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Re: [UC] Missing gray mini Schnauzer - Powelton
On Sep 21, 2011, at 7:25 PM, Linda wrote: Missing: Dark Gray Miniture Schnauser (Powelton Village - 36th and Pearl St) Date: 2011-09-21, 6:41PM EDT Reply to: hanleybo...@gmail.com [Errors when replying to ads?] Lost Small gray Dog last seen at 3:45 PM at 3622 Pearl ST near 36th and Powelton Ave/Baring St. Call Hanley at 215 840 1040 I know where this dog is, she was found on Lancaster ave near Powelton Pizza. No collar/tags. Frank Sarlo See the email address above for rebecca trejo she is a Vet and found the dog and took it to the office where she works to check it for a microchip .
[UC] From The Fuzz
via Twitter: 48/Chester 115am. 3 b/m's pistol whipped and robbed a 21/b/m. Males fled on foot. One was caught. 2 others got away. Took his wallet cell Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Church Parking For Atheists
This site allows you download parking placards that are used by some church-goers to park in otherwise illegal No Parking or No Stopping Zones in CC. This has annoyed me for years. Finally we have Equality even if we have to cheat! My partner is in Traffic Court this morning fighting a ticket on this issue. http://www.churchparkingforatheists.com/ Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Fwd: Awareness of Community Listserve(s)
Thanks for reminding me to upload that storm video to YouTube! I have been away from my computer for a few days. Here's the link if anyone's still interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQZcbesIajY Frank On Jun 27, 2010, at 04:29 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 6/27/2010 15:36:15 Eastern Daylight Time, philly.jo...@gmail.com writes: I was surprised by the number of people that I mention the Listserve(s) to, (UClist and UCneighbors), and get a blank response. _ Yeah, the list has pretty much fell into disuse. Bender does a show and there is no review. Not even a he sucks, or he was his usual brilliant self nothing further to report here, move on, The Storm From Hell passes through the Hood and the resident devil err Republican's Wolf Manner is unscathed while carnage can be surveilled everywhere from his front porch. Email about UC is so passe? Recently, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said, Email is probably going away, Perhaps, she was suggesting people are more comfortable seeing info directed at them in their Facebook News Feed, rather than in their email inboxes. Of course Frank's storm post referred us to Facebook for storm footage. Personally, I blame it all on Glenn and the Barking Cheese Boyz. Glenn can't find anything not to fight over, no matter how sublime. Hey Glenn, in a meeting with the City Controller last week, he told me 80% of the issued trash citations are dismissed by the Board of Adjudication when there is a hearing. Apparently, you're the only person who can't get a break; says a lot for the practice of diplomacy, the use of facts, and leaving your hubris at home. As for the Boyz, when you start every meetup at a bar instead of the gym, you lose your warrior spirit. There is still a place in civil society for hanging someone like Glenn upside down from Little Nell's little finger while the Ambassadors are preoccupied scoping the babes at the Green Line or eating across the street. Gentrification has certainly helped us reap the whirlwind . Ciao, Craig
[UC] Storm
For those of you on Facebook, here's a short video of the storm http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1416126087605ref=mf and some iPhone pictures of Clark park: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2052635id=1366173559 and someone else's pictures of the park: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwbridge/sets/72157624225943087/ My power was out when I left the house at 4:30. I live at 49th Florence. Does anyone know if the power has been restored in that area? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Storm
Thanks! I'm home, air-conditioned and fed. Frank On Jun 24, 2010, at 10:38 PM, Kimm Tynan wrote: It was around 9 pm. On 6/24/10 7:38 PM, Frank fcarr...@pobox.com wrote: For those of you on Facebook, here's a short video of the storm http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1416126087605ref=mf and some iPhone pictures of Clark park: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2052635id=1366173559 and someone else's pictures of the park: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwbridge/sets/72157624225943087/ My power was out when I left the house at 4:30. I live at 49th Florence. Does anyone know if the power has been restored in that area? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Robberies
Tweet from The Fuzz: Two gunpoint robberies last night. 47/Cedar and 500 S 45th. 2 B/Ms. One white hoody. 5'8. Other male black hoody. 6'0. Armed black handgun. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Deaths affecting out Neighborhood and Life-affirming responses
There is a ridiculous argument happening on the NLNA boards about whether this happened in NL or Kensington because the body was found ½ block north of Girard Ave. People seem to think it makes a difference. It reminds me of many UC/West Philly discussions here. Your message is a welcome antidote. Frank On Jun 3, 2010, at 02:11 PM, campio...@juno.com wrote: Sabina Rose O'Donnell was murdered, in Northern Liberties in the very early hours of Wednesday morning. She was only 21. According to news reports, she had a happy evening, of work, bar-hopping and visiting a friend, before heading home at Midnight. I remember her as a beautiful little girl, not a perfect age match to my kids (now 19 and 23) but close enough in age and geography (she lived on 44th Street) so that Birthdays, visits to Clark Park and swimming at the UC Swim Club could be shared activities. I don't know how best to break the news to my kids. Sabina left West Philly when her parents moved away, and so there is some distance, but finding an explanation for this brutal slaying seems almost impossible. When I first saw the news, it said she had just come from California so I was hoping it was not our beautiful, much loved neighborhood kid. I contacted a friend who might still know her parents, for reassurance, but the response was, Yes, Liz, it is. ... Sabina was a dear girl ..., and much loved. I don't know how to help, myself. I mean what can anyone really do? I have, of course, reached out to her family. I post this as others may know or remember Sabina and/ or her family. I would welcome a private reminder of happy memories. I hope many will pray for the repose of her soul and that her family will be blessed with the grace and strength needed to survive this horror. I also hope that we reach out to the neighborhood children, now young adults, who knew Sabina, and let them know that they are loved. It is not fair that Sabina could not travel 4 blocks, safely, but is is fact. We need our children to live caution and sense. Joy and caution are not mutually exclusive. Separate notes: I attended a Memorial Mass for Anita Brothers this week. Anita lived to be 84, attended daily Mass at St. Francis de Sales, including on the day she died. She died peacefully in her sleep. In the receiving line, before the Mass, Mr. Brothers mentioned that he and Mrs. Brothers considered my mother saintly and had said a prayer for my mother every day, since her death in 1981. As good Catholics they may have placed some special recognition on the fact that my mother had 12 children and remained a faithful wife and stalwart mother until death took her. I was and remain deeply touched by his comment and evidence of their devotion. Now that I am well over 50, memorial services are becoming sadly more frequent. It feels good to say a proper goodbye and interesting to read the Funeral Brochures and obituaries to learn what is considered newsworthy and often not known about someone who was a long time good neighbor. Some good News: Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A., from the convent at 1001 S. 47th St, survived a recent, experimental heart surgery and is home. Anyone who knows our 90+ year old PEACE PILGRIM can easily imagine the persistence and energy Sister Francis applied to convince the Doctors to accept a nonagenarian into the program. She is home in time for today's feast to honor the June 3rd anniversary of the Canonization of the founder of her order, Saint Marie Eugenie, RA. She taught Grace Kelly, at Raven Hill. She led missions in France, India the Philippines, South America and here in the USA. She continues to lead and inspire by volunteering at St. Francis de Sales. She promotes opportunities to learn and act through a lecture series at her convent. I hope all who read this note take some action to send kindness, compassion, courage and forgiveness forward, today and every day. All the best! Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 406 Phila, PA 19103 215-790-5653 Desk Voicemail 215-880-2930 Cell Emergency 215-546-9781 Shared office Fax campio...@juno.com or home.in.ph...@juno.com for Rental questions Link to Photos of available Listings and public, 'social' photos: www.PicasaWeb.google.com/CampionEF To check out all PFR and Multiple Listed Properties and to review CONSUMER NOTICE, link to www.PruFoxRoach.com Your referral is a welcome compliment. All the best in 2010 and beyond! Car Insurance for $1/Day? New Laws Now Offers Car Insurance For As Low as $1/Day in Your Area! InsuranceCompareSite.com
[UC] FREE Futureheads tix for tonight
My partner Derek and I have two extra FREE tickets to see the Futureheads at the UU Church tonight. The show is at 8. The opening act is all-female pop band The Like. If you want them, let me know and I'll tell you what to do. The tickets will be at the venue so you won't have to go out of your way to pick them up. Thanks, Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Gun-point robbery
Tweet from The Fuzz: Last night 1130pm, gunpoint robbery 44/Locust. B/M. 20's. Light complexion. Heavyset. Striped hoody. Fled north on Buckingham. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] UC Review
A vital chapter in the protracted saga of the South St. Bridge restoration came to a close last week with a presentation by Penn students of their development ideas for the Grays Ferry neighborhood at the eastern foot of the South. St. bridge. Vital? Really? http://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=smenu=1twindow=mad=sdetail=2117wpage=skeyword=sidate=ccat=ccatm=restate=restatus=reoption=retype=repmin=repmax=rebed=rebath=subname=pform=sc=2320hn=ucreviewhe=.com Their suggestions are preposterous. I have to say that when I lived in the the Grays Ferry neighborhood in the mid 80s it was the most intolerant place I'd ever experienced. My partner and I were harassed almost daily, mostly because we were gay but also because we were RENTERS! It was awful. F You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UCNeighbors] Re: [UC] UCD is innocent
Actually the downside is that they created one of the worst intersections in the city. Frank On May 18, 2010, at 08:53 PM, Anthony West wrote: Also a sound account. But the most important discussion of neighborhood development, of course, is always whether the development is good for the neighborhood or not. Correct? I gassed up and repaired my vehicle at that garage many a time. But it posed a pollution problem due to an elderly leaking tank, I heard. It takes big bucks to fix a brownfield problem like this. Fortunately, Penn has big bucks. So an elderly gas station was replaced with a shining new vet-school facility. The vet school has always been an asset to UC; now it's even more of an asset. Where's the problem, neighbors and neighborettes? Why are we now whining about a neighborhood improvement that has no apparent downside? I suppose Penn could have led with its Dark Side. It could have said: We plan to build a Big Building that will Forever Change the Essential Character of the ordinary West Philadelphia neighbors who live a peaceful life at 39th Baltimore, entirely unaffected by the large university that just happens to be next door, that they all hate, because all good progressives hate universities, just like the GOP does. But it didn't. Instead, it simply got the building built, bypassing our neighborhood's pseudo-radical nonsense by any means necessary. How else could it accomplish anything? Dialog is, by definition, a two-way street. If UC leftists wish to be accepted as equal, rational partners in community planning for this off-campus neighborhood, they need to quit foaming at the mouth every time a university tries to solve a festering real-estate sore for us, as it did at the 38th Woodland gas station and again at the 40th Pine nursing home. -- Tony West On 5/18/2010 8:21 PM, Brian Siano wrote: But I simply cannot believe that Karen's reporting this accurately. What did she think-- that the project was _just_ a road reconfiguration? Didn't people see the announcements, the artists' conceptions, the maps, the website? I sure did. It was _always_ to accommodate a new Vet building. Artists' conceptions were always part of the presentations. Every presentation I saw, every web site, every announcement, said that a new Vet building was going up. This bit about 'they told us it was for traffic flow is hard to believe. What is Karen saying-- that they kept a _whole building project_ as a _secret_? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the UCNeighbors group. To post to this group, send email to u...@ucneighbors.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ucneighbors+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ucneighbors?hl=en You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] UCD is innocent
Actually the downside is that they created one of the worst intersections in the city. Frank PS. Sorry. I'm a little scattered tonight. On May 18, 2010, at 08:53 PM, Anthony West wrote: Also a sound account. But the most important discussion of neighborhood development, of course, is always whether the development is good for the neighborhood or not. Correct? I gassed up and repaired my vehicle at that garage many a time. But it posed a pollution problem due to an elderly leaking tank, I heard. It takes big bucks to fix a brownfield problem like this. Fortunately, Penn has big bucks. So an elderly gas station was replaced with a shining new vet-school facility. The vet school has always been an asset to UC; now it's even more of an asset. Where's the problem, neighbors and neighborettes? Why are we now whining about a neighborhood improvement that has no apparent downside? I suppose Penn could have led with its Dark Side. It could have said: We plan to build a Big Building that will Forever Change the Essential Character of the ordinary West Philadelphia neighbors who live a peaceful life at 39th Baltimore, entirely unaffected by the large university that just happens to be next door, that they all hate, because all good progressives hate universities, just like the GOP does. But it didn't. Instead, it simply got the building built, bypassing our neighborhood's pseudo-radical nonsense by any means necessary. How else could it accomplish anything? Dialog is, by definition, a two-way street. If UC leftists wish to be accepted as equal, rational partners in community planning for this off-campus neighborhood, they need to quit foaming at the mouth every time a university tries to solve a festering real-estate sore for us, as it did at the 38th Woodland gas station and again at the 40th Pine nursing home. -- Tony West On 5/18/2010 8:21 PM, Brian Siano wrote: But I simply cannot believe that Karen's reporting this accurately. What did she think-- that the project was _just_ a road reconfiguration? Didn't people see the announcements, the artists' conceptions, the maps, the website? I sure did. It was _always_ to accommodate a new Vet building. Artists' conceptions were always part of the presentations. Every presentation I saw, every web site, every announcement, said that a new Vet building was going up. This bit about 'they told us it was for traffic flow is hard to believe. What is Karen saying-- that they kept a _whole building project_ as a _secret_? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Most restaurant inspections now posted on the Web
There's a searchable database now available from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_24476_10297_0_43/AgWebsite/Page.aspx?name=Food-Safety-Inspection-Resultsnavid=31parentnavid=0pageid=50navcol=true; Here's the Inky article: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100430_Most_restaurant_inspections_now_posted_on_the_Web.html Other counties here: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/health_science/daily/92467534.html Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Alert
FROM Philadelphia Police Department: On Sat, 05-01-10,The University City 5-K Run will take place. The race will cause the closure of 32nd 33rd Sts above Market Street north to Baring Street. Motorists should use alternate routes. Sent through Philadelphia ReadyNotifyPA. ... powered by RSAN dba Cooper Notification. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes
high Victorian flare. Could they use a proofreader or is this some decorative phrase of which I'm unaware? Frank On Apr 21, 2010, at 02:06 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote: Yes, there are many fine and wonderful things about UC. Perhaps some of our knowledgeable architects will cross post their comments. Rapprochement to share the good is good. http://planphilly.com/look-west-finest-row-homes Craig
[UC] From the DP:West Philadelphia High faces large changes
http://thedp.com/article/west-philadelphia-high-faces-large-changes Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] that particular clientèle
More on the Local 44 raid: http://www.philebrity.com/2010/04/13/pa-lawmakers-blast-plcb-plcb-uses-the-but-they-might-have-been-craft-ale-gangstas-defense/ Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] why community activists avoid this list (Was: Re: FOCP response)
On Apr 12, 2010, at 06:11 PM, Anthony West wrote: Most activists say it's a waste of their unpaid volunteer time to read this list. informative, observant and factual? Did someone do a survey or is this just your factual opinion? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] why community activists avoid this list (Was: Re: FOCP response)
On the other hand, a moderated list runs the risk of reflecting only the views of the moderator. In this case I can't say that this hasn't happened. Frank On Apr 12, 2010, at 07:41 PM, Anthony West wrote: Hi Frank. Always glad to talk with a fellow UC-list supporter. This is my opinion. I earn a humble living by determining which, among a welter of reports, are informative, observant and factual; so please excuse me if I extend my work habits to this listserve. Since it's an unmoderated listserve, I can't deny that deceptive, ignorant, shameless and false statements have equal right to be published on UC-list. That's what UC-list is best known for, among neighborhood movers and shakers who read the internet. It's the listserve where nobody who actually does anything around here, writes anything. Do you disagree with me? -- Tony West informative, observant and factual? Did someone do a survey or is this just your factual opinion? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Tweet from The Fuzz
Joseph Murray: I will be on Did You Know with Rose Kenney WPEB 88.1 at 630pm tomorrow 4/8 to discuss happenings in West Philadelphia. Tune in if you can. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Brownstowner blog
Brownstowner blog now has a Philly edition. They feature a house at 404 S 43rd. http://philly.brownstoner.com/2010/04/house_of_the_day_404_south_43r_1.php Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Civility (Was: Re: Drug pushers in the NYTimes)
Maybe but I have said this a few times in the past—when UCNeighbors was first started, in fact—and it has not happened yet. F On Apr 2, 2010, at 10:02 AM, Brian Siano wrote: Frank, I'll make you a bet: that in the very near future, people on this list will take your I think he did it to avoid discussion of his book speculation, and treat it as a given fact. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Civility (Was: Re: Drug pushers in the NYTimes)
I remember that!! I think I called attention to the incident on the list after seeing it on Andrew's Malcolm X. Park blog and the Daily News. (Andrew later apologized for causing trouble.) Kyle may not have thought it was important enough to discuss but Fenton was eventually fired over it, so I suppose it wasn't so trivial. F PS. I *like* John Fenton and I'm sorry the whole thing happened. I hope he's satisfied and doing the neighborhood some good in his present position. On Apr 2, 2010, at 10:02 AM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: when kyle announced his new list on june 28 2007, it was also during a time when there was a lot of discussion on this list about the newspaper reports of the ucd scandal over john fenton. here's kyle discussing it on jun 27: You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Penn deserves credit, was Civility
Kyle said that both lists would be working for a short time which might or might not be over. I'm not sure how that would be accomplished but I'm not an IT professional. F On Apr 2, 2010, at 10:13 AM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Glenn moyer wrote: PS. For those of you not subscribed to UCNeighbors, that listserv is now a Google Group and is no longer hosted by or affiliated with Penn. Thanks for this great news, Frank! The Penn administration deserves credit for kicking them out! does this link still work? should it be modified/removed? http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Penn deserves credit, was Civility
A notification was sent to members of the list. F On Apr 2, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Glenn moyer wrote: Frank, how did you discover that UCNeighbors was moved to google? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Sad News For a Neighbor
Sorry to hear this, Tony. You have my sympathy. F On Apr 2, 2010, at 03:21 PM, Wilma de Soto wrote: Folks, The missing chihuahua Linda Le posted about earlier was Tony West's dog Mole, who sadly was struck by a car and killed. Regardless of differences of opinion those of us may have with Tony, he IS our neighbor and I wish to say publicly how sorry I was to learn about this and expresses my sympathies to him and his family. Anyone who has lost a cherished pet understands how terrible it is; especially so suddenly and unexpectedly. Tony West deserves our support during this difficult time. Sincerely, Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Civility (Was: Re: Drug pushers in the NYTimes)
If I remember correctly—and I'm sure that I do—Kyle started his personal listserv less than a week before his book was released. I always suspected that he did it to avoid any discussion about the book's subject matter. In that sense I agree with you. I don't think he can easily deal with disagreements. I could be wrong. Frank PS. For those of you not subscribed to UCNeighbors, that listserv is now a Google Group and is no longer hosted by or affiliated with Penn. On Apr 1, 2010, at 08:59 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Wilma de Soto wrote: As an original member of the SHCA Listserv and its subsequent UnivCity Listserv, I will never believe UCNeighbors was not formed in order to discredit and shut down the UnivCity Listserv@ purple. kyle set up his listserv towards the end of july 2007 after being on this list for years. though it's convenient for some to think this list upmanship has all been a question of civility, kyle's free-wheeling posting style here was certainly no model of civility; while he was on this list he behaved at times as badly as (if not worse than) those he (and others) accused of behaving badly. his leaving was not about the civility of this list, but about the inability of everyone on this list to agree. many people countered his arguments and points of view with the same free-wheeling style he used. some who did agree with him (while matching his free-wheeling style) left to join his list at the same time he did; in fact, they were posting on his new list before kyle posted the news here that he had set up his new list. on july 27 the following free-wheeling exchange happened between he and melani on his new list: In a message dated 7/27/07 6:49:04 PM, kcassidy at asc.upenn.edu writes: the cool thing about this software is that i can pre-ban glenn! to which melani replied: This will be heaven. But, I hope he doesn't know where you live. Melani and then on july 28, kyle announced on this list that he had set up his new list. one difference between kyle's list and this list: unlike kyle's list, this list's archive can be viewed by ANYONE, whether they are subscribed or not. the above exchange, in fact, is archived here: http://www.mail-archive.com/univcity@list.purple.com/msg18895.html and from there anyone can explore what kyle and others posted over the years -- good, bad, or ugly -- and the discussions that followed his leaving: http://www.mail-archive.com/univcity@list.purple.com/msg18858.html .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] possible gatherings of juveniles 40th and Mkt this...
OK. That was funny. Frank On Mar 24, 2010, at 07:30 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote: And, the dancers were not particularly talented
[UCNeighbors] Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] possible gatherings of juveniles 40th and Mkt this...
Here ya go, Al. Having been to 40th Walnut on Friday and Saturday nights recently, I'm not surprised at all. http://www.philebrity.com/2010/03/23/oh-little-freddie-daniels-if-your-parents-dont-read-your-twitter-account-and-alert-the-authorities-i-guess-well-have-to/ Frank On Mar 24, 2010, at 06:27 PM, krf...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 3/24/2010 6:07:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, alaricvisig...@gmail.com writes: Lets make teenagers the enemy. On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Elaine Jenson elaine_jen...@yahoo.com wrote: from Penn Public Safety website http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/NewsDetails.asp?ID=55 Does anyone know if this happened, or is it just the fear and loathing in certain parts of the Penn Administration about anyone who's not their kind. Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St, Philadelphia PA 19104-2918 215-349-6500, fax 215-349-6502 krf...@aol.com or al.krig...@krf.icodat.com PS: I can understand the Gallery and Market St East. I can understand South Street. But the 40th Street Corridor is a figment of some very fertile imaginations... why would a crowd of teenagers want to mass there? Surely they don't want to steal mouse-dropping-tainted produce. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the UCNeighbors group. To post to this group, send email to u...@ucneighbors.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ucneighbors+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ucneighbors?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ucneighbors+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[UC] Community meeting tonight regarding possible Starbucks at 42nd and Woodland
From the City Paper: http://citypaper.net/blogs/mealticket/2010/03/23/community-meeting-tonight-regarding-possible-starbucks-at-42nd-and-woodland/ Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] 8static
The Inky gets down with 8static, our local monthly chiptunes show at Studio 34. We go every month! http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/88050672.html Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Wharton
The Wharton School dropped from third to fourth place in BusinessWeek’s 2010 Undergraduate Business Programs rankings. http://thedp.com/article/wharton-drops-business-week-rankings
[UC] Fwd: Fresh Grocer closure due to mice
Begin forwarded message: FroGro closure due to miceFacilities and Real Estate Despite initial reports of electrical problems, Fresh Grocer was required to close last week due to a court order following multiple failed health inspections, according to Jeff Moran, spokesman for Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health. The store, at 40th and Walnut streets, was closed from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday afternoon. The violations found by inspectors included mouse infestation and improper storage, said Moran. The store reopened after passing a subsequent inspection.
[UC] More parking
http://www.philebrity.com/2010/02/16/readers-cameraphone-friendly-debate-about-saved-parking-spaces-rages-on/ Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] New Asian Restaurant
It's Green Garden. My partner and I ate there on Friday night. There is zero atmosphere but the food was fresh, delicious and obviously cooked-to-order. The prices are reasonable, too. As I was checking out their website on my iPhone, the cashier/waitress told me she designed it. She was quite proud. http://www.greengardenatpenn.com/ Frank On Feb 15, 2010, at 09:03 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: I'm not certain of the name but it is the one next to the laundromat below 47th on Baltimore. I stopped in last Saturday and ordered the Mongolian chicken. It was very good. I noticed their hours of operation extend until midnight. May be nice for those later cases of munchies. Has anyone else tried it? Joe
[UC] Crime
via Twitter: 46/Pine 9p. 51 male robbed point of silver handgun by 20/B/M 5'9 thin clean shaven, baby blue hoody. Ipod and cash taken. No injuries You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] UCity snow pic in NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/02/06/us/20100206-snowstorm_13.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Four lots will open to non-permit parkers
http://thedp.com/article/four-lots-will-open-non-permit-parkers You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Penn incompetence
Apparently, Penn's Department of Public Safety didn't think that a man who had just shot two people being at-large in the campus and neighborhood wasn't an immediate threat to the health or safety of students and employees. Really? http://thedp.com/article/u-defends-lack-alert-shooting Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Trolley diversion
A tweet from SEPTA 20 minutes ago: ALL trolleys are diverted to 40th Market Sts due to signal problems. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Trolleys are back
ALL trolleys have resumed normal service. Expect delays due to service interruption. F You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Video Library
From the DP http://thedp.com/article/video-store-locust-closed Damn. F You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Civic engagement, CSpan, Censorship
Penn's Project for Civic Engagement Hosts Workshops (closed to the public) on the Public Engagement Process of City's New Zoning Code That just says it all, doesn't it?? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] West Philly News
Nice then/now comparison pics of 40th Walnut and a link to Brian Hsu's blog: http://www.westphillynews.com/2010/01/40th-walnut-19632009.html Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Snitching
A friend of mine in the neighborhood will be testifying in DC about the snitching phenomenon. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20091221_Daniel_Rubin__A_peculiar_aversion_to_helping_the_police.html Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Purpose of this list?
It's a platform for some, informational for others. In that way it reflects the neighborhood and its residents. This area has traditionally been a little crunchy, so some political observations are to be expected, I think. As on any mailing list, users eventually learn who they enjoy reading and who to ignore. Frank On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:01 AM, georgia...@aol.com wrote: Hi, I have recently joined this list to get information about University City and concerns about living here. However it seems to be being used as a platform for individuals personal political beliefs and prejudices. I am confused. Is this really the purpose of this list? Georgia
Re: [UC] Does anybody have an operable Windows 95 or 98 computer with a USB port?
That drive should also mount on any Mac with a USB port. If you're just copying them to a CD or another drive the platform should make no difference since Macs can format for any machine. Frank On Dec 11, 2009, at 02:40 PM, krf...@aol.com wrote: Does anybody have an operable Windows 95 or 98 computer with a USB port? One of my ancient Windows 3.1 (yes, I'm serious!) workhorses died -- but I think the hard drive is still good. Almost everything important was backed up (key word: almost). I have some hardware that supposedly will let any older disk drive act as an external disk to a new machine. But I can't get it to work in this instance. It connects through a USB port. The problem may be that the old disk drive has a FAT16 format, which versions of Windows above 98 don't recognize. I'd like to try it on a Windows 98 (or 95) machine; what I'd do would be to copy some files either onto a floppy or a CD-ROM. It might not work, but it would have to have a USB port to even try. FYI: I have another Windows 3.1 machine that still chugs along like a champ. It doesn't have USB. I tried installing the drive from the dead machine into it as a second HD but: I might have been doing something wrong (although it seemed simple enough to do) The old drive may actually be bad -- although it makes good drive and not bad drive noises I don't know as much as I used to think I did. Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St, Philadelphia PA 19104-2918 215-349-6500, fax 215-349-6502 krf...@aol.com or al.krig...@krf.icodat.com
[UC] Court Deals a Blow to Columbia’s Expansion Pl ans
From today's NY Times. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/court-rules-against-columbia-university/?WT.mc_id=fb_nyt857WT.mc_ev=click You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Glenn's List vs. Kyle's List: a measure of popularity
Are you serious?!?! Are we in grade school?? Frank On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:33 PM, Anthony West anthony_w...@earthlink.net wrote: From 6pm Sunday to 6pm Monday, 5 comments about the impact of the SEPTA strike on our neighborhood -- a hot neighborhood topic -- were posted on Glenn's List (UnivCity@list.purple.com). During the same timeframe, 18 comments about the same subject were posted on Kyle's List (ucneighb...@lists.asc.upenn.edu). I maintain a presence on Glenn's List because I want to be open to, and keep in touch with, all my neighbors. But Kyle's List is where the hottest discussion of University City issues takes place these days. The thing I like most about Kyle, compared to his business rival, is he isn't constantly heaping personal abuse on his neighbors in West Philadelphia. He never does this, in fact. It's quite refreshing compared to the listserve that Glenn rules. -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Hotel site shifts to 41st and Walnut
Any service vehicles coming to 40th Pine would have had to back into the four-space hotel lot from Pine St., blocking their handicapped parking access the entire time. It was absurd. I notice they haven't yet put up a web site with details as they did last time. I think they know better by now since it was so easily used against them. Frank On Oct 29, 2009, at 07:26 AM, Lewis Mellman wrote: Lack of off-street parking was a significant problem for the 4001 Pine location. I wonder if plans for the new location include a believable parking and service vehicle solution. It will be interesting to see how folks living a few blocks from 41st and Walnut who felt that the project was a great idea at 40 and Pine are going to react to the new location. -Lew On Oct 28, 2009, at 7:55 PM, Frank wrote: From the DP: http://thedp.com/article/hotel-site-shifts-41st-and-walnut The new plan also proposes the creation of an ‘L’ shaped street from Walnut to 41st streets to divert traffic for the hotel off the main streets, a major concern of opponents to the hotel’s previous location.
[UC] Hotel site shifts to 41st and Walnut
From the DP: http://thedp.com/article/hotel-site-shifts-41st-and-walnut The new plan also proposes the creation of an ‘L’ shaped street from Walnut to 41st streets to divert traffic for the hotel off the main streets, a major concern of opponents to the hotel’s previous location.
[UC] Doormat
http://tinyurl.com/yh2ofcy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Protest management
http://thedp.com/article/supervising-right-protest You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Desi Chaat House
Scrrrumptious!! F You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Campus Inn not dead
From the DP: High demand for extended-stay hotels We believe leasing property to private developers can yield plans that are creative, befitting the local character, and drive economic activity, Datz wrote in an e-mail. A spokesperson from the Campus Inn declined to comment on the current status of the project http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/10/09/News/High-Demand.For.ExtendedStay.Hotels-3798764.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] White dog down: New owners put the restaurant ’s progressive ethos to sleep
From PW: A restaurant’s progressive mission gets lost in Disney. White dog down: New owners put the restaurant’s progressive ethos to sleep. Racist jokes from managers, flat screen televisions at the bar and a lessened commitment to local and seasonal food at the White Dog Cafe? Former employees say the West Philadelphia institution survives in name alone since founder Judy Wicks sold the restaurant in January 2009. Former servers, office and kitchen staff allege that the new owners, led by restaurateur Marty Grims, have steered the lefty cafe astray. http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news-and-opinion/The-Soul-of-the-White-Dog.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] WATCH BATTERY REPLACEMENT
All Makes Electric, 143 S 13th Street will replace it for you while you wait. It costs about $3. I love this guy. Frank On Oct 1, 2009, at 08:14 AM, jvalen...@aol.com wrote: Good Morning Neighbors: Does anyone have a suggestion where I can get the battery replaced in my wrist watch. You can buy one at a lot of places but it is difficult to find someone who will install it for you. Thanks John Valentino
[UC] Shirt laundry
Does anyone have a recommendation for somewhere to get shirts laundered? Thanks, Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Folk Festival 1/2 price on Sunday
48th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Philadelphia Folksong Society Sunday, August 16 from 11 am-11 pm Location: Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 Regular Price: $70 (Sunday All Events ticket) Funsavers Discounted Price: $35 (Sunday All Events ticket) The Philadelphia Folk Festival is the largest and longest continuously running festival of its kind in the country. The Festival is presented the third weekend in August just north of Philadelphia in Upper Salford, Pennsylvania. Each year some 12,000 people per day gather at the Old Pool Farm for three days of music, children's programs, crafts, and campground jams. Entire families attend or volunteer, some representing three generations. More than 2,000 volunteers help facilitate and produce the Festival. Hours of music on Sunday with great musicians including: Austin Lucas, Joe Pug, Justin Townes Earle, Marissa Nadler, The Folk Brothers, Slo- Mo featuring Mic Wrecka, Kerri Powers, Ellis Paul, Sara Hickman, Buskin Batteau, Cathy Fink Marcy Marxer, The Low Anthem, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Give and Take Jugglers, John Flynn, Dave Massengill, Jack Hardy, Shannan Lambert-Ryan and RUNA, Melissa Martin and the Mighty Rhythm Kings featuring The Rockafillys, Dennis Hangey - bag piper, Gene Shay, Works Progress Administration, Langhorne Slim, The Folk Brothers, The Low Anthem, The Del McCoury Band, The Derek Trucks Band, Melissa Martin and The Mighty Rhythm Kings featuring The Rockafillys. inline: spacer.gif inline: spacer.gif Promotional Code: sundaysaver To redeem this offer by phone: call 1-800-556-FOLK and mention promotional code sundaysaver. Special Restrictions: This offer is applicable to the Sunday All Events ticket only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets. Offer subject to availability. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
[UC] South St. Bridge
The tower options are visible for review. http://potholes.phila.gov/southstreetbridge Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/21/09
Looks like Number 5 might be the NEW Campus Inn? Frank Begin forwarded message: From: i...@philaplanning.org Date: July 16, 2009 3:30:13 PM EDT To: i...@philaplanning.org Subject: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/21/09 TENTATIVE AGENDA Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting. 2. Executive Director's Update. 3. ZBA Case 8559: 2116-32 Chestnut Street (Developer: The John Buck Company; Presented by Paula Brumbelow). 4. Zoning Bill 090472: Amending Zoning Bill 080588 (approved 12/22/08) by requiring City Council approval of the Plan of Development for the American Commerce Center site on the 1800 block of Arch Street (Presented by Martin Gregorski; Introduced by Councilmember Clarke on June 4, 2009). 5. Zoning Bill 090517: Remapping the area bounded by Walnut, 42nd, Locust, and 43rd Streets (Presented by Paula Brumbelow; Introduced by Councilmember Blackwell on June 18, 2009). 6. Streets Bill 090468: Revising City Plan No. 55 by striking Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway, and placing a drainage and public utility right-of-way within the lines of the stricken Duncan Street (Presented by William Erickson; Introduced by Councilmember Krajewski on June 4, 2009) 7. Review and Comment: Tudor East Falls Historic District Designation (Presented by Jonathan Farnham and Erin Cote, Philadelphia Historical Commission). 8. Information Only: Stormwater Design for Midvale Avenue (East Falls) (Presented by Joy Lawrence, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society). 9. Information Only: Philly Live! Entertainment Complex, Spectrum site/1100 block Pattison Avenue (Developer: Cordish Development Company). 10. Information Only: Lower Italian Market Revitalization Plan (Presented by Karin Morris and Nicole Hostettler, Passyunk Square Civic Association). === Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583 Voice:215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: i...@philaplanning.org Web: www.philaplanning.org ===
Re: [UC] re: Notary in the neighborhood?
TD Bank at 37th Walnut has a free notary service. I'm a customer but they didn't ask. Frank On Jul 10, 2009, at 02:26 PM, Darcy Luetzow wrote: I am looking for a notary in our neighborhood--and maybe even one that is available on saturday. any suggestions? thanks! Darcy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] “University City” Still Trying To Colonize Baltimore Ave.; “West Philly” Stages Revolt
from philebrity.com http://www.philebrity.com/2009/07/07/readers-write-university-city-still-trying-to-colonize-baltimore-ave-west-philly-stages-revolt/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] quick survey about delivery food
Colonial! f On Jun 14, 2009, at 02:35 PM, Cappy Harrison wrote: Hi all, Just curious. Which is better, Colonial Pizza or Evan's Varsity. Do you have any other delivery favorites? Allegro's Fiesta are NOT options. Thanks! --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: A.Word.A.Day--rachmanism
I'm not sure why I had the urge to forward this A Word A Day to the list but I did. It's a great word. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Wordsmith wsm...@wordsmith.org Date: June 10, 2009 12:14:16 AM EDT To: fcarr...@pobox.com Subject: A.Word.A.Day--rachmanism Wordsmith.org The Magic of Words This week's theme Eponyms This week's words churrigueresque Mata Hari rachmanism Missed a word? Check the archives chronological alphabetical thematic or search the site Newsy anagrams All the news that's fit to anagram The Anagram Times Discuss Feedback RSS/XML A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg rachmanism PRONUNCIATION: (RAK-muh-niz-uhm) MEANING: noun: The exploitation and intimidation of tenants by landlords. ETYMOLOGY: After Peter Rachman (1919-1962), a landlord in London who became notorious for unethical practices including driving out tenants to maximize revenue from his rental properties. Another fellow who got his name in the dictionary for harassing tenants is Charles Boycott (1832-1897), a British land agent in Ireland, whose mistreatment of tenants resulted in his getting ostracized, i.e. he was boycotted. USAGE: It is a story of pure Rachmanism. She had been threatened, had her rent cheque refused, her electricity cut off, and seen her absent neighbours' flats cleared of all their possessions, while rubbish was dumped outside her door. Peter Beaumont; Drowned City Cuts Its Poor Adrift; The Observer (London, UK); Dec 11, 2005. NOTES: The term Rachmanism is a Britishism, though unscrupulous landlords are found everywhere. The above usage example is from the UK, but even if not mentioned, it'd be easy to tell: in just one sentence it manages to include four examples that illustrate the spelling and vocabulary differences between British English and American English: cheque/check, neighbour/neighbor, flat/apartment, and rubbish/trash. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: I find it difficult to feel responsible for the suffering of others. That's why I find war so hard to bear. It's the same with animals: I feel the less harm I do, the lighter my heart. I love a light heart. And when I know I'm causing suffering, I feel the heaviness of it. It's a physical pain. So it's self-interest that I don't want to cause harm. -Alice Walker, author (b. 1944) Sponsored by: Try the Visual Thesaurus! See a map of your word in the Visual Thesaurus. 145,000 words. Audio. Smart Gifts for Grads and Dads! Enter smartgifts coupon code and get 15% off mental_floss gifts! Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us © 2009 Wordsmith.org
Re: [UC] Late breaking news about the Campus Inn
This is GREAT news. Thanks, Al! F On Jun 4, 2009, at 01:22 PM, krf...@aol.com wrote: Late breaking news has just been posted on-line by the University City Review about the Campus Inn. It appears as though the developers have finally figured out that their plan was so outrageous and riddled with inadequacies that even Penn's money and political clout couldn't buy their way to a project with such obvious inadequacies. So... well, you'll have to read about it yourself by clicking on the link below: Click here: University City Review - West Philadelphia's Independent Community Newspaper Al Krigman Limited Time Offers: Save big on popular laptops at Dell
[UC] Gold Standard vandalized!
I just passed and someone had thrown paint at their beautiful new sign. Sad. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] History of the Palladium in the DP
http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/04/24/News/New-Hey.Day.Toast.Rooted.In.Old.Tradition.Interactive.Timeline-3725042.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Penn Praxis plans for Delaware riverfront revitalization move forward
From the DP: The hallmark of the work has been the civic-engagement process, according to the Web site for Plan Philly, a news-gathering organization affiliated with Penn Praxis. http://tinyurl.com/casflt
[UC] Student/Arsonist
Terrible story. http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/04/22/News/Dps-Student.Arrested.In.Connection.With.Rodin.Fire-3720771.shtml Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Pizza
From this week's Zagat Buzz: And in other local news, Avram Hornik, who owns a slew of pubs plus the Rittenhouse Square brasserie Loie, is looking to open a brick-oven pizzeria at 39th and Chestnut in University City this August; the working title is Duo. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] 4312 Chesnut Street HEAD Shop/ SMOKE Shop
I totally agree. F On Mar 20, 2009, at 10:18 AM, Brian Siano wrote: And I'm perfectly fine with head shops and adult video stores. Last I checked, they're legal. And just because I don't patronize a business doesn't mean that it should be kept out of my neighborhood. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] The dreaded hotel again in the DP
http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/03/17/News/Proposed.Campus.Inn.Threatens.Relationships.With.Neighbors.To.The.West.Interact-3673568.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition F You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Gotham Book Mart collection comes to Penn!
http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticleustory_id=3df7dab0-2beb-4363-9850-a79ba034ce38 Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] [Ucneighbors] White Dog
I sent this the other day but it didn't arrive. From the Inquirer: Breaking some eggs: A house-cleaning and a back-of-the-house cleaning have come to the landmark White Dog Cafe in University City. After longtime owner Judy Wicks took on managing partner Marty Grims (Moshulu, Du Jour), this week saw the firings of longtime chef Andy Brown and staff. Workers then emptied the kitchen, power-washed it and installed new equipment. New staff should be on board, as the restaurant aims to reopen tomorrow night. Frank ___ ucneighbors mailing list ucneighb...@lists.asc.upenn.edu http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Finally, an Apple store!
Not in the Radian where I wanted it but at 1619 Walnut St. This is the site of the now-closed Brasserie Perrier and formerly KYW TV studio where The Mike Douglas Show was taped. Everyone was on that show, from John and Yoko to Totie Fields! Great choice. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: truly unbelievable traffic signal boxes
The City of Big Brotherly Love Frank Begin forwarded message: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_design/20081219_Changing_Skyline__Big_boxes_making_us_safer__and_uglier.html You have to go to the link to see the size of these things. The hard copy of the paper shows a picture from inside a cafe where the new box (up against the building!) completely blocks the view. I mean, WTF? We can make cameras the size of cigarette lighters, so why do they have to be like this? This could be last straw for my moving to Europe or someplace else that gives a damn about their street life. Love, The Ranter You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Tampopo opening at 44th Spruce
February or March 2009 will see the opening of the third location of Byeong-gwan “Ben” Yu’s Tampopo, (on) the corner of 44th and Spruce, right next to Brendan Hartranft and Leigh Maida’s forthcoming Local 44 Beer Bar. http://mealticket.blogs.citypaper.net/blogs/mu/2008/12/08/tampopo-number-three-coming-to-44th-and-spruce/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Tampopo opening at 44th Spruce
February or March 2009 will see the opening of the third location of Byeong-gwan “Ben” Yu’s Tampopo, (on) the corner of 44th and Spruce, right next to Brendan Hartranft and Leigh Maida’s forthcoming Local 44 Beer Bar. http://mealticket.blogs.citypaper.net/blogs/mu/2008/12/08/tampopo-number-three-coming-to-44th-and-spruce/ Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Gutmann responds to U.'s budget problems
Gutmann currently earns just under $1.2 million each year after receiving a 41-percent pay increase last year. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/12/04/News/Gutmann.Responds.To.U.s.Budget.Problems-3569038.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Museum researchers speak out against firings
I basically gave my whole life to discovering where humans came from, said another researcher. What you're doing is erasing the entire historic memory of the museum - they say they need it to balance the budget, but maybe someone else can take a pay cut with very low pain, like Amy Gutmann. http://tinyurl.com/5kk5jz Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] This was a DP reader's comment on an item in today's DP; it wasn't signed
teens from the area. Oh, my! At first I agreed with this comment even as I was offended by it. I think Penn's strategy has changed, though. What they seem to be doing now is building as many huge buildings as possible, as quickly as possible, especially around 40th St., and filling them with a lot of people not from the area. It's a blunt instrument and it might work. Heaven knows, all the students need to keep them happy is a CVS below 43rd St., according to the DP. http://tinyurl.com/5tm47k Frank On Dec 3, 2008, at 09:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was a DP reader's comment on an item in today's DP; it wasn't signed (it wasn't by me -- I always sign everything I write). Plus, I don't like the Campus Inn for a lot of reasons, but I don't think it will -- as the writer says -- drive homeowners out. More, it will have a negative effect on the quality of life of those who contributed to the quality of life in the neighborhood by either not joining the flight to the suburbs in the 60s and 70s, or by coming here when it wasn't at all clear that the neighborhood would evolve in the positive way it has. And by staying or moving here as they did, were at least as much a factor in its positive growth as anything the University did during that critical period. Al Krigman: Base article entitled Historical Commission committee approves hotel at 40th and Pine The comment: More Bad Planning for 40th Street posted 12/03/08 @ 7:25 AM EST You would think that by now the officious empty drums who have been busily destroying 40th Street would hang their heads if not in shame at least with a degree of humility. The murder and critical wounding of two innocent bystanders on 40th Street a few weeks ago might be a clue that 40th Street planning has been nothing short of a disaster. Youth Gangs roam 40th Street on evenings and weekends, thanks to the crime hot spot created by people who, undoubtedly, don't show their faces on 40th during the evenings and weekends. What was supposed to be an arts film house on 40th Walnut became instead a blockbuster movie house which is rarely attended by Penn students and infrequently attended by any other than teens from the area, creating the first ingredient of a crime hot spot. The McDonalds across the street has long been a place where teens from the area gather at night. So too the arcade on 40th and Spruce. Now we shall add an ugly hotel that upscale clients will quickly abandon when they discover that leaving the hotel means walking into drunks stumbling out of Copa Banana and troubled youths looking for, well, trouble. Like the luxury Bridge Cinema, this luxury hotel will quickly devolve from being a game preserve for muggers and drug dealers to being a blight, and along the way it will drive out homeowners not only around the hotel but for blocks around. Homeowners are what make the neighborhood stable and safe. Students make neighborhoods unstable and dangerous. Bizarre combinations of businesses in this already fragile mix will in short order return Penn to the dangerous place it once was, as homeowners (so painstakingly and expensively attracted to the neighborhood by Rodin's careful planning) shall be driven away by Gutman and company's careless lack of planning and sensitivity to a delicate and precariously balanced community. Taxes are very high in Philadelphia, and so too is crime. Schooling choices are poor. It's not easy living with student and crime culture. UCD leaders and influencers had better take heed. They've been making a bundle of mistakes of late, and it's showing in terms of crime and turnover in housing stock. You lose the homeowners, the families, and the neighborhood will revert in a heartbeat to the old days of students and faculty routinely getting raped, mugged, and murdered. Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now.
[UC] Davis Rx in the City Paper
Robbed twice in two day by the same perps. http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/11/20/crime-and-crime-again Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] From today's edition of METRO
Is this true? Frank On Nov 12, 2008, at 08:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Lussenhop, a partner in Hersha
[UC] Fwd: Historical Com Hearing on Hotel
10 story addition! HAHAHAHAHA Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Magali Sarfatti Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: November 11, 2008 4:16:10 PM EST Subject: Fw: Historical Com Hearing on Hotel If you can make it at least for a while, around 9.45, it would be greatly appreciated! Magali - Original Message - From: Mary L. Goldman Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Historical Com Hearing on Hotel The full Historical Commission will hear the hotel case again as listed below on Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 AM AGENDA 555TH STATED MEETING OF THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2008, 9:00 A.M. 1515 ARCH STREET, ROOM 18-029 SAM SHERMAN, JR., CHAIR 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES, 554TH STATED MEETING, 10 OCTOBER 2008 Sam Sherman, Jr., Chair 2. CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF NAN GUTTERMAN TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE 3. DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROGRAM 4. THE REPORT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE, 28 OCTOBER 2008 David Amburn, Chair 410 S. Front Street Marc F. Stein, Owner James Templeton, Applicant Construct 15-story building 1910 Chestnut Street Boyd Development LP, Owner Matthew McClure, Esq., Applicant Rehabilitate theater, construct 28-story addition 400 S. 40th Street Campus Inn Associates, Owner Sam Olshin, AIA, Applicant Restore house, construct 10-story addition
Re: [UC] Citizens boycott FOCP last night!
Maybe next time they won't schedule their meeting during a playoff game, a presidential debate AND the Project Runway finale! Where are their priorities??? Frank On Oct 16, 2008, at 11:47 AM, Glenn moyer wrote: Well done West Philadelphia! Last night, the FOCP presented one of their infamous dog and pony shows. They held illegitimate elections which were not announced, refused to allow new business, and silenced good faith assistance as usual. (At three consecutive shows over the past couple years, Glenn Moyer was silenced in less than 15 seconds during the 5 minutes left for the public to praise FOCP) The gang’s President, Mr. Frank Chance, continued to blame the UC Review for failing to publish their announcements as ordered by the FOCP association members several years ago. In his typical hot headed manner, Mr. Lew Melmon, silenced a long term park volunteer calling election processes and public announcements, “your bugaboo.” (You may remember that at last years “election” an angry group challenged Mr. Melmon for flipping out at the Best Fest and violently tossing a Frisbee at the property of performers. Many citizens gave the gang twenty dollars expecting an honest fair election to topple Mr. Melmon's power. Fair and honest FOCP elections-hahaha. Mr. Melmon's election as vice president was, of course, never in doubt) But West Philadelphia citizens did not show up last night for the typical gangland shenanigans! They did not give these clowns twenty dollars to treat them with contempt! Well done West Philly I did not pay the twenty dollar poll tax required to have a voice in the policies for our formerly public park. But as an optimist, I attended in order to thank the FOCP for standing up to Penn Real Estate/UCD, and in order to pledge my assistance to work constructively for reform of the association. Mr melmon silenced me immediately after my thanks and Mr Chance followed-up with the on- going ridiculous accusation against the UC Review. Neighbors, they couldn’t find residents willing to join their board! So they anointed one of the propagandists pushing the dog park even though she was not present for the election. You will soon hear the FOCP whine that “nobody puts their money where their mouth is” and nobody shows up when ordered for their work days. These pathetic clowns believe that they can treat their members and the community like shit, and then order people to show up, give them twenty dollars, and follow their work orders. As we have experienced time and again, neighbors only give the FOCP/ SHCA/UCHS twenty dollars out of terror when they feel compelled to stop whatever the FOCP/SHCA/UCHS and UCD have secretly plotted. (Of course, middle class families pay them about 50 bucks so that their children may play soccer at the fee required upscale park) Neighbors, when the FOCP whines and demands money from you; do not give them one penny! If you wish to serve this community, contact the IRS and ask for the 501 c 3 status of FOCP to be stripped for the continuous violation of bylaws such as their continuous refusal to properly announce meetings and elections. Contact any funding agencies and explain that FOCP is a mean-spirited gang working against the interests of the community and democratic processes in order to recreate our much loved public park into a privatized upscale recreation center. Well done West Philly! The pathetic FOCP is collapsing because of its decades of outrageous contempt for this community! Sincerely, Glenn Moyer, citizen journalist cc Matt Grubbel (Sorry Matt, the truth must be told to the community. I really wanted to help you bring some credibility to the gang!) You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] $25,000 prixe in Park contest
The participating parks were selected based on their overall need, input from city and county park employees and proximity to Staples operating areas. http://www.cnbc.com/id/26854372/ I think the selection is done but it's worth a try. Frank On Oct 13, 2008, at 05:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone from Center City just asked me to E a vote for Starr Park at 6th and Lombard. I clicked to see if any of Clark, Cedar or Malcolm X Parks were among the ones eligible for the $25,000 Prize. They weren't. http://www.staplesdreampark.com/eagles/default.asp On the one hand, it looks as if you have to give up an E-address to vote. But, I get so much junk mail anyway, and I already shop at Staples, that Staples post don't scare me. Does anyone from any of the leadership committees for the Friends of our local parks know about this contest? Could, (should), we get our parks in the game? If not for this year, for next year? If we really are the Most used - visited Park, we might be able to win this one. Especially since we seem to have a strong, base of folks that are also computer users. Best! Liz Camp ion Comfort your feet with a new pair of slippers. Click here!
[UC] DVRPC Regional Planning Workshop
I got this because I'm on a PCPC mailing list. Free food! I'm going! Frank Dear PCPC Meeting Agenda Mailing List Subscriber: This e-mail is being sent to you on behalf of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), the Greater Philadelphia region's Metropolitan Planning Organization. DVRPC has scheduled a series of public workshops to help shape Connections, the region's long-range plan for 2035. Offering food, networking, and an opportunity for your voice to be heard, the workshops will examine the issues that we face today as well as those that will be with us in the coming years. Please mark your calendar for the Philadelphia Workshop, one of several being held throughout the 9-county region: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21: Philadelphia Workshop Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.dvrpc.org/connections/pdf/2008-10_ConnectionsWorkshop.pdf . === Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583 Voice:215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.philaplanning.org === You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Scale and its adjudicators
At the Woodland Terrace meetings I attended we were informed that aesthetics, including scale, would not be as important to focus on as things like traffic. We were told that a traffic concerns would have more impact on the City agencies involved and that aesthetics were not really a valid thing to complain about. I assume this was true at other neighborhood meetings. This might be why traffic became a major talking point. On the other hand, we were very careful that each of the neighbors speaking at the first PCPC meeting had a different angle on the subject of the hotel so that the Commission would see that there were many concerns, not just traffic. Of course, the minutes, which I know are only supposed to be an outline, don't reflect those. Frank On Oct 4, 2008, at 09:48 AM, Anthony West wrote: Traffic was one of the most frequently-expressed concerns I've heard community members raise about this project at two meetings. It also has a large potential impact on public infrastructure, as well as on community members who don't live right next to a project. Traffic is a meat-and-potatoes city-planning problem. It would be odd indeed if PCPC did not consider traffic at this site. It's possible PCPC chose to decide the traffic question in September, after reviewing the traffic study, rather than in April, before reviewing the traffic study. Studies are studied by some people before making up their minds, and city planners are under permanent pressure to read and consider studies. -- Tony West UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: why, then, was traffic so important for pcpc to consider? and why was traffic more important to pcpc than the hotel's height and scale? and why was traffic so overridingly important for pcpc to consider in september, but not in april? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Scale and its adjudicators
In my experience with city/town governments, minutes ere pretty much all that were kept. Transcripts were rare. If anyone was using those terms interchangeably, they were simply incorrect and/or choosing to mislead. Also in Provincetown the Board of Selectmen were dead set against their weekly meetings being taped and televised on public access but we had to tell them they really had no choice about it. It was in the Town's contract with Comcast as well as Federal Law. Town government has become at least a little more transparent. Mabe the same thing will happen here. Frank On Oct 4, 2008, at 01:58 PM, Glenn moyer wrote: Of course, the minutes, which I know are only supposed to be an outline, don't reflect those. Frank, This is not what Farnham, director of PHC, and the PHC secretary have asserted. Andrew might remember this and Melani sat beside him at the PHC architectural hearing. Andrew asked permission to make an independent recording of this public hearing and was denied. Farnham justified the refusal while asserting that an accurate record would be produced. As I later experienced again at the PHC offices, they use the words transcripts and minutes interchangeably. Even the minute by minute recording, minutes is considered to be a much more detailed record than a sloppy outline. The PHC secretary got angry at me when I said, these are not transcripts. That exchange helps me clearly remember that she was calling them transcripts She got angry but never disputed my complaint. I can't recall if Farnham said minutes or transcripts to Andrew. (Melani and Andrew- help me out). The moment they refused to allow Andrew to make an independent recording, they lost the right to produce a sloppy outline of these official hearings! Consider: These commissions record these official public hearings. They refuse to allow independent recording while asserting transcripts will be available. Then, when the published record appears, the mistakes follow an identifiable pattern. (Thank God for the new public access TV cameras) As I just responded to Ray's comments, the traffic study was never relevant. When I went to the PCPC office requesting to inspect the public submissions, no one knew where the file was located! Most of those commissioners never read all the submissions our neighbors worked on. Very few of our neighbors attended both PHC hearings. Like I said to Ray, it was very clear to me that the traffic study was nothing more than a smokescreen placed in the minutes to be pointed towards at the approval show. Think about it. Did any of those commissioners say anything specific about the traffic study? Matt mentioned the problem of the promised valet parking and shuttle buses turning on 41st St. Did they point to any part of the traffic study to refute his argument or any other potential problem raised by the opponents? I believe the traffic study and parking won't be a problem, is the red flag which shows its real purpose. If anyone presented their study, as support, like that in the real world; they would be laughed at. (The Clark Park dog park advocates were publicly humiliated when I demanded their survey and data being asserted. They left it at home 'cause they didn't think anyone would be interested! I could see and hear the reaction of the attendees and one woman appropriately called their survey propaganda) It's a terrible situation which I've witnessed first hand. All the written testimony of opponents and all but the cover page of the traffic study went directly into the trash. The staff couldn't even locate the file for me to look at!!! glenn PS In my opinion, I don't think the organized group got very good legal advice. -Original Message- From: Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 4, 2008 11:27 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] Scale and its adjudicators At the Woodland Terrace meetings I attended we were informed that aesthetics, including scale, would not be as important to focus on as things like traffic. We were told that a traffic concerns would have more impact on the City agencies involved and that aesthetics were not really a valid thing to complain about. I assume this was true at other neighborhood meetings. This might be why traffic became a major talking point. On the other hand, we were very careful that each of the neighbors speaking at the first PCPC meeting had a different angle on the subject of the hotel so that the Commission would see that there were many concerns, not just traffic. Of course, the minutes, which I know are only supposed to be an outline, don't reflect those. Frank On Oct 4, 2008, at 09:48 AM, Anthony West wrote: Traffic was one of the most frequently-expressed concerns I've heard community members raise about this project at two meetings. It also has a large potential impact on public
[UC] Free Bruce Springsteen conert
Saturday on the Parkway at an Obama rally. Tickets here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/paspringsteen Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] South St Bridge neighbors make a difference!
From the DP: Many of the 11 new revisions were first formally recommended in an April study commissioned by the coalition, which includes community leaders and associations, such as the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. The revised plan has reduced that number (of vehicle lanes) to four to accommodate wider lanes for pedestrians and bicycles. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/09/24/News/Bridge.Design.Alters.Bike.And.Vehicle.Lanes.Speed.Limit-3448444.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Frank
Re: [UC] South St Bridge neighbors make a difference!
It hasn't happened because we're dealing with Penn which we know is a lot less flexible and neighbor-friendly than the City. Frank On Sep 24, 2008, at 02:56 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Frank wrote: From the DP: Many of the 11 new revisions were first formally recommended in an April study commissioned by the coalition, which includes community leaders and associations, such as the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. The revised plan has reduced that number (of vehicle lanes) to four to accommodate wider lanes for pedestrians and bicycles. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/09/24/News/Bridge.Design.Alters.Bike.And.Vehicle.Lanes.Speed.Limit-3448444.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition I was happy to read that article, and glad to see that you posted it. it reads as a nice example of what neighbors can do when they work together -- hammer out alternatives and compromises so that everyone's concerns are respected AND progress is made. a civic win/ win. why hasn't something like that happened with the penn-proposed hotel at 40th street? why are we still stuck with an 11-story hotel as the only option for that corner? .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] UCD press release in DP today
The most shocking thing about the article is that UCD is keeping 2/3 of the grant for administration and only doling out 1/3 for actual improvements! This money is from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Even the full $75,000 wouldn't go very far for that kind of thing. What nerve! Frank On Sep 22, 2008, at 10:58 AM, Glenn moyer wrote: http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/09/22/News/Residents.Weigh.In.On.Baltimore.Ave.Makeover-3443440.shtml 'After five years of support from the Main Street program, McNulty said, the hope is that it will feel like more of a cohesive experience as you go up Baltimore, rather than little pockets of businesses. It'll feel like it's thriving all the way up the street.' Ms. Harte, tossed a few extra comments in this press release for UCD. It gives more of an appearance of balanced reporting to toss in random statements. Hahaha, she certainly doesn't need to look far to find massive distrust of Penn/UCD projects! In 2003, UCD denied using LI to pressure Baltimore Ave businesses into facade upgrades when it was reported in the city Paper. Then, in the Philadelphia business Journal, the corridor manager seemed to take pride about this inappropriate use of a government agency. During the mayoral primary, it was revealed that UCD was violating federal law while doing favors Now, UCD will pay itself $50,000, and pass out $25,000 favors per year to supporters. Ostensibly, UCD wants to homogonize Baltimore Ave into something like the Cereality corridor of Walnut st where upscale businesses come and go. UCD passes out massive favors to upscale businesses like Sugar Hill Bakery. These businesses are targeted as supporters for the BID, Penn's scheme to gain taxation rights to further gentrification without any accountability. Any business that doesn't play along is going down hard as we've seen repeatedly. Penn's unilateral vision about beautification is absurd, (eg. The Hub, Radian, the 40th and Locust artwork, Walnut St). Who the hell told UCD that we want to destroy the long term businesses on Baltimore Ave to get a rotating group of upscale Cereality, Sugar Hill Bakery, etc. facades? Is this the work of that damned SHCA/UCHS? Glenn You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Is an after party planned?
Unfortunately, I can't attend the meeting today because I have a plumber coming. Can someone post the results of the meeting to the list? Keep in mind that the developers can proceed no matter what PCPC says. Thanks, Frank On Sep 16, 2008, at 07:45 AM, Glenn moyer wrote: Neighbors, Today is the day that the Penn City Planning Commission recommends the Campus Inn! Does anyone know if Tom has an after party planned? I can't afford the $15 martinis at the spruce Hill Cafe. I was hoping Tom could spring for a few bottles of bathtub gin or wood alcohol for the neighbors. As this columnist reminds us, if you are connected to the federal pay to play system, you can have hookers, booze and blow. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080916_The_only_thing_missing_from_this_election__The_real_issues.html Is our pay to play city a second rate city or a city that would make K Street proud? And does Biden wear underwear with the American flag on it or is he a traitor? A thirsty neighbor, Glenn You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: PCPC Meeting on Gov't Access Channel 64
Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: September 16, 2008 5:57:33 PM EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PCPC Meeting on Gov't Access Channel 64 Dear PCPC Agenda Mailing List Subscriber: Today's (September 16, 2008) City Planning Commission meeting will be rebroadcast on the City of Philadelphia's government access channel (Channel 64 - Comcast Cable) on the following dates and times: Tuesday 9/166pm 11pm Wednesday 9/173am 5pm === Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583 Voice:215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.philaplanning.org ===
[UC] Radian
I have to say the retail facade of the Radian is very impressive. The space closest to 40th St. is crying out to be an Apple store. It already looks like one. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Radian will house Capogiro Gelato and CVS Pharmacy
Yippee!! That stuff is insanely good and insanely expensive. From the DP. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/08/07/News/Radian.Will.House.Capogiro.Gelato.And.Cvs.Pharmacy-3401935.shtml You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
