Re: [UC] Fwd: From Det. Murray: Gunpoint robbery attempt, last night 6/25, 48th and Baltimore. Was this Roger or Vince?
It was the owner of One Stop Fresh Deli. http://www.westphillylocal.com/2015/06/26/local-business-owner-attacked-in-attempted-robbery-at-48th-and-baltimore/ Margie On Jun 27, 2015, at 9:50 AM, frby...@aol.com wrote: -Original Message- From: Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com To: 48th-Street-Neighbors 48th-street-neighb...@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2015 10:03 am Subject: From Det. Murray: Gunpoint robbery attempt, last night 6/25, 48th and Baltimore. Was this Roger or Vince? Hello All, I am at work, and thus not able to do as much digging as I would like. I'm so concerned - is this Roger or Vince? So grateful that not hurt much, and nothing taken, but so upsetting! Please everyone, be extra careful - seems to be an increase in robberies and attempts. Yours, Patty @PPDJoeMurray: 48/Baltimore 1230am, a 65y/o business owner fought off an armed robber who put a gun to his head when he went out back to take the trash out @PPDJoeMurray: Thankfully he only sustained minor injuries during the struggle. Bad guy ran away and nothing was taken. @PPDJoeMurray: Description: 19/B/M, 5'7, think build, black hooded sweatshirt, brown jacket, blue jeans, white sneakers, small square back pack. m.twitter.com/PPDJoeMurray
[UC] Block-long Porch Sale Sat. June 14 - 4600 Hazel
Saturday, June 14 10 - 2 4600 block of Hazel Avenue Lots of participants! Lots of stuff!
[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] Winter Shelters for Stray/Outdoor Cats
If anyone here wants straw for shelters, I have plenty. Let me know. Margie On Nov 13, 2013, at 12:36 AM, Linda Lee wrote: Neighbors, It's that time of year, when stray/homeless kitties are looking for warm places to escape the cold. If you feed a stray or are aware of any near your home, consider setting up a winter shelter for them (instructions below). Also, if such cats are believed not to be fixed, please consider TNR (trap-neuter-release). Ferals can be humanely trapped, vetted at either of the local clinics (PAWS or The Spayed Club - about $30 for spay/neuter vaccines), recovered, then released back in their territory. Email me for more info. To understand the importance of sterilizing strays/ferals (as well as pets), refer to the links at the end of this email. THE SHELTER What you need: - large capacity plastic storage tub, with fitted lid (18 gal or larger) - box cutter - insulation: 1) recycled or purchased styrofoam sheets, 2) clean straw* (both available from most home centers) - large piece of wood or lattice, wrapped in sturdy plastic, to provide extra protection on top of lidded shelter - piece of oil cloth or heavy plastic, slit, to protect the entryway - a few bricks to 1) elevate the shelter off the ground, and 2) secure it from heavy winds (placed on top) *Note: Do not use blankets or towels inside a winter shelter, as they don't dry sufficiently when damp (which can cause hypothermia). Straw is the best insulator and dries quickly. Shredded paper (lots!) is an alternative. In spring dispose of the straw and thoroughly clean the box. If anyone has straw left over from Halloween please consider donating it for shelters. I have a small supply at the moment. Construction of various types of shelters: http://www.urbancatleague.org/Shelters.html http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FERAL_CAT_WINTER_SHELTER http://www.indyferal.org/index.php?page=shelters# If there is enough interest, Project Meow can arrange a workshop for building basic shelters. Email me. MORE ON HELPING STRAY CATS: http://www.phillycats.org/ http://www.alleycat.org/ http://projectmeow.org/ cheers, LL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups UCNeighbors group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ucneighbors+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[UC] Block-long Porch Sale Sat. May 18
Saturday, May 18 10 - 2 4600 block of Hazel Avenue Lots of participants! Lots of stuff!
Re: [UC] House painters?
Hi Darcy, Patrick Forte did an excellent job on the exterior of my house last year. 267-679-3710 You can probably find someone to do it cheaper, but it likely won't last as long. You can also find someone to do it for more. Patrick's prices are in the middle. Margie On Jan 8, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Darcy Luetzow wrote: Happy New Year, neighbors!-- We are hoping that someone has a good recommendation for a exterior house painter (we are looking ahead to spring already...) Please let me know if you can help! Thanks! Darcy Luetzow
Re: [UC] LOST Orange Cat (Claws) - IS HOME!
Through a posting on WestPhillyLocal.com about my kitten Perry (who has found a foster home), someone posted about Perry's look-alike hanging out by their house. It was Claws, and he is home! Margie P. On Feb 26, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Linda wrote: Folks, this is the same kitty that went missing last fall and was found a few blocks from home. He's still not fixed, so might be mistaken for a stray... MISSING ORANGE CAT (University City) Date: 2012-02-25, 11:03am Reply to: q8fzr-2870106...@comm.craigslist.org We have a missing orange cat named Claws. He is extremely sociable and talkative and is one year old. He is not neutered and is mostly orange with a little bit of white. Last seen 2/24 pm, around 41st and Spruce. Please call 610-717-7291 if you find him and please do not hesitate to pick him up as he is vaccinated and is fond of being held. 5L85K45M93K93Md3F2c2p0bdae343dedf1d6a.jpg
[UC] Community Zoning Meeting tonight - Ice Cream Parlor
Hello all, Philly Flavors would like to open an ice cream parlor on the property that was most recently the Phila. Fed. Credit Union temporary office (4610 Cedar Ave.). There will be a community zoning meeting tonight where Philly Flavors will outline their business and building renovations plans. Please come out and be informed. Dec. 14 7:00 pm Renewal Presbyterian Church 4633 Cedar Ave. Margie (info from Cedar Park Neighbors) 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] Subway Sandwich shop coming to Baltimore Ave
There was a poorly publicized meeting tonight at Spruce Hill Community Association with representatives of Subway and it was not terribly well attended. The (takeout only) Subway at 4633 Baltimore looks like a done deal, since there is no zoning variance required. That said, zoning meeting is Dec. 21 at 2:00. Corporate chains get their foot in on Baltimore Ave. :-( Margie Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 www.mpolitzer.com
[UC] Concrete Contractor Needed
Hello all, I need a concrete contractor for my sidewalk. I had David Smith lined up to do the job, but we've had scheduling issues; it's a long story. I need to find someone else. I've tried to contact these contractors based on old listserv recommendations: • Conor Kelley - full mailbox (I emailed) • Capor Construction - telephone number not of service • Dennis Dunphy - telephone number not of service Can anyone recommend anyone else? Thanks, Margie P. 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] Parking?
Gregory, Try Garden Court Plaza at Pine and 47th. They have an underground parking garage. Some years ago I rented a space there for a few months and I don't live there. I don't know if they still do that. http://biketype10.tripod.com/gardencourtplaza/ Margie On Sep 30, 2011, at 2:18 PM, Gregory Oliveri wrote: Hello all, I have a mid 1960s car that I have recently registered and would like to find indoor parking for. Any neighbors out there with empty garages? If any of you have any ideas or leads do let me know. I don't want to spend alot and would like to find a spot reasonably local. I plan to use the car on weekends only as I ride by bike to work during the week. All the best, Gregory 506 Woodland Terrace
Re: [UC] Carpet Installer Recommendations
Ira Litman at American Carpet Crafters will come to your house. 215-743-5217 http://www.flooringcompanies.org/hardwood/pennsylvania/american_carpet_crafters.html Margie On Sep 16, 2011, at 10:51 AM, Mario Giorno wrote: Folks, Does anyone know of any recommended carpet installers? I'm attempting to finish the renovation of my house and need a carpet guru to help put in some finishing touches. -- Mario Giorno PO Box 30932 Philadelphia, PA 19104 westphi...@gmail.com
Re: [UC] Fwd: robbery at gunpoint 10:30ish aug1, 2011
Vladimir Sled was an innocent victim. Evan Morris was the aggressor. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20110731_Drexel_student_s_killer_acted_in_self-defense__police_say.html Margie On Aug 2, 2011, at 11:20 AM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: drexel student stabbed to death near campus -- without the accompanying vladimir sled outrage/vigil/posturing: http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/article/drexel-student-stabbed-death-near-campus Drexel student stabbed to death near campus Philadelphia police found Evan Morris at an apartment at 34th and Race with critical stab wounds by Sarah Gadsden | Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm Drexel University student Evan Morris died early Friday morning, shortly after Philadelphia Police found him in a residence near campus with critical stab wounds. Police were responding to a reported break-in at about 4:55 a.m. when they found Morris, the alleged intruder, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Morris, 22, was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 5:58 a.m. The stabbing occurred at 34th and Race streets after an altercation with “a student from another university,” according to a statement from Drexel. Additional information about the other student is currently unavailable. Penn’s Department of Public Safety is not aware of any Penn students involved at this time. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the altercation occurred after Morris kicked in the apartment's door, and that police said they do not expect to file charges against the other student because they believe the stabbing was in self-defense. Things could change, and we're still investigating, but that's what it looks like right now, Philadelphia Police Captain James Clark told the Inquirer on Friday. The incident, which occurred at an off-campus apartment at 34th and Race streets, is under investigation. The Philadelphia Homicide Division is handling the investigation with the cooperation of the Drexel Police, according to Drexel's statement. “University officials have been in contact with Evan’s family and offered our sincerest condolences and support,” the statement said. “In a close-knit community like Drexel, the death of a fellow student is deeply felt.” Drexel’s Counseling Center is open to those affected by the incident. The Drexel Department of Public Safety did not issue an alert to students. According to the statement, a DrexelALERT was not sent because the non-Drexel student was taken into custody immediately following the incident. The intersection of Race and 34th streets is about four blocks north of Market Street, which marks the northernmost edge of the Penn DPS patrol zone. Race Street borders Drexel’s campus. On 8/2/11 10:45 AM, Linda wrote: On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 11:49 PM, Jason's Pet Care jasonspetc...@gmail.com mailto:jasonspetc...@gmail.com wrote: one shot fired on the s. 200 block of 46th st just north of spruce around 10:30 i think. cops were out there and said someone was robbed. they found the casing but not the perp. Begin forwarded message: *From: *Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com mailto:aroc...@gmail.com *Date: *August 2, 2011 10:05:45 AM EDT *Subject: **Re: [UCNeighbors] robbery at gunpoint 10:30ish aug1, 2011* * * According to SW Detective Joseph Murray, the victim gave up his wallet but decided the gun wasn't real and demanded the wallet back and then was shot. Murray's response to a recent post on West Philly Local and comments has a lot of good information in it and I thought I'd share: TheFuzz9143 Says: July 31st, 2011 at 11:32 pm http://www.westphillylocal.com/2011/07/31/another-rash-of-neighborhood-robberies-keep-police-busy/#comment-8700 AFB, I respect your decision to not give up your things during a robbery. I don’t agree with it, but to each his own. You cited a robbery from earlier this month in which a store clerk was shot in the face even though he gave up the money that was demanded of him. If we were going tit-for-tat I could remind you of Mustafa Shaker who was killed in his store at Front and Girard in late May. Shaker had enough of being a victim and started throwing cans at the robbers. One of the guys turned and shot Shaker in the face with a shotgun as he fled the store. Could his death have been prevented by simply giving them what they wanted? Who knows. All I know is I will never tell a 20 year old Penn student to take a guess on whether a gun is real or not so he can keep his iPhone. In 2009, the FBI states police departments around the country handled more than 400,000 robberies. Within those numbers we can find stories of heroes and stories of tragic, senseless loss. I recommend giving your phone up when approached by someone with a gun. In West and Southwest Philly, we have a damn good track record of catching robbers. In the past few months you may have read some of the robberies I’ve posted on Twitter.
[UC] Block Porch Sale 4600 Hazel July 9 10-2
Block Porch Sale 4600 block Hazel Ave Saturday, July 9 10 am - 2 pm Lots of households! Lots of stuff!
Re: [UC] Roundup - you read it here first!
Kimm, Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent to-the-point letter. Margie On Jul 1, 2011, at 12:27 AM, Kimm Tynan wrote: Tony, I also noted Roundup's continuous availability to private customers, at a neighborhood supply store for your next-door neighbors' yards. You haven't yet written about how concerned you are about this bigger, ongoing use of Roundup in your neighborhood. Is it really Roundup you're concerned about, or something else? Are you arguing your private-sector neighbors should be free to use this chemical whenever they want, but the City of Philadelphia never should even once? You seem to have one rule for the public sector, another for the private. Why is it necessary to look for hidden agendas and conspiracies? Why isn’t the obvious answer enough? Why the insistence on complicating this issue so? Why the hostility to what seems to me a very reasonable, valid concern for Park users? My four-year-old does not dig in the dirt in my next-door neighbors’ yards. He DOES dig in the dirt of Clark Park at least once a week. Along with hundreds of other children. I kid you not, one of my son’s absolute favorite past-times is digging in the dirt. So, what’s in that dirt is of great concern to me. Tony, if you want to soak your backyard in gallons of Roundup, knock yourself out. My kid is not playing in your yard. Nor are most members of the public. But a public park is by definition a public space where many people, especially children, play. Do I have one rule for the public sector and one for the private? Hell, yeah! Damn right I do. If what you are doing in your backyard does not affect me or anyone else, then it’s none of my business. But it seems glaringly obvious to me that the caretakers of a PUBLIC PARK should not be using chemicals on the grounds of said park that are known or suspected health hazards. Since becoming a mom I tend to view most issues first and foremost from that perspective, but pet owners and park users who are simply concerned about their own personal health may well have equally valid concerns, without necessarily needing to launch a wholesale effort to ban Roundup globally. To this extent Glenn is right – this is a straw man tactic. When I was an activist in the antiapartheid movement in college, opponents screamed - “Why aren’t you opposing the oppression in the Soviet Union/China/Cuba???!!!” When I organized for affordable housing, people screamed, “Why aren’t you doing anything about those lazy deadbeat tenants/ homeowners who don’t take care of their properties?” (Interestingly, no one ever blamed the lazy deadbeat landlords, but that is another discussion.) It’s an effective tactic – anyone who advocates on any issue is a hypocrite unless they advocate on every issue. It works to maintain the status quo – be quiet, stop trying to change things or be subject to attack as a hypocrite for not trying to change everything. Then there is the fact that my next-door neighbors have not, to my knowledge, trumpeted their desire to have the “Greenest” yard on the block, as opposed to the Nutter administration, which claims it wants a public initiative to make Philadelphia a model Green city. That includes urging private individuals and corporations to do things like install green roofs and water gardens, bike to work, etc. The green roofs on the bus stops are definitely very cool, but I think a better place to start would be stop unnecessarily dumping toxic chemicals on public play spaces. But maybe that’s just me. But if my next-door neighbors were promoting themselves as models of Greenness, and then I learned they were using Roundup – well, I would have a chat with them about it. Then there is the question of who is paying for the Roundup. Both Glenn and Wilma have made the point that this morass of Rec Department-UCD-FOCP responsibility has made it very difficult for the casual observer to figure out whom to hold accountable. And I don’t believe that that is completely accidental. As a community organizer I trained the folks I worked with to follow the money if they wanted to understand where the power lies (I also, BTW, trained them to distinguish between public and private issues). Mostly due to laziness I’m a bit confused about who paid for the Roundup. For the sake of discussion I’ll approach it both ways. I think, from what I’ve read, FOCP raised the money for the Park A renovations. In which case, that money paid for the Roundup. So, it seems to me that that is an issue of public relevance – if community members/park users contributed donations for the renovations, and those contributors don’t approve of spending their contributions on Roundup, then that is a proper public issue. It sounds to me that maybe even FOCP isn’t thrilled by the news. If my next-door neighbor
[UC] Free Air Conditioner
1986 vintage Carrier 7500 BTU It works well considering its age. Let me know if you want it. Margie
Re: [UC] Roundup in Clark Park - latest research
Tony said below: There will never be a situation in which Parks Rec employs one herbicide in a project in Park X and another in Park Y, based on local input. Tony, how do you know this? Margie On Jun 16, 2011, at 7:08 PM, Anthony West wrote: Mary, I appreciate your research on this topic! But you seem still to step around two key facts in Frank Chance's report on Roundup. First, most of the malign findings in human beings occur with agribusiness applications, which can be up to 20 times more concentrated than dilute commercial solutions. Second, while the half-life of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, varies widely in the soil, it does usually break down swiftly. That's why most harmful effects are associated with its handlers, not with food consumers or bypassers in a treated field months later. There was a reason, in other words, why this construction site was fenced off from the public for 75 days after this soil treatment, which was applied early, before the new sod was laid down. You are certainly right that further consideration should be paid to research into potential risks of glyphosate and other pesticides, and society should not rely on research paid for by manufacturers alone. You are also right that neither Friends of Clark Park nor UC-list has any scientific authority to judge these issues or make decisions on application. This is a consideration that rests on the contracting agencies -- in this case, the Dept. of Parks Recreation, and perhaps Capital Projects as well. It is a citywide issue which has nothing in particular to do with Clark Park. There will never be a situation in which Parks Rec employs one herbicide in a project in Park X and another in Park Y, based on local input. So readers with a (commendable, in my eye) concern about this subject should direct the fruits of their research toward people who write contracts for the City of Philadelphia. In the end, it is the City that must decide which construction practices are safe and which construction practices are affordable. --Tony West On 6/16/2011 1:55 AM, mcget...@aol.com wrote: Frank Chase's reassurances that the pesticide Roundup is safe to humans and animals, are, I am sure, well-intentioned. But the very latest research, done by independent, university-based scientists, makes a strong argument that the dangers of this product have been grossly underestimated . Numerous studies have now demonstrated the toxicity of Roundup (not just its main ingredient glyphosate) to amphibians, mammals and humans. In Ontario, a dramatic increase in miscarriages and premature births occurred in farm families where the farmer fathers were using Roundup. In Argentina, a region newly-planted in RoundupReady soy and frequently sprayed with Roundup saw a significant increase in certain birth defects. Researchers in France and Argentina, alarmed at this association between Roundup use and harm to humans, undertook research aimed at testing whether there was a cause and effect relationship at work. They concluded that Roundup, at concentrations well below those commonly employed in agriculture, produced birth defects in amphibians, reduced fertility in rodents, and was lethal to human fetal, embryonic and placental cells. Other researchers have observed an association between exposure to Roundup and increases in lymphoma in humans. Apparently, the position that Roundup is harmless is based largely on research that 1) was performed by scientists in the employ of its manufacturer, much of it never published in any peer-reviewed journals, and with evidence that negative findings were suppressed and 2) investigated the toxicity of glyphosate alone, ignoring the fact that the additives in the Roundup compound greatly increase the toxic effect. Two just-published reports address the relationship between Roundup and birth defects and the safety of crops genetically modified to tolerate spraying with Roundup (the plants store Roundup, which thus enters the food supply either directly through human consumption, or indirectly, as animal feed that then is stored by the animals, eventually consumed by humans). They are both excellent reviews of the status of research on Roundup and a good source for the most important scientific literature on the topic. http://www.scribd.com/doc/57277946/RoundupandBirthDefectsv5 http://www.gmwatch.org/files/GMsoy_SustainableResponsible_Sept2010_Summary.pdf , Reading these reviews, as well as articles on the toxic effects of incredibly small doses of Roundup on human fetal and placental cells, certainly shakes one's faith in Monsanto's claims of its being harmless. In any case, neither Frank Chance nor the FOCP are the pesticide police. They are not responsible for its application in Clark Park, nor are they scientists equipped to judge its
Re: [UC] News about Clark Park herbicide
I'm with Mary. I would also like to see an explanation about the use of Round-Up in Clark Park posted to this listserv. Margie On Jun 9, 2011, at 11:45 AM, mcget...@aol.com wrote: Tony: According to your post, the herbicide Roundup was indeed applied to Clark Park A during its reconstruction. Reasonable people have concerns about its safety and since many of us cannot stop by the FOCP table this Saturday, could you please post to this listserve the details that you have at your disposal about this chemical and its use in the park? That seems a more efficient way to inform as many neighbors as possible about the presence of this potentially toxic compound. Thanks. Mary -Original Message- From: Anthony West anthony_w...@earthlink.net To: UnivCity UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Wed, Jun 8, 2011 10:50 pm Subject: Re: [UC] News about Clark Park herbicide People who want detailed information on Round-Up and its use in the Park A restoration project, which is days away from completion, can swing by the Friends of Clark Park membership table at the Farmers' Market this Saturday from 10 to 2, iff'n it don't rain. FoCP volunteers are in the park 20 Saturdays a year manning an information table. It's the most-accessible civic group in West Philly; no other body is easier to talk to, or to join. But we don't have an office, or paid staff; we're just neighbors like you. --Tony West On 6/8/2011 11:56 AM, Glenn wrote: Report on dangers of roundup and cover-up. see links below RoundUp is the herbicide used in Clark Park. Earlier this spring, I reported my last sighting and confirmation of the chemical being used in Clark Park. (I wonder if Penn would disclose how much it uses on its campus?) My eyewitness report: The worker was pumping large amounts on the tree roots in the fenced off section of the park. I asked the worker for the name of the chemical and he confirmed it was roundup. (I know that the truth only comes from the front line workers in a plutocracy.) They then covered it with thick mulch circles around the few remaining trees. Concerned individuals can spot the privatized land where this herbicide is destroying the natural soil. Dandelion, clover, and almost all other varieties of plants will have been conspicuously destroyed, and the single spindly (unhealthy looking) grass variety will be the only lawn present. (The suburbs are drenched in this roundup stuff, and that is why it arrived in Clark Park with the gentrification!) Long term residents will remember beautiful Clark Park before these chemicals were used! UCD and the FOCP has denied that anything other than organic fertilizer has ever been used in Clark Park. This is false! And the city doesn't care what the invitation only Clark Park Partnership does! (In the past, the Clark Park workers only put warnings at a few of the sidewalks, while they were spreading the chemical, because of these assurances about safety.) For many years, I've tried to warn pet owners, parents, and the people of West Philly about the use of this chemical in Clark Park by reporting on this public listserv. With the few minimal warning plaques on the day of the chemical, many West Philadelphians certainly didn't know they were exposing their families before the drying period was over. More importantly, I believe the information about the global environmental danger of these chemicals is just scratching the surface. I think this is a much more serious global problem than exposing the population of one upscaled, gentrified, shopping district! http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=vaaid=21251 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/07/roundup-birth-defects-herbicide-regulators_n_872862.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] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding....
John Ricketts J K Roofing 267-335-3306 Margie P. On May 20, 2011, at 7:20 PM, Patty Bulack wrote: Hi All, We are dealing with new leaks and would like someone skilled in old houses that can do the divining that it seems to require! And also, of course, not inordinately expensive. Any recommendations, good neighbors? Thanks, Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com -- Patty Bulack West Park Cultural Center, High School of the Future pbul...@gmail.com 215 906-0243
Re: [UC] small brown dog found (44th+Spruce), taken to Animal Control sunday
Linda, I left a note in Dave's door. Margie On May 9, 2011, at 11:10 AM, Linda Lee wrote: Anyone recognize this cute pooch? Please pass this around to neighbors and dog park groups ASAP. Is there anyone willing to foster this pooch if she is not claimed by tomorrow? I'm trying to get more info from the person who took her to Animal Control (ACCT/ PSPCA - 267-385-3800. LL FOUND: Dog at 44th and Spruce Date: 2011-05-08, 11:04PM EDT Reply to: comm-sh6hz-2370078...@craigslist.org Short, stocky light brown dog with a white nose found wandering at 44th and Spruce. Looks like maybe a Basset Hound / Retriever mix? Found sporting an American flag bandana and a collar with a rabies tag but no other ID. I brought her to ACCT at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Very sweet dog - hoping she gets reunited with her owner. 3n03kf3pd5V05Q45P3b58661d580b62041d78.jpg
Re: [UC] Exterior Painter needed
Hi Liz, Dave Hitchman's current #: 610-256-2440. Margie Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 www.mpolitzer.com On Apr 25, 2011, at 1:51 AM, campio...@juno.com wrote: Dear Neighbors, I have lost my contact info for David Hitchman. If any one has a current please send it to me by e-reply. Also, if anyone has a current recommendation for any other good exterior painter, please send it my way. It has been over 10 years since I personally arranged for exterior painting and I want to send a client a list of painters that are well regarded by UC neighbors. For interior work, I highly recommend Ed Sarbough 215-386-2115 as the best in the area. And for quality work and jobs that require extensive repair and sheetrock, Jim Monihan, 610-259-3688. Sadly, neither one wants to do exterior work. Thanks! Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC 215-790-5653 Voicemail 215-880-2930 Cell campio...@juno.com or home.in.ph...@juno.com for Rental questions Link to Photos of available Listings and public, 'social' photos: www.PicasaWeb.google.com/CampionEF To check out all PFR and Multiple Listed Properties and to review CONSUMER NOTICE, link to www.PruFoxRoach.com Your referral is a welcome compliment. All the best in 2011 and beyond! Groupon™ Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city's best! Groupon.com
Re: [UC] vicious dog alert - part 2
I agree with Al. I can't imagine that being enforced effectively. Margie On Apr 6, 2011, at 8:09 AM, krf...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/5/2011 8:25:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, razum...@verizon.net writes: What can be enforced easily is a requirement that all dogs should wear a muzzle in public. Big fines could accomplish that in no time. Fat chance of that being implemented or enforced. There's a leash law; have you noticed how often people have their dogs unleashed (or, is it the dogs that have their people unleashed)? - Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St, Philadelphia PA 19104-2918 215-349-6500, fax 215-349-6502 krf...@aol.com or al.krig...@krf.icodat.com
Re: [UC] vicious dog alert - part 2
I feel that the problem isn't really with the dog, but with the owner, who most likely trained this dog to fight. Since euthanasia of the owner isn't possible, ;-) , I think the owner should be heavily fined and the dog taken from him. I think that, unfortunately, the dog should be euthanized since he is clearly vicious. The larger question is how to curtail dog fighting and change people's attitudes toward it. That is a tough one. Will enforcing laws against dog fighting, aggressively going after the perpetrators, and laying heavy fines or even some jail time on them work? I don't know. As if the Philadelphia police could even make this a priority. Maybe educating children at a young age? Going into the schools with (friendly) dogs and talking about dog fighting? Margie P. On Apr 5, 2011, at 8:30 AM, Cindy Miller wrote: I am so sorry to hear of this traumatic incident. ...and it IS traumatic--a sweet dog i was walking once was attacked by another crazy dog who WOULD NOT let go...even though the owner picked up the hind legs, I clubbed it over the head with my sneaker and the sweet dog that was chomped into was screaming in pain. Cops came and took a report (bystanders would not let the owner get away), but sadly, no money was ever able to be recouped by the sweet dog's owners. That dog required 3 surgeries at Penn, over $1,000. Is euthanasia the answer? I really don't know...I'd like to hear all opinions -cm On Apr 4, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Mimi Iijima wrote: Neighbors, A quick word of thanks to all of our friends and neighbors who have expressed support over the last couple days. Our beloved dog, Blakey, is badly torn up, but should survive his injuries barring any unforeseen complications. According to the PPD officers that took my information and filed the report, there is little that they can do as this is regarded as a civil or property crime. They also said that I should contact the SPCA so that they have record of the attack. Aside from filing a lawsuit (and the owner did not look like he could afford our vet bills) it seems that we have little recourse. I want to ensure that this animal is euthanized so that it does no more harm, but I am unsure where to begin. If anyone has any ideas about where to start please contact me via email at steveandm...@hotmail.com. I have also posted some photographs of the dog/ owner I took before running off to PennVet - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sminicola/sets/72157626431017242/ If you live, work, walk near 47th and Chester I recommend watching for and giving the owner a clear path. Judging by the way he handled his animal after the incident he knows a thing or two about dog fights. Please be careful, Steve Minicola From: steveandm...@hotmail.com To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: vicious dog alert Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:37:13 -0400 Neighbors, Our dog was viciously mauled late this afternoon. The dog that attacked (a big, dark, brindle pit bull terrier) was tied up outside Salt and Pepper at 47th and Chester, but broke its leash, raced across the street and attacked our dog. As we wait to learn about the extent of his injuries from the good folks at PennVet, I wanted to warn everyone to be especially cautious, especially those with small children and animals. Thanks to the kindness of a few strangers the police have identified the owner. Please be careful. Steve.
Re: [UC] LOST KITTY - greywhite long-haired - 4620 Larchwood
I spotted Fiona (for certain) at the house on Hazel right behind her house. She hasn't ventured far. She ran from me. I'm going to try to trap her now... Margie P. On Mar 9, 2011, at 9:04 AM, Linda Lee wrote: forwarded from City Kitties: Begin forwarded message: Your Name: Nellie Email: nellrla...@yahoo.com Phone Number: 215-222-2626 Subject: Lost cat Last Seen on (Date): Sunday March 6 Last Seen at: 4620 Larchwood Sex: Female Age: Adult (1-9 years) Color Pattern: Gray and white medium - long hair Further Description: she doesn't have a collar!! always took it off. :(. white chest, pretty shy..
Re: [UC] LOST KITTY - greywhite long-haired - 4620 Larchwood
I successfully trapped Fiona, and she is now back home. :-) Margie P. On Mar 9, 2011, at 9:04 AM, Linda Lee wrote: forwarded from City Kitties: Begin forwarded message: Your Name: Nellie Email: nellrla...@yahoo.com Phone Number: 215-222-2626 Subject: Lost cat Last Seen on (Date): Sunday March 6 Last Seen at: 4620 Larchwood Sex: Female Age: Adult (1-9 years) Color Pattern: Gray and white medium - long hair Further Description: she doesn't have a collar!! always took it off. :(. white chest, pretty shy..
Re: [UC] Plastic bag recycling
Whole Foods on Callowhill. Margie On Feb 9, 2011, at 9:36 AM, Darian Anthony Patrick wrote: I have a bunch of plastic dry cleaner and shopping bags. Does anyone know where I can recycle them? -- Darian Anthony Patrick XMPP/SMTP: d...@darianpatrick.com === 88FC 044D 5144 BD3A DAF8 FD9F 8C9E DF14 9AD3 4117 === 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] Swim camps and pharmacies
Mimi, I've used Davis Pharmacy since I've been in the neighborhood, over 27 years now. I feel very lucky to have a true independent neighborhood pharmacy; there aren't many around anymore. Service is friendly and attentive. I can't say anything bad about them. Margie On Feb 5, 2011, at 9:18 PM, Mimi Iijima wrote: Hello, Neighbors -- I'm looking for recommendations about two items: 1. Swim Camps Are there camps specializing in swimming in our area? I'm looking for opportunities for my second-grader this summer. I believe Penn runs one but little about swimming was posted on Penn Rec's website. 2. Davis Pharmacy We've had horrible, horrible experiences with CVS Pharmacy at 43rd and Locust. We're considering switching to Davis Pharmacy but would like to hear our neighbors' experiences with DP. We're also open to other suggestions. Please e-mail off-line. Thank you, neighbors, for your generous and thoughtful advice!! Best, Mimi Iijima
[UC] Small office machine repair?
Hello all, Both my laser printer and fax machine have problems feeding paper. Can anyone recommend someone who may be able to fix them? I really don't want to toss them for this one problem. Thanks, Margie Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 www.mpolitzer.com
Re: [UC] Knife sharpening
Monarch Hardware 45th and Chestnut Margie On Apr 20, 2010, at 3:46 PM, Mark Lindsay wrote: Hello everyone: I have a single decent knife in my kitchen, and it is in desperate need of sharpening. I am thinking of just going to Koch's or Varsity and seeing if they'll do it for me with their sharpener for $5 or something like that. But before I do, does anyone know of any businesses that specifically offer this service in the neighborhood? Thanks, 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.
Re: [UC] Re: [focp-board] Re: What would honest people do?
I've kept quiet till now. Glenn (who is not a member of FOCP) should have no say in whether this group videotapes its meetings. I believe that members have found these tapes useful. Margie On Apr 16, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Brian Siano wrote: Okay, fine. No cameras. No record of what Glenn says, no way that the community can see what our meetings are like. If that's what Glenn wants, I'll accommodate. On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 8:08 AM, Glenn glen...@earthlink.net wrote: Mr. Chance: You may invite public access TV, channel 64. I consider any filming by Vice President Brian Siano to be a hostile act!
Re: [UC] Local restaurant question
I believe it is going to be a music school. Margie On Feb 15, 2010, at 8:33 PM, Leila Graham-Willis wrote: Anyone know what is moving into 47th Cedar- where the Carrot Cake Man used to be? When I drive by in the mornings I see renovations taking place. Leila To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Fwd: [UC] Local restaurant question Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:27:05 -0500 From: lom...@aol.com -Original Message- From: lom...@aol.com To: glen...@earthlink.net Sent: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 7:23 pm Subject: Re: [UC] Local restaurant question There's a family that has owned their property on the corner of Woodland aves and Markoe St (across the street from UC Green's office). They have great support from UCD and the City and they are moving forward quickly to open. I think their address is something like 4610 or 4612 woodland Ave Guy -Original Message- From: Glenn moyer glen...@earthlink.net To: univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 4:36 pm Subject: [UC] Local restaurant question UCD's marketing publication, The Quest, claims that a restaurant called Guacamole will open at 46th and Woodland. That seems confusing because I don't see any open store front. Does anyone know anything? Also, I think I saw something about a Sangria mix available at The Gold Standard. I forgot to ask about this. Has anyone tried it? Lastly, I usually avoid any promotion of businesses, but I support sharing vegan tips. I can recommend the tofu scramble at The Gold Standard. I also commend the management for offering it at a neighborhood people's price of $4 and including a few pieces of cantelope. (I'd like to see more simple healthy options available at people's prices in neighborhood restaurants.) Thanks, Glenn 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. Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.
[UC] Metal Scrappers Stealing from Alleys
FYI: There were two men in a bright blue pickup truck going down the alleys on our block just now (4600 Hazel Ave), taking any metal they could carry. One neighbor noticed they took beams and other metal she had at the back of her alley and made them return them. The men were indignant about what they were doing, saying what they took was trash and they've been doing it for years. Margie Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 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] appliance repair recommendation
Brad Weiner 215-624-6522 Margie On Nov 11, 2009, at 11:23 PM, Theresa wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a person to come to the home and repair appliances..specifically a dishwasher? Thanks! 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] Mechanic for a 10 year old Honda?
Good diagnostic skills necessary. Any recommendations? Thanks, Margie Politzer
[UC] Rusty has been found!
Hello all, Rusty is back home. He was found on St. Marks square (a long way from Hazel Ave)! Thanks everyone, Margie Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 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] Anyone know what is going on?
11:40 am Monday morning. First the fire trucks, now the helicopter(s). Margie 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] acupuncture in UC
I have had an excellent experience with Korben Perry. I have been able to get off the allergy medication I had been taking for years. Margie On Aug 6, 2009, at 5:25 PM, mbkud...@aol.com wrote: Hello, Has anyone tried acupuncture offered at 50th and Baltimore? What was your experience with the facility? Thank you, Muriel Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010
Re: [UC] In Need of a Dentist and info on Discount Dental Programs
Wendy, I have been using DentalSave (ex-Northeast Dental), a fee-based dental plan, for years. This plan's $85 yearly fee is quickly recovered in two office visits. www.DentalSave.com I also HIGHLY recommend Dr. Michael Gaughan (215-735-2915, 255 S. 17th St.). He accepts DentalSave, and I've never been more satisfied with a dentist. I have seen Dr. Lazarus once. Closeness does not insure quality. Good luck, Margie On Aug 9, 2009, at 2:15 PM, missthin wrote: Hi Tony Thanks! I have heard good things about Dr. Lazarus. Have you used a discount dental plan with him or anyone else? The Careington 500 looks like the best of the discount dental plans and it is the one he accepts according to careington and dentalplans.com sites.I wish both the dentists used the same plan, that way if I needed to go to a second dentist for, say, the fixed bridge (doubtful in this day and age but you never know), if I want the discount I'd have to buy TWO plans and end up totally confused - and more broke! What's going on with me could potentially cost at least a few thousand, and of course it'll have to go on a credit card. Looking at the charts for the discount plans, it could save me a decent amount and there's no coverage limits (like traditional dental insurance which most of them now have a $1,000 ceiling per year - are they nuts?!). Thanks again! Wendy On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM, Anthony West anthony_w...@earthlink.net wrote: Based on the parameters of your inquiry, I don't know Dr. Boudreau but I have used Dr. Lazarus. He is cheap and has a very simple no- paperwork walk-in business system. -- Tony West I am in need of a dentist asap. Have developed an abscess in the top front of my mouth! And it's over a fixed bridge, which I'm sure will have to be replaced I do not have dental insurance. I'm on SSDI with a medicare HMO.Right now I am thinking of going to either Dr. Lazarus at 46th and Springfield or Dr. Boudreau (Pennsylvania Dental Group at 3550 Market St). Both are on this side of the bridge, though I think Dr. Lazarus is a bit closer. Wendy 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. Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010
Re: [UC] re: Notary in the neighborhood?
Nielien Corner of Baltimore Ave and Melville (4500 block). Margie On Jul 10, 2009, at 2:26 PM, Darcy Luetzow wrote: I am looking for a notary in our neighborhood--and maybe even one that is available on saturday. any suggestions? thanks! Darcy 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. Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010 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] Block-long Porch Sale Sat. July 11
Block-long Porch Sale 4600 Block Hazel Ave Saturday, July 11 10 am - 3 pm Many Households Selling: Books, Clothes, Furniture, Kid Stuff, Household Items and More! 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] Digital TV problems
Yes, I rescanned for channels after the switch and get them all. Margie On Jul 2, 2009, at 10:21 PM, pmuyeh...@aol.com wrote: We lost 12 when we switched to digital, but got it back after the shut off date. Did you re-search for channels afterwards? Some stations made adjustments to their signals after they shut off the analog. You have to reprogram the box to find channels you didn't get originally, by doing a new search. Paul -Original Message- From: Wilma de Soto wil.p...@verizon.net To: Steve and Mimi steveandm...@hotmail.com; UnivCity listserv univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 8:25 pm Subject: Re: [UC] Digital TV problems Actually I heard WHYY somehow rectified the situation. WPVI-6ABC had the same problem. On 7/2/09 8:12 PM, Steve and Mimi steveandm...@hotmail.com wrote: With the switch to digital TV, we no longer receive a number of channels we used to get in the days of analog with our rabbit ear antenna, including WHYY. Is this problem affecting others without cable? Does anyone know if this is a larger systems issue and if it's being looked into? Many thanks for the information. R. Mimi Iijima=2 0 Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 Dell Summer Savings: Cool Deals on Popular Laptops - Shop Now! Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010
Re: [UC] PROBLEM WITH VERIZON SERVICE
My phone was out that Tuesday morning (6/9) till that Friday (DSL was out Tuesday evening till Thursday). Since then, when I pick up the phone, I usually get buzzing, but if I click the call button, the dial tone comes on. I haven't bothered calling Verizon about it. It hasn't been a real problem for me. My DSL has been very good since it's been restored. Margie On Jun 21, 2009, at 2:54 PM, Gerardo Razumney wrote: Yes, this is a problem in Verizon's Central Office. The same thing happened to me last week during the storm, no service from Tuesday to Thursday. Then Friday my phone went dead again and I haven't had service since then. Verizon says they will fix the problem by Wednesday. They are saving money by not having sufficient technical personnel to handle problems. It is absurd to be without phone service for five days on account of a problem at the Central Office, which should be dealt with in a high priority manner, as it affects the entire area. Verizon is supposed to give you a refund for lack of service whenever there is an outage that lasts more than 24 hours, so make sure you get all the refunds to which you are entitled. Also, they shouldn't have made any 'repairs' in your home wiring, since they knew that the problem was in the Central Office -- you should refuse to pay for that unnecessary service call. You have voicemail so you can still get your messages, but those who don't have voicemail can request a temporary voice mailbox free of charge, to be used until the problem is fixed. Repair service can handle that directly. You can also call the PUC to complain about inadequate service. The PUC will suggest that you first talk to Verizon, before you file a formal complaint; this is good because the PUC will connect you directly to Verizon Customer Relations, who in turn will know that you had contacted the PUC and will attempt to get things moving for you. When talking to Customer Relations, the best way to get their attention is to mention Comcast. Also, they will make a note on your records that you had contacted the PUC -- the next time you call they will take that into account and they will try to provide slightly better service. Good luck, Gerardo Razumney On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM, jvalen...@aol.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I live in the 4700 block of Warrington Ave and on Tues. June 8th we had a bad thunderstorm which put our phone line out of service until Thursday 6/11. Ever since the restoration I have had this nagging problem of intermittent problem with the dial tone. If someone calls me during one of these interruptions they get a busy message and go to my voice mail, the phone never rings. At various times I will pick up any phone in the house and it will be dead, if I click the call button the dial tone comes back. Verizon has sent a tech out 2 days last week and he rewired and replaced the phone jacks in my house, he also tested all of the equipment and said everything was fine and it was for a short time. The problem has since returned. Today while in FuWah I was talking to Dave, the owner and he said he is having the same problem and Verizon has been out for him to no avail. This morning I went to the box in the breezeway that is for homeowners to test the line and plugged in a desk phone. At first there was a dial tone but I left this phone plugged in for several hours and the problem started on this phone which tells me the problem is outside of my house. My question is, has anyone else in the neighborhood had a similar problem recently Thanks John V A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Margie Politzer p 215-726-6636 c 267-275-7010
[UC] Antenna Installation
Hello, Can anyone recommend someone who can install an antenna on my chimney? I have the antenna, mount, and cable. Thanks, Margie
Re: [UC] Vet recommendation?
Mark, Parking is never a problem at O'Neal Animal Hospital (4400 block of Market). You can either park in their driveway, or there is always parking on the north side of Market (where the El tracks rise out of the ground so there is nothing there). Margie Hello everyone: Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll be making an appointment at the Philadelphia Animal Hospital because of (I hate to admit this!) parking is going to be easier than anywhere else. I'm sure all of the recommended vets are great, however. 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.
Re: [UC] Vet recommendation?
Mark, I've been happy with Dr. Littlejohn at: O'Neal Animal Hospital 4424 Market Street 386-3293 Margie Hello UC list: Can anyone recommend a good vet for a routine checkup? Next month it will have been a year since I adopted my dog. She's been very healthy, so I haven't had a need to visit the vet until now. Obviously, I'd prefer to go to one in University City, but Center City is fine too. VHUP is out because I've heard they're very expensive (but correct me if I'm wrong). Thanks a lot, 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.
Re: [UC] found: orange tabby - HOME
Rusty is back home now. Thank you Linda! Margie (Rusty¹s neighbor) from craigslist: found: cat, beautiful long-haired tabby (baltimore 47th) Reply to: comm-vwpgy-1092538...@craigslist.org mailto:comm-vwpgy-1092538...@craigslist.org?subject=found:%20cat,%20beautiful %20long-haired%20tabby%20%20(baltimore%20ave.%20amp;%3b%2047th%20st.) Date: 2009-03-26, 2:49AM EDT This is a beautiful long-haired orange tabby cat with a streamlined face and body (not pug-faced, like most orange cats). She found me at Hazel ave. and 47th street and followed me into my apartment. She is affectionate, well-behaved, litter-trained, and dignified; and knows her own mind, (not all over you). Knows not to use claws on furnitureand bedspreads. Seems to be 2-6 yrs old. Clearly she has been treated well in the past (and seems comfortable both indoors and outdoors), but when she found me she was rather thin and her fur was slightly matted and even dirty, indicating that she'd been on her own for at least a week or two. I am not sure about her sex, except that she is NOT a non-neutered male. She is a gorgeous cat with a lovely disposition and I srongly regret is that I am not in a position to keep her. I would love to find her owner, but if someone wishes to adopt her that's okay too, as I will find it difficult to keep her for very long. My telephone number is: 215 - 386 - 2139. Please don't call before noon; late evening is okay.
[UC] Missing Tortoiseshell-tabby cat IS HOME
Meadow came home yesterday after being away for 12 days. Her collar was missing and she was thin, but otherwise fine. Thanks for all of the concerned responses. Margie Posting this for a friend: Have you seen ³MEADOW²? Tortoiseshell-tabby cat (female) with black collar and tag Missing since 2/27/09 from 4500 block of Osage Please call 215-472-5883
[UC] Missing Tortoiseshell-tabby cat-LINK to PHOTO
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/laf/1072925016.html Posting this for a friend: Have you seen ³MEADOW²? Tortoiseshell-tabby cat (female) with black collar and tag Missing since 2/27/09 from 4500 block of Osage Please call 215-472-5883
[UC] Missing Tortoiseshell-tabby cat
Posting this for a friend: Have you seen ³MEADOW²? Tortoiseshell-tabby cat (female) with black collar and tag Missing since 2/27/09 from 4500 block of Osage Please call 215-472-5883
Re: [UC] Interrupted house burglary, Monday Jan. 26th on 4700 block of Windsor Ave. - Arrest made.
Patty, Good job getting these guys apprehended. I always wonder if I would do the right thing, presented with such a situation. Margie Hello Everyone, Just an update. As I was distributing notices about the recent rash of robberies along 48th St., neighbors told me of a house break-in, and attempted house break-ins that have occurred within the last month (near 4700 and 4800 Windsor Ave). In particular, I heard about one house that had 3 attempts during the last several months. On Monday, at around 12:30 pm, I was walking the dog down Windsor Ave. from 48th to 47th to go to the mailbox, and saw a young African American male on the front porch of the house that had several attempts. He was tracking from the porch to the alley, looking into the front door and down the alley, which raised my suspicions. As I approached he came to the sidewalk and chatted with me about the dog. She barked, and so I moved to the street, asked him if I could help him, and then said I guess you're waiting. I continued to the mailbox, and he continued his pattern. On the way back up the block, I saw another young African American male exit the alley, and knew immediately that something was up. I casually walked past them, and went around the corner to call the police. I went back onto the street, across from the house, and waited for the police. The young men were out of sight. There were several police cars (without sirens) within minutes, and I was able to direct them to the right house. The police surprised the burglars breaking into the rear of the house, and as they came running out from behind the house, they were apprehended. There had been 2 other houses with attempted break-ins on the block, and there is some possibility that these two burglars are responsible for those attempts. The break-in and attempted break-ins all occurred at the rear of the houses. While telling this tale, I found out about another unreported broken back window on the 4800 block of Windsor, in the last month. Please be aware of any unusual noises, and of the condition of the back of your house, and report anything to the police, so that we can keep their awareness of the need for patrols up. Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com 215 906-0243
[UC] Re: Antenna? We love the Digital box
Liz, Thanks for the advice. I don¹t need a box as my TV is a recent model with digital capability. I can already watch digital broadcasts. However, my rabbit ears just don¹t cut it with digital TV, as the signal will cut out if reception is not perfect. There is little publicity about this. Generally people think all they need is the box, when they will also need a decent antenna. I don¹t know what kind of antenna you have, but if it is working for you, you are lucky. I¹m thinking of having the antenna installed onto brick instead of onto the roofing material. I believe there is exposed brick up there on the ridge that divides the twins. Margie I don't want anyone on my roof unless they are fully insured AND approved by my Roofer. Antenna installation can void Roof Warranties and I don't have time to re-read or remember all of the documents related to all of the systems and structures of our house. So, I'd pay a bit more and have my roofer do the job. Separately, my husband was one of the first to send for the coupon to buy the digital box. I think that when he did it, they were giving two $40 coupons per family and also that there was some earl bird special so that the boxes were only $40 each. So.. we got a box, for our 22 year old TV, for the cost of SH. We do NOT have cable, but with the box, many of our stations now come in at cable quality. This is great. No monthly cost and we are already enjoying the benefit of much improved reception and additional local channels. So far, there are only two down sides. My favorite station was 12 and now it often reads weak signal. (It is the only station that is worse than before.) Second: When it is very windy, sometimes the signal breaks for a second or two, and there are weird skips or distortion on the screen. This seems a small price to pay for the loss of fuzz and buzz. There is a third thing that makes me a little nervous. The Digital box turns itself off when there are no adjustments to sound or channel for a long period of time. This might be very good for those who want to conserve energy or are using the TV as a sedative and become too tired to turn it off, but it seems to me as if someone could gather data on individuals and on populations, regarding what we watch, when we watch it, and when most of us are vulnerably asleep. But, I figure the Advertisers are probably more of a nuisance than Big Brother when it comes to TV and eventually I'll get a newer TV and maybe even T-Vo(sp?). Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 406 Phila, PA 19103 215-790-5653 Desk Voicemail 215-880-2930 Cell Emergency 215-546-9781 Shared office Fax campio...@juno,com or home.in.ph...@juno.com for Rental questions Link to Photos of available Listings and public, 'social' photos: www.PicasaWeb.google.com/CampionEF http://www.picasaweb.google.com/CampionEF To check out all PFR and Multiple Listed Properties and to review CONSUMER NOTICE, link to www.PruFoxRoach.com http://www.prufoxroach.com/ Your referral is a welcome compliment. All the best in 2009 and beyond! -- Margie Politzer m.polit...@verizon.net wrote: Hello, Yes, I am one of those broadcast TV hold-outs, and I plan to remain that way with the upcoming switch to digital TV. I just purchased an outdoor antenna and want it mounted to my roof. Can anyone recommend someone who has experience doing this? Thanks, Margie 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. Discount Online Trading - Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2142/fc/PnY6rw1gh4vBOIkVJlFVzBffN3JRuaxgZ JuIpmaA36TC03andzBkq/
Re: [UC] Library Hardball
Way to go, Karen! It was pointed out that some of the Free Library branches slated for closing, including the Kingsessing branch, were donated to the City of Philadelphia by Andrew Carnegie back in the early 1900's. The Kingsessing branch has a plaque inside the front door that says that it was donated by Andrew Carnegie, Esq, to be used as a library forever. This means that Mayor Nutter may not be able to sell the Carnegie branches, because once they stop being used as libraries, the donor, which would now be the Carnegie Foundation, would have the legal right to seek to have the title revert to them, and thus tie those branches up in litigation. The Carnegie Foundation is located in New York City. I left a voice mail message with a Mr. Ron Sexton alerting him to the situation, and I'm waiting for him to call me back. Given its original ties to the libraries, the Carnegie Foundation would seem like an obvious entity to reach out to in this time of crisis for the libraries today. Did Mayor Nutter explore this possibility?
[UC] Obama Celebration on Baltimore Ave
There was a wild spontaneous celebration on Baltimore Ave and 47th St Tuesday night when the election was called for Obama. It started around 11pm and lasted till the wee hours (I left at 1:30 and it was still going strong). Around 300 people(?) took over the street to party, but cordially let vehicles and trolleys pass. Cops came, but merely stood at a distance on the west end of the merrymaking (as far as I know) directing traffic. There were drummers, people banging pots and pans, dancing and lots of hugging and cheering. It was great to share the excitement with a jubilant crowd. Here are some photos: http://share.ovi.com/flash/slideshow.aspx?feed=margems.publicsort=1 Margie 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] Glass replacement recommendations?
Hello all, I need to replace a pane of glass in a basement window. I suppose I could do it myself, but I would prefer for someone to come over here and get it done. I don't want to remove the window for any period of time. Any recommendations on a reasonable contractor? Thanks, Margie 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] FW: WHO IS QUALIFIED?/How Racism Works
Karen, Thanks for this. Where did it come from? Margie Subject: WHO IS QUALIFIED?/How Racism Works Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:50:01 -0400 How Racism Works: What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review? What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class? What if McCain were still married to the first woman he said 'I do' to? What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife? What if Michelle Obama were a wife who not only became addicted to painkillers, but acquired them illegally through her charitable organization? What if Cindy McCain graduated from Harvard? What if Obama were a member of the 'Keating 5'? What if McCain was a charismatic, eloquent speaker? If these questions reflected reality, do you really believe the election numbers would be as close as they are? This is what racism does. It covers up, rationalizes and minimizes positive qualities in one candidate and emphasizes negative qualities in another when there is a color difference. Don't forget: What if Barack Obama had an unwed, pregnant teenage daughter.. Subj: WHO IS QUALIFIED? If You were The Boss... which team would you hire? With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population, skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures, etc. etc., this is an unusually critical election year. Let's look at the educational background of the candidates and see what they bring to the job: Obama: Occidental College - Two years. Columbia University - B.A. political science with a specialization in international relations. Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude. Biden: University of Delaware - B.A. in history and B.A. in political science. Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.) McCain: United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 out of 899 (meaning that McCain was at the bottom of his class) Palin: Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in journalism. QUESTIONNow, which team are you going to hire to lead the most influential nation in the world? Looking for spoilers and reviews on the new TV season? Get AOL's ultimate guide to fall TV http://television.aol.com/feature/fall_tv?ncid=aoletv000537 .
[UC] Cleaning Help on Sunday?
I am looking for an experienced person to help me clean an apt. for about 3 hours on Sunday (8/31). Vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen. Please contact me offlist. Thanks, Margie
[UC] Floor Sanding recommendation needed
Hello all, I need to have a small room's floor sanded by the end of next week! I have had difficulty getting A-1 Flooring over here to even look at the floor. Anyone have any other recommendations? All I need done is the sanding; I can do the polyurethane and quarter-rounds myself. (This was asked recently by another neighbor, but without much response.) Thanks, Margie 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] Floor Sanding recommendation needed
Thanks for the responses, on- and off-list. Sonny of A-1 is sanding the floor right now! Margie Margie, From my own archives of past advice: 5/06 Actually, Jonathan, I have used Henry's Flooring, and I am about to use them again. He was quick (in calling me back and in scheduling an appointment), inexpensive and did a great job! A rarity to find all three. We had an office party a month after it was done, and some girl who didn't care, left scuff marks all over my new floor. She should have been shot, but I refrain from violence when I can (considering your last recent encounter). Henry's Flooring: 856-663-4966 or his cell 856-308-3819 Hope this helps, or if you want to come by and look at his work you are welcome to stop by! I have photos of him working too! Dan Myers This is the only other listing I came across other than A-1. Paul -Original Message- From: Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: University City listserv univCity@list.purple.com Sent: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 7:12 am Subject: [UC] Floor Sanding recommendation needed Hello all, I need to have a small room's floor sanded by the end of next week! I have had difficulty getting A-1 Flooring over here to even look at the floor. Anyone have any other recommendations? All I need done is the sanding; I can do the polyurethane and quarter-rounds myself. (This was asked recently by another neighbor, but without much response.) Thanks, Margie 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. Get the MapQuest Toolbar http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap000510 . Directions, Traffic, Gas Prices More!
Re: [UC] power outages
Power was out last night from about 8:00-11:30 on 4600 Hazel and surrounding blocks. I don¹t know the full extent. Margie Are there power outages in this area? Muriel Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520 .
Re: [UC] power outages
So that was the smell of burning wood that a neighbor smelled at the time of the outage... A tree was hit by lightning on the 4600 block of Larchwood Ave. and it caught on fire, causing an electric line to come down. The fire department responded immediately, and PECO actually did a great job restoring power. Lots of trees down this morning too. Hedra From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Margie Politzer Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:44 AM To: University City listserv Subject: Re: [UC] power outages Power was out last night from about 8:00-11:30 on 4600 Hazel and surrounding blocks. I don¹t know the full extent. Margie Are there power outages in this area? Muriel Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520 .
Re: [UC] Notary Recommendations
Nilien Insurance Service 4521 Baltimore Ave http://www.ucityphila.org/cityguide/go/898 Does anyone know the name of a Notary Public anywhere in UC, but preferably in the area near 45th and Baltimore? Thanks
Re: [UC] Rec's for Floor Sanding...
A-1 Floor Finishing 4608 Springfield Ave (215) 387-8225 Local, reasonable, excellent work. Margie Hi all, Please send me any recommendations you might have for some to refinishing wood floors - off list if you could - THANKS for your help! Cheers, Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [UC] I am Looking for a good Dentist in the West Philadelphiladelphia area????
I also really like my dentist, but he is in Center City (closer than Chestnut Hill anyway): Dr. Michael Gaughan 255 S. 17th St. 215-735-2915 Margie My wife and I found them awful. I had to get a root canal while I was gettign work done from theml they were working on other teeth while the one that ended up needing the root canal got worse and worse while they ignored it. I guess Freda has been lucky. My wife needed some perio work and they referred her to the wrong type of specialist. Stay away from them. I go to a dentist in Chestnut Hill and really like him. email me if you want his info. Jim Cummings On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 9:21 PM, Freda Egnal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been happy with Pennsylvania Dental Group, Ltd., 3550 Market Street, 215-898-8965 or 215-387-0883 Russel D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody know of some dentists they can reccomend in the area? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see . 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] Dentist on 46th and Springfield
I saw him many years ago for an exam and then a filling. I would not go back to him. Email me privately if you would like details. Margie Does anybody have any feedback from a visit with Dr. Lazarus on 46th and Springfield? I really don't know much about his establishment but, I do know he is conveniently close. I would appreciate any helpful information provided. Thank you
[UC] Block-Long Porch Sale June 14
Saturday, June 14 10 am 2 pm 4600 Hazel Ave LOTS OF HOUSEHOLDS LOTS OF STUFF
Re: [UC] Sweet lost cat up for adoption
Michael, Please DO NOT bring this cat to Morris. They euthanize not sometimes, but often. They are overly stringent in their qualifications for potential adopters (i.e. no first-time pet owners). PAWS is a better choice: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) 111 West Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140 267-385-3800 http://www.phillypaws.org/ Good luck, Margie Hi, Noone's claimed the cat my friend found about 10 days ago. I'd like to try to find a good home for him before bringing him to Morris shelter since they euthanize sometimes there. He's a young adult short-hair male. He's VERY friendly, loves getting scratched and pet, and purrs a lot. He was purring and looking for love right out of the cat carrier when he was brought in from the street. He's litter trained and eats well. He's got no fleas. I haven't taken him to the vet yet though. The only thing is that he did bite/scratch me a couple times, seems like when I moved my hand too quickly in front of him and he felt threatened. After each time he backed down and waited for me to reach out to him again to make up. So he should have someone with patience and who knows how to treat a cat that's probably been traumatized. He's scared of my shoes sometimes when I move to close to him unexpectedly. My cat was like that when I got her off the street and she quickly came round to trust me completely. Here are some pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/mgstauffer/LostCatFeb222008 http://picasaweb.google.com/mgstauffer/LostCatFeb222008 If you're interested, come take a look, and please have a reference I can call to just have a quick check that you're likely to provide a good home. Cheers, Michael 215-382-4451
[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Drrying machine repair
Brad Weiner 215-624-6522 Margie My dryer's stopped working; it tumbles the clothes, but doesn't generate heat. I'd rather not have to buy a new one, so... are there any decent repairmen I could contact? (No, it's not under warranty: it's at least ten years old.) ___ ucneighbors mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors 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] Competent and Reliable Plumper
I¹ve been satisfied with Bill Feilke (pronounce Fell-Key). 215-727-3141 He is experienced and always comes out himself (unlike other plumbers who send young, sometimes inexperienced associates). Margie Can anyone out there please recommend a competent and reliable plumber who does the job right the first time? Thank you. Karin Boykin Academic Affairs Office Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street Phila. PA 19130 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (215)751-8351
[UC] Found a lost cat-Orange
A young, orange, semi-long-haired male just showed up on the 4600 block of Hazel. He desperately tried to run into my house and was very hungry. He is extremely affectionate and happy to be on my lap. He has been neutered in the last couple of months (the fur is not all grown back). He has a bad eye infection in both eyes. I am taking him to a vet this morning. He is currently in my cellar, but I can¹t keep him or bring him into my living area. Does anyone know this cat? Can anyone take him in? I can feed him outside and occasionally put him in my cellar, but this cat wants and deserves a home. The below was posted by Melissa on October 18. I wonder if this is the same cat? I suspect not, since if he had been neutered before Oct. 18, it would have been extremely recent. Thanks, Margie Hi, Has anyone recently lost a male, fixed, orange striped cat. He's a young adult, very well socialized and affectionate, and was found at 42nd and Spruce. Please let me know if he is yours. He's been here about a week. Melissa
Re: re [UC] Saws-All? Tool Library?
Thanks to Mike and everyone else who replied to my query. I now have the Tool Library website bookmarked. I couldn¹t wait till Saturday for the Tool Library as I need to use the car first thing Saturday morning. West Philly locksmith as already done the need. And later today I¹ll get the window replaced... Margie The Tool Library has a Sawzall--but I don't remember if it's battery-operated. We're open on Saturday mornings from 9-12 at 4620 Woodland Ave. For more information, see www.westphillytools.org. Mike. --- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:15:35 -0500 From: Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] Saws-All? Tool Library? Thanks for all the advice about removing the steering wheel lock. A few people suggested using a Saws-All. I don¹t have one, and the car is not near my house so I couldn¹t use an electric outlet. Might a Saws-All be battery driven? I heard about a recently opened local tool library, but don¹t remember the details. Can anyone give me contact info for it? Thanks, Margie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[UC] Remove steering wheel lock?
Hello, Our car was broken into last night. We had an old lock on the steering wheel. Unfortunately, the key was stolen along with the loose change. Has anyone had success removing one of these locks? It is probably not a very strong one. Thanks, Margie 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] Saws-All? Tool Library?
Thanks for all the advice about removing the steering wheel lock. A few people suggested using a Saws-All. I don¹t have one, and the car is not near my house so I couldn¹t use an electric outlet. Might a Saws-All be battery driven? I heard about a recently opened local tool library, but don¹t remember the details. Can anyone give me contact info for it? Thanks, Margie 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] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposal?
Karen, Thanks for writing this insightful and well-written letter. Margie P. Dear Listserv Members, The October 10th edition of the University City review reported the proposal to build a 10 story hotel on the southwest corner of 40th and Pine, on the site of the former Thoroughgood Nursing home. After reading this article, I found myself feeling very fearful of what would happen to this community if this project were allowed to go forward. I wrote an editorial letter in response to that article, and it has been published on Page 3 of today's University City Review. I copied it below. I urge everyone to act to STOP this dangerous proposal. Karen Allen 40th Street Hotel Proposal a Dangerous Idea Karen Allen, University City I read with great concern the article in the October 10th edition of UC Review which detailed the proposal to build a 10 story hotel complex ant 40th and Pine Streets. This proposal presents many dangers to the UC residential community, and would be in direct contradiction of the historical, architectural and aesthetic character of the neighborhood. In defending this location, the developer argued that 40th Street is ³becoming a commercial corridor². While it is true that there is much commercial activity along South 40th Street, that activity does not extend to the street¹s terminus at Baltimore Avenue. The intersection of 40th and Spruce Streets marks the transition from the institutional and retail uses to the north and east, to the residential uses to the south and west. South of Sp! ruce Street, 40th Street makes a dramatic transformation into a quiet residential area. More importantly, the proposed use would extend commercial activity onto the wholly residential block of 4000 Pine Street, which consists exclusively of lovely, architecturally significant twin residences, none of which rises above three stories tall. Although a majority of the properties on the block are owned by Penn, from whom the developer would lease the proposed site, and commercial landlords including Campus Apartments, the developer¹s partner in the venture, ownership alone should not be the determining factor. This proposal would forever destroy the residential character and the architectural significance of the entire block, and indeed, the entire area. Although many of th! at block¹s buildings have undoubtedly been altered in the years since being built, none have suffered the inalterable effect of having a ten-story building appended to it. Placement of a hotel within that residential district would alter its ambiance forever. It would introduce an increased level of traffic, parking issues and noise, as well as 24-7-365 disruptions caused by the constant ebb and flow of the hotel¹s guests. Indeed, the community is being asked to forever change the landscape of a residential area for a use that would primarily benefit not the residents, but visitors to the area. In light of the recent eastward expansion of Penn¹s campus, it would seem that there would be plenty of land in that area for such a project. To defend the height of his project, the developer cited Chestnut Hall at 39th and Chestnut, which stands ten stories tall. That is not a valid comparison, because that building is not within a residential area. It is squarely within the predominantly commercial and institutional section of UC, an area which includes other high rise buildings along Market, Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Additionally, Chestnut Hall does not present the visual anomaly of having a ten-story tower appended to a much smaller building, with a height that would be grossly disproportionate to the amount of land it would occupy. Unlike the 40th Street proposal, ! Chestnut Hall is a solidly square building whose length and width is in proportion to its ten-story height. Where it is located, Chestnut Hall is not out of character with its surroundings. The developer also claimed that the ten-story building would be the same height as other apartment buildings in the surrounding area. The fact is that the vast majority of UC apartment buildings stand no more than four stories tall, and are well within the character of surrounding three-story homes. There are only three apartment complexes in the residential area of UC that stand ten stories tall: they are The Fairfax at 43rd and Locust, and the two buildings of the Garden Court complex at 46th and Pine, none of which is close to the ! proposed site. These buildings were built 80+ years ago, and like Chestnut Hall, their overall dimensions are in proportion to the site it occupies. To allow a developer to erect a building whose size and proposed use is so dramatically out of character with the area it would to occupy would set a dangerous precedent. Other developers would cite this project to attempt to place similar projects on every vacant
[UC] Missing Cat
Have you seen Meadow? Small (8#) female tabby, front left paw light orange, a few dark stripes around tail, wound on base of tail, wearing blue collar with a tag. Missing since Sept. 18th. Please call Ann 215-472-5883 Ann asked me to post this for her. (She is not on the listserv.) Her cat is missing from the 4500 block of Osage. Margie 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] sorry folks
Glenn, You have assumed the efficiency and all-knowingness of our city departments before to back up your allegations against community members (i.e. in the supposed collusion of the Dept. of Parks and FOCP in the removal of the large Tulip tree in Clark Park.) And now you want kudos for uncovering a ³serious police problem.² Puh-leeze You have an agenda and seek incidents to prove it, attacking lots of people in the process (including the relative of the carjacking victim who verified the incident.) You are out of control and owe a number of people an apology. Margie Dear list, I spent a lot of time looking for the truth on this car jacking. I am not sorry I pursued this but I'm sorry I was the instrument of misinformation. I certainly gave an honest account of my sources of information. I'm glad that a serious police problem was uncovered. We don't know the apparently disputed details of this incident and I certainly have no confidence at this point. I think the police information and reporting needs to be a two way street. Sincerely, Glenn
Re: [UC] Incorrigible list leaders
Paul, thank you. I also agree with what you have said. The list has gotten to be very frustrating, and I have been thinking of leaving it. I delete most messages without reading them as it is. I stay because between all of the __(fill in the blank yourself), there is valuable information about what is going on in the community. However, I am not sure that a list moderated by one person is the solution. (As Kyle has left the UC listserv, I cc¹ed him here.) Kyle, what are your rules of moderation? Margie Bravo. Very well said. Kimm On 7/29/07 3:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neighbors, As is typical for our list, people are tending to exaggerate on both ends of the issue: either there is no issue (characterized by the that's what the delete button is for defense which posits that anything goes is a suitable standard of conduct) or that the new list is anti-democratic, insular, opposed to debate and dissent, etc. It's too bad that Ross discontinued his monthly statistical report on list volume, top posters and top topics. It helped to quantify the traffic and made it easier to see what was going on conversation wise. In my view, the stats were a useful social control mechanism because the top 10 posters were publicly identified for talking so much. I had on several occasions used the stats to urge that the big talkers be more circumspect and to consider that their content didn't match their contribution; more likely, it was the opposite. So one problem with the list is that the volume is often burdensome, and that the value of the posts is steadily dropping. To those who see the delete button as the answer to volume, I completely disagree. I guess you enjoy spam, junk mail and telephone solicitation, since you can use the delete button, the recycling can or the hang up and feel fine that you have not lost any time, or felt the need to check items for lack of value before discarding them. Others have said its like going to a party and seeing a jerk there who talks too much, is rude, etc and you worry not as you can simply walk away. Me, I say if I keep going to parties and there are 5 jerks I will likely encounter and have to extricate myself from their yammering, maybe its easier to stop going to the parties, or host one myself and not invite them. As to content, I'm not so much opposed to disagreement and dialogue. What bothers me is the lack of civility especially common among many big posters. Name calling (including intentional reversal of names, use of last names or diminutives as insults, gender based attacks, etc), open hostility, personal attacks, etc., are included routinely in a lot of posts. It is also apparent that there are pairings of people who are unable to stop themselves from answering their opponents, no matter what they say or how they say it, right or wrong, etc., as if they were former romantic partners who never could forgive and forget. This also takes the form of people ceaselessly engaged in some kind of propaganda campaign to support their personal political goals, continually talking, inserting their issue in every context, caring not if they are boring everyone else to tears and being nasty to boot. These entrenched behaviors, which resist all attempts by others for moderation or change, are causing the demise of the list. One thing that bothers me the most, and should bother those who view the list as a community communication device, a democratic tool, and the embodiment of free speech, is the cumulative impact of the big talkers and the rude: they have suppressed communication from what appears to be the large majority of the list. Those members, certainly with valuable knowledge and opinions, post rarely or not at all, electing instead to hunt for the occasional post of value, like people panning for gold. They have things to say but have learned it could lead to attacks, pigeon holing, etc., which just isn't worth it to them. Who misses out from that? Our founding father evidently made a decision that he valued free communication at any cost, so he will not do much by way of setting rules of conduct or ejecting those who won't follow them. So what we have is a free for all by design. People can control themselves, or yield to group pressure in the absence of external controls. It appears that these efforts have failed. So I don't think its about content, diversity or debate, its about civility, promoting real dialogue and controlling anti-social behavior. Paul ps Wilma is not the kind of person that is the problem. She actually thinks and responds. She brings her views and is capable of changing them and even apologizing when she's wrong. And I doubt she's made it in the top 10. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com
Re: [UC] tailor for alterations?
Sun Cleaners on 47th St. between Baltimore and Cedar did an excellent job for me on a silk dress. Margie hi. a west philly friend needs a tailor to alter a dress. The archives showed me to posts that were from 2004 and 2005. The suggestion there was White Seal,south side ofBaltimore just west of 49th. Is that still the consensus, or are there other tailors she should approach? Thanks. Naomi [Segal] 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] How political was Party for the Park?
Tom Knox walked around with Jannie Blackwell shaking peoples¹ hands. That was it. There were no literature tables, no speeches, and no promotion of candidates over the PA. Margie When the unresolved question came up about voteforandytoy receiving an endorsement by Wendell, we had a discussion about what occurred at Party for the Park. Now Liz has described Tom Knox action occurring at Party for the Park as well. It appears there may have been substantial campaign activity. In the interest of historical accuracy can folks describe events at Party for the Park which seemed like it involved candidates in what was the upcoming local election. Things like formal literature tables and speeches by candidates over the PA, or promotion of campaigning candidates over the PA would be examples of interesting anecdotes. Please feel free to contact me off list or on list. I can understand anyones reluctance to post on list. Thanks, Glenn
Re: [UC] tree roots/pavement
David, Tree root cutting is tricky business. The life of the tree is very much on the balance. I¹ve seen a number of trees killed by root cutting. I would not have a pavement contractor perform this operation, even if they say they know what they are doing. Use only a qualified arborist such as John Cox 610-664-2340. There are many other arborists recommended by members on this list. I can¹t recommend a pavement contractor. Margie Could anyone recommend a company for tree root cutting/pavement replacement? Maybe this is two different services, but hopefully not. Thanks Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48517/*http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_pane l_invite.asp?a=7
Re: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy
Kyle, I¹ll be there! Margie Thanks for the tip -- I'm down for seeing this -- anybody want to meet up at the green line at 7:45 or so? Pack some picnic snacks? kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Glenn Sent: Sun 7/15/2007 1:53 PM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy Dear neighbors, I'm not sure if you've been informed. The Philadelphia International Action Center and the Philadelphia Anti War Forum will host a free showing of ARNA'S CHILDREN at 8pm Tuesday, July 17th in Clark Park at 45th Regent Sts. It was made from 1992-2002 and follows a group of Palestinian children in occupied territory. Unfortunately, I'm hoping to be out of town by then. Several folks on the list expressed an interest in showing that film Idiocracy in Clark Park. If any of you make contact with some of these individuals, they may be willing to help us set this up for Clark Park. I will be willing to help make this happen easily if they are interested in allowing their equipment to be used at some future date. Feel free to contact me or give my e-mail to any of the activists so I can help to get Idiocracy shown in the park If I am, unfortunately, still here; I will pursue this and see you at the movie. When you live in the district, it is really refreshing to be around the wonderful people who end up energizing peace movements. If I don't see you, have a great time and give everyone a hug for me. Thanks, Glenn
Re: [UC] Tree removals in Clark Park
Sometimes I can't help myself and I read Glenn's messages... It's much more likely given these facts and UCD's established tactics that UCD was involved with this removal and is lying about it. Let's be real, would anything be done by the city in Clark Park without UCD's involvement? YES. Do you really believe city entities to be capable and accountable? Come on... mostly they just do their job without regard to any other entity or even logic. Consider as an example the current resurfacing of perfectly good streets. I can believe that some of you believe this story about the city operating alone. No one would be more accepting of the city's judgment than I would if the city unequivocally stated that it would no longer work with the FOCP or UCD because these entities act against the public interest. I don't believe that is the case yet. Wow, you have a lot of faith in city departments Glenn. When the FOCP refused to correct or retract West's false information about the number of public meetings designed for the community to participate in the future of Clark Park, the credibility of FOCP suffered. When the FOCP leadership relies on character attacks and fallacious arguments when blocking discussion and participation with the FOCP, the credibility of the FOCP suffered. I don't think it was FOCP's credibility that suffered by your insistence on the importance of Tony's statements about the number of public meetings. I wish you luck with FOCP. I continue to hold both the UCD and the FOCP directly responsible for this tree killing tragedy. You are misguided in doing so. You know that I am not a supporter of UCD. But not everything can be blamed on them, even though it would help the argument against them. Lew, please reconsider my request to the FOCP and remove Mr. West as your leader. There are many people in this community like myself that would help FOCP if it would function as a responsible entity. But it can't keep going on its current path and hold any credibility with the people. Reform is completely possible but it requires action from board members with courage. Tony had nothing to do with the tree killing, and is not FOCP's leader. I believe that you don't have a clue about FOCP's current path. Margie (I know I'll regret posting this...) Please consider this. Sincerely, Glenn - Original Message - From: Lewis Mellman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: [UC] Tree removals in Clark Park A number of people have asked me about the recent tree removals in Clark Park, particularly the decision to remove the tulip poplar at the NW corner of the bowl that had a hollow at the base. My understanding is that the Department of Recreation no longer has arborists or tree removal crews on staff, and that Rec has turned responsibiltiy for trees over to the Fairmount Park Commission who subcontacts out their removal work. The Friends of Clark Park had been advocating for the removal of the 4 dead London Plane trees for some time. These trees had no leaves and had been dropping large branches. Their time was up, they had to go. The Friends of Clark Park, the Department of Recreation and the UCD had been assured by FPC that these 4 trees were on the removal list, along with a number of others that were in declining condition and would be removed as a group. We believed that the Tulip Poplar had been removed from the removal list based on Morris Arboretum's assessment and pruning recommendations, which we followed. However, I've been told that FPC operates differently than Rec and does not work closely with Rec Park Friends groups, like Rec does. In this instance, it meant that we would simply have to wait, and the trees that FPC evaluated as hazardous would be removed on their timetable. Councilwoman Blackwell's office was instrumental in getting FPC to recongize that these trees needed to be removed sooner and was able to convince FPC to take care of them last week. It is unfortunate that the Tulip Poplar that seemed so vibrant and healthy was removed, but I know for a fact that this decision was made by FPC, based on its own criteria and was not a UCD or Friends of Clark Park decision. The bad thing is that an apparently healthy tree was removed by FPC. The good thing is that 4 very dangerous trees were removed and the FoCP Tree Committee continues to do great work planting new trees and caring for existing trees. We planted 4 TPs near the site of the old, gone one that are thriving. They should be blooming soon. If people would like to support the work of the CP Tree Committee, we have a Memorial Tree program where you can donate to the Tree Endowment and dedicate a tree to a human, living or dead, of your choice. We also encourage people to take the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society/Philadelphia Green Tree Tender Training course as a friend of
Re: [UC] Juice bar or salad barin UCity?
Lew, No juice or salad bars in UC that I know of. There is a salad chain place (not buffet type) on Spruce Street east of 38th Street. There used to be one in the food court on Walnut at 34th, but I don't know if it is still there. Margie Anyone know where to get healthy stuff like this nearby? -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] Speaking of healthy trees... (OON: Out of neighborhood)
Yes, Paul is right. I looked into the issue after the trees were removed as I was also initially outraged. Many of the paulownia trees were rotten on the inside presenting quite a hazard. BTW, this issue was discussed on this listserv last year after the trees were removed. There are trees planted there now, but they are quite small. Margie Actually, the paulownia trees were removed last year because they had exceeded their lifespan. The tree killers planned to plant temporary trees when the square reopened. A new batch of paulownias were being allowed to mature off site. I don't know if they have been planted in the square yet. I don't understand how the actual facts make whoever made the decisions anti-tree, or whether indeed CCD has taken control of Fairmount Park, which the square is part of. Paul -Original Message- From: Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 3:34 pm Subject: Re: [UC] Speaking of healthy trees... (OON: Out of neighborhood) Thanks for reminding me. They did kill a bunch of trees there. I think that is part of Paul Levy's CCD zone. It seems from what I have heard, Levy, is heavily involved with Penn. He was even bragging about encouraging John Fry to tax renters and long term residents.By his own account this connection was occuring as far back as the nineties. Why are these Penn city planners so against trees? I think the long term residents seem to love our trees. Maybe, it's an attempt to recreate a suburban style like the developments that chop down all the trees and do the chemically treated lawns. None of this anti-tree stuff makes sense to me. Glenn - Original Message - From: Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 3:09 PM Subject: [UC] Speaking of healthy trees... (OON: Out of neighborhood) Didn't someone say that there were going to be new trees planted around the Logan Square fountain? The landscaping looks finished to me. Philadelphia City Planners love their shadeless parks! Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.1/889 - Release Date: 7/6/2007 8:00 PM 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. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437 .
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma 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] Sa-ád's
I also pick up felafel sandwiches at Rami's lunch truck on 40th Street, just south of Locust St. His food is delicious and he is such a nice person. Margie It's just a half-block from a #10 trolley stop, if that helps. sue - Original Message - From: Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: University City listserv UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [UC] Sa-ád's Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma 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] Have You Seen This Cat?
Thanks for all replies to my previous post. FYI: Fred showed up again 2 days ago. I haven't seen him since, but at least I know he is around. The problem is that the neighbor who would like to adopt Fred can't take him in till September, when the neighbor moves to a place that allows cats. Would anyone be interested in fostering Fred till then? Thanks, Margie Hello all, Fred is a very friendly stray. He was hanging around 4600 Hazel for a few weeks, with multiple neighbors feeding him. He was neutered a week and a half ago, 3 days after which he disappeared. A neighbor had planned to adopt him. If you see a cat that fits this description, please let me know and I'll come and get him. Fred is a large, thin, mature male, brown-grey tabby with lots of white and some brown-grey spots (one on his nose). He has that brown eye-liner look and his tail is very long, thin and pointy. And of course, he shows the scar of recent neutering. He had jowls, but they are probably starting to decrease in size. Thanks, Margie 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] Sa-ád's
I think that Saad's closes for prayers. I don't know at which times. Margie Dear Kyle and Neighbors, Sa-ád's business hours escape me, even though I enjoyed a Shwarma there four years ago. Are there regular business hours or still Brigadoon hours. Another listserv poster said they had Cheese steaks and when my husband and I went by after riding our bikes on the Drive this past Sunday, but he was closed. I DO know he closes for the entire month of Ramadan. Aside from that when is he open and what does he serve? Thanks, Wilma de Soto 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] Planters on Baltimore Ave
They need to be watered, at least the ones I saw this morning on the south side of Baltimore Ave at 49th Street did. The variegated-leaf trees were looking pretty dry. Who will be maintaining the planters? That is a good question. Planters like that need a good amount of attention and I wonder if that was considered in the budget. Personally, I think these planters are an unwise use of resources. I believe UCD was behind them. Margie 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] Planters on Baltimore Ave
Hello all, So... what do you think of the new planters on Baltimore Ave? Margie 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] Have You Seen This Cat?
Hello all, Fred is a very friendly stray. He was hanging around 4600 Hazel for a few weeks, with multiple neighbors feeding him. He was neutered a week and a half ago, 3 days after which he disappeared. A neighbor had planned to adopt him. If you see a cat that fits this description, please let me know and I'll come and get him. Fred is a large, thin, mature male, brown-grey tabby with lots of white and some brown-grey spots (one on his nose). He has that brown eye-liner look and his tail is very long, thin and pointy. And of course, he shows the scar of recent neutering. He had jowls, but they are probably starting to decrease in size. Thanks, Margie 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] L I question
Hello all, I am trying to find the L I regulation for placement and reach of a toilet standpipe. I've been to phila.gov and downloaded both the plumbing code and the building code. I can't seem to find what I am looking for. Can anyone help? Offline would be fine. Thanks, Margie 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] update: three squatters arrested in 49th st murder
The updated article: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=localid=5398867 From 6 ABC: Police apprehended the men at 70th and Cobbs Creek Parkway. They're suspects in the beating death of a 28-year-old man on the roof of a building near 49th and Locust Streets. The three suspects are described as modern day hobos. Anarchistic vagabonds who travel by train, jumping boxcars when it's time to go. But today the three of them apparently tried to make a getaway by train but they didn't get very far. The suspects jumped the train at 70th and Cobbs Creek, but the cops caught up with them and hauled them off in handcuffs. They're wanted for questioning in the beating death of another young man last night. The victim's body was found on the rooftop of an abandoned apartment building in West Philadelphia. Police sources say a group of squatters were drinking on the rooftop last night when a fight broke out. The victim was stomped to death. Police say the squatters are a part of an underground network of young people who reject the norms of society. They travel by train, form town to town, taking over vacant buildings. Neighbors say the group's been in the neighborhood for about three years. Marie Thompson tells Action News, No sanitation, no running water. There's nowhere to take a bath. They've been here. The tenants and us have been complaining about them. They'll come once a year, they'll clean out the building and then (the squatters will) come right back and move in numbers. Each year the numbers are growing. Police say there are pockets of them throughout West Philadelphia. They raided one house of 48th Street and took seven squatters in for questioning. Police say the squatters are mostly well educated from upper-middle class families, who choose to reject society's values and live on the fringe. Tonight three of them are in custody being questioned and possibly facing murder charges ... now very much a part of the system they despise.
Re: [UC] update: squatters released, others sought/muggings ... not funny
...What gives them or anyone the right to go so far as to kill someone doing their job of trying to evict them? ... Wendy Wendy, Have you read or heard that the murdered man was trying to evict the squatters? Please share the source with us. Margie
Re: [UC] re: difficult tree removal
John Cox removed 5 large trees from the yards behind my house (including a very large elm). I was very impressed with the expert handling of a difficult job. 610-664-2340 Margie I have a beautiful tree in my backyard that some have said is a redwood. It is basically one TALL trunk with branches that only start very high up. It has experienced a recent growth spurt and now is dangerously high. I hate the thought of killing it, but I fear that it might come down in a major storm and do serious damage. Removing a tree that high in a backyard with very restricted access is sure to be quite tricky. I guess some guy will have to shimmy up the trunk and saw off sections of the tree rather than cutting it down by sawing at the base. Has anyone had good experience with a tree removal company? I would appreciate any leads. Thanks, Ann
Re: [UC] Glassblowers ?
John, There are 2 glass studios that I know of: http://www.phillyglassworks.com/studio.html (908A North 3rd, formerly at 3100 Spring Garden) http://www.hotsoupstudio.com/pages/home.html (26 S. Strawberry St. in the heart of Old City) Margie Salutations, gentlefolk, A friend of mine has 400 pounds of silica - 8 50-pound sacks - sitting on his front porch in Yeadon, and is willing to give it away to anyone who'll give it a good home (He and I can haul it to wherever, though help therewith will be welcomed.) Note - this ain't 'sand', comes labeled with 'don't breath the dust' health warnings. Yours, John Desmond 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] Headers from the original First Thursday post
[EMAIL PROTECTED] is indeed a real person. I am surprised to find him subscribed to this list. He rarely does email. Margie On 6/5/07, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: also, I just checked and found that [EMAIL PROTECTED] is subscribed to the list. Of course, doofus. Otherwise he/she/it couldn't send mail to the list. What's your point? There are a whole lot of dubious characters subscribed to the list, like frintstance: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Who knows if these are real people or just whimsical handles somebody made up when they were bored? There are 369 addresses subscribed to this list and I'd be willing to wager that up to a third of them are dead, another third are dogs pretending to be people, and maybe one-tenth are actual real-life subscribers. That's why it would be nice to see some introductions from the lurkers.
[UC] Wall on Baltimore Ave (was Headers..).
It has been brought to my attention that the reason Tim ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) joined the list was to alert the community to an issue that concerns him and to find out what to do about it. Apparently, the short wall fronting the parking lot on the 4700 block of Baltimore Ave is heading for demolition to make way for some shrubs. He feels that the wall provides a nice casual meeting spot for the community and that it would be a shame to lose it. Any thoughts? Margie On 6/5/07, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: also, I just checked and found that [EMAIL PROTECTED] is subscribed to the list. Of course, doofus. Otherwise he/she/it couldn't send mail to the list. What's your point? There are a whole lot of dubious characters subscribed to the list, like frintstance: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Who knows if these are real people or just whimsical handles somebody made up when they were bored? There are 369 addresses subscribed to this list and I'd be willing to wager that up to a third of them are dead, another third are dogs pretending to be people, and maybe one-tenth are actual real-life subscribers. That's why it would be nice to see some introductions from the lurkers.
Re: [UC] towing cars on 46th street
My block was done last week. I thought that the continuous honking was the tow truck coming through warning everyone (twice). I only heard the honking when they started (6 am). Margie Actually USP is in summer session. I think some of the cars that were towed had their horns broken.I heard (from around the corner on Kingsessing) the sound of continuous honking as the sound moved away, more than once. I had a fantasy that someone was trapped in a car and trying to get out or get help but it went on to long for that to make sense. jim On 6/4/07, Shawn Medero [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/4/07, Seth Kulick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cars are getting towed on 46th street, between Chester and Kingsessing, and I think north and south of that as well. There are two or three badly placed signs, and none at all on one side of the street, although they are towing on both sides. Just a word of warning in case you are parked there and were not aware of this (as indeed we weren't, until a neighbor let us know about this in time). I was shocked at the numbers of cars parked on 46th this morning as I headed out for my run at 5:30am. They'll spend more time towing cars then had they just knocked on everyone's door this morning to remind them. I did notice that there were far less signs on one side of the street and the ones on the other side just had the words Both sides scribbled on it. Lame. Parking will indeed suck, which is why I snagged a spot yesterday evening. Hopefully I won't need to move the car for a few days. At least USP isn't in session. -s 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] Unneeded Street Resurfacing
I am also disgusted at the unneeded work. My block (4600 Hazel) was perfect; it had been resurfaced not too long ago, maybe 2-3 years ago. There are lots of streets in the city that really need resurfacing. I also hope they don¹t try to trim the trees again this year. They¹ve been coming every year for the last few years. I spoke to the contractor last year. He didn¹t know why they were contracted for the same blocks year after year. Lots of other blocks need it much more than we do! And our trees can use some growing time. Margie Disgusted at unneeded work (IMO our block was fine- no pot holes or even cracks), Dan Myers
Re: [UC] towing cars on 46th street
I called Jannie Blackwell's office last week to complain about this waste of tax dollars and unnecessary inconvenience. They said they would get back to me; I am still waiting. Calls from other residents couldn't hurt... Margie I was rather puzzled by this as well -- I'm no streets expert, but I walk along mine a fair amount and noticed no anomolies that looked like they'd require repaving. I imagine that every single tax dollar I've spent since I moved here wouldn't cover this. Where's our community input on this one? Where's our oversight? kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Myers Disgusted at unneeded work (IMO our block was fine- no pot holes or even cracks), Dan Myers 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] recycle plastic bags
Whole Foods on Callowhill, in the exit area. Margie Where are the places we can take plastic bags to be recycled? Thanks. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48220/*http://tv.yahoo.com/ on Yahoo! TV.
