[UC] UCHS house tour is Sunday, 9/21
If house tours interest you, don't forget the University City Historical Society's fall tour, Renovations Restorations, scheduled for this coming Sunday, 9/21, from 1-5 p.m. It's a self-guided walking tour covering an area from 45th to 48th Sts., from Larchwood to Chester Aves. Tickets are available on tour day at Vientiane Cafe, 4728 Baltimore Ave., starting at 12:30 p.m., or in advance at the Cedar Park Fair on Saturday afternoon, 9/20 at the UCHS table. $15. per person, or $12. if you're a member of UCHS (you can join when you buy tour tickets.) This is going to be a fabulous tour! 10 houses, great work! Whole house makeovers, gourmet kitchens, luxury baths, porch facade restorations, decks and gardens, some projects completely finished, and some in process now. For more info, send an email to me, or call UCHS at 215-387-3019. - Melani Lamond, for the house tour committee 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] Re: Civility and Specifics
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote a 8.8KB message. i replied . Things that we want might be inconsistent with budgets or contrary to the wants of competing constituents. We should use our political voices to ask for what we want. And we should, all of us, VOTE at EVERY OPPORTUNITY. When there is no opposition then there isn't much to vote for. Plenty of communist and third-world empires hold elections where 99% of the vote goes to the incumbent. We certainly don't consider these nations to have free will. The fact that there are people who want to run for these offices but are unable to for unspecified reasons should raise a red flag [1] Long before any allegations of intimidation against the Katz campaign came to light, I was informed of some frighteningly similar history behind why people might possibly be afraid to compete in these local races.[2] My source is a life-long local resident and community supporter who recalled several serious events of violence perpetrated against competitors. Unfortunately I am also too afraid of my personal and family safety to divulge details publicly. Perhaps after the election it may be possible. (ducks for cover) --Michael. [1] Half of the 10 offices unopposed according to the city paper: http://citypaper.net/articles/040199/cb.hallmonitor3.shtml [2] Intentional vagueness, naming no names 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] No parking signs 4300 block Pine--Parking Authority response
Title: Message I heard back from the second Parking Authority contact. He also had no idea why the signs were up, but agreed that they shouldnt be. He said he will go around today and take them down. Tanya Washington Lancaster Avenue Corridor Manager University City District 3616 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 T: 215-222-6554 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tanya Washington Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 11:43 AM To: 'Turner,Kathleen'; 'J. Matthew Wolfe'; 'Mayer, Ann'; 'Marianne Das'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] No parking signs 4300 block Pine I called a Parking Authority contact about the matter, and she didnt know anything about it. I was referred to someone in Traffic Engineering, and left a message. She did say that she will contact Enforcement and instruct them to ignore that block until this matter is cleared up. Tanya Washington Lancaster Avenue Corridor Manager University City District 3616 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 T: 215-222-6554 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Turner,Kathleen Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 10:50 AM To: 'J. Matthew Wolfe'; 'Mayer, Ann'; 'Marianne Das'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] No parking signs 4300 block Pine I suspect this would be a very easy ticket to fight if you brought along a dated photograph of one of the signs! Kathleen -Original Message- From: J. Matthew Wolfe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 11:47 AM To: 'Mayer, Ann'; 'Marianne Das'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] No parking signs 4300 block Pine On 43rd Street along Clark Park they put up signs to allow for tree pruning. It is possible that the source of these new no-parking signs is for tree pruning. Note that the police did give out parking tickets to a number of cars that failed to move. Matt _ Support Sam Katz for Mayor J. Matthew Wolfe Law Office of Alice W. Ballard, P.C. 1700 Lewis Tower 225 South 15th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 893-9990 Fax: (215) 893-9997 4256 Regent Square Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 387-7300 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mayer, Ann Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 10:54 AM To: Marianne Das; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] No parking signs 4300 block Pine To the list: I, too, am mystified. As far as I can tell, these signs just appeared this morning. I was very worried, because I have construction at my house today and probably tomorrow. The workers have to leave their truck in front of my house. I called the police, City Hall - Streets and Engineering, AND cornered a meter maid who was Ticketing a car at 43rd and Pine. NO ONE could explain WHY we would have no parking signs in this area with the month and day Crossed off. NO ONE could explain what this means. The meter maid said that if there was no month and day, people could not be ticketed. Is She right? I don't know. I have put a sign on the workers' truck saying that they are working in 4312 Pine and I keep Looking out for parking authority people or city workers. No sign of such. I am frustrated: WHY would we have no parking signs that NO ONE in an official capacity Can account for or explain? Ann Mayer 4312 Pine -Original Message- From: Marianne Das [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 10:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] No parking signs Does anyone know who is responsible for the No Parking signs on the 4300 block of Pine Street? The date has been crossed out (only the 03 is left). My electrician found them this morning and was completely confused. Hack isn't planning anything until 9/24 according to an earlier e-mail.
[UC] sidewalk sale tomorrow 9/20
Everyone: We're having a sidewalk sale tomorrow, Saturday, 9/20, at 407 S. 46th from 9-3. Stop by for 50's stuff, porch furniture, kitchen and household items. Enjoy the beautiful weather. Thanks, Rod -- Rod MacNeil Manager, Customer Services Department of Information Services University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 1303 Blockley Hall / 418 Service Drive Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021 (215) 898-9841 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Timely Hack Article
'Hack' location shooting rare in television September 19, 2003 BY PATRICK WALTERS PHILADELPHIA--It's sweltering and he's wearing a buttoned-down shirt and blue jeans, but actor David Morse appears cool as he hops out of his cab and saunters up the steps of a row house on the set of ''Hack'' in West Philadelphia . . . http://www.suntimes.com/output/television/wkp-news-hack19north.html Thanks, John Ellingsworth http://ellingsworth.org/john/ 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] ballot question
Ann, Thank you for bringing this important vote to our attention. As with our societies' refusal to treat mental health and addiction problems for the non-wealthy, the general population is not aware that denying universal health care wastes taxpayer money. It is not simply a quality of life issue for the uninsured, their families, employers, etc; denying health care wastes real American taxpayer money. Those of us who work with disadvantaged populations know the human tragedy of untreated illnesses. However, with the extraordinary popularity of the trickle down and Horatio Alger ideologies, we will not convince the majority of our society to change directions in policy with humanistic arguments regularly dismissed as bleeding heart sentimentality. As an example , experts and studies in addiction treatment have advised politicians that comprehensive treatments for those with addiction problems are much more cost effective than the current war on drug policies. However, this contradicts the popular mainstream anger and fear based policies. Our society denies the most basic addiction treatment to the vast majority of individuals with serious addictions in favor of foolish expensive interdiction and incarceration policies, yet there seems to be a bipartisan fear among politicians that taking an intelligent informed position would be political suicide in today's America. The majority of us are not interested in arguments pitting compassion against the demands of fear, anger and selfishness, but if the people only learned the true cost of preventable emergency room visits, delayed treatment, lost productivity, etc; government and politicians would respond quickly. I noticed in the Philadelphia Weekly, Sept. 10-16 issue, the Republican mayoral candidate hinted at support for a more comprehensive approach to the drug problems of Philadelphia. Optimistically, I hope this issue gets more public debate before the election because the cost/benefit evidence in favor of improved addiction treatment is overwhelming. We must ask our political leaders to support intelligent informed policies rather than policies based on fear, anger, and selfishness. However, a very important strategy as individuals is to continue to discredit at the grassroots level those assumptions that dismiss universal health care and comprehensive treatments as nothing more than frivolous bleeding heart sentimentality. While a small group of chronically angry individuals will be against health care for anyone, I believe the majority of people simply believe the propaganda of wealthy corporate power brokers that assert any policy that addresses the rights or dignity for all of society is just another bolshevist plot exploiting bleeding heart sentimentality. Universal health care will be a good cost effective policy for Philadelphia and American society as a whole. It is not the suffering of the working poor and their rotting teeth that is the issue. Vote yes to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to prepare a plan for universal health coverage for everyone in the city of Philadelphia. This will be a very important first step in a long and difficult fight. The insurance lobby is the most powerful lobby in Harrisburg but the people will overwhelmingly support health care reform when they learn the true cost of keeping a tiny, powerful elite grotesquely wealthy. Thanks again for bringing our attention to this ballot question. This important question has not gotten much attention to date. Glenn - Original Message - From: Ann W Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 8:44 PM Subject: [UC] ballot question HEALTH CARE TO THE PEOPLE Do you know that Philadelphia Council is giving you the opportunity to vote on Health Care in November's election? Yes or No to the following question: Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter shall be amended to declare that health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity. The Health Department shall be directed to prepare a plan, on or before one year from the date the voters approve addition of this section to the charter, for universal health coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent Health Care on a regular basis.' It is time to fix our health care system. Let us get started by voting yes and thus directing our government to utilize its resources to provide access to health care for all
[UC] Fwd: STREETS DEPARTMENT PLACES A CALL TO ACTION
start of forwarded material CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS STREETS DEPARTMENT PLACES A CALL TO ACTION WHEN: Saturday September 20, 2003 10:00 am to 12 Noon WHERE: In Your Neighborhood CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS We were very fortunate in terms of the effects of Hurricane Isabel in our community. However, we do have litter and debris from the storm on our city streets. The City needs you! We are asking all residents to come out of your house, apartment or dorms. Grab a broom, pick up a shovel and join us across the city to remove the debris and remnants of hurricane Isabel. Clean ups will begin at 10:00 am and end at 12 noon on Saturday, September 20. Send this message to five other people who love Philadelphia like you do. Here's how you can help: · Sweep your sidewalk and along curbline. · Bag debris and litter and hold it for your next scheduled trash and recycling collection day. · Help the elderly or disabled with cleaning in front of their property · Clear debris away from sewer inlets near your home. After the cleanup, plan to contact the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at 215-685-3981 to find out how you can work with your neighbors and surrounding community to keep your block clean. To thank the citizens of Philadelphia for their support, the Streets Department will be giving away raffle tickets, other goodies and selected prizes. Celebrities will be visiting various locations throughout the City on Saturday, September 20 between the hours of 10:00 am and 12 noon to distribute these giveaways to individuals found cleaning up after hurricane Isabel. For more information about Streets Department services, please visit the Streets Department's website at http://www.phila.gov/streets. Let's Make Philadelphia - Litter Free in '03 Cynthia Hite, Pub. Rel. Off. Streets Department Planning Public Affairs Office 1401 JFK Blvd. - MSB - Suite 730 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1676 (215) 686-5088 (215) 686-5184 FAX end of forwarded material 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] ballot question
Thank you for bringing this very important issue to more peoples' attention. I had no idea this was coming up. As a disabled person on SSDI who faces ever increasing (and hard to pay) medical insurance and care, this is important to me and for many of us.
[UC] FW: interactive website on Phila. mayor's race
FYI- Philadelphia Business Journal - September 18, 2003 http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2003/09/15/daily33.html LATEST NEWS 10:34 AM EDT Thursday Economy league launches site to focus on mayor's race The Pennsylvania Economy League has launched IssuesPhiladelphia, a nonpartisan effort to get information about the Philadelphia mayoral race to voters. The centerpiece of the effort is an interactive Web site at www.IssuesPhiladelphia.net that went live this week with issue briefs, comparisons of the candidates' positions on various issues, campaign news and links to other information sources. IssuesPhiladelphia also will include events, issues polls, and a televised forum for the mayoral candidates. IssuesPhiladelphia is modeled after IssuesPA, the Pennsylvania Economy League's effort to raise issue awareness among voters for the 2002 Pennsylvania governor's race.
[UC] Streets Department Places A Call To Action
Keisha McCarty Public Relations Specialist Streets Department Planning and Public Affairs Office (215) 686-5499 (215) 686-5184 (FAX) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Forwarded by Keisha McCarty/STREETS/Phila on 09/19/03 03:51 PM - CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS STREETS DEPARTMENT PLACES A CALL TO ACTION WHEN: Saturday September 20, 2003 10:00 am to 12 Noon WHERE:In Your Neighborhood CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS We were very fortunate in terms of the effects of Hurricane Isabel in our community. However, we do have litter and debris from the storm on our city streets. The City needs you! We are asking all residents to come out of your house, apartment or dorms. Grab a broom, pick up a shovel and join us across the city to remove the debris and remnants of hurricane Isabel. Clean ups will begin at 10:00 am and end at 12 noon on Saturday, September 20. Send this message to five other people who love Philadelphia like you do. Here's how you can help: Sweep your sidewalk and along curbline. Bag debris and litter and hold it for your next scheduled trash and recycling collection day. Help the elderly or disabled with cleaning in front of their property Clear debris away from sewer inlets near your home. After the cleanup, plan to contact the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at 215-685-3981 to find out how you can work with your neighbors and surrounding community to keep your block clean. To thank the citizens of Philadelphia for their support, the Streets Department will be giving away raffle tickets, other goodies and selected prizes. Celebrities will be visiting various locations throughout the City on Saturday, September 20 between the hours of 10:00 am and 12 noon to distribute these giveaways to individuals found cleaning up after hurricane Isabel. For more information about Streets Department services, please visit the Streets Department's website at http://www.phila.gov/streets. Let's Make Philadelphia - Litter Free in '03 Cynthia Hite, Pub. Rel. Off. Streets Department Planning Public Affairs Office 1401 JFK Blvd. - MSB - Suite 730 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1676 (215) 686-5088 (215) 686-5184 FAX -- *** Dawn Maglicco Associate Director Office of City and Community Relations University of Pennsylvania 133 South 36th Street, Suite 507 Philadelphia, PA 19104-3246 Tel: 215-898-4830 Fax: 215-898-0529 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[UC] Alert - 34 Trolley riders 3:40 Friday pm
Title: Alert - 34 Trolley riders 3:40 Friday pm A friend just called to warn me that a car accident at the Springfield/Baltimore/45th street area is blocking the trolley tracks in both directions; the presence of ambulances, etc. suggests that trolleys will be blocked for awhile. Just a warning to those who may want to find alternate routes home this afternoon! Kathleen
[UC] Do you remember the reasons to attend the Cedar Park Fair?
1. Nice, convenient, affordable (free!), small scale (no loud rock bands), many activities for people of all ages. 2. Great Raffle prizes including the trip for two to New York and about 100 other prizes. 3. Chance to see one of Philadelphia's "hot" new neighborhoods (I didn't say it, Philly Mag and Philadelphia Weekly said it). 4. See what's going on at the Firehouse with its new ownership. 5. Find out what Cedar Park Neighbors plan for revitalizing Cedar Park and environs. 6. Tell me that you are tired of my messages and that I should get a life. PS: NOON-5pm. THANKS Roger Harman
[UC] More details - Hack Filming Schedule
The Hack Location Dept. has asked that I pass this along: HACK will be returning to 44th Larchwood Ave 43rd Chester Ave. neighborhoods on Thursday, Sept. 25th.OnThursday, Sept 25th we will be parking on:. Larchwood Ave. neighborhod starting at 9 am to the end of filming.. 43rd Chester Ave. neighborhood starting at 9am to the end of filming.Further notice with the specific streets that will be effected will be posted shortly. Please look for these signs.We have arranged with The City of Philadelphia for residents of these neighborhoods to park their cars at the Philadelphia Parking Authority lot located on Baltimore Ave between 47th 48th St. Any cars we might tow will be relocated to this lot .Please call the HACK Location Dept (215) 568-5505 with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to return to your neighborhood. Posted by Jon Mourar Chair, Communications Committee Spruce Hill Comm. Assoc.
