[UC] water ice
Is there a place to get water ice in the 40th-52nd street area? All of the places I used to go in previous years (Cafe La Naz, that clothing store on 45th and Baltimore, the ice cream shop on 52nd and Pine) are closed. Now I usually go to Fred's at 54th and Chester. Are there other nearby options? --Matthew 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] Liz asks great questions: where do we go from here?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Faced with this accusation from the student, wouldn't any responsible employer have no choice but to launch a thorough investigation? And wouldn't they have to keep things private till they got to the bottom of it? Don't those of you calling for immediate answers understand that an employer has to protect his employees' rights? What I'm trying to understand about the investigation is, to be blunt, what's taking so long? It's not as though UCD is investigating an international money laundering ring, or whether string theory really does reconcile different schools of physics. They're trying to figure out whether campaign signs were put up at a rally, and if so, who requested them, and who put them up. I think that's part of the frustration that some people are expressing. What does another week teach you about the incident that you didn't know a week ago? Clearly at this point they have interviewed the key players and have (probably) competing views of what happened. Now what? Moving on... One possible outcome could be, hypothetically, for all parties who can't imagine life without John Fenton to create a corporation, the University City Clean-n-Safe Co., and to pool the money they would otherwise have given to UCD into this new organization. The new company would give Fenton a handsome raise and hire him a small crew. My impression is that John Fenton is singlehandedly more valuable to the neighborhood than is the rest of UCD combined, in terms of concrete action and an accumulated network of connections. I can even imagine people who would not want to donate to UCD being persuaded to donate to UCC-n-S. Just my opinion, I'm not trying to hate on UCD here. Regards, Matthew 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] BID updates on the UCD website
Good morning everyone, There is a newer draft of the BID plan on the UCD website: http://www.ucityphila.org/bid/downloads/2007_Proposed_BID_Draft.pdf It expands on the previous skeletal document and contains more specifics. It's dated March 13, 2007, so I'm sorry if this is old news to everyone, but I don't remember having seen mention of it on the list. Also of possible interest is the discussion forum for the BID proposal: http://www.ucityphila.org/bid/talk.html It was apparently launched on Feb 22, 2006, but so far has no discussion. --Matthew 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
On 6/5/07, Mike V. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is to say, a message-id from [EMAIL PROTECTED] does indicate that it comes from glennscomputer, while a reference to glennscomputer does not do so. Jeez, what a ridiculous thread. Neither of those headers indicates anything as both are trivially forged by anyone wishing to send a fake message. I'm not saying that Glenn did or didn't send the original message, but there's no real evidence that he did, so this weird gotcha gloating is a bit... unbecoming, if you ask me. Regards, Matthew 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] self storage
Thanks for the self-storage recommendations. I ended up choosing All City Self Storage on 55th and Sansom. It's cleaner and safer than I expected, and the prices were definitely competitive. Regards, Matthew 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] Tom Fenton on ABC News
Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and likewise, if it was the _church_ who invited jannie and tom to speak, they should also lose their 501c tax exempt status. As long as the church invited all of the candidates to their rally and offered them all equal time with equal terms, they should be in the clear. I have no idea whether that happened. But it is not against the rules for a candidate to speak at a church event as long as all candidates get the same opportunity and as long as the events do not involve fund-raising. 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] self storage
Can anyone recommend a clean, safe, affordable (pick 2 of 3 if necessary) self storage facility in the area? It doesn't have to be in West Philadelphia, but somewhere within a few miles would be good. I'm looking for about 75 square feet. Thanks, Matthew 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] Possible stolen mail
We had several pieces of mail, including packages with delivery confirmation, stolen from our porch about two years ago. This went on for several weeks. We asked the mail carrier not to leave mail on the porch. We put a sign on our door explaining that stuff was being stolen and instructing the mail carriers and delivery people not to leave packages or oversized mail when we weren't home, hoping that would solve the problem. It worked for the private carriers -- UPS, FedEx. But the USPS continued to leave mail and it continued to disappear during the day. Eventually we complained to the local postmaster. Our mail carrier must have gotten an earful because he HATED us after that. Refused to look us in the eye. But it worked; we stopped having packages left on the porch. So step 1: talk to the mail carrier in person and explain the situation. Step 2: perhaps a visual reminder, like a sign on the door, until the problem stops. Step 3: call his/her boss. --Matthew On 5/20/07, Philip Forrest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had two, possibly three incidents (not sure about the third yet) of mailed items being stolen from our entryway at Chez Cassidy. I'm one of Kyle's tenants and a neighbor had also mentioned not ever having received something they'd been waiting for. Hopefully, this is just a case of late mail, but so far there has been delivery confirmation of two of my items, both of which are missing. This is on the 200 block of 46th St, between Walnut Locust. The items missing will be of little to no value to the would-be thief, but are rather important to me. If anyone has had any similar activity locally in the last few weeks, perhaps we can work to help stop this. 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] O the process. O the principles. O tempore, o mores
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All that hoohah about 40th Street. First a steering committee. Then meetings up the gazoo. Then Omar Blaik (the master of speaking with a forked tongue) saying that Penn wanted only to have a seat at the table, not to control the process. Then a set of hi-falutin' community-driven principles. Then Friends of 40th Street. Yeah, let's go back and review that process: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/local/40th/ Matthew Wolfe's comments, which I'm quoting below, in particular are spot on, IMO: That being said, the written results of the process were worthless. The principles were so weak that there may as well be no principles. The process used to develop them, which seemed to be taking 80 or so seemingly random thoughts that came out of four meetings broken down into smaller discussion groups and condensing them into a manageable number of principles, was ridiculous. [...] The biggest problem with the principles is that they do not make clear that we need economic development that will be supportive of the institution of Motherhood. Somewhere they could have at least mentioned Apple Pie. Is anyone from Penn Praxis reading this? Does Penn Praxis still exist? Was this 40th street process considered a success? -- Matthew Snyder 2007: UCD *IS* University City to me! 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] University City CSA's?
Daniel Flaumenhaft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At some point in the past, there was a CSA that had pickup at Calvary -- not sure if that was Covered Bridge or someone else. You may be thinking of Scarecrow Hill, a certified organic CSA that had a pickup at Calvary two or three years ago. I split a share with a friend and we both thought the quality was excellent. I believe that they were transitional at the time; their website now says that they are certified: http://www.scarecrowhill.com/ My favorite was the fresh garlic we got almost every week. Can anyone recommend a local spot to get a variety of garlics, especially fresh ones? I've checked the obvious spots (Reading Terminal, Italian Market, specialty food stores) with no real luck. Matthew -- 2007: UCD IS university city to me! 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] 4200 pine, pricing
I just got a flyer from Penn announcing pre-sales of the condos at 4200 Pine, including a link to the project's website: http://www.4200pine.com I had to laugh when I looked at the prices. Are they really expecting to get $425,000 for a 2BR/2.5bath condo? http://www.4200pine.com/pricing.pdf It looks like it'll be surface parking abutting the 4200 block of Osage... sigh -- 2007: UCD IS university city to me! You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: chimney repairs
Adam Gilden Tsai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone recommend a good chimney repair company? Unfortunately, no, but I can tell you who NOT to call for your chimney work. We recently had work done by Kada and Sons, Inc. Posting the details of the horrendous experience doesn't seem necessary, but I can elaborate privately should anyone want more information. All I will say about the whole ordeal is, do not call them for any reason. Do not invite them into your home for an estimate. And whatever you do, don't hire them to actually do any work on your chimney. -- 2007: UCD IS University City to me! 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] new UCD head
Anyone have the scoop on the new ED of the UCD, Lewis C. Wendell? Looks like he's an out-of-towner who most recently was the deputy commish of development for New Rochelle, NY. There's not much info in the press release: http://www.universitycitydistrict.org/press_releases/pr_02_08_05.cfm Matthew 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] getting rid of a computer monitor
Seth Kulick wrote: Can anybody tell me the best way to get rid of an old computer monitor? Is it something that can be put out with the trash? No! If it's a CRT monitor, it has a few pounds of lead in it. If it's a newer LCD monitor, it has mercury in it. Either way, if it winds up in a landfill, it's bad news. Recycling? Recycling or donating your old monitor is the way to go. But, in choosing a recycling company, it probably makes sense to ask what they actually do with the monitor after you pay them to take it. Many (most?) so-called recycling companies actually just ship the dangerous parts of the monitor over to Guiyu, China or some other place where we can hide our e-waste. See, for example: http://www.crra.com/ewaste/ttrash2/ttrash2/#recyclers -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] sledding in west philly
Hopefully this weekend we'll have the opportunity to pull the sleds out of the basement for the first time this year. But where to sled? Clark Park is fun if for no other reason than the chaos you get anytime you mix kids and snow, but the sledding there leaves something to be desired. Where's the nearest good, reasonably safe hill? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] West Phila Cocaine Seizure
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Besides, all his constituency is in the inner city. ...and rich executives who drive in from the Main Line, and bored high school kids from Elkins Park, and the local college kids, and possibly the people who live on your block. The notion that it's just inner city people who are responsible for the cocaine trade is convenient, but it's wrong and it reinforces some very unfortunate stereotypes. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] Phone, DSL, Cable
[re: cavalier] Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got this from Jon Cass. I just signed up for the unlimited long distance but it won't be activated for another week so I can't yet say how they are from personal experience. I 'm also planning to switch to them for my internet connection because they're cheaper than Roadrunner (cable) and that horrible phone company, called Verizon, AND faster than both combined! My good friends use Cavalier for phone/internet/long distance, and if their experience has been any indication, stay FAR FAR AWAY from Cavalier. I can't think of a single positive experience they've had, from trying to schedule someone to come out to do the install (and getting them to actually show up) to customer service woes for weeks at a time to service outages to horrendously slow DSL speeds... total disaster. I won't detail all of the horror stories here, and certainly every carrier has its own problems, but I've been thoroughly unimpressed with Cavalier's desire to retain its customers. They just don't seem to care. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] not just any old bowling alley...
...a FUNKY bowling alley! Strikes is going to be kind of like a cross between a sophisticated Stephen Starr lounge with dramatic lighting and sound effects and a traditional, suburban bowling alley, Canno said. It's going to be the perfect mix of nightlife and recreation all rolled into one. In light of the current popularity of chic night spot MarBar, Strikes will try to emulate some of that sophistication in its food offerings, serving more than 60 upscale menu items and over 100 different drinks, taking the traditional food of bowling alleys to a whole new level. It's opening on Jan. 5. More at http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/41aecfaed20b2 -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] taxi overcharging from airport
Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It turns out it's only $15 to go from my house in University City (46th @ Regents) to the airport. I've taken metered rides from the airport to my house on the war-torn 4600 block of Hazel many times over the past five years (I always have to ask for the meter but I've never had a cabbie give me a hard time about it), and I think the most I've ever saved is about $1.50. One time it actually cost me more to take a metered trip when we got stuck in traffic on 76. It's been a long time since I've been in a cab, but it used to be that many cabs had a photocopied map of center city taped to the plastic divider. The map showed the boundaries of what qualified for the $20 ride from the airport. It may even have been a requirement that it be posted in every cab. (The last time I was in a cab, the driver had one of those hacked meters that increments too quickly, when he jiggles something under the steering wheel or whatever. I was so shocked at how brazen he was in using it that I temporarily swore off cabs.) -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] Bike regulations
Ben Dugan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How is it exactly that the Penn Police are able to give tickets just like Philadelphia Police do? Are they privately employed? They are privately employed but they do have full law enforcement powers. They can issue citations and make arrests. They are also able to carry firearms on Penn's campus. And, similarly, does it seem odd to anyone else that there's always a Penn policeman standing in the Commerce Bank on the 3700 block of Walnut? Does Commerce pay for that service, or is it written in to Commerce's lease, or does Penn do it for free to protect its students/staff/property? That branch has been robbed 10 times in eight years. The police were supposed to be a temporary measure in order to beef up security after a January robbery. The security guards Commerce had hired were proving ineffective, so the police stepped in to help with the security there. This article has some more specifics: http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/401a149c33719?in_archive=1 -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] List Question
Ben Rhoades [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anyway to change the list so the default reply-to is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To munging is almost never a good idea: http://www.unicom.com/pw/reply-to-harmful.html See also extended discussion here: http://cr.yp.to/proto/replyto.html -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Ballot Question Blues
On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:58:24 -0500, Dubin, Elisabeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been looking for an analysis of the Philadelphia ballot question: You can find some background about the ballot question here: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=7902 IMHO, the type of discretionary spending that would be provided by the loan authorization is sorely needed. Individual opinions on the matter probably are shaped by perceptions of Street and City Council. -- Matthew, who was really impressed with the voter turnout at 47th and Cedar earlier this morning You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Ballot Question Blues Reasons to Vote NO!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vote No! Because the Street administration is so inept and seeded with corruption, why would you trust this administration with anymore bond money? So your solution is to allow our recreational facilities to fall into even greater disrepair? To put off overdue infrastructure upkeep? To what end? Keep in mind that much of this money is earmarked as discretionary spending for council members' districts, not Street's programs. There are certainly ways to cut city spending and promote fiscal responsibililty, but this isn't the place to start. (Slowing the growth of fringe benefits in city contracts would be a good start IMO, not to mention PGW reform.) Our municipal bond rating again has gone down, which means we will now have to pay more interest on the offering. Possibly, although it depends on whether we are also downgraded by Moody's and SP. AFAIK, there has been no announcement from either of those two agencies. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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: how much neighborhood is there in the hood (was RE: [UC] Scar ecro ws Abound!)
Last year on the 4600 block of Hazel, we got (rough estimate) two hundred trick or treaters. It caught us by surprise -- it seemed like a marked increase over previous years. We actually ran out of candy somewhat early. And actually now that I think about it, we probably got a number of repeats, since our candy selection was top-notch. But anyway, if you're looking for some Halloween action, swing by our block and surrounding blocks (and apparently SOBA also). I always get caught off guard by how early trick-or-treating starts around here. By the time I get home from work around 5:30, the kids are already starting to come by. On Oct 22, 2004, at 9:44 AM, Kyle Cassidy wrote: I've been here ten years -- I've never had a trick-or-treater come to the door. I always thought that the health of the neighborhood could always be partly gauged by how many parents felt safe taking their kids door to door on halloween Maybe this year I won't have to eat -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] 4040 locust
Yep, it's gonna be a bowling alley. (I guess bowling is officially funky again.) There's another orange zoning placard in the window next to the Video Library. This one mentions a bowling alley. I wonder how many lanes they'll be able to fit in that space. The placard also says no dancing -- I guess that means no disco bowling :( -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] UC Strikes?
Yesterday I noticed a liquor license transfer notice in the window of the old Urban Outfitters warehouse on the 4000 block of Locust. The new owner was listed as UC Strikes but the notice didn't say anything about what the property will be used for, except that there will be a restaurant involved. Based on the name and the size of the building, could it be a bowling alley? Anyone have the scoop? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] another pirate radio station lost to the FCC
Every time I hear about an unlicensed station getting shut down, it makes me miss the wonderful WPPR (West Philadelphia Pirate Radio). This FCC raid story has to be one of the weirder ones I've heard, though: http://radioandrecords.com/Subscribers/TodaysNews/homepage.htm Philly-Area Spanish-Language Pirate Shut Down The FCC yesterday shut down Pennsauken, NJ-based El Sol 95.3, which began broadcasting 24/7 in January and could be heard throughout the Philadelphia area. According to AP, federal authorities seized equipment from the station, which had been the subject of repeated complaints from stations with similar frequencies located throughout the region. A group called The Moors operated El Sol, and the group claimed that U.S. laws do not apply to the group's members because they are indigenous Americans who, they claim, have lived on the continent since the beginning of time. A man representing the station told a visiting FCC field agent in January that El Sol was authorized under the Great Seal and offered a homemade document signed by Queen Ali, according to a federal civil complaint filed May 17 in a Newark, NJ U.S. District Court. Members of the Moors, also known as the Al Moroccan Empire, were in summer 2003 accused of operating a money fraud ring. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] as long as the UPPD is revising their training material...
...maybe they'll want to update the section on recent history: Lt. John Wylie tells us today in a Daily Pennsylvanian profile that 40th St used to be a terror zone. http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/40877d73ad380 -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] tenants community group?
Is there a local community group specifically interested in representing interests of tenants in the area? I know there are many homeowner organizations, and homeowner-dominated block associations, etc. But on some issues, the concerns of tenants aren't going to mirror the concerns of landlords and homeowners, and lately I've been feeling that perhaps tenants should put up more of a unified front where applicable. If there isn't such an organization and you're interested in helping to start one, drop me an email off-list and we can brainstorm. -- Matthew Snyder Philadephia, PA 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] cyclical cicadas
This summer, the cicadas that emerge once every 17 years will be appearing on the east coast, apparently covering the area north of here all the way down to Georgia. For anyone who lived in West Philadelphia 17 years ago: do we get these cicadas here? I know they usually inhabit (and eat) forests and wooded areas, but I'm not sure how densely wooded the area needs to be. Would Woodland cemetary qualify? How about Bartram's? How noisy does it get when the cicadas are out in full force? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] best pizza joint that delivers
Sarah Scheckter writes: Hi, all, This may seem trivial in the wake of discussions on politics and poverty in America, but it is a local question: What is the best quality pizza joint that delivers to West Philly (that is, as far west as 47th and Baltimore)? I'll second the Allegro's recommendation. Their pizza is actually quite cheap -- if you pick up the Coupon Clipper magazine, there's a coupon for two medium pizzas for $11.99. The tomato pie is excellent for the non-dairy folks. Their pizza has a thinner crust than the usual West Philly pizza (Colonial, Wurst House...). I think the thicker crusts are usually too buttery for my taste. They're right on the corner of 40th and Spruce and they deliver to 47th and Baltimore, usually within 30 minutes. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] This Sunday: Birthday Party brings Dickens back to life
Anthony West writes: Dickens was a literary superstar when Spruce Hill was being developed. Clark Park embraces the world's only life-sized statue of him (with his beloved character Little Nell), so every year the FoCP throws a party to honor his legacy. Pardon my ignorance, but I've lived here for years and have never been able to figure out what Dickens' connection to this area was. Did he visit the area, or is there some Dickens book I haven't read that talks about Spruce Hill? How did the neighborhood come to have this statue? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] (the former) azalea court
Does anyone have any information about the future of the Azalea Court complex on the south-west corner of 40th and Pine? When it was closed for code violations, was the closure temporary or permanent? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] storm drain cleaning
We'd like to get our storm drain cleared before the big storm hits later this week. I think that all we need is a basic drain snake operation, but we'd like to hire somebody to come take a look and do the work for us. My first thought is Roto-Rooter, but is there someone local that could do this for us, on fairly short notice? The list archives have a reference to someone local, but there's no name or contact info for that person. Thanks. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] Hack filming in our neighborhood
Charles H. Buchholtz writes: Of course, if the neighbors don't cooperate, the production companies may stop shooting in Philadelphia. If nothing else, they are paying wage tax and sales tax, so they are bringing money into the city. True, but so would, say, a casino, or a strip club. Just because money's coming into the city doesn't necessarily mean there's a net positive here. We need to get a little more out of the deal than we're getting. I think in exchange for letting the Hack folks block off our streets and wake us up in the middle of the night, we should all get to use their giant bathroom trucks. Those bathrooms are palatial, and they assuredly have better water pressure than my lackluster shower. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] City Paper section on philly neighborhoods
Tanya Washington writes: upon a variety of sources. For one who lives in what I call University City (Spruce Hill, to be precise) What are the origins of the term University City? Who coined it, and what were considered the original boundaries? How has it changed since then, and what would other folks consider to be the current boundaries of University City? I guess the UCD has its own definition of UC, but it's just as arbitrary as anyone else's, from my perspective. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] satellite dishes
William H. Magill writes: No regulations apply; no permit is required. Satellite dishes are EXPLICITLY exempted (by the FCC) from any regulation by any body, including property owners (ie landlords), Condo Associations, Zoning Boards and the like! (Note that this only applies to the 1 meter dish typical with DirecTV, not the 3 meter dishes.) According to the FCC and this PHC, this is incorrect. See, for example, http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html Restrictions necessary for historic preservation may also be permitted even if they impair installation, maintenance or use of the antenna. To qualify for this exemption, the property may be any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure or object included in, or eligible for inclusion on, the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, restrictions necessary for historic preservation must be no more burdensome than necessary to accomplish the historic preservation goal. They must also be imposed and enforced in a non-discriminatory manner, as compared to other modern structures that are comparable in size and weight and to which local regulation would normally apply. Al Krigman forwarded the response from the PHC which indicates that they DO regulate the placement of satellite dishes. At any rate, we were planning on putting the antenna on the roof or the back of the house, not on the front, so it would seem that their regulation swouldn't apply to our case. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and help. -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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] historic timetable
I've heard that the historic district application was submitted (coinciding with our very own Historically-themed Mural!) to the commission. What is the timetable now? Am I right in thinking that the decision process is now out of our (i.e., local residents') hands, and that the commission will now hand down a decision? Or is there still a chance to voice approval or disapproval? -- Matthew Snyder Philadelphia, PA 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.
