[UC-Announce] Vigil 3-21 with Maya Keyes

2005-03-16 Thread University Lutheran Church
I am passing this on for one of the student who attends UniLu. Fred Wolfe, Parish Administrator University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation Chestnut Street at 37th Street Walk 215.387.2885 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.uniluphila.org +++ Why Should

[UC] Reminder: Peace Vigil - March 19th @ 6:00 PM

2005-03-16 Thread Joe Clarke
Since March 19, 2003, almost 1,500 U.S. soldiers have been killed in the second Gulf war, as well as tens of thousands of Iraqis. U.S. citizens have suffered on the domestic front, as crucial domestic programs that benefit low-income families have been threatened by the President Bush's

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Ben
At 02:52 PM 3/15/2005, Matthew Snyder wrote: I had to laugh when I looked at the prices. Are they really expecting to get $425,000 for a 2BR/2.5bath condo? Interesting prices since many of Penn's employees who'd want to use this couldn't get the money Penn gives because it's so much. Only 19/34

RE: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Tancredi, Sue M.
is this the bldg with the big white wall around it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ben Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:26 AM To: Matthew Snyder; univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing At 02:52 PM 3/15/2005,

RE: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Tancredi, Sue M.
when I was the director of the bike coalition for 9 yrs, Blackwell was the worst as far are responsiveness. her phone was always busy- day and night! is this still the case? she sucks so bad I feel as if I have no representation on city council. if I really needed something, which unfortunately

RE: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Tancredi, Sue M.
so because the republicans in DC do it, it is ok for Street and his cronies to rob the city blind? i guess it was a good thing that the Hispanics in Camden got to rob that city for awhile (because lord knows the average Camden citizen doesn't need good government) because they should get

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Susan Jacobson
Hmmm, The prices seemed rather high to me, too, particularly since it's a condo, and you have to pay maintenance plus mortgage, plus you have to abide by the condo owners association rules. It seems that, for this neighborhood, the high price outweighs the cost of convenience factors. Is Penn

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Dan Widyono
is this the bldg with the big white wall around it? No, it's the building with the fence, parking, and a mini-mansion. *42nd* Street; the white wall one is on 41st Street. Dan W. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive

RE: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Krull
To be fair it is getting easier to get though. Try this number 215 686 2031 Good Luck -Original Message- From: Tancredi, Sue M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 16, 2005 9:14 AM To: Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mark Krull [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC]

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread William H. Magill
On 16 Mar, 2005, at 09:17, Tancredi, Sue M. wrote: so because the republicans in DC do it, it is ok for Street and his cronies to rob the city blind? i guess it was a good thing that the Hispanics in Camden got to rob that city for awhile (because lord knows the average Camden citizen doesn't

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Benseraglio2
In a message dated 3/16/2005 9:18:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: so because the republicans in DC do it, it is ok for Street and his cronies to rob the city blind? You raise an interesting philosophical and also pragmatic question here. Because, as we all know, the

RE: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread David Ford
Don't you people know anything It's called CAPITAL FORMATION!!! It's an ESSENTIAL PROCESS in capitalism. We saw it in Russia (Yukos oil), and it's been going on here for centuries. You weaselly liberals have some idea that life should be fair and theft should be illegal? Get with it. Theft

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Brian Siano
William H. Magill wrote: Every few decades Philadelphian's get fed up with things and change partners. The last time that happened was in the 1950s. Philadelphia hasn't had a two-party system for 200 years. One party or the other has dominated the political landscape for 30-50 years at a time

RE: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Jonathan Cass
Certainly an efficiency for $270,000 is excessive - that's Manhattan pricing -- I don't think so, based on my weekly review of the NY Time's Real Estate section. It does seem expensive for UC. Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Ben
I just got a flyer from Penn announcing pre-sales of the condos at 4200 Pine, including a link to the project's website: Also, $25K for a parking spot?!? -Ben You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

RE: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-16 Thread Jonathan Cass
It is much easier to be part of the problem than part of the solution. We should all be trying to get into a position of power so that we can benefit from "pay to play" rather than tilting at wind mills trying to stop it! Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-16 Thread Raaven O'Quinn
This is fascinating, and the link is a great resource! Thank you for posting this. -Raaven O'Quinn 806 South 49th Street Dubin, Elisabeth wrote: I agree as well (that engineered wood products can be good), but I think I know where Ms. Haertsch is coming from. She's confusing the

[UC] desire housesitting/Companion work, also cat *may* need home

2005-03-16 Thread Jedidiah McKee
I am (still) looking for a housesitting or companion position in the neighborhood, starting in mid-April or at latest sometime in May. I am considering positions in Center City, the suburbs, and far Southwest Philly, but I would rather stay in the neighborhood. If you have any info as to

Re: [UC] Microsoft school in westphila [article - exegesis]

2005-03-16 Thread Raaven O'Quinn
Now, now...don't go jumping to conclusions. It *might* be especially musical paint... -Raaven O'Quinn 806 South 49th Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't know where you got your education, Miggle, but that's "peeling". It's patent nonsense to say that "the lack of a decent

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Peter Coyle
It better have a full bathroom and storage for that price. :P On Mar 16, 2005, at 10:35 AM, Ben wrote: $25K for a parking spot?!? 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] Moving Sale

2005-03-16 Thread Robin Gresham-Chin
Hi Folks, We are buying a condo in the neighborhood and have to get rid of great furniture and nifty objects. Here is a list with prices. Call or email Robin or San for details and times. 215 387- 6696. The sooner you take them the better, everything cash and carry: 1. Small desk, table

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Benseraglio2
In a message dated 3/16/2005 10:09:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: is this the bldg with the big white wall around it? No, it's the building with the fence, parking, and a mini-mansion. *42nd*Street; the white wall one is on 41st Street. What Widyono is referring to is

[UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread jriley
My wife and I are interested continuing our participation in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, however, the pickup location for us last year was difficult for us to make during the timeframe that had been set. Is anyone aware of a CSA that has a local University City pickup by any

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/15/05 11:33:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like this guy: Jeff City Block Associate Broker Mark, are you serious about "liking" real estate agent Jeff Block, at a center city firm? I'm always so sad when neighbors, current or former, don't support University City

RE: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-16 Thread Susan Jacobson
The average 2-bedroom in Manhattan goes for $1 million. $200-$400k for a studio (aka efficiency) sj Original message Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:29:25 -0500 From: Jonathan Cass [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing To: 'Susan Jacobson' [EMAIL PROTECTED],

Re: [UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread Cheryl Shipman
At 11:42 AM 3/16/2005, you wrote: My wife and I are interested continuing our participation in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, however, the pickup location for us last year was difficult for us to make during the timeframe that had been set. Is anyone aware of a CSA that has a

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Stephen Fisher
Recently I ran across a few agents from CC showing homes near me. I was amazed at how little they knew about the area. Perhaps I'm just biased because I used a local agent who was able to give me lots of background about the neighborhood, the neighbors, and even many of the houses I was

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
I'll meet my UnivCity list quota by declaring that my volunteer hours compare favorably to those of any of the agents you mentioned, even though I was persona non grata in your recital. Here are other notes on the post: Jeff was still in College when back THEN, when there was little money to be

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Krull
To quote Liz I read Mark's post as liking Jeff's chutzpah, not as an endorsement of his Brokerage skills. Thanks Liz, you hit it right on. There was offense intended -Mark -Original Message- From: Elizabeth F. Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 16, 2005 9:55 AM To:

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Gerardo Razumney
Absentee landlords who have inherited the property tend to do that. When I bought my house (from relatives of the previous owner) the realtor was from Lafayette Hills! The son of a neighbor who died lived in New York. He used a center city realtor to manage, then sell the house. Gerardo

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/16/05 1:00:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is a long standing and some times hostile competition between us. For the record, and to the list, let me say that I feel no hostility toward you, Liz. And I have asked you more than once to bury the hatchet, but you've

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Jon Moore
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | I'm always so sad when neighbors, current or former, | don't support University City businesses. I think it's great to support local businesses, but I think it's also fair for list members to share positive experiences they

Re: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
For the record, and to the list, let me say that I feel... lots of hostility coming toward me, from you, Melani, in this post and in most other matters. There is not hatchett to bury. Every once in a while, you (Melani) portray yourself as a victim of my hostility and let me know

Re: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Gail Defendorf
melodrama snipped is it any wonder why people go outside of the UC for their real estate needs?! Yeesh! Me, I prefer to use professionals, not neighbors or friends. gail You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information,

RE: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Jonathan Cass
All right you two, take it outside. Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Elizabeth F. Campion Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:51 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UC] support local businesses:

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Andrew Diller
With prices still rising, I think the both of you should get ready for CC brokers moving (poaching?) in on UC properties. Also, Penn must not share your enthusiasm for local Real Estate Professionals, else why have both the new condos gone for non-uc brokers? -andy diller On Mar 16, 2005, at

Fwd: [UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread Daniel Flaumenhaft
On Mar 16, 2005, at 11:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My wife and I are interested continuing our participation in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, however, the pickup location for us last year was difficult for us to make during the timeframe that had been set. Is anyone

Re: [UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread Jim Riley
Thanks for the info. What I've been finding is that the West Philly pickup with some of these is not really in the area. Our preference is Oley Valley Produce, given the $150 difference in price, with Oley also offering a slightly longer season (25 weeks vs. 23). From what I've received thus

Re: [UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread Daniel Flaumenhaft
On Mar 16, 2005, at 3:07 PM, Jim Riley wrote Thanks for the info. What I've been finding is that the West Philly pickup with some of these is not really in the area. Our preference is Oley Valley Produce, given the $150 difference in price, with Oley also offering a slightly longer season (25

Re: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Benseraglio2
In a message dated 3/16/2005 2:00:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As long as we are addressing hurtful posts, I'd like to take Ross to taskregarding one point in a recent post. I was hurt by the image he projected, of me, when describing anArchemedes moment, but can let it

[UC] High-end housing cropping up all over town - daily news

2005-03-16 Thread Andrew Diller
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/11147979.htm Domb says Philadelphia condos in general are selling for $300 to $600 a square-foot. The exceptions are high-end projects like the Lanesborough, 23 and the Corinthian command a higher price. Today's condo buyers are a combination of

Re: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Samuel Nicolary
Just because you guys can't handle your dope doesn't give you the right to malign illegal drugs. I have nothing but fond memories of my somewhat hazy youth despite the non-presense of any notables. Drugs can be taken casually just for fun and are not necessarily consumed to fill a bottomless

[UC] Is etiquette in R.E. = Different agents for each neighborhood?

2005-03-16 Thread Nicole Mcewan
This is an honest question -- no sarcasm at all. I'm not trying to step on any toes or offend anyone. What if you are looking in different neighborhoods simultaneously? Or if you're new to the city altogether? Someone who is new to Philly has no idea that each area represents a turf to a

Re: [UC] support local businesses

2005-03-16 Thread Ben
At 12:29 PM 3/16/2005, Stephen Fisher wrote: I can't imagine why someone would choose a realtor from CC to buy/sell a house in UC. Since I'm currently looking for a house, I can give you a couple of reasons. The first and most important to me is they got back to me. I had called UC one

Re: [UC] University City CSA's?

2005-03-16 Thread Theresa Tsai
www.coveredbridgeproduce.com On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:42:22 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife and I are interested continuing our participation in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, however, the pickup location for us last year was difficult for us to make during the