[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 i

[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

Re: [UC] 45th street

I'd be very surprised if Wawa ever opens another store in the city. Frank On Aug 18, 2008, at 10:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forget the name, but the breakfast they had there will be missed! And a Wawa would be cool but it's a small space. Wawa Express? ;) -Origin

[UC] Fwd: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 8/19/08

Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: August 15, 2008 6:55:04 PM EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 8/19/08 Dear PCPC Meeting Agenda Mailing List Subscriber: A meeting of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission has been schedul

[UC] Market St. from 34th to 41st to be redesigned

rking of pedestrian crosswalks." 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] We're only #12

http://www.walkscore.com/rankings/Philadelphia This walkability web site has all of West Philadelphia listed as Cobbs Creek and we're actually behind some weird places in walkability. Huh? Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "Uni

Re: [UC] P. City Planning Commission info

This was the agenda for yesterday's meeting. I did not attend. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: July 12, 2008 6:09:47 PM EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/15/08 TENTATIVE AGENDA Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.

Re: [UC] police in Clark Park / arrest at 44th and Locust

interesting: http://philly.everyblock.com/crime/locations/zipcodes/19104/ Frank On Jul 11, 2008, at 02:31 PM, Jimmi Badger wrote: Mark, please spare us all the conspiracy theories and pseudo-radical cynicism. They're as tired and unhelpful as the "this is the city, get used to it" line. j --

[UC] Police action

managed to leave the station and I have no idea what happened after that. 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] RE: univcity-digest V1 #1016

Time to stock up on black spray paint! Frank On Jun 30, 2008, at 08:41 AM, SH wrote: Hi, Speaking of corporate rule - has anyone heard the rumor that a local comm. Group wants to walmart 45th and Baltimore and install cameras to watch the neighborhood? Thanks for the info, Sharon

[UC] Interesting situation at Berkeley

Protesters perching in oaks to prevent UC Berkeley from cutting them down to build an athletic facility. http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/scimedemail/la-me-berkeley20-2008jun20,0,1723642.story Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity

[UC] NOT the new Bohemia

West Philly? Try again: While Bohemias in the past have enjoyed a proximity to institutions of higher learning, the not-very-wild West is a conundrum of haves and have-nots versus American Princesses and fashion-activists." Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed t

Re: [UC] basketball court opened - major grant announced

Wow, that's great. Congratulations! Frank On Jun 16, 2008, at 04:54 PM, Anthony West wrote: The sun was shining extra-hard on Clark Park on a late-spring Saturday, jun 14. That’s when the park inaugurated a spanking-new basketball court, a $100,000+ capital improvement, while scoopi

[UC] Transformers II to shoot at Penn

From the Daily Pennsylvanian: Wharton sophomore Dennis Ho expressed his excitement surrounding the campus filming. "I'm excited to hear they'll be around," he said. "I just saw Shia LaBeouf in 'Indiana Jones' and he's a really cool guy. I probably won't get to meet him though. I hope I ge

Re: [UC] PW article, catchment and real estate

I'm likely not the only one on the list who can say that. I'm sure I'm also not alone in being disinclined to listen to the viewpoint of a person who expresses themselves the way you do when someone disagrees with you. I'm just sayin' Frank On May 28, 2008, at 07

Re: [UC] PW article, catchment and real estate

Personal insults add so much to a discussion, dontcha think? Aside from that, I honestly don't know why people hang on to the ridiculous canard that people with no children should have no input or interest in school district business. It's preposterous. Frank On May 27, 2008, a

Re: [UC] Basic rules for siting tall buildings in Philadelphia

contact Michelle Webb at PCPC because she is the UC person at the Commission. 215.683.4656 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Frank On Apr 24, 2008, at 09:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/24/2008 8:48:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the same david adelman of camp

Re: [UC] The "other" proposed hotel zoning debate

hearing at the PCPC until next month. As a courtesy to any developer, we will make such a concession. So, the Campus Inn project will NOT be heard on Tuesday the 15th. Marty Gregorski Philadelphia City Planning Commission Frank On Apr 17, 2008, at 9:48 AM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Frank

Re: GREAT ARTICLE [was Re: [UC] Education not incarceration]

aybe the bravest person on the list. Frank On Apr 17, 2008, at 8:26 AM, Glenn wrote: For the rest ... I read tedious, pompous opinions by childless experts, wannabee-teacher experts and Penn-is-bad experts. The usual suspects. West, am I getting your point correctly? "Shut up, shut up,

Re: [UC] The "other" proposed hotel zoning debate

Well, time must not be of the essence for the Campus Sin, since Lussenhopf asked for and received a delay in the next Zoning Board Hearing on the project. I'm sure the delay is so that he can schedule at least one of the three public meetings that has yet to occur. Frank On Apr 17,

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] rumor on the interweb is 46th street el station to open MONDAY

Don't use it! That's just what they're expecting you to do!! On Apr 11, 2008, at 07:32 AM, Mike V. wrote: It's a trap! - Mike V. Kyle Cassidy wrote: http://septawatch.blogspot.com/2008/04/46th-street-station-to-reopen-two.html septa watch is reporting that the 46th street station will open

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] rumor on the interweb is 46th street el station to open MONDAY

oops. busted. On Apr 11, 2008, at 09:25 AM, Frank wrote: Don't use it! That's just what they're expecting you to do!! On Apr 11, 2008, at 07:32 AM, Mike V. wrote: It's a trap! - Mike V. Kyle Cassidy wrote: http://septawatch.blogspot.com/2008/04/46th-street-statio

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] rumor on the interweb is 46th street el station to open MONDAY

Don't use it! That's just what they're expecting you to do!! On Apr 11, 2008, at 07:32 AM, Mike V. wrote: It's a trap! - Mike V. Kyle Cassidy wrote: http://septawatch.blogspot.com/2008/04/46th-street-station-to-reopen-two.html septa watch is reporting that the 46th street station will open

Re: [UC] Out of ink

Who is the affiliate? Frank On Apr 8, 2008, at 08:13 AM, Jim Cummings wrote: In fact here is a link to one of their onlnie sales: http://www.abacus24-7.com/home.aspx?affiliateid=11143 coupon L7YHK Jim On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Jim Cummings <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: I get min

[UC] South Street Bridge

Inga Saffron on the South Street Bridge. http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20080406_A_redraw_for_bridge.html I had no idea the current plan removes the bus stop across from the SEPTA Regional Rail station! Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list

Re: [UC] Penn schools

f I heeded "those of us with experience," which I guess is supposed to mean you, I would now be thinking that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded this school, which they didn't. Frank On Apr 5, 2008, at 09:28 PM, Anthony West wrote: Good work, Frank. We'll make

Re: [UC] Penn schools

r.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14206670 Frank On Apr 5, 2008, at 07:56 PM, Anthony West wrote: Thanks for updating us, Frank. So where does the money for this school come from, in fact? How much comes from tax revenues allocated to the School District and what is this funding source called

Re: [UC] Penn schools

ology-based initiatives. But the School of the Future is not a Gates School. It has nothing to do with the Gates Foundation philanthropy." Frank On Apr 5, 2008, at 07:04 PM, Anthony West wrote: As for the "different ilk" these private partners are seeking ... do you truly th

Re: [UC] Out of ink

This has not generally been true of laser printers. I guess they're cheap enough to manufacture now, though. There is an Cartridge World store at 1509 Chestnut St. http://www.cartridgeworldusa.com/stores/store_locator/?Zip=19102 Frank On Apr 5, 2008, at 03:53 AM, Dave Axler

[UC] Penn disconnects

This is rich. From and article in today's DP regarding the South Street Bridge reconstruction. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/04/01/News/Bridging.The.South.Street.Gap-3294621.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition "The elected officials are there to [respon

[UC] My old band on WXPN

d and the legendary Stately Wayne Manor). We were always good but we were GREAT that night, even without a singer! We still sound pretty hair-raising. There's also a cassette with lots more stuff, much of which I don't play on but it's still really good. As soon as I digitize it

Re: [UC] Re: 40th St. & Community

y too complicated for most of us to understand and will surely leave us befuddled. It might be worth a look, though. Frank On Mar 25, 2008, at 06:32 PM, Anthony West wrote: Probably pretty similar to their role in everything else they do. Take, for instance, the Central Delaware Riverfro

Re: [UC] RE: [Ucneighbors] Nailing Advertisements to Trees

I'm not a fan of frivolous litigation but I can't believe he's not pressing charges. Frank On Mar 25, 2008, at 05:11 PM, Bill Sanderson wrote: You were lucky - yesterdays NY times reported an editor, in a similar altercation, got knocked down and his camera

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] More requests from my Japanese Tour Group

Call Carlotta Ttendant. Frank On Mar 25, 2008, at 03:54 PM, Vincent/Roger wrote: Now they also want to have a Bingo Game. I swear I am not making this up! Anyone know how to run a Bingo game? No cash is involved in this game, by the way. Supposedly Bingo is very popular in Japan, or at

Re: [UC] RE: [Ucneighbors] 40th st, (not yet) : Check out "Just a Hotel? For Some,It's an Advent ure" from the New York Times"

I could be wrong but I think Liz was being funny. She *did* suggest that it might be a plus. Frank On Mar 24, 2008, at 10:57 AM, Bill Sanderson wrote: If you think Penn is in the business of being a pimp, why not just say so? Otherwise, this is essentially an attempt to smear by

[UC] WiFi

New York Times: "But when City Council leaders here held a hearing in December to question EarthLink about how it intended to keep service running and complete the planned network, the company failed to show up." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/22/us/22wireless.html?ei=5070&en=876e8fe5399dc4

Re: Cable service: do we have a choice? [was: Re: [UC] Bad news for Campus Apartments from the FCC

wasn't Verizon. They also offered a weird limited cable TV option but I went with Comcast which was available in my building. It's not available in all of their buildings, or wasn't at the time. Frank On Mar 20, 2008, at 02:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message da

[UC] Bad news for Campus Apartments from the FCC

ported the agency’s action, but housing and real estate groups said the F.C.C. was overextending its regulatory reach." Yeah, big news flash there. Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive inf

Re: [UC] Another of the self-righteous has fallen ... and nobody seems to be weeping

That's a famous old Heidi Fleiss line. It was something like, "They don't pay you for sex, honey. They pay you to go home." I'm sure she's not the firt to have said it either, just the most famous. Frank On Mar 14, 2008, at 7:44 AM, Anthony West wrote: S

Re: [UC] Re: Accurate information [was: Re: ï ¿½ [UC] Zoning reform]

I noticed that one, too. What the hell are the people on the floor above the Spruce Hill Cafe doing??? Frank On Mar 11, 2008, at 8:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/11/2008 1:28:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for providing the link

[UC] Clark Park to follow Dutch lead??

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982504/posts 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] College Journalism

From the Daily Pennsylvanian: Prevor spoke about growth and celebrity licensing as well as his humble beginnings selling T-shirts in flee markets during high school. "When we had our booths at the flee market, we would climb on top of a van and yell and scream to the top of our lungs for pe

Re: [UC] Zoning

ding (not zoning) codes, in my opinion. The same can be said of the traditionally-styled McMansion developments in the suburbs which contribute to sprawl, one of the main things SmartCode is meant to fix. They did a great job with the Katrina Cottage, though. Frank On Mar 1, 2008, at 11:

Re: [UC] another hotel proposal (Was: Re: [UC] Zoning)

Her opinion differs on the merits of the proposal, not the actual zoning. Zoning is regulations, most of which are pretty clear in this case. Frank On Mar 1, 2008, at 10:38 AM, Anthony West wrote: As it is Melani's job, and her opinion differs from Liz's on more than one r

Re: [UC] Zoning

I dunno. Liz seems to know what she's talking about without any verbose puffery or bringing other people into it. It's part of her job to know about such things, though. Frank On Feb 29, 2008, at 08:05 PM, Anthony West wrote: The only zoning issue I know of around which t

[UC] Zoning

http://www.planphilly.com/node/2788 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .

Re: [UC] Waiting for the lawyers?

"The future of Penn depends on the future of Philadelphia," says Penn President Amy Gutmann. "If we don't take on the challenge of helping to redevelop our part of the city, nobody else is going to do it as well as we are going to do it." Um... You are receiving this because you are subsc

[UC] Mixed Reviews for Radian Design

r.Radian.Design-3234519.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Frank PS. I like the design itself but I wish it were somewhere else. 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] Zoning point simplified

On Feb 22, 2008, at 12:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's keep it simple for Tony since I find his sarcasm daunting. Not to mention aggressive. Thank you Liz for the rest of your post which cuts to the rotten core of this matter. Frank You are receiving this because yo

Re: Precedent: comparisons to the Fairfax [was: Re: [UC] Classes of Voters]

rpose Except , of course, to purchase the parcel in the first place! Frank

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

issues at hand? I don't want an 11-story hotel built 1/2 block away from me. I expressed my opinion when it was asked for by a community group. Why do you take those facts so personally that you must attempt to make me look untrustworthy? Frank On Feb 19, 2008, at 10:30 PM, Anthony West

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

Nope. That's exactly how I interpret his words. Otherwise I fail to see how the analogy, wrong-headed as it is, applies to the current discussion. It's a stretch even then. Frank On Feb 19, 2008, at 04:30 PM, Brian Siano wrote: Frank wrote: PS. I would like to join Maggie in he

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

My original email said this: "I've also been speaking with someone about getting the footage online." I guess you missed that part. I wasn't more specific because I didn't want John to be overwhelmed with requests and criticism as I have been. Frank On Feb 19,

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

On Feb 18, 2008, at 09:42 PM, Anthony West wrote: What did this remark mean, Frank? Which remark? You complained a certain kind of internet work was very time- consuming for you. Brian responded with an explanation of how he did it without consuming much time. He sounded very helpful, to

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

d I gladly handed the footage over to him. I honestly don't have the time to once again reformat the footage then upload it. I believe I previously stated why my wake and sleep-time CPU cycles are already in use. I believe John will be posting it on his own web space and I'm sure

Re: [UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

rs who asked me to shoot the meeting and promised to make copies for those who want them and to John Fenton who asked for a copy) but my time with them is over. Frank On Feb 18, 2008, at 02:14 PM, Brian Siano wrote: Anthony West wrote: That would be great if you (or someone) would get thi

[UC] ...and another thing

out it, he said, "How can we get the rest of the chorus involved?" 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] Re: Do we hear one another?

OK. This is pointless. I don't get personal on here and your ranting actually scares me. I'm done responding to you. Frank On Feb 16, 2008, at 12:56 AM, Anthony West wrote: Frank, just quit writing posts in which you attack the work of volunteer neighbors who tackle public-plan

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

Show me and everyone else where I have demanded anything from those people. Anything at all. Please do not accuse me of things I haven't done. Frank On Feb 16, 2008, at 12:02 AM, Anthony West wrote: Frank, You are the guy who always demands more info on Lussenhop, Grossbach, etc.

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

If the UC list is an inappropriate place to demand information, why do you continue to do it? In fact, why do it even once? I have never asked for information regarding anyone on this list or in the neighborhood outside of appropriate channels. Why do you? Frank PS. I've been onl

[UC] Independent Video Library changes

Sounds cool. From the DP: http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/02/15/News/New-Owner.New.Plans.For.Local.Video.Store-3212781.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity

[UC] SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

appearances, I'll make another disc with chapters and identifying captions or post a guide online. Until then this is 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>.

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

x27;t imagine what I could have done to deserve this abuse. Privately you've tried to diagnose me and publicly you've tried to humiliate me. What's the problem? Frank On Feb 15, 2008, at 01:23 AM, Anthony West wrote: Kimm is arguing Frank can command everybody else in University

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

Um...who said anything about them being free?? She said nothing about the cost, only that all who speak at them have an equal voice. You may agree or disagree with that but your argument is about something else altogether. Frank On Feb 15, 2008, at 02:13 AM, Anthony West wrote: Baloney

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

Thanks, Kimm. Honestly, I don't understand this. Frank On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:49 AM, Kimm Tynan wrote: Frank, you have absolutely no obligation to bare your soul to Tony or the list in order to legitimately express your opinion on this or any other subject, and my inclinatio

Re: [UC] Community rejects hotel - Western Union Building

I was mistaken. He loves the Western Union Building. He said it's better than the vagrants who used to be there. Me, I miss the Savoy Restaurant there which will soon be a Walgreens. Ick. Frank On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:37 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The guy from the Delaware Valley

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

bout their plans and how they are spending their money. Remember, *you* are making the comparison between myself and the developers, not me. Frank On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:16 AM, Anthony West wrote: So Frank, the public critic of a private real-estate development, is publicly secret about hi

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

On Feb 14, 2008, at 10:42 PM, Anthony West wrote: What you just wrote is untrue, Frank. I addressed the challenge of sitting on a committee and arriving at a committee's decisions. I have sat on many committees; how many have you sat on? I have been on the Provincetown Cable Commi

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

Face it, Ray. People on committees are all experts who always tell the truth and those who aren't on committees are lying ignoramuses. It's simple. Frank On Feb 14, 2008, at 09:22 PM, Anthony West wrote: Ray, Are you a dues-paying member of SHCA? I am, so I have standing when

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

mittee. How dare you accuse everyone who isn't on a committee of laziness? You're saying the public input has no meaning because the public didn't bother learning zoning law. If that's so, why bother asking for it? Your reasoning is just silly. Frank On Feb 14, 2008,

Re: [UC] Re: Do we hear one another?

went to the meeting last night and participated in the process. What is your point? Frank On Feb 14, 2008, at 07:42 PM, Anthony West wrote: Wilma, I agree with you this issue should get more attention. There is nothing wrong with that. There is something wrong with people who are quick to

Re: Do we hear one another? [was: Re: [UC] From the DP: Area 'unanimously' opposes hotel]

I thought the article pretty clearly showed that the "unanimous" was a quotation from Chris O'Donnell. Frank On Feb 14, 2008, at 03:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't want to start any drawn out, unpleasant thread here, but in the interest of complete reporting, I

Re: Do we hear one another? [was: Re: [UC] From the DP: Area 'unanimously' opposes hotel]

I eagerly await his email or phone call. I will not hold my breath. Frank On Feb 14, 2008, at 04:59 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: we had been asked for questions, not our opinions. barry's original announcement for this meeting stated: "Neighbors w

Re: [UC] Community rejects hotel

ve 3-story trinity at Quince and Locust. Barry Grossbach trying to restore order by insisting "This is NOT a community meeting!" Frank On Feb 14, 2008, at 09:26 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote: Were the proceedings recorded? If not, everything can be denied. Just sayin'. John [

[UC] From the DP: Area 'unanimously' opposes hotel

http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/02/14/News/Area-unanimously.Opposes.Hotel-3209379.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

Re: [UC] Regarding the proposed hotel project

y the type of behavior that makes residents distrust their community associations. Frank On Feb 13, 2008, at 03:30 PM, Dan Morton wrote: This letter is being posted in anticipation of the Feb. 13 meeting about the proposed hotel project at 40th and Pine Sts. It is being submitted on

[UC] 45 years for screwdriver bandit

http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/02/11/News/45Year.Sentence.For.screwdriver.Bandit-3200613.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or f

Re: [UC] Re: Gayborhood

e word "gay" in their literature and only one gay bar on their map. Frank On Feb 7, 2008, at 12:22 PM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: Brava Ana! I found this especially funny, considering English is not your first language. Hooray for communication. Now, where do we find your reliably p

Re: [UC] Neighbors, we're not alone!

My sentiments exactly, Karen. Frank On Feb 6, 2008, at 04:46 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: I just read two letters in this week's uc review. http://tinyurl.com/ytlh6f the first letter is from jean haskell in center city, writing about a proposed tower at 19th and walnut: Cast

[UC] Zoning hearing

I received these from my landlady this morning. She is out of town for a few months. I have copies of the petition if anyone's interested in signing it or wants me to email them a copy. Frank Begin forwarded message: Hi Frank, Attached is the petition for the hotel project that M

[UC] That hotel again...

versity of Pennsylvania, other University institutions and various public- transportation hubs. The Alliance also lauded the project for its inclusion of green roofs. There is another new UC hotel mentioned with no details. Frank

Re: [UC] The hotel story in the Review

Beautiful. On Jan 19, 2008, at 12:28 AM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Glenn wrote: Three cheers for the courageous neighbors from Woodland Terrace! I was glad to see in the u city review that our neighbor architect marianna thomas took the time to create illustrations that showed what th

Re: [UC] new Lowe's opening nearby

Great, another suburban-style big-box shopping center full of nationally-owned businesses. Can't wait. Frank On Jan 17, 2008, at 01:54 PM, Anthony West wrote: A full-fledged shopping mall is being opened in West Philadelphia near the Mann Music Ctr., behind 52nd St. and Parkside Ave.

[UC] Inky on Dock St.

in 1989 there were 585 coffee houses in America. Now there are more than 24,000. Fifty-seven percent of these are what Clark calls “mom and pops.” “Paradoxically,” he writes, “the surest way to boost sales at your mom-and-pop cafe may be to have a Starbucks move in next door.”" Fran

Re: [UC] recyclables CORRECTION

asn't been updated yet. Frank On Dec 25, 2007, at 10:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do we recycle this week or wait until the first week of the month? Thanks. Muriel See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.

Re: [UC] recyclables

In 2008 the first week is GREEN the second week is BLUE. The schedule is here: http://64.78.36.115/res_cal_both.asp The PDF for download hasn't been updated yet. Frank On Dec 25, 2007, at 10:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do we recycle this week or wait until the first week of the

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Die cast models of cars?

Dodge Swinger was my very first car! I kept the logo with the daisy on it. Frank On Dec 21, 2007, at 10:42 AM, B Andersen wrote: No, the Dodge Swinger. On 12/17/07, Anthony West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What wheels are you guys talking about now? Hummers? -- Tony West >

[UC] More Penn crime

resident, allegedly stole items from 10 different dorm rooms on various floors of the college house. He stole only from rooms that were left unlocked, taking mostly electronics. Frank

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Throwing spaghetti against the wall

What have you been complaining about exactly? Frank On Nov 29, 2007, at 10:10 AM, B Andersen wrote: I complain a lot, but sometimes somebody listens. Lately, I have been sending in CS notices to SEPTA about the Route 34 trolleys. I'm meeting the Route Supervisor for the line at the

Re: [UC] Why doesn't the "campus inn" questionnaire website say more about the proposal?

Sorry, Al, but I'm not answering your questionnaire because it REQUIRES me to enter a name and email address. Also "renter" is misspelled. Frank On Nov 28, 2007, at 10:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few people have asked why the website with the community opinion

Re: [UC] Sam Olshin is no Frank Geary or Le Corbusier... but

y. On another note, has anyone else noticed that the only people being told they don't know enough or that they need to study the project more are those who DON'T support it? Frank On Nov 23, 2007, at 04:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sam Olshin is no Frank Geary or Le Corbusier... an

[UC] Chris Larkin

I'm not sure if anyone on the list knows Chris Larkin or not. He's a long-time musical partner of Kenny Kweder. (I think he was Jim in Tom and Jim.) I just received word that Chris passed away this afternoon of complications from pneumonia. Frank You are receiving this becau

Re: [UC] What you mean 'public', community man?

right now than any neighborhood issue. How dare you use that as the basis of a snide comment. It's despicable. The rest of your message is unmitigated bullshit. Frank On Nov 15, 2007, at 11:25 PM, Anthony West wrote: I have no idea what he told the DP, which I don't have a regular

Re: [UC] What you mean 'public', community man?

And we all know he did exactly the opposite when he tried to get the property de-listed. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't he also tell the DP that he had already participated in open and public meetings on this project? Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Nov 15, 2007, at 7:23

Re: Trollglish (was [UC] Bartender - Servers at Abbraccio)

And Lord knows why you care enough to bitch about HIM. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Nov 15, 2007, at 2:24 PM, Brian Siano wrote: Frank wrote: I believe he's referring to the fact that the SBC list (the "one truly public listserv" in out neighborhood) will

Re: Trollglish (was [UC] Bartender - Servers at Abbraccio)

I believe he's referring to the fact that the SBC list (the "one truly public listserv" in out neighborhood) will bounce messages that have multiple addresses, unless they've fixed it, making it more difficult for members to post important community announcements. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infin

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] added details on the 400 S. 40th proposal

Ot eh guests could just go have a relaxing MRI! Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Nov 14, 2007, at 9:27 AM, Ross Bender wrote: Duedes and dudettes: FEAR NOT -- I have the solution -- Japanese style CAPSULE HOTELS -- Mr L-Hop would only need 3 or 4 stories to accomplish his noble

[UC] Public Safety: An oxymoron?

Student gets flashed by security guard: http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/ 2007/11/14/News/Guard.Exposes.Self.To.Student-3099922.shtml? reffeature=htmlemailedition I guess he thought he was hired as the *other* kind of escort. and... Series of muggings plagu

Re: [UC] Penn Hilton III "vote"

Chris' little piece of theater must have been quite effective to have inspired such spin. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. PS. I am, unfortunately, in Atlanta this week or I would have been there myself. On Nov 14, 2007, at 8:15 AM, Lewis Mellman wrote: The poll Chris OD attempt

Re: [UC] the shadow knows

Wrong. Looking north from outside the house I see no high rises at all. I looked closely before I wrote the message. I am 3 doors in from the corner. On the corner itself I have a wider view but I'm closer to the buildings on the north side of Baltimore Ave and the horizontal angle prevents

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