[UC] UC Review
A vital chapter in the protracted saga of the South St. Bridge restoration came to a close last week with a presentation by Penn students of their development ideas for the Grays Ferry neighborhood at the eastern foot of the South. St. bridge. Vital? Really? http://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=smenu=1twindow=mad=sdetail=2117wpage=skeyword=sidate=ccat=ccatm=restate=restatus=reoption=retype=repmin=repmax=rebed=rebath=subname=pform=sc=2320hn=ucreviewhe=.com Their suggestions are preposterous. I have to say that when I lived in the the Grays Ferry neighborhood in the mid 80s it was the most intolerant place I'd ever experienced. My partner and I were harassed almost daily, mostly because we were gay but also because we were RENTERS! It was awful. F 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.
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RE: I have to say that when I lived in the the Grays Ferry neighborhood in the mid 80s it was the most intolerant place I'd ever experienced. My partner and I were harassed almost daily, mostly because we were gay but also because we were RENTERS! It was awful. F That little neighborhood's actual name is Schuylkill, and runs east of the Schuylkill River to about 23rd Street, Pine to Christian: http://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Docs/otherinfo/pname3.htm It was an Irish-Catholic neighborhood for at least most of the 20th Century, until an aging population and gentrification brought change. The parish church was Saint Anthony of Padua at Grays Ferry Avenue and Fitzwater Street, and it's the tall church tower you can see when looking east across the river from West Philadelphia. St. Anthony's was closed in the 1990s and was sold to a Baptist church. Unfortunately, Frank, that neighborhood had a long history of intolerance: I was raised from birth by my great aunts, and from the mid-1950s until 1968 I lived with them in South Philly, first in the 2100 block of St Albans Street, where they had been raised, then in the 1900 block of Catherine Street. Both locations were a short walk from the South Street Bridge. When I was small (late 1950s thru mid 1960s) my Aunt Florence used to take me on Sunday outings, and we often walked across the South Street Bridge to go to the University Museum or the old Commercial Museum (the little building that used to be adjacent to the old Convention Hall). Aunt Florence used to say that we had to be back across the bridge before dark, because otherwise we could be harassed by the white people there. She also told me about how her brother William had gotten beaten up by white kids in that neighborhood when he was a kid, which would have been sometime during the 1920s or 30s. From: fcarr...@pobox.com Subject: [UC] UC Review Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:12:11 -0400 To: UnivCity@list.purple.com A vital chapter in the protracted saga of the South St. Bridge restoration came to a close last week with a presentation by Penn students of their development ideas for the Grays Ferry neighborhood at the eastern foot of the South. St. bridge. Vital? Really? http://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=smenu=1twindow=mad=sdetail=2117wpage=skeyword=sidate=ccat=ccatm=restate=restatus=reoption=retype=repmin=repmax=rebed=rebath=subname=pform=sc=2320hn=ucreviewhe=.com Their suggestions are preposterous. I have to say that when I lived in the the Grays Ferry neighborhood in the mid 80s it was the most intolerant place I'd ever experienced. My partner and I were harassed almost daily, mostly because we were gay but also because we were RENTERS! It was awful. F 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.
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Karen Allen wrote: http://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Docs/otherinfo/pname3.htm great link! especially because they include the years. thanks for posting it. another philly site I love: http://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Home.aspx .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN 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] UC Review Graffiti Contest
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RE: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest - manipulative PR?
Whitey is obviously Whitey The Chairman of the Board Ford one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He allowed an average of only 10.94 base runners per nine innngs and posted 45 career shutouts. Apparantly this title is contested. I'm also a bit puzzled though as to why the UC review would glorify taggers with some page 1 exposure There must be better uses for that space on the front page. kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:21 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest - manipulative PR? In a message dated 5/25/2007 12:37:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.asc.upenn.edu/usr/cassidy/lj/2005/whitey.jpg Who is whiley, and why did you do this? Photos of comely Curio actresses dressed in sacks is probably more appropriate for page one, just below the fold, of the UC Review. And, why no complaints about the UCD removing for free graffitti, when a subsidiary of the Partnership CDC did the same work for a fee? Apparently, even the UC Bourgeoisie doesn't want to give up its entitlements and stoops to creating the perception of need by manipulating the local media. More artists. Fewer vandals. Craig See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503 . 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.
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I'd rather see graffiti than 90% of the murals in the city. At least there's no sappy message involved. Frank On May 24, 2007, at 06:57 PM, Turner,Kathleen wrote: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? Kathleen
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Shouldn¹t this pump up the volume, so to speak? I have lived through the original ubiquitous graffiti person in Philadelphia: ³Bobby Beck² . Later it was ³Cool Earl², Chewy² and ³Cornbread.² It escalated from there. I do not wish to revisit those days. I make it a habit to wipe out tags as soon as they appear whenever I can. On 5/24/07 6:57 PM, Turner,Kathleen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? Kathleen
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Do these d'uh moments make us feel more Stupid, at least those of us that missed the obvious, or Lucky to be surrounded by smart folks who help connect the dots? On Thu, 24 May 2007 18:57:16 -0400 Turner,Kathleen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? Kathleen
Re: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest
On 5/24/07, Turner,Kathleen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? What you say above makes absolutely no sense at all to me, so I got the latest copy of the UC Rag from the bottom of the parrot's cage, wiped it off, and read the feature. The feature, of course, says exactly what you say it says. Best tag of the week will be rewarded with a front page photo. It also asks the readers to send in locations. No doubt the local artists will be breathlessly awaiting each week's issue, vying with each other to see who gets the coveted prize. Personally, I think if they offered a monetary award, say a Benjamin, or even a pizza, it would be a better incentive. -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org/clawfoot.html
Re: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest
Turner,Kathleen wrote: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? Ross Bender wrote: What you say above makes absolutely no sense at all to me, so I got the latest copy of the UC Rag from the bottom of the parrot's cage, wiped it off, and read the feature. The feature, of course, says exactly what you say it says. Best tag of the week will be rewarded with a front page photo. It also asks the readers to send in locations. No doubt the local artists will be breathlessly awaiting each week's issue, vying with each other to see who gets the coveted prize. Personally, I think if they offered a monetary award, say a Benjamin, or even a pizza, it would be a better incentive. hahaha here's my entry: http://tinyurl.com/2cu6aw [walnut street bridge, near the class of 1923 skating rink] .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. WHERE'S MY PIZZA 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] UC Review: Porno, Junk Mail, Environmental Hazard
Ross- The UC Review, Philadelphia Weekly, and the City Paper all offer an opportunity for local voices to be heard. Especially since the two major dailies are owned by the same corporate giant. With all the talk on this listserve about community issues, I would like to point out that the City Paper has a column devoted to development issues: City Space. If you look at this weeks issue its about development in our neighborhood. Its penned by one of our neighbors. http://citypaper.net/articles/2004-02-19/cityspace.shtml And about the plastic bags that the UC Review comes in ... having been the recipient of a wet newspaper on more than one occasion, the benefit of the bags outweighs their environmental impact. Especially with all the rest of the trash left on the streets in this neighborhood. Bruce In a message dated 2/18/2004 2:18:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, Benseraglio2 writes: I came home today to find the University City Review dumped on my stoop. This time it was sheathed in a plastic bag. For those of you not familiar with it, the UC Review is an advertising rag with semiliterate articles that trumpet the progress of gentrification in the University City Village. This week's lead article: Non-profit organization plays vital role in University City's success --- turns out to be all about the UCD. Last week's front-page spread was on the yuppie Abbraccio Restaurant. Normally I don't mind glancing at the UC Review to see what dildos, vibrators and porn DVDs are being featured at the Scorpio Adult Boutique. Advertising rags like the UC Review, Philadelphia Weekly, and the City Paper add a certain sleazy flavor to Philadelphia culture. And normally these pieces of junk mail are neatly stacked at certain venues in the neighborhood, although they do tend to blow away and trash up the streets -- I guess that gives the UCD more work to do to justify its existence. But now that the Review has taken to lobbing its piece of trash onto neighbors' front porches in plastic bags, the environmental impact is becoming more serious. Maybe the neighbors don't mind having large quantities of cheap newsprint blowing all over the streets, but plastic bags is upping the ante IMHO. So I called up the Review and pointed out that somebody should tell the publisher that his piece of trash is being systematically distributed around the hood. The person answering the telephone informed me that the publisher didn't do that himself, he paid somebody to do it. Yeah, duh. I don't know what the legal penalties, if any, are for this kind of systematic littering, and I'm not normally a litigious guy. But enough is enough. Ross Bender http://rossbender.org 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.
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owd ye get to be local cultural asset manager, then? The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by Divine Providence that I, Rosso, was to carry Excalibur! That is why I am your local cultural asset manager! Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. now see here, rosso! you're just one voice among many. in fact, you'll be happy to know I'm organizing a series of meetings to promote dialogue concerning my new strategy for the area. why? I'm trying to open up civil engagement in the broadest sense, and I want to make sure all voices are heard. (by the way, I'm also taking a hands-off approach here.) so please plan to attend, and to offer any opinions or concerns or ideas, and I'll take it from there. my aim here is not to play a major role in further development, and I'm sure if you squint -- at what was, and what is -- you'll see what I mean. meanwhile, rest assured you'll be hearing from your new local cultural asset manager soon. very soon! . laserbeam [aka ray] ;-) You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
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In a message dated 2/19/2004 10:54:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owd ye get to be local cultural asset manager, then? The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by Divine Providence that I, Rosso, was to carry Excalibur! That is why I am your local cultural asset manager! Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.now see here, rosso! you're just one voice among many. in fact, you'll be happy to know I'm organizing a series of meetings to promote dialogue concerning my new strategy for the area. why? I'm trying to open up civil engagement in the broadest sense, and I want to make sure all voices are heard. (by the way, I'm also taking a hands-off approach here.) so please plan to attend, and to offer any opinions or concerns or ideas, and I'll take it from there. my aim here is not to play a major role in further development, and I'm sure if you squint -- at what was, and what is -- you'll see what I mean. meanwhile, rest assured you'll be hearing from your new local cultural asset manager soon. very soon!.laserbeam[aka ray];-) Look, you can't expect to manage local cultural assets just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!! I mean, if I went round saying I was the Local Cultural Assets Manager just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd probably put me away!! Ross Benderhttp://rossbender.org
Re: [UC] UC Review: Porno, Junk Mail, Environmental Hazard
---BeginMessage--- Sarah - The Center City Residents have information posted on their website: http://www.centercityresidents.org/streetscommittee2.htm#unsolicitedadvertising about the Circular Non-Delivery Decal Order Form. It took me a while to find it, I tried googling, Flyer, sticker, philadelphia, etc. This is a program run by L I though information about it is not on the City's website. I was able to get a copy of the form buy calling UCD. They faxed it to me. It would be nice if they had the form on their website ... Bruce In a message dated 2/18/2004 3:12:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At least one neighborhoor association in center city has distributed anti-circular stickers to residents around Rittenhouse Square, which people then affix to their front doors to discourage free papers, takeout ads, etc, from piling up on their doorsteps. It seems to work, from what I can see. I wonder if something like that would work in West Philly? (FYI, I have tried to contact LI to request one of these stickers, but have not gotten any response). Sarah ---End Message---
