year) every Monday and Wednesday, 4-5 pm, from Sept 28-Oct 28. Taught by Coach Bryan Hughes, the program costs $50 for 5 classes, and $90 for all 10. (The cost, payable to "Seger Park Advisory Council," covers the tennis instruction, insurance, and an end-of-session pizza party.) To register or ask questions please contact Coach Hughes at JediTennis@hotmail.com, or (215) 528-0196.
Also, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday Oct 31, 3-5 pm, when they hold the big free SEGER HALLOWEEN PARTY! Made possible once again by a generous grant by the Department of Recreation, the Halloween party in the park will feature free pizza, free treats, free Halloween baubles and tons of costumed fun for the whole family. And it's never too early to sign up as a volunteer, so if you can spare an hour or two please contact Joyce Killian at joycekillian@hotmail.com.
Outfest 2009/Joe's Coffee
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11. From noon-6 pm, joecoffee will be at Giovanni's Room on OUTFEST SUNDAY. They'll be selling coffee upstairs at America's oldest glbt bookstore, to help raise awareness of not just fair trade, but help to contribute to the restoration of the front wall of Giovanni's: 40% of all sales go to the rebuilding.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
On October 26, 2009, McCall School, the neighborhood school for Wash West, celebrates 100 years of providing high quality education for the children of our neighborhood. The school will be commemorating its centennial throughout the year with a series of celebrations and historical activities for the current McCall students.
Over the years, McCall School has been recognized as an excellent primary school as well as stellar "continuation" school and, at times, even a vocational school. One of the most distinctive characteristics about the school, however, has always been its strong multicultural tradition. In addition to serving the neighborhoods of Wash West, Society Hill, Old City and parts of the Loft District, McCall is the neighborhood school for Philadelphia's Chinatown. As such, students of all backgrounds at McCall School are given daily instruction in Mandarin Chinese.
The multicultural nature of the McCall student body is nothing new. The school has always hosted a diverse immigrant population and a student body with a varied socioeconomic and ethnic multicultural makeup. In 1918, 95% of the students enrolled in McCall School were born outside of the United States. Beginning in the early 1950s, immigrant children were assigned to McCall School as part of the first program in the United States that taught English as a Second Language. By 1953, the McCall School had as many as 200 students from more than 20 countries who were studying English as a Second Language. The multicultural blend of students at that time included children from Ukraine, France, Japan, China, Greece, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil, Hungary, Cuba, Korea and several African nations. McCall School had quickly become a center for foreign-born children to assimilate, learn American customs, and to learn to read, write and socialize in the greater community. Welcome sig! ns at the entrance to the McCall School could be read in 14 different languages and the school was, at times, referenced as a miniature United Nations.
A Centennial Gala will culminate the yearlong celebration of McCall's centential. It will be an opportunity for current and past members of the McCall family, members of the local community, and local leaders to commemorate the school's historic past and contribute to its future success. The gala is to be held at the National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street on November 12, 2009 from 5:30-8:30 PM. All proceeds from the gala will go directly toward strengthening McCall's science education program. For tickets or more information about the gala, please email 100years@meeetingmccall.com or visit the website www.meetingmccall.com.
Seger Park Events
This fall FOSPP and the Seger Tennis Club are offering an affordable after-school tennis program for children ages 6-8 (give or take a year) every Monday and Wednesday, 4-5 pm, from Sept 28-Oct 28. Taught by Coach Bryan Hughes, the program costs $50 for 5 classes, and $90 for all 10. (The cost, payable to "Seger Park Advisory Council," covers the tennis instruction, insurance, and an end-of-session pizza party.) To register or ask questions please contact Coach Hughes at JediTennis@hotmail.com, or (215) 528-0196.
Also, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday Oct 31, 3-5 pm, when they hold the big free SEGER HALLOWEEN PARTY! Made possible once again by a generous grant by the Department of Recreation, the Halloween party in the park will feature free pizza, free treats, free Halloween baubles and tons of costumed fun for the whole family. And it's never too early to sign up as a volunteer, so if you can spare an hour or two please contact Joyce Killian at joycekillian@hotmail.com.
Outfest 2009/Joe's Coffee
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11. From noon-6 pm, joecoffee will be at Giovanni's Room on OUTFEST SUNDAY. They'll be selling coffee upstairs at America's oldest glbt bookstore, to help raise awareness of not just fair trade, but help to contribute to the restoration of the front wall of Giovanni's: 40% of all sales go to the rebuilding.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
WSWCA E-post: 9/23/09
ATTENTION: ARMED ROBBERS WANTED
Please be aware of the below incident and if the described vehicle is observed, contact 9-1-1 immediately and provide location, description of vehicle and occupants and the direction of travel. Also inform the 9-1-1 operator that the vehicle was used in an armed robbery on 09/23/09 at 300 S. 11th St.
On Wednesday, 09/23/09, 12:40 AM, complainant's were walking in the area of 300 S. 11th St. when approached by four (4) males. One of the males produced a silver handgun and demanded the purse of the female complainant, during this time the male complainant was punched twice by one of the other males. All of the offenders entered a dark green SUV, possibly a Jeep, with a partial Pa. tag # of DYX_ _ 89 and drove off, going east on Clinton St.
The offenders were described as: #1-Hispanic male with an olive complexion, 20 years old, 5'10", 180 lbs, thin build, thin mustache, short straight hair parted in the middle, wearing a dark gray hoodie. #2-Black male, 20 years old, 5'7", very thin build, light beard and mustache, wearing a red sweatshirt with white letters on the chest, dark blue jeans. #3-Hispanic male, 18 years old, 5'4", 150 lbs, thin build, wearing a light gray hoodie, blue jeans. #4-Black male, no further description
There was another male operating the vehicle, described as a black male, 20 years, dark complexion, beard and mustache, back plastic framed glasses.
Anyone who may have information concerning this robbery should contact Detective Goldstein at Central Detective Division- 215-686-3093 or 215-686-3094.
Anyone seeing any of the above described vehicle or offenders should call 9-1-1 immediately, do not take any actions, these males should be considered armed.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 9:30 AM and 1 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 13th St. was entered without force and 2 laptops were taken. 6th District Officer Kelly attempted to lift latent finger prints at the scene.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 8 AM and 7 PM, complainant's The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 9:30 AM and 1 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 13th St. was entered without force and 2 laptops were taken. 6th District Officer Kelly attempted to lift latent finger prints at the scene.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 8 AM and 7 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1000 block Spruce St.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 5 AM and 9 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1100 block Spruce St.
(ARRESTS) On Monday, 09/14/09, 11 PM, complainant was confronted in the 1200 Spruce St. by 4 trans. males, one of which threatened and chased the complainant with a knife. The complainant notified 911, provided a description of the offender. 6th District bicycle was taken without permission from the 1000 block Spruce St.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 5 AM and 9 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1100 block Spruce St.
(ARRESTS) On Monday, 09/14/09, 11 PM, complainant was confronted in the 1200 Spruce St. by 4 trans. males, one of which threatened and chased the complainant with a knife. The complainant notified 911, provided a description of the offender. 6th District Officer Hartzell responded, observed the offender at Camac & Locust Sts., the offender fled, discarding a knife along the way, the officer pursued on foot to Broad & Chestnut Sts. where the apprehension was made. A second offender from the group of 4 picked up the discarded knife and attempted to leave the area with it. The 1st offender, age 18 with a South Phila. address was charged with Aggravated Assault and related offenses, the second offender, age 18 with a Camden, N.J. address was charged with Conspiracy and Tampering with Evidence.
(ARRESTS) On Tuesday, 09/15/09, 6:15 PM, based on information from 6th District officers and concerned citizens, the Narcotic Field Unit set up a surveillance of a resident of the Parker /Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St. The resident was observed leaving the area in a taxi and was stopped a distance away and found to be in possession of powdered cocaine. A Search & Seizure warrant was obtained for his room inside the hotel where a quantity of bulk crack cocaine as well as packaged crack, packaged marijuana, a scale, money and 2 loaded handguns were found and seized. A second resident of the room was also taken into custody. The 25 and 19 year old offenders with addresses at the Parker/Spruce Hotel were charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver Illegal Narcotics, Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act and related offenses.
(REPORT) Between 4 PM, Thursday, 08/25/09 and 6:50 PM, Thursday, 09/17/09, complainant's 2007 Jeep, parked in the 1100 block of Spruce St. had the plastic windshield unzipped and CDs taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(REPORT) On Friday, 09/18/09, 5 AM, out-of-town complainant parked her 2008 Pontiac in the 1200 block Spruce St. with the keys in the ignition. When she returned 20 minutes later the car had been taken without permission.
(REPORT) Between 10 PM, Friday, 09/18/09 and 7 PM, Saturday 09/19/09, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Pine St. had a T.V. missing, there was no forced entry into the property. 6th District Officer Maiorano lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 09/20/09, 5:09 AM, police responded to an alarm at the hair salon, 234 S. 11th St. and found the front door open, no apparent force. The cash register was on the floor, owner and police walked through the property, nobody found inside, there was nothing taken.
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Please be aware of the below incident and if the described vehicle is observed, contact 9-1-1 immediately and provide location, description of vehicle and occupants and the direction of travel. Also inform the 9-1-1 operator that the vehicle was used in an armed robbery on 09/23/09 at 300 S. 11th St.
On Wednesday, 09/23/09, 12:40 AM, complainant's were walking in the area of 300 S. 11th St. when approached by four (4) males. One of the males produced a silver handgun and demanded the purse of the female complainant, during this time the male complainant was punched twice by one of the other males. All of the offenders entered a dark green SUV, possibly a Jeep, with a partial Pa. tag # of DYX_ _ 89 and drove off, going east on Clinton St.
The offenders were described as: #1-Hispanic male with an olive complexion, 20 years old, 5'10", 180 lbs, thin build, thin mustache, short straight hair parted in the middle, wearing a dark gray hoodie. #2-Black male, 20 years old, 5'7", very thin build, light beard and mustache, wearing a red sweatshirt with white letters on the chest, dark blue jeans. #3-Hispanic male, 18 years old, 5'4", 150 lbs, thin build, wearing a light gray hoodie, blue jeans. #4-Black male, no further description
There was another male operating the vehicle, described as a black male, 20 years, dark complexion, beard and mustache, back plastic framed glasses.
Anyone who may have information concerning this robbery should contact Detective Goldstein at Central Detective Division- 215-686-3093 or 215-686-3094.
Anyone seeing any of the above described vehicle or offenders should call 9-1-1 immediately, do not take any actions, these males should be considered armed.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 9:30 AM and 1 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 13th St. was entered without force and 2 laptops were taken. 6th District Officer Kelly attempted to lift latent finger prints at the scene.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 8 AM and 7 PM, complainant's The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 9:30 AM and 1 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 13th St. was entered without force and 2 laptops were taken. 6th District Officer Kelly attempted to lift latent finger prints at the scene.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 8 AM and 7 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1000 block Spruce St.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 5 AM and 9 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1100 block Spruce St.
(ARRESTS) On Monday, 09/14/09, 11 PM, complainant was confronted in the 1200 Spruce St. by 4 trans. males, one of which threatened and chased the complainant with a knife. The complainant notified 911, provided a description of the offender. 6th District bicycle was taken without permission from the 1000 block Spruce St.
(REPORT) On Monday, 09/14/09, between 5 AM and 9 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from the 1100 block Spruce St.
(ARRESTS) On Monday, 09/14/09, 11 PM, complainant was confronted in the 1200 Spruce St. by 4 trans. males, one of which threatened and chased the complainant with a knife. The complainant notified 911, provided a description of the offender. 6th District Officer Hartzell responded, observed the offender at Camac & Locust Sts., the offender fled, discarding a knife along the way, the officer pursued on foot to Broad & Chestnut Sts. where the apprehension was made. A second offender from the group of 4 picked up the discarded knife and attempted to leave the area with it. The 1st offender, age 18 with a South Phila. address was charged with Aggravated Assault and related offenses, the second offender, age 18 with a Camden, N.J. address was charged with Conspiracy and Tampering with Evidence.
(ARRESTS) On Tuesday, 09/15/09, 6:15 PM, based on information from 6th District officers and concerned citizens, the Narcotic Field Unit set up a surveillance of a resident of the Parker /Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St. The resident was observed leaving the area in a taxi and was stopped a distance away and found to be in possession of powdered cocaine. A Search & Seizure warrant was obtained for his room inside the hotel where a quantity of bulk crack cocaine as well as packaged crack, packaged marijuana, a scale, money and 2 loaded handguns were found and seized. A second resident of the room was also taken into custody. The 25 and 19 year old offenders with addresses at the Parker/Spruce Hotel were charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver Illegal Narcotics, Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act and related offenses.
(REPORT) Between 4 PM, Thursday, 08/25/09 and 6:50 PM, Thursday, 09/17/09, complainant's 2007 Jeep, parked in the 1100 block of Spruce St. had the plastic windshield unzipped and CDs taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.
(REPORT) On Friday, 09/18/09, 5 AM, out-of-town complainant parked her 2008 Pontiac in the 1200 block Spruce St. with the keys in the ignition. When she returned 20 minutes later the car had been taken without permission.
(REPORT) Between 10 PM, Friday, 09/18/09 and 7 PM, Saturday 09/19/09, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Pine St. had a T.V. missing, there was no forced entry into the property. 6th District Officer Maiorano lifted latent finger prints from the scene.
(REPORT) On Sunday, 09/20/09, 5:09 AM, police responded to an alarm at the hair salon, 234 S. 11th St. and found the front door open, no apparent force. The cash register was on the floor, owner and police walked through the property, nobody found inside, there was nothing taken.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee
Agenda
09.22.09 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending:
1) 322 S. Iseminger Street – erection of a one-story rear addition (10’-3” X 7’-6”)
Erection of a second story deck, above addition, with stair to grade.
2) Joe Conti (C.E.O. PALCB)- brief presentation on the Wine Boutique concept at
11th&Locust (with Jose Garces)
3) Marc Vertri w/ Pearl properties – liquor license application for 400 block S.
13th Street
4) Oddfellows building- second meeting; refusal for open area
09.22.09 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending:
1) 322 S. Iseminger Street – erection of a one-story rear addition (10’-3” X 7’-6”)
Erection of a second story deck, above addition, with stair to grade.
2) Joe Conti (C.E.O. PALCB)- brief presentation on the Wine Boutique concept at
11th&Locust (with Jose Garces)
3) Marc Vertri w/ Pearl properties – liquor license application for 400 block S.
13th Street
4) Oddfellows building- second meeting; refusal for open area
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
E-post: 09/15/09
Poll Staff Needed
Poll staff needed for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Staffers will assist voters at the polling place. This is a great way to be involved in the voting process in your division.
You will attend a brief training and be paid for your work on Election day.
Please contact Gregory Walker, Democratic Executive Committerperson, 5th Ward 9th Division: gregorytwalker@gmail.com or 267.334.4897
PA Liquor Control to Attend Meeting
Joe Conti (the CEO on the PALCB) will be attending the next WSWCA Governmental Affairs and Zoning meeting to give a brief presentation on the Wine Boutique concept which will be going in at 11th and Locust. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be held at 7 pm in Room 208, Dorrance Hamilton Hall, September 22.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
The City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City District & SEPTA is hosting an Open House for the public to hear a presentation by the design team and review plans for the Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 6:00-7:30 PM
AIA Design Center
1218 Arch Street
Formal presentation begins at 6:30 PM
The reconstruction of Dilworth Plaza at City Hall is among the most significant opportunities Philadelphia now has to transform an inhospitable plaza into an extraordinary centerpiece of the city's physical and civic fabric. The public will have an opportunity to view and comment on plans proposed for the renovation of Dilworth Plaza and talk directly with the project design team.
Poll staff needed for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Staffers will assist voters at the polling place. This is a great way to be involved in the voting process in your division.
You will attend a brief training and be paid for your work on Election day.
Please contact Gregory Walker, Democratic Executive Committerperson, 5th Ward 9th Division: gregorytwalker@gmail.com or 267.334.4897
PA Liquor Control to Attend Meeting
Joe Conti (the CEO on the PALCB) will be attending the next WSWCA Governmental Affairs and Zoning meeting to give a brief presentation on the Wine Boutique concept which will be going in at 11th and Locust. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be held at 7 pm in Room 208, Dorrance Hamilton Hall, September 22.
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
The City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City District & SEPTA is hosting an Open House for the public to hear a presentation by the design team and review plans for the Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 6:00-7:30 PM
AIA Design Center
1218 Arch Street
Formal presentation begins at 6:30 PM
The reconstruction of Dilworth Plaza at City Hall is among the most significant opportunities Philadelphia now has to transform an inhospitable plaza into an extraordinary centerpiece of the city's physical and civic fabric. The public will have an opportunity to view and comment on plans proposed for the renovation of Dilworth Plaza and talk directly with the project design team.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 09/11/09
Board Member Elections Coming in October
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Seger Flea Market
More than 75 vendors will surround the perimeter of Seger Playground along 10th, 11th, Lombard & South Streets, Saturday, Oct. 10th from 9am til 5pm, rain date will be Sun, Oct. 11th. Vendors featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Furniture, Glassware, Pottery, Jewelry, Records and Much More!
For more info log onto www.PhilaFleaMarkets.org
Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Learn how to prepare yourself for any emergency. The American Red Cross and the Office of Emergency Management, along with the Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health, will be holding a workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 pm at the 6th Police District at 235 N. 11th Street. Rain date: Oct. 20th.
For more information visit www.phila.gov/ready.
Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
The City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City District & SEPTA is hosting an Open House for the public to hear a presentation by the design team and review plans for the renovation of Dilworth Plaza.
Tuesday, September 22, 6:00-7:30 PM
AIA Design Center, 1218 Arch Street
Formal presentation begins at 6:30 PM
Please consider running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30.
Seger Flea Market
More than 75 vendors will surround the perimeter of Seger Playground along 10th, 11th, Lombard & South Streets, Saturday, Oct. 10th from 9am til 5pm, rain date will be Sun, Oct. 11th. Vendors featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Furniture, Glassware, Pottery, Jewelry, Records and Much More!
For more info log onto www.PhilaFleaMarkets.org
Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Learn how to prepare yourself for any emergency. The American Red Cross and the Office of Emergency Management, along with the Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health, will be holding a workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 pm at the 6th Police District at 235 N. 11th Street. Rain date: Oct. 20th.
For more information visit www.phila.gov/ready.
Renovation of Dilworth Plaza
The City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City District & SEPTA is hosting an Open House for the public to hear a presentation by the design team and review plans for the renovation of Dilworth Plaza.
Tuesday, September 22, 6:00-7:30 PM
AIA Design Center, 1218 Arch Street
Formal presentation begins at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
WSWCA E-post: 09/08/09
Alert
Below please find a composite poster of a male wanted for an indecent assault near 22nd & Locust Sts., on 08/30/09. If you have or receive any information concerning the identity or whereabouts of this male, please contact Special Victims Unit ant the number provided. If this male is seen on the street, please call 911 and give the call taker a good description and mention the incident that he is wanted for.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(ARREST) On Sunday, 08/30/09, 2:02 AM, 6th District police responded to a call of a burglary alarm at the Ben Towne Deli, 111 S. 9th St. Upon arrival, the officer found that the front door glass was broken and the cash register inside was open. The window of Benjamin Cleaners at 115 S. 9th St. was also discovered smashed and an open cash register was observed inside. 6th District plainclothes Officers Crichton and Graner stopped a male walking away from the area. The male had a shopping bag with blood on it, the bag contained cigarettes and some cash, an additional sum of cash was recovered from his pocket. The officers noticed that the offender fit the description from other recent burglaries in the area that were captured on video and brought this to the attention. The 37 year old homeless offender was also charged with burglaries at Pearl Cleaners, 107 N. 9th St. on 08/27/09 and VIP Tailor/Cleaners, 1326 Spruce St. on 08/29/09.
Below please find a composite poster of a male wanted for an indecent assault near 22nd & Locust Sts., on 08/30/09. If you have or receive any information concerning the identity or whereabouts of this male, please contact Special Victims Unit ant the number provided. If this male is seen on the street, please call 911 and give the call taker a good description and mention the incident that he is wanted for.
Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:
(ARREST) On Sunday, 08/30/09, 2:02 AM, 6th District police responded to a call of a burglary alarm at the Ben Towne Deli, 111 S. 9th St. Upon arrival, the officer found that the front door glass was broken and the cash register inside was open. The window of Benjamin Cleaners at 115 S. 9th St. was also discovered smashed and an open cash register was observed inside. 6th District plainclothes Officers Crichton and Graner stopped a male walking away from the area. The male had a shopping bag with blood on it, the bag contained cigarettes and some cash, an additional sum of cash was recovered from his pocket. The officers noticed that the offender fit the description from other recent burglaries in the area that were captured on video and brought this to the attention. The 37 year old homeless offender was also charged with burglaries at Pearl Cleaners, 107 N. 9th St. on 08/27/09 and VIP Tailor/Cleaners, 1326 Spruce St. on 08/29/09.
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