[UC] Re: {48th Street Neighbors} Update from Det. Murray: RE:Disturbance at 45/Baltimore last night 8:30 pm

2014-08-24 Thread mlamond
I hope that the police will release the addresses (area, that is) of those arrested so we'll be able to find out whether or not they were local neighbors. That was a good point which Patty made. Melani PA law requires me to disclose that I am a PA real estate licensee: Melani Lamond,

[UC] Package thief caught!

2011-04-25 Thread MLamond
Last week Fran Byers sent a note to the UC Purple list, which I re posted to UC Neighbors, about a crime safety meeting last Thursday, the 3rd Thursday of the month, held by Lt. Brian Mc of the 18th Police District. The meeting was at Calvary at 48th Baltimore at 6 p.m.; all were

[UC] Two Curio Theatre events coming up - the happy hour is FRIDAY, tomorrow!

2010-09-15 Thread MLamond
Full Disclosure: I'm on Curio's board. - Melani Lamond Dear Friends of Curio Theatre Company, Two very exciting events are happening, FIRST Curio would like to invite you to a special 'Happy Hour Fundraiser' happening this Friday the 17th. hosted by CHRIS' JAZZ CAFE, (1421

[UC] Looking for a window cleaning company

2010-03-17 Thread mlamond
Does anyone know of someone who can do this job for one of my clients, and also for my own house? Thanks, Melani Lamond -- Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor PA License Number AB048377L 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone

Re: [UC] UCity snow pic in NYTimes

2010-02-07 Thread mlamond
If you look closely, I think you can tell that the cars are all facing the same way, so it couldn't be 46th.  It's 45th between Osage Larchwood, isn't it?   The pedestrian is heading south, toward Baltimore Ave. Melani On Feb 6, 2010, at 9:40:30 PM, pmuyeh...@aol.com wrote: Doesn't this look

[UC] Seeking holiday cards to cheer up Francis

2009-12-24 Thread mlamond
One more note related to the holidays:  I'm hoping that some of you will join me in sending cards to Francis Horst, to cheer him up while he spends the holidays in the hospital. Folks on this list who live in the area around The Gables BB at 46th Chester are probably familiar with Francis.  

[UC] Two FREE wonderful holiday events - a reminder!

2009-12-23 Thread mlamond
Tomorrow, on Christmas eve, the St. Francis deSales choir will sing from 11 p.m. to midnight in their lovely (despite the scaffolding!) Victorian Romanesque Revival building at the corner of 47th St. Springfield Ave.  Choir director Isabel Boston asked me to remind you that all are welcome.  

Re: [UC] black white cat seen on St. Marks...

2009-10-12 Thread mlamond
On Oct 12, 2009, at 2:42:33 AM, mjgaw...@gmail.com wrote: The tuxedo cat on St. Mark's Square isGeorgie. He does belong to Barbara Deighan. Not only is the Craig's list post strange because of its lack of contact info; it's also strange because of the address it gives.  There is no 248

Re: [UC] A new wrinkle on trash violations -- they're now predictive

2009-10-06 Thread mlamond
Al, I had a situation like that last year:  for my work as a Realtor, I was at a vacant (and trash-strewn) property on a block with a lot of vacancies, waiting for my buyers to show up to see the vacant house.  The buyers arrived, and when I turned to open the front door, I noticed a trash

[UC] Missing cat

2009-10-06 Thread mlamond
New neighbors on the 4600 block of Springfield have asked me to post a missing cat announcement for them.   They moved to Springfield Ave. last week from 48th St. north of Baltimore with their two cats who, as I understand it, are indoor-outdoor cats.  One of the cats is exploring the new

Re: [UC] Water running yellow / electricity out

2009-09-15 Thread mlamond
On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:00:32 PM, emko em...@verizon.net wrote: Are you certain about this? The water department claimed there were no problems in the area. Yes, the Water Dept was definitely working there.  They shut off the water to my building at 4800 Baltimore, too. Melani Lamond -- Melani

[UC] Re: Interesting Inquirer Article Re: Education In Philadelphia Schools

2009-04-09 Thread mlamond
On Apr 9, 2009, at 5:59:12 PM, Wilma de Soto wil.p...@verizon.net wrote: Given the discussion yesterday about Philadelphia Public Schools and the Education Law Center Forum with regard to hiring quality teachers, here is an interesting article in today's Inquirer

Re: [UC] The Gutman administration has acted strangely at times...

2009-04-08 Thread mlamond
Oh, come on, Al!  It must be the DP's annual April Fools issue! Melan -- Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor PA License Number AB048377L 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone 215-222-4800 #113

[UC] Sunday: wine cheese reception at my house --

2009-03-31 Thread MLamond
Brett Mandel for City Controller! Please join us for a wine cheese party on Sunday, April 5th, 4-6 p.m. to meet Brett Mandel at our house 1006 S. 46th St. (between Springfield Chester Aves.) - Melani Lamond Brian Ratigan We've never hosted a party for a political candidate before, but this

[UC] Replacing a garage door: need contractor advice

2009-03-20 Thread MLamond
One of my clients needs to replace his garage door, and he's looking for contractor advice. I've never had a garage, so that's not something I've ever done! Has anyone on the list replaced one recently and, if you have, who did the work for you? Thanks, Melani Melani Lamond,

Re: [UC] Meet Brett Mandel, Candidate for City Controller -- save the  date

2009-02-20 Thread MLamond
Here's a note to say that, for the first time ever, I totally agree with Al Krigman!!! I also support Brett Mandel. Brett has worked tirelessly for tax reform in Philadelphia. At Philadelphia Forward (which I've mentioned on the listserv previously), he made great strides in educating

Re: [UC] Re: [UC] Meet Brett Mandel, Candidate for City Controller -- save the  date

2009-02-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/09 1:33:57 PM, glen...@earthlink.net writes: ...Don't worry Mel, his support won't sway me in the wrong direction.  Uh-oh, but your support might Glenn makes a good point. I saw humor in sending a post saying that I agree with Al Krigman, but some readers

Re: [UC] Demolition alert: 4224 Baltimo re Ave - Guy Laren's  comparison to Campu s Inn project

2009-02-11 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/11/09 12:16:43 PM, mwsny...@gmail.com writes: Does anyone have a link to photos that show the Italianate building in its former glory?  To me, and presumably to other people, it's hard to understand why that building at 40th and Pine is worth saving.  I'm certainly not

Re: [UC] Demolition alert:  4224 Balt imore Ave - Guy Laren's comparison to Campu s Inn project

2009-02-11 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/11/09 1:57:35 PM, laserb...@speedymail.org writes: the reason the developer can't tear down the mansion is because it's individually designated, that's what lussenhop originally wanted to rescind when he went before the phc back in spring 2007. but the phc denied its

[UC] Demolition alert: 4224 Baltimore Ave.

2009-02-10 Thread MLamond
I am copying below a letter, which is now being circulated, sent by LI to neighboring properties of 4224 Baltimore Ave. I'm not technologically able to put the letter online where you all can look at the actual letter, but if someone would like to do that, I can scan send it to you. The

Re: [UC] Demolition alert:  4224 Balt imore Ave.

2009-02-10 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/10/09 3:02:09 PM, kallena...@msn.com writes: Well, geez, Melani, ya know, I'd really like to get upset about that but I'm going to be busy fighting a 10-story building at 40th and Pine. I can only fight one building desecration at a time. Maybe Tom Lussenhop, Ed 

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] ALERT: ROBBERIES NEAR 48TH STREET

2009-01-16 Thread MLamond
Hi, Patty, thanks for the warning. Have these incidents ALL been reported to both the police the UCD? I've heard that our current 18th District police captain is very good, and that we are targeted for extra crime-reduction services. A few weeks ago undercover police followed 4 juveniles

[UC] Free extra refrigerator

2009-01-10 Thread MLamond
Need an extra refrigerator for those times when you're having a party and you need to keep extra stuff cold? This one works just fine, and we've turned it on and used it for those occasions for years. It's from that era of colorful refrigerators - it's the yellow color called gold.

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-06 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 1/6/09 6:20:20 PM, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: Here in the Free Library is a fistful of millions at hand. It's a fistful that, intuitively, might be connected to larger, well-heeled private potential partners. Nutter made it very clear from the beginning, even

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-05 Thread MLamond
Glenn, I totally agree that straightening out the ridiculous tax assessment situation will not happen in time to help the libraries. I don't understand why Nutter doesn't back down and say the people have spoken; we'll have to find that $8 million somewhere else and keep the libraries

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-05 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 1/5/09 12:18:43 AM, briansi...@gmail.com writes: how about this for a solution?for _primary residences_, people's _homes_... apply the new tax standard only to properties purchased after the date the tax standards take effect.  This way, current homeowners won't

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-05 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 1/5/09 3:22:36 PM, briansi...@gmail.com writes: But since the point is to soften the impact of the new tax rates on homeowners, how about this. When the new tax rates are established, we'll know what the Old and New taxes would be for any given property, right? If the

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-05 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 1/5/09 5:39:54 PM, kallena...@msn.com writes: If the constant in my examples above were livable space and lot size,  equalization between neighborhoods could occur. Homeowners in Center City would pay substantially less than the homeowners in Northwest Philadelphia. 

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-04 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 1/3/09 7:20:36 PM: ...While the fact that the city needs additional revenue is obvious, any changes to the  property tax structure have to be made with careful deliberation as to the consequences of dramatic increases... Agreed, totally - and remember, I also wrote:

[UC] Taxation and the libraries

2009-01-03 Thread MLamond
The fate of the 11 libraries is now before City Council. Mayor Nutter had to make some tough decisions to balance the City's budget, and the library closing choice seems to have been a particularly poor one. But, Mayor Nutter is not the villain here. Our city's tax structure is a more

[UC] Christmas eve music tradition at 47th Springfield

2008-12-22 Thread MLamond
Whether or not Christmas is a religious holiday for you - whether or not you celebrate it at all! - if you appreciate the sound of a wonderful choir and an incredible organ in the setting of a Victorian Byzantine church, and the ceremony of late-night music on Christmas eve, this is the place

[UC] Powel kindergarten: looking for someone with recent experience

2008-12-18 Thread MLamond
I've been contacted by a family in Germany who plan to move to Philadelphia in the spring for a new job. They have a child of kindergarten age and are considering Powel. My son went there years ago and I am familiar with the EH36 transfer form, etc. (and I've warned them that they are late

[UC] Re: Save the Libraries, Kingsessing Rec Center Mayor's Town Meeting last night

2008-12-17 Thread MLamond
The meeting is covered in a blog: _http://whyy.org/blogs/itsourcity/2008/12/17/sw-phila-residents-loudly-protest-library-closing-at-town-hall-meeting/#more -5739_ (http://whyy.org/blogs/itsourcity/2008/12/17/sw-phila-residents-loudly-protest-library-closing-at-town-hall-meeting/#more-5739)

[UC] Please come to tonight's town meeting with Mayor Nutter at Kingsessing Rec Center

2008-12-16 Thread MLamond
Please come to this meeting tonight to show that many people are concerned about the closing of Kingsessing other libraries. The Rec Center is on the same block as the Kingsessing Library, slated to close on Dec. 31st. Where When? The Rec Center address given in earlier notices was

[UC] Mayor Nutter's town meeting on Tuesday, 12/16 - a good time to talk libraries!

2008-12-09 Thread MLamond
We have to make sure that attendance is high at Mayor Nutter's Southwest Philadelphia town meeting next Tuesday, December 16th, to let him know that we are upset about the closing of the Kingsessing Library (adjacent to the meeting site!!!) and also Powelton/Mantua's Durham Library and the

[UC] Songs of Joy - free concert, or donate for organ repair

2008-12-05 Thread MLamond
I'm forwarding this at the request of my friend Isabel Boston of St. Francis de Sales. The chorale is really GREAT! You can go for free, or you can make a donation which will help with the ongoing restoration of their incredible organ: SONGS OF JOY – the St. Francis de Sales chorale will

[UC] Lecture Wednesday evening at 6: New Surprises from Ban Chiang, Thailand

2008-12-01 Thread MLamond
I'm posting the message below for a friend 48th St. neighbor, Joyce White. The University Museum has just announced that it is cutting a number of archaeologists from its staff, so it is especially important right now to demonstrate an interest in the (hopefully remaining) archaeologists'

[UC] Re: City Council is holding a Library resolution meeting Thurs

2008-11-19 Thread MLamond
JUST RECEIVED THIS - IT'S FOR TOMORROW MORNING: In a message dated 11/19/2008 3:09:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please attend and also forward this information far and wide!! City Council just announced that it will have A Resolution concerning the libraries

[UC] Re: Advertising?

2008-11-18 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/18/08 12:42:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My note: Agency info is only required in Advertisements. Don't you maintain a public stance against advertising on the list? Liz, I don't like having to include my real estate affiliation info on the list. It DOES look

Re: [UC] FW:

2008-11-17 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/17/08 4:00:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a host on WURD radio show Contractor’s Corner 900am Sunday’s @ 3pm.  I am the real estate lady.   www.900amwurd.com Call in numbers 866-361-0900     215-634-8065   Give a listen and give me some

[UC] Reminder: Rally at Kingsessing Library this Sat, 2pm

2008-11-14 Thread MLamond
I am forwarding this for the Save Kingsessing Library folks - Melani Lamond ___- Rally this Saturday Please come to the rally this Saturday at 2 pm in front of the Kingsessing Library (51st Kingsessing. If it's raining the rally will be inside the library in the meeting

[UC] Save Kingsessing Library rally is Saturday, 2 p.m. at the library

2008-11-12 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/11/08 8:02:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.savekingsessinglibrary.com/ Rally on Saturday Frank Thanks for finding this, Frank. I'm sending it to the other listservs also. That's 2 p.m. at the library, at 51st St. just south of Chester. If you are

[UC-Announce] Email me for a copy of the Stop the Closure of 11 Libraries petition; then get signatures!

2008-11-11 Thread MLamond
Yesterday I stopped into the Walnut West branch of the Free Library and picked up a copy of the petition, which I've scanned. I can't attach it to an email to these entire lists, but I can send it individually to anyone who wants it. My suggestion is that we go out on our blocks and get as

[UC] Email me for a copy of the Stop the Closure of 11 Libraries petition; then get signatures!

2008-11-11 Thread MLamond
Yesterday I stopped into the Walnut West branch of the Free Library and picked up a copy of the petition, which I've scanned. I can't attach it to an email to these entire lists, but I can send it individually to anyone who wants it. My suggestion is that we go out on our blocks and get as

[UC] More from Beth Ann Johnson about the library situation

2008-11-11 Thread MLamond
Beth Ann Johnson, long time member of the Friends of Walnut West Library, gave me permission to forward this email: In a message dated Monday, 11/10/08 11:31:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Melani, I will let people know as soon as i do, what more we can do (besides make a BIG noise).

[UC-Announce] Re: [Ucneighbors] Save Kingsessing Library

2008-11-09 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/8/08 5:55:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: .I think Kingsessing is another Carnegie Library, like the one at 40th Street, and thus may not be available for any other use.   I am reminded of the skill and heroic efforts of Beth-Ann Johnson who helped save the

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Save Kingsessing Library

2008-11-09 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/8/08 5:55:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: .I think Kingsessing is another Carnegie Library, like the one at 40th Street, and thus may not be available for any other use.   I am reminded of the skill and heroic efforts of Beth-Ann Johnson who helped save the

[UC] FWD: PVCA: Powel ES Kindergarten Tea, Oct 17

2008-10-03 Thread MLamond
I'm forwarding this message from PVCA. Powel is a K-4 public deseg school, so students from other parts of University City (and other areas of the city) can apply for kindergarten there. - Melani Lamond Hi, folks: The Powel school will be hosting its annual tea for prospective

[UC] Re: PVCA: Powel ES Kindergarten Tea, Oct 17

2008-10-03 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 10/3/08 2:07:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: why, I wonder, has Lea never had that status? [Deseg program]  It would help to reintegrate the school which has about 15% ESL students, and is currently not overcrowded... in fact has only one grade I think it is third...

Re: [UC] Re: UC Burglaries

2008-10-03 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 10/3/08 3:32:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm Manuel McDonnell-Smith; Senior Assignment Editor with FOX 29 News. We'd like to do a story on Sunday or Monday (most likely Sunday) about the rash of neighborhood burglaries. Most speficially, we would be interested in

[UC] Palin/Biden VP debate watching tonight at Abbraccio

2008-10-02 Thread MLamond
Roger Harman tells me that Abbraccio will be featuring tonight's VP debate on multiple tv screens, so my husband and I are going to head over for a late dinner and drinks at the bar. (The debate starts at 9 p.m., and the Phillies are playing at 6:07, so hopefully they'll have already won

[UC] Proposition 8 in California threatens gay marriage - help needed

2008-09-13 Thread MLamond
I'm forwarding the information below, sent to me by a UC friend. I wasn't aware of this huge threat to the recently granted and hard-won rights of the LGBT community, and I think that other UC friends and neighbors may also have missed it. I just went to the website and made a donation, and

[UC] Clarification of subjects for Thursday Cedar Park Neighbors mtg, 7 p.m.

2008-08-04 Thread MLamond
With this update, CPN President Monica Allison clarifies her earlier message (both printed below): The meeting is to address both the questions below.  No one knows much on either subject that is the purpose of the meeting, to explain what is going on with each proposal.    The credit union

[UC] VERY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, 8/7, 7 p.m.

2008-08-03 Thread MLamond
Monica Allison, President of Cedar Park Neighbors, asked me to pass this information along: Community Meeting Thursday August 7, 2008 at Peoples Baptist Church 5039 Baltimore Ave 7:00 pm Agenda items are:  Temporary Relocation of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union and Proposed Large

Re: [UC] VERY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, 8/7, 7 p.m.

2008-08-03 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 8/3/08 3:50:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Melani, I don't understand the adjectives very important. I'm not being cheeky.  Is there some problem involved with these agenda items which we need to know?  Meetings can be tough for busy people.  I think very

Re: [UC] Re: Ohara's and Hong Kong cafe

2008-08-03 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 8/3/08 4:02:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The mortgage office Ray mentioned was new news. GMAC Mortgage relocated to 36th Market months ago. Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone

Re: [UC] Re: The real-estate Pennspiracy

2008-07-07 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 7/7/2008 11:05:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you see, penn put the public school there for those who could afford to pay the price of using it! it's not the penn school's job to figure out when you want a public school! Living in the

Re: [UC] Thoroughgood?  40th Pine

2008-06-11 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 6/11/08 9:51:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A revealing article about the former owners of the personal care facility that used to be at 40th Pine, and their history of neglect at other facilities as well.

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] ISO Wallpaper Hanger/ Stripper

2008-06-04 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 6/4/08 12:51:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am posting this querry for a friend: Can anyone recommend a paper hanger? -Lew And while we're at it, also for a friend, can anyone recommend a wallpaper stripper? Thanks Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye,

[UC] Fundraiser Friday for Cedar Park Scholarship Fund

2008-05-06 Thread MLamond
Forwarded from the Cedar Park Neighbors list: Fundraiser to Help Neighborhood Students Friday, May 9th 8 to 10 pm 47th and Warrington Streets Abbraccio Cost: $25 includes: All you can drink draft Yuengling and house red and white wine. Bruscetta and Nacho Appetizers provided Live music!!!

[UC] asbestos removal recommendations?

2008-04-29 Thread MLamond
Has anyone had a contractor for this type of work lately? Can anyone give me a recommendation, name phone number? I need to call someone asap. Thanks, Melani Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office

[UC] Helen Gym to speak at Cedar Park Neighbors annual meeting

2008-04-22 Thread MLamond
From the CPN listserv today: CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORS General Membership Meeting ALL ARE WELCOME Helen Gym, the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2007 Citizen of the Year is the keynote speaker. Gym, a former public school teacher, is a founder of Parents United for Public Education, an independent parent-led

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

2008-04-12 Thread MLamond
The Inquirer piece Glenn sent the link to, yesterday, is so relevant that I'm copying the whole article here, below, for people (like me) who sometimes don't take the time to go to a link. Everyone should read it! We need to stop lamenting the problems, and start lobbying for the

Re: [UC] Penn schools

2008-04-10 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 4/10/08 6:11:12 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The gentrifying mission of a neighborhood-based lab school like PAS is pretty plain. But high schools are clumsier tools of gentrification because they must draw from a wide geographical base I think that our rather jaded

Re: [UC] Penn schools

2008-04-05 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 4/5/2008 3:36:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The existence of Penn Alexander is causing its catchment area to undergo gentrification, and that would be increased if UC High became Penn-Assisted High. If so, then what explains the

[UC] PLEASE PUT THE MISSING CAT FLYERS UP AGAIN! They won't be taken down! [was: Re: [Ucneighbors] photos of the two missing b+w cats

2008-03-27 Thread MLamond
I've forwarded information on this problem to a UCD board member, and now the UCD staff has been asked, and has agreed, NOT to remove your missing cat flyers from poles in the neighborhood. So now, I've been asked to tell you that if you want to put flyers up again, the flyers will stay up.

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] the truth about signs and trees

2008-03-26 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/26/2008 6:57:22 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think there was some confusion due to the stupid amendment of 10-1200 of the charter last year. http://www.thenextmayor.com/vault/20070206pole_signs.html Thanks, John Ellingsworth 2008-03-26

40th St. Community [was: Re: [UC] In case you were wondering, Campus Inn = Campus Apartments

2008-03-24 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/24/08 1:40:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: speaking of 'the community' and 40th street, how much of 40th street do you think serves penn student housing residents and how much serves the 'hometown' residents? how well has penn praxis guided the development of 40th street

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] tickets for litter?

2008-03-23 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/23/08 8:21:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know there has been some discussion on the list about bogus tickets for litter being received months after the supposed offense. How have people handled them? I've got a hearing early in April and I'm wondering how to

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

2008-03-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/20/08 1:12:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Housing providers must give apartment dwellers a choice of cable/phone/ internet providers. This is interesting, since in West Philadelphia, aren't we ALL limited to Comcast for cable? Wouldn't it be great to have a choice?

Re: Accurate information [was: Re: [UC] Zoning reform]

2008-03-13 Thread MLamond
Hi, Liz, perhaps a few more facts would be helpful as we disagree on whether or not a new 11-story building would be fire hazard. From the City's http://www.phila.gov/li/index.html website, you can go to the Dept. of Licenses Inspections, then to Code Library Overview, and read that The

Accurate information [was: Re:   [UC] Zoning reform]

2008-03-10 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/10/08 12:24:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The questions of access, during any emergency, are also blithely dismissed.  One would think this was the Titanic, with the certainty the developers are showing that no abuse of neighbors, because of the proposed Zero Lot

[UC] Cat killed in the street?

2008-03-09 Thread MLamond
My neighbor found a small (? 6-8 lbs?) cat in the street which appears to have been hit by a car, and it is dead. For now, she set it on the strip of grass in front of my house (1006 S. 46th St.), in case anyone is looking for it, so that they would at least know what happened to it instead

[UC] Catching up: results-to-date of the Daily Pennsylvanian Poll on Campus Inn

2008-03-05 Thread MLamond
Much has been made of the importance of including the tenants' voices in neighborhood decisions. Catching up this evening, I went to http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/poll/index.cfm?event=displayPollResults; poll_question_id=28628 to see how their (unscientific, irresponsible, to quote a few

[UC] Monday's DP editorial: The proposed hotel will bring many economic benefits to 40th Street

2008-03-05 Thread MLamond
Monday's Daily Pennsylvanian contained an editorial in favor of building the Campus Inn. I guess the folks who generally read the DP and keep us up on its coverage didn't read it on Monday, because no one pointed this out:

[UC] citypaper weighs in on Campus Inn vs. doing nothing

2008-03-05 Thread MLamond
.Opponents of the hotel also probably missed last week's citypaper Guest Commentary on doing nothing in Philadelphia: http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/02/28/strait-talk Strait Talk What can we learn from Sicily and Tunisia? by Nathaniel Popkin Published: Feb 27, 2008 It's fitting

[UC] Business Privilege Tax reform hearing tomorrow

2008-02-26 Thread MLamond
http://www.philadelphiaforward.org/taxreform/movie This is about the Philadelphia's Business Privilege Tax, an onerous burden on all Philadelphia businesses, but especially on small businesses, which causes our city to lose businesses and jobs.  It's a five-minute or so movie - it's worth

Correcting misinformation again [was: Re: [UC] Gateway to UC]

2008-02-21 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/08 7:03:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So the proposed Campus Inn would have less than half as many units (a proposed 115, to the Fairfax's 243) on a lot 2/3rds the size of the Fairfax's lot. --- In a message dated 2/21/08 2:23:20 AM,

Misinformation again [was: Re: [UC] Gate way to UC]

2008-02-21 Thread MLamond
Huh? I wrote to say that we were both incorrect, that's all. I feel that it's important to keep the information honest and factual while we are writing views that may influence others' opinions on this proposal. Wouldn't you agree? Yesterday you wrote, a 120+unit stack, - not, as you

Re:   [UC] Classes of Voters, was SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

2008-02-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/08 9:10:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, it is interesting that many have taken the position that the SHCA Zoning Committee is required to decide its position not based on what it's members think is best as they see it, but based solely upon the apparent

Re:   [UC] Classes of Voters, was SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

2008-02-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/08 12:17:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Polling, opinion-gathering, hearing from as many people as possible - whatever we want to call it, it does seem that the opponents of this project only consider it relevant if the resulting

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

2008-02-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/08 2:55:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And perhaps they would not in turn use the hotel as precedent to build something similar on that vacant lot at 43rd and Baltimore or elsewhere in the neighborhood. This precedent suggestion is one of the pieces of

Who owns the nec of 40th baltimore? [was: Re: [Ucneighbors] RE: In favor of hotel? RE: [UC] Community rejects hotel

2008-02-19 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/19/08 11:40:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On the other hand, please work to get the nec of 40th and Baltimore occupied.  How many years has Campus Apartment let it be idle and abandoned?  Toward what end?    Clarification needed here: the end building is 421 S.

Re: [Ucneighbors] RE: In favor of hotel? RE: [UC] Community rejects hotel

2008-02-19 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/19/08 11:40:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On the other hand, please work to get the nec of 40th and Baltimore occupied.  How many years has Campus Apartment let it be idle and abandoned?  Toward what end?    Clarification needed here: the end building is 421 S.

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

2008-02-14 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/14/08 3:51:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ms. Lamond - Were you the 'one person*' that supported the project and got jeered? If so, don't take it too personally. -andy You didn't hear me, Andy: In a message dated 2/14/08 3:38:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...I

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

2008-02-14 Thread MLamond
I don't want to start any drawn out, unpleasant thread here, but in the interest of complete reporting, I'd like to point out a couple of things about last night's meeting. First, the subject line of this thread is interesting: when I saw it, I wondered who put quotation marks around the

[UC] More free Christmas music!

2007-12-21 Thread MLamond
Isabel Boston, choir director at St. Francis DeSales at 47th Springfield, asked me to forward an invitation from the choir, to all of their University City neighbors, to come out and hear them sing on Christmas Eve or Christmas day. The schedule is a little different this year; she has

[UC] Correction...join them at 11:00 p.m.

2007-12-21 Thread MLamond
Sorry - I didn't proofread.Join the choir at 11:00 on Christmas eve - NOT 11:30. Cecelia sings between 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.! - Melani Lamond In a message dated 12/21/07 4:48:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Isabel Boston, choir director at St. Francis DeSales at 47th Springfield,

[UC] hypocrisy [was: 11-Story Hilton Hotel]

2007-11-13 Thread MLamond
Kimm, earlier last evening you wrote: In a message dated 11/12/07 9:44:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm more interested in fact-gathering than in judgment right now. Then debate the merits and not the personalities. Kimm So I'm not sure why my lament about our lack of historic

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

2007-11-13 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/13/07 11:38:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Two different measures suggested that those who were decidedly opposed to the project slightly outnumbered those who were in favor, but that undecideds and neutrals were numerous, and many people expressed complex, ambivalent

Re: [UC] 11-Story Hilton Hotel

2007-11-12 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/12/07 9:40:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lewis, What concerns me about this project is that it may set a precedent . . . . Yes, Lewis.  That concerns me too.  Slippery slope, especially since both our local civic associations and self-avowed civic leaders and

Same old, same old [was: Re: [UC] Parking plan at the proposed hotel]

2007-11-11 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/11/07 8:23:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Critics of this proposal must acquaint themselves with these plans before they launch into the business of finding fault with them. Oh, Tony, what a novel idea! Has this ever happened, in the history of listserv

[UC] Sent for a friend - Chamber choir concert Friday, 8 p.m.

2007-11-07 Thread MLamond
SENT FOR A FRIEND - Friday concert - I was wondering if you could send a notice out through the listserv about the following concert happening this Friday at de Sales. It's thrilling that the Eakins Consort has chosen our neighborhood as a venue for their concert. I’ d like to help get

[UC] URGENT: lost cat, needs his medicine

2007-11-04 Thread MLamond
Posted for Lynn Makowsky - please contact her by phone or at the email address shown above: LOST CAT PLEASE HELP US FIND OUR BELOVED CAT REWARD IF FOUND Brown striped tabby cat with white chin named Hitchcock. 13 years old. He has been missing from 48th and Kingsessing since 10/18/2007, but

[UC] Lost cat - photo is available

2007-11-04 Thread MLamond
Lynn also has a photo of the missing cat, but I don't know how to put it on the listservs. Please contact her, or me, if you want to see it. Thanks, Melani Lamond ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[UC] Photo of missing cat Hitchcock, needs his medicine

2007-11-04 Thread MLamond
A photo has now been posted. It's at http://www.asc.upenn.edu/usr/cassidy/temp/hitchcock.pdf - Melani Lamond ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel and hardship

2007-11-02 Thread MLamond
Hi, Liz, your points are interesting, but I'm not sure they relate to this transaction - though we're all just speculating. 1. Zoning information is different from inclusion on the local historic register. The City's zoning maps don't show historic register information. And I've never

Re: [UC] Update on the 40th St. hotel proposal

2007-11-02 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/2/2007 1:07:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can always tell when I ask good questions because they get ignored. Those of you who support this proposal: let's have a real dialogue; answer these questions (and asking me why do you hate

[UC] Theoretical question about Phila Historic Districts

2007-10-25 Thread MLamond
Karen Allen asked a good question yesterday about whether or not inclusion on the local register of Philadelphia historic places would show up on a title report. This got me thinking, and I realized that I have sold houses on, for example, the 4600 block of Hazel, which is designated - but

Re: [UC] Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehab

2007-10-24 Thread MLamond
Here are two more things to consider as the list debates the 40th Pine/Baltimore location for a restored Italianate building and an extended stay hotel. As I understand it, when the property was purchased in 2004, no one involved knew that the building was on the local register, so they

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