[UC] Christmas Party

[J. Matthew Wolfe]

Denise and I are having some friends over tonight, Saturday, December 20 at
our home at 4256 Regent Square (between Chester and Woodland on 43rd).  We
will kick off at 7PM or so and expect to run late.  Santa Clause is expected
at around 8:30 PM or so for the kids.  

 

We certainly do not know everyone on these three University City listservs,
but we are always happy to meet neighbors whom we have not met before.  Feel
free to stop over sometime over the course of the evening and bring friends
and family.

 

Merry Christmas.

 

 

 

J. Matthew Wolfe

Law Offices of J. Matthew Wolfe, P.C.

4256 Regent Square

Philadelphia, PA  19104

(215) 387-7300

  matt...@wolfe.org

 

[UC] Fwd: truly unbelievable traffic signal boxes

[Frank]

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
.

[UC] FW: Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian Lighting

[KAREN ALLEN]

FYI regarding the Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Project.
 
 
From: Mark Christman [mailto:m...@ucityphila.org] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 
2008 3:45 PMTo: Lori BrennanCc: Lee SeniorSubject: Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian 
Lighting
 
Dear Neighbors, Block Captains and others,
 
As you probably know, UCD and PennDOT will begin construction and installation 
of new pedestrian lighting on Baltimore Avenue, from 45th to 50th Street, 
beginning in early January.  Attached please find a pdf with more detail.  We 
ask that you forward this document to other relevant parties.
 
If anyone has further questions or comments, please direct them to Lee Senior, 
Director of Neighborhood Initiatives, at l...@ucityphila.org.
 
Happy holidays,
Mark
 
 
MARK CHRISTMANCommunications ManagerUNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT3940 Chestnut 
StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104E: m...@ucityphila.orgt: 215-243-0555 x229F: 
215-243-0557
W: ucityphila.org
 
 
A Bright Start to the 
New Year! 
Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian Lighting
Work is about to begin on the installation of new pedestrian lights on 
Baltimore Avenue. The goal is to improve public safety and increase business 
activity along the corridor through better lighting.
WHEN: Work will begin on January 5, 2009 and is expected to last up to 4 months.
WHERE: Baltimore Avenue between 45th and 50th streets. Construction activities 
will begin on the 4500 block of Baltimore on January 5, 2009 and move west 
along the corridor to 50th Street.
WHAT TO EXPECT: 


w Construction will occur block-by-block, starting on the 4500 block.
w Work will take place on both sides of the street.
w On-street parking may be temporarily restricted during periods of the 
construction.
w Some sections of the sidewalk may be disrupted during construction.
w The majority of digging/disruption will be in the street right-of-way, next 
to the curb line.
w Complete reconstruction of the sidewalk will not be necessary.
w The contractor’s regular hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, 
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 
MORE INFO: Throughout the duration of the project, regular updates will be 
featured on the UCD web site at www.ucityphila.org
CONTACT: Lee Senior, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives University City 
DistrictEmail: l...@ucityphila.org Phone: 215.243.0555
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT!
 

[UC] 311 system, corporate wins again

[Glenn moyer]

It’s adding insult to injury that this 311 scheme is introduced on the same day 
as the libraries are to close!  (See Inq. link below)

Here is another snow job from our leaders which is completely contradicted. 
These platitudes are not believable compared to the real facts.  As Camille 
Barnett foreshadows, this is intended for a “strategic use.”  It just ain’t the 
one she suggests!

Any long term Philadelphian knows that the only thing which is not a problem 
when calling city departments is looking up the initial phone number!  If I 
were a gambler, I’d lay 2 to 1 odds that this is being designed to serve 
tourists in center city and our district, whom are looking for upscale extended 
stay hotels.

Once again the little people are to invest in a Ponzi scheme hoping that riches 
will trickle down from developers we make super rich.  All, while the common 
citizen is pushed beyond absurd “belt-tightening.” 


Currently, when people call city departments they get:
1.  A phone that rings continuously
2.  An answering machine, and never a return call
3.  Someone answers who says, “what do ya want from me.  I don’t know 
nothing.”

This 311 propaganda, this new and improved contact index, is ridiculous.  We’ve 
been given platitudes repeatedly from the current outfit even though the 
reality makes them absurd.  At best, it would be an ass-backward way to improve 
customer services to citizens with phone books.  

The city is buying new corporate technology from corporate buddies to solve a 
non-existent problem, while a complete shake-up in city hall citizen services 
is actually needed throughout the city systems.  We don’t need technology; we 
need good committed ethical leaders who would provide leadership and commitment 
to improving citizen services from top to bottom!

I want to ask, what constituency would benefit from a specialized customer 
service department?  Wouldn’t it be nice if tourists could dial 311 to be 
quickly linked with tourist aid services?  That makes a hell of a lot more 
sense to me!


http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20081219_311_call_center_to_debut_Jan__1.html

Glenn


You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
.

Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available

[Glenn moyer]

I am saving my throwing shoes for the next time Dubya is in town. Am I bitter? Yes!Jim 
He and the entire war gang need to be sent to an international court immediately.  I know the people of VT want to bust him, but I don't think the rest of the world trust the American process.  
It seems much of the world is hopeful that Americans are serious about hope and change.  Sending them for trial in international court and decommissioning the global military-industrial imperial empire would be a great start for change!   
Those shoes are needed for local, Dubya like, characters!
In solidarity with the brave citizens of Greece and Thailand,
Glenn
-Original Message- From: Jim Cummings Sent: Dec 19, 2008 9:23 AM To: Glenn moyer Cc: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available I am saving my throwing shoes for the next time Dubya is in town. Am I bitter? Yes!Jim 
On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Glenn moyer  wrote:
Howdy neighbors,Is anyone having any secret meetings with the anointed or at city hall?  I have a couple pair of throwing shoes available for free to a good upscale neighbor.Let me know.  I'll have one of our good good friends, Tom Liesalot or Melani Richndumb, drop them at your tax abated condo.Your good good neighbor,GlennyYou are receiving this because you are subscribed to thelist named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see.-- Jim Cummings

You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
.

Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available

[Glenn moyer]

I'm sorry.  I'm simply not very good at behaving.
Happy solstice and christmas,
Glenn
-Original Message- From: Cindy Miller Sent: Dec 19, 2008 8:45 AM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available Pul-ze. Over the edge. 

It's Christmas, behave yourself.



-cm
`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><º>

On Dec 19, 2008, at 8:32 AM, Glenn moyer wrote:

Melani Richndumb

You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
.

Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available

[Jim Cummings]

I am saving my throwing shoes for the next time Dubya is in town. Am I
bitter? Yes!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Glenn moyer  wrote:

> Howdy neighbors,
>
> Is anyone having any secret meetings with the anointed or at city hall?  I
> have a couple pair of throwing shoes available for free to a good upscale
> neighbor.
>
> Let me know.  I'll have one of our good good friends, Tom Liesalot or
> Melani Richndumb, drop them at your tax abated condo.
>
> Your good good neighbor,
> Glenny
>
> 
> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
> .
>



-- 
Jim Cummings

Re: [UC] Throwing shoes available

[Cindy Miller]

Pul-ze. Over the edge.

It's Christmas, behave yourself.


-cm
`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><º>

On Dec 19, 2008, at 8:32 AM, Glenn moyer wrote:


Melani Richndumb

[UC] Throwing shoes available

[Glenn moyer]

Howdy neighbors,

Is anyone having any secret meetings with the anointed or at city hall?  I have 
a couple pair of throwing shoes available for free to a good upscale neighbor.

Let me know.  I’ll have one of our good good friends, Tom Liesalot or Melani 
Richndumb, drop them at your tax abated condo.

Your good good neighbor,
Glenny 


You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
.

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Christmas Caroling in Clark Park

[marya]

Hi Fran,
Do you think there will be some who will sing the Hallellujah Chorus?  I'm
an alto

Thanks,
Mary Griffin


On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 11:15 PM,  wrote:

>  *Christmas Greetings!*
>
> Welcome, one and all to raise your voice in singing traditional songs of
> the Christmas season by candlelight this Sunday, December 21 at 5 pm - 
> *WEATHER
> PERMITTING* - at the community Christmas tree in Clark Park near 45th and
> Chester.  Hot cider and cookies after the caroling. This annual event is
> sponsored by the Friends of Clark Park.
>
> Watch the weather on Sunday.  I shall notify the list if the weather
> forces us to cancel.
>
>   Fran
>
>
>
> --
> One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo
> Mail. Try it 
> now
> .
>