[UC-Announce] NEW healing and creative arts space
I'm extremely excited to announce that our new healing and creative arts center, at 4522 Baltimore Ave, is opening next week! Our mission is to foster wellness and community through healing and creative arts. With a 5,000 sq ft healing and creative arts space we are able to offer yoga, pilates, healing, creative arts, and lots of family and community programming, offering an experience and service unlike any other in the Philadelphia area. We have all kinds of fun things in store, starting next week! Here are a few highlights: Fri, Sept 28, 5:30 to 9pm -- Art Opening with Photographer Jacque-Jean Tiziou Live music by Scott Pryor Sun, Sept 30, 1 to 4pm -- West Philly Wellness Fair Kids activities including free kids yoga begins at 12:30 Free mini-massages, pilates privates, and more. Sat, Oct 6, 6 to 10pm -- Grand Opening Party! Live music by Dave Cahill and the Almighty Terribles, Alex Radus, and Cat Mouse In order to fully celebrate our new space, we are offering ALL of our YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES for FREE DURING our GRAND OPENING WEEK (Oct 1 to Oct 6)! Check out our new website for more details about our space and the vast array of things going on in the space. http://www.studio34yoga.com Hope to see you soon! Stephen Fisher, Tammy Doyle, Angela Norris, James Peniston Founders Studio 34 Yoga -- Studio 34 Yoga http://www.studio34yoga.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list.
[UC] Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:06:15 -0400
Yesterday evening (9/19), around 6 PM, the mailslots on the 4400 block of Chestnut, south side, were stuffed with copies of a flyer which read as follows (and, yes, this is an exact reproduction of the layout, punctuation, etc.) Meeting For Mural 44th Chestnut Ethiopian Community Center Thurs. Sept 20th 6:00pm Call MAP at 215-685-0750 With further questions There are a number of things wrong here... 1) This is barely 24 hours notice for a meeting. That's hardly what I call a competent attempt to get community involvement and/or support.? As we all know, everyone in West Philly has a 9-5 day job and the ability to re-arrange their schedules on minimal notice. It sounds to me as if this is a quick-and-dirty way to let the MAP later claim that they tried to involve the community...but nobody came to our meetings! 2) Neighbors on Sansom St. tell me that they did not receive the notice. People without mail-slots didn't receive the notice. 3) Unclear identification of the meeting's sponsor (MAP implies that it's the Mural Arts Program, but only attendees will know for sure) 4) The original plan to create a mural was to cover only those portions of the wall (on 44th Street) that already had the brickwork painted over. My next-door neighbor tells me that this has been revised, w/o any real notice, to putting up a mural that will run from ground level to roof height. The building in question is one of the two remaining corner structures from the combined Chestnut/Sansom block that was erected by Dr. Weightman -- as in Weightman Hall at Penn, yep -- back in 1870. The portion of the brickwork that is unpainted includes such distinct architectural features as the use of multiple colors of bricks to clearly define the stringcourse and stepped/cantilevered brickwork just below the roofline. A full-height mural will obscure these key features...and, should a later owner want to restore the brickwork, will also make it much harder to do so. 5) The last anyone I know had heard -- back in the spring -- this mural project had been shelved. Apparently, they've dosed it with zombie dust and revived it again just in time for Hallowe'en. 6) When the folks from MAP were holding an outdoor info session at the mural site last spring -- again, with only minimal notice to the community -- we were told that the mural would have Ethiopian themes and styling, since the building houses the Ethopian Community Center. With its usual thoroughgoing approach to research, MAP has failed to notice that the building has since been put up for sale, though the Center remains in place for now. (I've only seen it in use a few times, but that may be due to my own schedule, not the Center's.) They've also failed to notice that Moya, the Ethiopian cafe that once occupied the rear of the building and which they cited as another reason for the Ethiopian theme, has been closed for several months now. 7) At that same outdoor info session, I pointed out to MAP director Jane Golden that the building had been in use by the Center for only a few years, and that it had previously been the home of Milner's pharmacy -- a community-based, family-owned West Philly business that had been driven into the ground by big- box pharmacy chains. I also pointed out that Dr. Weightman, who'd erected the building, was himself a pharmacist. I then asked why the mural wasn't going to be about the history of pharmacy in West Philly, which is the home of USP, one of the nation's oldest and best pharmacy colleges. The answer I got was vague, but indicated that MAP was trolling for support among ethnic communities in hopes of getting increased funding. 8) The layout of the flyer is a sad and depressing demonstration of how little the MAP staff knows about rudimentary design principles. Would you trust them with YOUR building? 9) Last, but far from least, it remains a violation of Federal law -- albeit a seldom- enforced one -- for anyone other than a USPS employee to put anything in a mailbox or through a mail slot. The MAP folks used this methodology to announce their session last spring, and I pointed this out to Ms. Golden last spring, too, along with the fact that her staff were also ignoring Circular-Free Property stickers. I was informed that it was too expensive and time-consuming to use any other method of notification. (I'm always happy to learn that our City agencies are not restricted by mere laws, aren't you?) If you're not happy about any of this, please contact MAP, your block captain, your committeeperson, etc. Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
[UC] 9/21 - Pinwheels for Peace Day
9/21 is International Peace Day. imagine . . . ... whirled peace for World peace! Here is a photo http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/ It provides links to instructions on how to build your own pinwheel. This might be a fun project of Home or School. We could all enjoy more Garden Follies and more peace in our time. Best! Liz
[UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Always at your service ready for a dialog, Al Krigman -- 36-year local resident, involved with properties on the adjacent blocks of 45th St ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark 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] Clean House and Help others
I have been made aware of two needs / opportunities 1. A couple, International Researchers, arrived in Philly and had to settle for an unfurnished apartment. The lease came with a requirement to protect wood floors with carpet or desk chair mats. If any neighbors are ready, willing and able to donate (or sell cheaply), any decent furniture or furnishings please reply off list. I have already found them a Dining Room Set and dishes. Needed are lightly used Carpets (small, large, runners and even bath mats) a Bed (prefer Full or Queen), maybe a small (portable) sofa or love seat. One claims cat allergies, so they prefer items to come from a cat free home. Useful might be: Blender, Mixer, better pots. Please reply off list. 2. St. Francis de Sales will be holding its Back-To-School Flea Market in early October. This event is so much fun, and often so rewarding, that it deserves (and will get) its own post. But meanwhile, anticipate: Clearing out your clutter Restocking with super bargains Having fun, with neighbors, in the Filene's Basement atmosphere in the architecturally spectacular SFDS school hall Eating Bill Mellete's outstanding Chili and Churchlady (and some Churchguy) cakes and cookies Supporting very worthy (and often needy) students. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com 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] more on 'anchor institutions' and expansion moves
I think Penn owns the Walnut St. and 40th St. properties. I don't know about the Sansom St. shops. They have some character so It seems unlikely Penn owns the buildings. They wouldn't have left La Terrasse sit empty fort so long, either. If the Penn real estate folks are reading this: TLA Video and an Apple Store, please!! Then I will forgive you for closing Tony Luke's. And don't close the lobby of the 30th St. Post Office to the public! (I don't know if this is supposed to happen but they are leasing the office space in the building to the IRS.) Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 19, 2007, at 11:19 PM, Anthony West wrote: Yeah, that's a very good thought, Frank. That could be the sort of thing a college kid would have in mind when he used terms like on campus. But most of those businesses were not, in fact, on campus when I worked their neighborhood small-business community in the '90s. They were privately-owned real estate on the south side, for the most part. What is their status today -- does anybody know? Safe to say, though, that no Penn real-estate wonk would commit the sin of calling privately-held real estate on campus, even if he had been doing lines of cocaine with Alan Klein in the men's room just minutes earlier. It's truly unimaginable as an official public statement by an institution the size of Penn. -- Tony West Most (all?) of the businesses on Sansom St. between 34th 36th are at least independent and would qualify, I think. Campus Copy Center and Modern Eye. The Last Word, The Natural Shoe Store, The Greek Lady, The Marvelous, Smokey Joe's, Video Library and several others in the 40th St. area, also. Unless he means places like Hoops. There aren't really any of those. Frankus You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] what is going on with Chester Ave
Does anyone know what is going on with Septa on Chester Ave? There are signs saying it will be shut down for some indeterminate amount of time on Sept. 30. -Mariellen 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] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
Anthony West wrote: It's anybody's guess! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's possible he's referring to the food carts which would certainly qualify as Mom-and-Pop in many cases. Frank wrote: Most (all?) of the businesses on Sansom St. between 34th 36th are at least independent and would qualify, I think. Elizabeth F Campion wrote: I think of Mom Pop as a real estate term with business connotations. this is all pretty interesting, how the term 'mom and pop' can mean different things to different people -- anything from a food cart, to upscale places like modern eye and white dog, to non-upscale places like greek lady or last word, to franchised chains like metropolitan bakery or bucks county coffee or 7-11... the article seemed to want 'mom and pop' to mean 'non-upscale', 'non-chain', and to imply that they were the established norm that needed 'mixing in' with: Taken together, these new retail opportunities [ems, starbucks] represent a move toward the University's goal of providing more upscale options to mix in with the mom-and-pop operations on campus, Datz said. but whatever was meant, I think we can all agree that the 'mom and pops' that are 'on campus' are ultimately (with few exceptions) all dependent on some kind of permit/leasing arrangement with penn? and so any 'mixing in' goal that's going on is really just 'more of the same'? .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West Ray's falsehoods are more sophisticated, more believable -- Tony West __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. 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] more on 'anchor institutions' and expansion moves
Frank wrote: If the Penn real estate folks are reading this: TLA Video and an Apple Store, please!! Then I will forgive you for closing Tony Luke's. And don't close the lobby of the 30th St. Post Office to the public! (I don't know if this is supposed to happen but they are leasing the office space in the building to the IRS.) I would like to see: a men's clothing store for adult men a sporting goods store for real athletes a hardware/woolworths store for regular nine-to-fivers .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West Ray's falsehoods are more sophisticated, more believable -- Tony West __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. hahaha: http://tinyurl.com/2mfxl2 [ps: the 2 starbucks a block apart on 34th street may actually be closer together than the 2 green lines would be] [pss: there's also a green line on lancaster ave] .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West Ray's falsehoods are more sophisticated, more believable -- Tony West __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
I was kind of hoping nobody would point that out... I work near there and patronize the 34th and Walnut Starbucks fairly regularly. I suspect I wouldn't use the 34th and Chestnut one because I am for vague, unsupportable ideological reasons opposed to the ridiculous prices at the apartment building it's in. (That, and the one on Chestnut's a block further out of my way.) Isabel On 9/20/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
If by 'on campus' we mean 'on Penn-owned property' (which would include much, but not all, of the 40th St. strip, for instance), then, by definition, yes, all Penn's commercial tenants are lessees of Penn. That is equally true of 'mom and pops' and of 'giant retail chains'. Penn, like any owner of multiple rental spaces which it lets out, has broad powers to dream of, and negotiate for, the 'mix' of its commercial tenants it desires. Indeed, it would be rare for any such owner not to try to plan a mix that works best for it. That's what shopping malls are all about: the mix. They don't just throw up a parking lot and see which retailers want to rent there. The owner has its wishlist; and other lessees have their wishlists as well, which they communicate to the owner, with greater or lesser degrees of control. It's a necessarily fluid, multipartite business situation. There is no guarantee that any party will get what it wants and no requirement for anybody's plan or strategy to endure beyond the terms of whatever contract is signed. -- Tony West whatever was meant, I think we can all agree that the 'mom and pops' that are 'on campus' are ultimately (with few exceptions) all dependent on some kind of permit/leasing arrangement with penn? and so any 'mixing in' goal that's going on is really just 'more of the same'? [aka ray] 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] what is going on with Chester Ave
It has the look of track work. I suspect total replacement. There is a construction trailer on 45th at Chester, and there was a public meeting on Tuesday which I did not attend. I get the impression that SEPTA does not plan to reinstall the belgian blocks, but I could be wrong, since I did not attend the meeting. I expect that they will install the new, seamless track like on Baltimore Ave. This is a much quieter system, except when people park on the tracks; the horns are the same. The big question that I have is whether this project is being coordinated with the Water Department in respect to the problematic drain at the dip between 43rd and 45th which fills up when it rains and floods into Clark Park. -Lew From: Mariellen Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mariellen Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] what is going on with Chester Ave Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:19:46 -0400 Does anyone know what is going on with Septa on Chester Ave? There are signs saying it will be shut down for some indeterminate amount of time on Sept. 30. -Mariellen You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Minutes from 9/18 Meeting with SEPTA
Someone just forwarded the minutes of this reportedly lively meeting to me. Coincidence? I think not. -Lew 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE...
I think GreenLine is opening another branch maybe replacing the other Locust Street one. Guy ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
For some reason that one doesn't show up on the Starbucks store locator (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/) but the one in UPenn's 1920 Commons (38th and Locust) does. Does anybody know what the difference is? Isabel On 9/20/07, Kathleen Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't forget that there's already another Starbucks in one of the Drexel buildings at 33rd and Market. I think we're reaching saturation point here. Kathleen On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was kind of hoping nobody would point that out... I work near there and patronize the 34th and Walnut Starbucks fairly regularly. I suspect I wouldn't use the 34th and Chestnut one because I am for vague, unsupportable ideological reasons opposed to the ridiculous prices at the apartment building it's in. (That, and the one on Chestnut's a block further out of my way.) Isabel On 9/20/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. 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] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
Anthony West wrote: If by 'on campus' we mean 'on Penn-owned property' (which would include much, but not all, of the 40th St. strip, for instance), then, by definition, yes, all Penn's commercial tenants are lessees of Penn. That is equally true of 'mom and pops' and of 'giant retail chains'. Penn, like any owner of multiple rental spaces which it lets out, has broad powers to dream of, and negotiate for, the 'mix' of its commercial tenants it desires. Indeed, it would be rare for any such owner not to try to plan a mix that works best for it. That's what shopping malls are all about: the mix. They don't just throw up a parking lot and see which retailers want to rent there. The owner has its wishlist; and other lessees have their wishlists as well, which they communicate to the owner, with greater or lesser degrees of control. It's a necessarily fluid, multipartite business situation. There is no guarantee that any party will get what it wants and no requirement for anybody's plan or strategy to endure beyond the terms of whatever contract is signed. -- Tony West ie, ALL YOUR MOM POP ARE BELONG TO US. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West Ray's falsehoods are more sophisticated, more believable -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
Don't forget that there's already another Starbucks in one of the Drexel buildings at 33rd and Market. I think we're reaching saturation point here. Kathleen On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was kind of hoping nobody would point that out... I work near there and patronize the 34th and Walnut Starbucks fairly regularly. I suspect I wouldn't use the 34th and Chestnut one because I am for vague, unsupportable ideological reasons opposed to the ridiculous prices at the apartment building it's in. (That, and the one on Chestnut's a block further out of my way.) Isabel On 9/20/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] NEW healing and creative arts space
Congrats, brother. We did it, I think, even better than we could imagine. --- Doc Baldy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm extremely excited to announce that our new healing and creative arts center, at 4522 Baltimore Ave, is opening next week! Our mission is to foster wellness and community through healing and creative arts. With a 5,000 sq ft healing and creative arts space we are able to offer yoga, pilates, healing, creative arts, and lots of family and community programming, offering an experience and service unlike any other in the Philadelphia area. We have all kinds of fun things in store, starting next week! Here are a few highlights: Fri, Sept 28, 5:30 to 9pm -- Art Opening with Photographer Jacque-Jean Tiziou Live music by Scott Pryor Sun, Sept 30, 1 to 4pm -- West Philly Wellness Fair Kids activities including free kids yoga begins at 12:30 Free mini-massages, pilates privates, and more. Sat, Oct 6, 6 to 10pm -- Grand Opening Party! Live music by Dave Cahill and the Almighty Terribles, Alex Radus, and Cat Mouse In order to fully celebrate our new space, we are offering ALL of our YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES for FREE DURING our GRAND OPENING WEEK (Oct 1 to Oct 6)! Check out our new website for more details about our space and the vast array of things going on in the space. http://www.studio34yoga.com Hope to see you soon! Stephen Fisher, Tammy Doyle, Angela Norris, James Peniston Founders Studio 34 Yoga -- Studio 34 Yoga http://www.studio34yoga.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list. Korben Perry Philadelphia Community Acupuncture www.phillyacupuncture.com Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/ 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
Since it's right on the corner by us, I just went over and had a look at the zoning notice. It's for a Daniel Thut for an eat in/take out establishment with live entertainment - oh joy, just what we need on this corner to compete with the bands Upstairs at Abysinnia (sp?) and the Watusi - their karaoke nights can get really loud. Along with this - retail space for selling magazines, cards, gifts etc. The last I'd heard was the person who bought the property is keeping the house part as is - apartments and was putting a Vietnamese restaurant on the ground floor. Wendy On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason that one doesn't show up on the Starbucks store locator (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/) but the one in UPenn's 1920 Commons (38th and Locust) does. Does anybody know what the difference is? Isabel On 9/20/07, Kathleen Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't forget that there's already another Starbucks in one of the Drexel buildings at 33rd and Market. I think we're reaching saturation point here. Kathleen On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was kind of hoping nobody would point that out... I work near there and patronize the 34th and Walnut Starbucks fairly regularly. I suspect I wouldn't use the 34th and Chestnut one because I am for vague, unsupportable ideological reasons opposed to the ridiculous prices at the apartment building it's in. (That, and the one on Chestnut's a block further out of my way.) Isabel On 9/20/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. 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 notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner
Isabel, Because of some kind of complex contractual issues, I think it's actually operated through the company that does all of Drexel's other food/dining services. I know that, unlike other Starbucks, the employees are not allow to solicit tips. Otherwise, same overpriced coffee and pretentious product names. But it does taste good! Kathleen On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason that one doesn't show up on the Starbucks store locator (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/) but the one in UPenn's 1920 Commons (38th and Locust) does. Does anybody know what the difference is? Isabel On 9/20/07, Kathleen Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't forget that there's already another Starbucks in one of the Drexel buildings at 33rd and Market. I think we're reaching saturation point here. Kathleen On 9/20/07, Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was kind of hoping nobody would point that out... I work near there and patronize the 34th and Walnut Starbucks fairly regularly. I suspect I wouldn't use the 34th and Chestnut one because I am for vague, unsupportable ideological reasons opposed to the ridiculous prices at the apartment building it's in. (That, and the one on Chestnut's a block further out of my way.) Isabel On 9/20/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Except at 34th Chestnut and 34th Walnut. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 04:15 PM, Isabel Lugo wrote: Why not leave the 43xx Locust location open *and* open another one at 45th and Locust? It could be called Yet Another Green Line. Although that might be a bit silly. Even Starbucks doesn't put locations that close together. Isabel On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Rumor has it that the Other Green Line, currently located on the 4300 block of Locust, will be moving to this space. I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside. If the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger than its current location next to the laundromat. I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though. Is it so they can prepare food inside? Mark You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
RE: [UC] Minutes from 9/18 Meeting with SEPTA
Would the rest of us be interested? I've a 12 year old daughter who goes to school from a stop in that stretch--so what I want to know is will the trolleys keep running via Chestnut, or will they be re-routed via Woodland, which would mean she should get on at 49th, instead of 47th? (I already get on at 49th, so I'm not too concerned!) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lewis Mellman Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 5:39 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Minutes from 9/18 Meeting with SEPTA Someone just forwarded the minutes of this reportedly lively meeting to me. Coincidence? I think not. -Lew You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
HA HA HA HA!!! Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 20, 2007, at 06:40 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: Anthony West wrote: If by 'on campus' we mean 'on Penn-owned property' (which would include much, but not all, of the 40th St. strip, for instance), then, by definition, yes, all Penn's commercial tenants are lessees of Penn. That is equally true of 'mom and pops' and of 'giant retail chains'. Penn, like any owner of multiple rental spaces which it lets out, has broad powers to dream of, and negotiate for, the 'mix' of its commercial tenants it desires. Indeed, it would be rare for any such owner not to try to plan a mix that works best for it. That's what shopping malls are all about: the mix. They don't just throw up a parking lot and see which retailers want to rent there. The owner has its wishlist; and other lessees have their wishlists as well, which they communicate to the owner, with greater or lesser degrees of control. It's a necessarily fluid, multipartite business situation. There is no guarantee that any party will get what it wants and no requirement for anybody's plan or strategy to endure beyond the terms of whatever contract is signed. -- Tony West ie, ALL YOUR MOM POP ARE BELONG TO US. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West Ray's falsehoods are more sophisticated, more believable -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] NEW healing and creative arts space
How odd would it be if I asked to have some brochures/ business cards and maybe myself doing chair massages at your Wellness Fair on Sunday? I usually work until 2, but I probably could leave work early to be there. Please advise. Dan On 9/20/07, Doc Baldy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm extremely excited to announce that our new healing and creative arts center, at 4522 Baltimore Ave, is opening next week! Our mission is to foster wellness and community through healing and creative arts. With a 5,000 sq ft healing and creative arts space we are able to offer yoga, pilates, healing, creative arts, and lots of family and community programming, offering an experience and service unlike any other in the Philadelphia area. We have all kinds of fun things in store, starting next week! Here are a few highlights: Fri, Sept 28, 5:30 to 9pm -- Art Opening with Photographer Jacque-Jean Tiziou Live music by Scott Pryor Sun, Sept 30, 1 to 4pm -- West Philly Wellness Fair Kids activities including free kids yoga begins at 12:30 Free mini-massages, pilates privates, and more. Sat, Oct 6, 6 to 10pm -- Grand Opening Party! Live music by Dave Cahill and the Almighty Terribles, Alex Radus, and Cat Mouse In order to fully celebrate our new space, we are offering ALL of our YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES for FREE DURING our GRAND OPENING WEEK (Oct 1 to Oct 6)! Check out our new website for more details about our space and the vast array of things going on in the space. http://www.studio34yoga.com Hope to see you soon! Stephen Fisher, Tammy Doyle, Angela Norris, James Peniston Founders Studio 34 Yoga -- Studio 34 Yoga http://www.studio34yoga.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list. -- to the power of breathing, Dan Myers Intuitive Masseur 215.901.0899
[UC] Washing Machine Repair
I searched the archives but didn't find anything. Can anyone recommend an appliance repair person/company to fix a washing machine? Everything seems to be working fine except the spin cycle so I am left with soaking wet yet clean clothes. Thanks, Leila _ Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! http://club.live.com/seekadoo.aspx?icid=seek_wlmailtextlink
Re: [UC] what is going on with Chester Ave
Lewis Mellman wrote: It has the look of track work. I suspect total replacement. There is a construction trailer on 45th at Chester, and there was a public meeting on Tuesday which I did not attend. I get the impression that SEPTA does not plan to reinstall the belgian blocks, but I could be wrong, since I did not attend the meeting. I expect that they will install the new, seamless track like on Baltimore Ave. This is a much quieter system, except when people park on the tracks; the horns are the same. The big question that I have is whether this project is being coordinated with the Water Department in respect to the problematic drain at the dip between 43rd and 45th which fills up when it rains and floods into Clark Park. The news I got, from someone who was there, was that SEPTA hasn't really planned this with a lot of local input. It's doubtful that they got city approval; Chester is a state road, not city, but SEPTA applied for permission... and didn't get it, so they now assert that they don't need permissions from the city. There aren't any plans to repair the drainage there. Also, portions of Chester are designated an historic streetscape, but the Philly Historical Commission's opposed SEPTA's repairs; SEPTA apparently isn't planning on replacing the Belgian block. According to people who were there, SEPTA did apply for permission from This ain't great for all kinds of reasons. At root, the idea of repairing a street without repairing the flooding and drainage stuff underneath it is, frankly, deranged. As far as the park is concerned, there's a big problem with not consulting with the city, Rec, or even the stalwart FoCP, as we're planning a rebuild of Park A-- and we'd like to coordinate the paths with the street and Park B's access points. (The Belgian block is nice, but its real benefit is that it encourages traffic to slow down... making the area safer for pedestrians crossing between the parks.) Apparently Jim Roebuck's not happy about this, and there's some effort among several agencies and groups to get an injunction against the project until these issues are resolved. 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] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
Not really tenants don't belong to their landlord. It's the ground and the buildings that belong to Penn. Penn has the right to wish for a particular mix of tenants and the power to try to wangle it. It may or may not work, depending on the marketplace and on Penn's competency. And its wishes may or may not be a good idea. Off campus, it's a different matter. -- Tony West ie, ALL YOUR MOM POP ARE BELONG TO US. [aka ray] 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] Washing Machine Repair
Dear Leila, For the short term check your lid. The Spin cycle will not work unless the machine recognizes the lid as closed. There might be a slot on the machine side and a 'male' part on the other side. Make sure the slot is not clotted with lint or soap. If you can't make it work with some cleaning than call NORMAN WEISTER 46th Cedar 215- 222-5826 Norman is the best appliance guy in the business. He likes an audience and can teach you a lot if you hang around during the repair. In the short term, you can fool the machine into believing the lid is closed, by stuffing something in the slot. But a proper repair will eliminate the risks that might accrue from the spin cycle running with the lid open. (Splashing, injury to pets, kids, etc.) Best! Liz On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:32:12 -0400 Leila Graham-Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I searched the archives but didn't find anything. Can anyone recommend an appliance repair person/company to fix a washing machine? Everything seems to be working fine except the spin cycle so I am left with soaking wet yet clean clothes. Thanks, Leila Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! Play now! Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
