Re: [UC] Alert: Group of boys on bikes, stealing bikes and casing cars

2013-07-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/12/2013 5:32:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pbul...@gmail.com writes: Please call 911. Have a description and location ready, and what you observe them doing. It would be nice for their sakes to nip this in the bud, before they graduate to more serious crimes. I

Re: [UC] 92-unit complex proposed for 43rd Baltimore

2013-03-22 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/22/2013 10:50:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, l...@verizon.net writes: _92-unit complex proposed for 43rd and Baltimore, across from Clark Park_ (http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/03/21/92-unit-complex-proposed-for-43rd- and-baltimore-across-from-clark-park/)

Re: [UC] Small Repair needed to Porch Railing

2013-03-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/5/2013 11:25:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wendyjastr...@comcast.net writes: The wrought iron railing along the steps up to our front porch has become detached at the top and needs to be welded or soldered or something. It's a small job, but we need to get it

[UC] Check out The Daily Pennsylvanian :: QA: Penn author evaluates university ci

2012-12-06 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: The Daily Pennsylvanian :: QA: Penn author evaluates university civic engagement_ (http://www.thedp.com/article/2012/12/qa-penn-author-evaluates-university-civic-engagement) Does anybody on this on-line forum agree with what Ms Hodges has to say? Maybe none of the Penn

[UC] A good use for $650,000?

2012-10-19 Thread Krfapt
No, I'm not planning to donate $650,000 to some neighborhood group for worthwhile causes. But I've heard that UCD is going to spend this much money on a project somehow connected with the subway portal at 40th Baltimore. I can't help but believe the community could use this large amount

[UC] Unlicensed landlords and real estate tax delinquencies

2012-10-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/17/2012 1:09:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aroc...@gmail.com writes: _http://www.philadelinquency.com/?p=1448_ (http://www.philadelinquency.com/?p=1448) A dataset that I have worked hard to provide is now ready and available for your consumption: The _Delinquent

[UC] Check out Rusty water in University City

2012-10-02 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: Rusty water in University City_ (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20121002_Rusty_water_in_University_City.html) - Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St,

[UC] Late-breaking news re young 46th/Farrugut Market miscreant

2012-08-01 Thread Krfapt
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 _ Thug-in-training, 13, nabbed in string of gunpoint robbery attempts _ (http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/dncrime/13-year-old-nabbed-in-string-of-unsuccessful-gunpoint-robberies.html) Police arrested a 13-year-old boy Wednesday in connection with a _series of

[UC] Do as I say, not as I do

2012-04-26 Thread Krfapt
From this morning's DP: In addition to her duties representing the University, Penn President Amy Gutmann will be releasing a new book next month, entitled The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It... The spirit of compromise on the part of the

[UC] Jim... Stand up and be counted.

2012-04-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/25/2012 8:54:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, friendsofjimroeb...@gmail.com writes: A sincere THANK YOU to all of you that supported Jim and his campaign. I hope you were able to cast your vote for him and the issues he has fought for over the years, on behalf of the

Re: [UC] Re: Fatimah Muhammad

2012-04-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/24/2012 8:22:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glen...@earthlink.net writes: I believe the plutocracy will first use the charter movement to destroy public education in Philadelphia. How would you answer the rational segment of the group that believes that the system of

Re: [UC] Citypaper article: school vouchers the campaign against Jim Roebuck

2012-04-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/12/2012 2:52:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aroc...@gmail.com writes: I testified before City Council's Education Committee on Tuesday with concerns about the Great Schools Compact. One of which is that over 16% of Lea Elementary's students are English Language

[UC] Philadelphia Register of Historic Places is online

2012-04-10 Thread Krfapt
Relay of announcement from Jon Farnham of the Historical Commission Courtesy of Philadelphia Phalanx of Philistines, Al Krigman, Barbarian-in-Chief In a message dated 4/10/2012 4:59:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jon.farn...@phila.gov writes: The

[UC] Inky reports West Catholic will stay open

2012-02-24 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: All four Catholic high schools saved_ (http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/school_files/Archdiocese-HS-news-coming-later-today.html)

Re: [UC] Inky reports West Catholic will stay open

2012-02-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/24/2012 6:20:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wil.p...@comcast.net writes: I just wish it could be so for public school poor children of color. I suspect that parents who send their children to parochial or other fee-based school are, for any slice of the population you

[UC] What else don't the president's advisors understand?

2012-01-30 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: Munis Spared From Cap - The Bond Buyer Article_ (http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/121_19/muni-tax-exempt-cap-1035737-1.html)

[UC] New postage rates now in effect

2012-01-23 Thread Krfapt
The new postage rates went into effect yesterday. Attached is a copy of the 2012 schedule - Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St, Philadelphia PA 19104-2918 215-349-6500, fax

[UC] Free -- three toner cartridges compatible with...

2012-01-18 Thread Krfapt
I got three laser toner cartridges incompatible with my HP printer. I opened the packaging on one, which is how I determined it didn't fit. The other two are virgin. More trouble getting a refund for returning them (Amazon.com) than it's worth. If anyone can use them, they can have them

Re: [UC] Free -- three toner cartridges compatible with...

2012-01-18 Thread Krfapt
They're gone. Al K

Re: [UC] FW: SUBWAY TAKE-OUT ON BALT. AVE...

2011-12-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/14/2011 5:07:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kallena...@msn.com writes: I agree with the business owners who are concerned about corporate chains taking root here. My concern is that franchises can afford to pay high rents that would price out those businesses who

Re: [UC] Community Meeting Tonight (Monday) on the Croydon Building

2011-12-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/5/2011 2:20:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, aroc...@gmail.com writes: Community meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Philadelphia Community College building at 48th and Chestnut with the Orens Brothers developers who have purchased the Croydon building at 49th and Locust:

[UC] Check out Home Price Survey 2011 | Philly

2011-10-18 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: Home Price Survey 2011 | Philly_ (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/special_packages/inquirer/home_price/Home_Price_Survey_201.html?cmpid= 131298209) University City did quite well, on the whole. Median prices up 45% between 2005 and 2011. Many parts of Philly and the 'burbs

[UC] SHCA zoning committee recommendations?

2011-10-17 Thread Krfapt
Does anyone know whether the Spruce Hill Community Association Zoning Committee has taken a position on the proposal to build a seven-story 120-unit apartment building at 40th Pine Streets? And, if so, what it is? This was the subject of a community meeting last Thursday, run by the

[UC] 127-unit seven-story apartment building at 40th Pine ???

2011-10-12 Thread Krfapt
Folks: Today's University City Review has a great article on Penn's newest slap in the neighborhood's face. A proposal for a 127-unit 7-story apartment building at 40th Pine (which won't increase traffic congestion because Penn has pledged to reserve parking for its occupants at a nearby

[UC] Did anyone go to the Historical Commission hearing yesterday?

2011-09-28 Thread Krfapt
Did anyone go to the Historical Commission yesterday and find out what Penn has in mind in their application for permission to erect a seven-story on the lot with the original house at the former Thoroughgood Nursing Home. I'm sure Penn intended to discuss this with their partners here in

[UC] So much for nice new buildings being transformative

2011-09-23 Thread Krfapt
From philly.com (Inky/DN) Student shot outside West Philly High Student is wounded near West Philly High A West Philadelphia High School student was shot in his forearm during a large fight near the school about 4:20 p.m. yesterday. Police watched surveillance footage of the incident,

[UC] When will they ever learn? / When will they e-e-ever learn?

2011-09-20 Thread Krfapt
They never learn. Or, as Pete Seeger might have written: Where has all the fast talk gone? Long time passing Where has all the fast talk gone? Long time ago Where has all the fast talk gone? Penn has lied at every turn When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? The chief

Re: [UC] update re. Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St.

2011-09-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/15/2011 12:31:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, l...@verizon.net writes: Police have made an arrest. There is a press conference in about an hour. _http://www.westphillylocal.com/2011/09/15/arrest-made-in-rape-and-robbery-n ear-48th-and-springfield/_

[UC] news flash

2011-09-12 Thread Krfapt
You know those stores some people who didn't know what they were doing built on spec on the northwest corner of 45th Walnut? The ones that nobody ever rented -- and that actually aren't really finished on the inside? A For Sale sign just went up where there used to be a for lease sign.

[UC] Check out The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Last store standing

2011-09-01 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Last store standing_ (http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/index.php/article/2011/02/last_store_standing_the_past_ and_present_of_mcdonalds_at_40th_and_walnut) To paraphrase Edmund Burke (although the prototype quote is usually attributed to Georgio

Re: [UC] mugging at 47th and Spingfield

2011-08-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/29/2011 12:09:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, razum...@verizon.net writes: Thanks for the information. Why wouldn't he report it? It's important to be able to establish a pattern of this type of incidents, even if there is no obvious benefit to the victim.

Re: [UC] re: tree damaged, leaning into SW corner 43rd and Spruce

2011-08-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/29/2011 3:51:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, annm...@gmail.com writes: Something is causing a pretty, young tree to lean out into the street at SW corner 43rd and Spruce. Maybe someone fooled around with it when the soil at its base was soggy? Anyway, I bet that it

[UC] City Council hearings on the Zoning Code Proposals, Wednesday, 9/14, at 10:00 am

2011-08-19 Thread Krfapt
City Council is re-convening the hearings on the Zoning Code Proposals on: Wednesday, September 14th at 10 am Room 400, City Hall In light of the hearings, the ZCC meetingscheduled for that morning at 8 am is cancelled. You may want to attend the hearings to show the level of

[UC] Another reason I dislike the parklet

2011-08-15 Thread Krfapt
I don't disagree with the maxim de gustabus non est disputandum. But I wonder how many neighbors would disagree with me that -- ignoring the other pros and cons of the parklet covered on this list -- a big reason for disliking it is its ugliness. Maybe a robot ambulating through the area

[UC] Penn and parking

2011-08-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/12/2011 5:03:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mag...@mcgillsociety.org writes: At one time Penn DID provide cheap parking, nominally only for faculty and staff, and maybe even students -- don't recall. 1. If Penn people were as ecologically-oriented as they profess to

Re: [UC] Re: Parking Spaces @ 43rd Baltimore

2011-08-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/10/2011 6:27:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glen...@earthlink.net writes: University City, like much of Philadelphia, has an unmet demand for pedestrian amenities, said Bergheiser. Our pedestrian counts throughout the neighborhood grow and grow and we must keep pace.

[UC] roof repair

2011-07-28 Thread Krfapt
Try calling V Square Improvements: Check their website ( _www.vs.icodat.com_ (http://www.vs.icodat.com/) ); here's the contact info: Vinicio: 484-478-3771 (_vinicio_83A@hotmail.com_ (mailto:vinicio_...@hotmail.com) ) Victor: 301-825-6976 (_vicsolito@hotmail.com_

Re: [UC] Possible Mail Thief in the hood

2011-07-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/20/2011 2:31:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, naomif...@verizon.net writes: So I’ve confirmed that there are at least two homes near 50th Baltimore that have had mail going missing over the last few weeks. Both homes have exterior (unsecured) mailboxes. Sadly, it's

Re: [UC] FW: You know you live in West Philly if . . .

2011-07-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/12/2011 11:19:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kimm.ty...@verizon.net writes: In case you missed it elsewhere . . . . _http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2011/07/12/live-west-philly/_ (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2011/07/12/live-west-philly/)

Re: [UC] FW: You know you live in West Philly if . . .

2011-07-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/13/2011 2:39:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aroc...@gmail.com writes: Given Philly Mag’s largely suburban readership, is it so bad to provide a short list of quirky and fun things about the area? Yes, it's bad. What if those suburban people come?

[UC] Free firewood

2011-06-24 Thread Krfapt
A big tree branch came down in front of one of my buildings near 43rd Spruce two weeks ago. We finally got it cut up into fireplace-size logs and kindling. It should be dried out sufficiently by next winter to burn relatively cleanly. Anyone who wants some, please contact me off-list

Re: [UC] Fwd: arrested for observing police

2011-06-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 6/15/2011 10:56:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, l...@verizon.net writes: Alexine Fleck, an English Literature professor at PCC and volunteer at a women's drug treatment program in North Philly who lives on Larchwood posted an account today in her blog about being

Re: [UC] Fwd: arrested for observing police

2011-06-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 6/16/2011 8:43:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, westphi...@gmail.com writes: Al or _lml3@verizon.net_ (mailto:l...@verizon.net) , Could one or both of you elaborate on the verbs observe vs. interfere. Observing and interfering are two different activities. Does anyone

[UC] Another example of the misguided planning by the self-anointed

2011-05-24 Thread Krfapt
From Monday's DP: Another example of the best laid plans of mice (the Penn Real Estate Dept) and men going awry. Penn's criteria for pricing and finding tenants for their retail spaces have created a revolving door in many cases. This, on top of providing an example for the impressionable

Re: [UC] FW: In catchment or not, Penn Alexander will be forced to turn new ...

2011-05-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 5/13/2011 6:25:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wil.p...@comcast.net writes: Ostensibly, any public school who receives funding from taxpayers should never be able to turn away applicants who reside within the school's neighborhood boundaries. Of course, economic reality

[UC] Looking for St Francis de Sales little-girls' uniforms

2011-05-11 Thread Krfapt
Does anybody have one or more outgrown St Francis de Sales girl's uniforms they'd like to sell. We have enrolled Jasmine in SFDS kindergarten (for anybody facing the kindergarten choices, you may be interested that she was too far down on the Alexander School waiting list, got into the Powel

[UC] piano lessons in the area?

2011-04-15 Thread Krfapt
Can anyone recommend a teacher or school in the area where a 5-year-old can start piano lessons (at a reasonable cost)? Al Krigman

Re: [UC] vicious dog alert - part 2

2011-04-06 Thread Krfapt
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

[UC] Bird lovers have another reason to rescue cats -- msg relayed by Al Krigman

2011-03-14 Thread Krfapt
From: bjo...@abcbirds.org To: abcbirds-n...@npogroups.org Sent: 3/14/2011 10:24:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: New Study Highlights Dramatic Impact of Cats on Young Birds in Washington, D.C. Suburbs _www.abcbirds.org_

Re: [UC] Bird lovers have another reason to rescue cats -- msg relayed by Al ...

2011-03-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/14/2011 2:53:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, craigso...@aol.com writes: Where is the study wherein predation by feral cats, in our urban environment, strongly correlates with a decrease in the field mouse population? “Up to 500 million birds or more are killed by

[UC] Forwarded from the Planning Commission about the new zoning code

2011-03-10 Thread Krfapt
In case you're concerned about the new zoning code -- here's your chance to see the draft and ask questions. I just received the message below from Richard Redding of the City Planning Commission. Al Krigman

[UC] This could be interesting... (posted by Al Krigman)

2011-03-02 Thread Krfapt
(From today's Dippy) WikiLeaks comes to college campuses by _Dorcy Chen_ (http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/author/dorcy-chen) | Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1:01 am A version of WikiLeaks may be making its way to college campuses. UniLeaks, a newly launched website, announced

[UC] Addendum to Unileaks posting... corporate privacy rights | Reuters

2011-03-02 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: Supreme Court rejects ATT corporate privacy rights | Reuters_ (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/01/us-att-privacy-idUSTRE7203UN20110301) As an addendum to my previous posting about UniLeaks, the US Supreme Court has just ruled that corporations (presumably including

[UC] Check out Last store standing: A look at the past and present of McDonald's a

2011-02-28 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: Last store standing: A look at the past and present of McDonald's at 40th and Walnut | The Daily Pennsylvanian_ (http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/article/last-store-standing-look-past-and-present-mcdonalds-40th-a nd-walnut) Newspeak score: 9.75/10

[UC] Check out Last store standing: A look at the past and present of

2011-02-28 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/28/2011 9:43:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, briansi...@gmail.com writes: that tastes like my kitchen sponge. Gee, Brian. I'm sorry to hear you're down to eating your kitchen sponge. Don't be proud... if you need groceries, I can let you borrow my I'll work for Food

[UC] From the DP -- fire at 45th Walnut was set (contributed by Al Krigman)

2011-02-25 Thread Krfapt
Feb. 17 fire declared 'incendiary' by _Jessica Yu_ (http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/author/jessica-yu) | Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 11:33 pm _(_ (http://thedp.com/files/images/2011/02/24/01102011_BuildingFire053.jpg) A Jan. 10 fire at 48th and Walnut streets at an apartment

[UC] Any further info about transition to living fire

2011-02-16 Thread Krfapt
Anybody know any more about the victims of the Transition to Living fire at 46th Spruce this morning? The Inky reported that two people were injured and in the hospital. A posting on the listserve indicated that two people had died and three were hospitalized. Nothing further seems to

Re: [UC] Action Needed: Call the Mayor's Office re: Windermere

2011-02-14 Thread Krfapt
Dear well-meaning neighbors: Does anybody think Mayor Nutter is going to override the LI inspectors who declared the building to be an imminent danger? Does anybody think that Commissioner Burns is going to get some inspectors who will now say that the building is safe, after some of their

Re: [UC] Fwd: Report of Windermere Protest

2011-02-13 Thread Krfapt
Subject: Report of Windermere Protest Reply-To: _diggervermont@gmail.com_ (mailto:diggerverm...@gmail.com) Yesterday afternoon I joined 100-150 other people (if someone else has a better count please speak up) in a protest to support the Windermere residents who have not been allowed to

Re: [UC] fwd: The kindergarten queue (from Westphillylocal.com)

2011-01-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/27/2011 10:28:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, l...@verizon.net writes: We’re not sure whether to laugh or cry after this ABC6 story about parents braving frigid temps to get their kids into Penn Alexander’s kindergarten, which is capped at 50 students. We’re happy

[UC] So much for family fun (from today's DN)

2011-01-24 Thread Krfapt
Boy, 14, shot during fight in University City By STEPHANIE FARR Philadelphia Daily News A 14-year-old boy was critically wounded this weekend when a fight that started inside an arcade ended with real gunfire on the streets of University City. About 11:10 p.m. Saturday, cops were called

[UC] Fire tragedy -- close (enough) to home

2011-01-24 Thread Krfapt
The following is an excerpt from an item in today's Daily News: Woman dies in Darby fire on her birthday By STEPHANIE FARR, Philadelphia Daily News Twenty-six years to the day after she came into this world, Dominique Gibson left it, when she died yesterday – on her birthday – in a house

Re: [UC] Zoning questions

2010-12-30 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/30/2010 2:31:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kimm.ty...@verizon.net writes: So, we just learned that the “investor” who bought the house next to us intends to chop it up into apartments. It is zoned R5, which if I understand correctly does not permit a multifamily

[UC] This is kind of fun... maybe educational, too.

2010-12-30 Thread Krfapt
If you want to spend/waste an hour or two tracing the early history of our neighborhood through some old maps, go to _http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/Address/MapMyHome.php_ (http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/Address/MapMyHome.php) . Plug in your address and you'll get to a page

[UC] The case for city zoning reforms

2010-12-13 Thread Krfapt
I'm not a fan of the community engagement process on which Harris Sokoloff is building his reputation, but -- keeping in mind the comment at the end of the following article (in the Inquirer) that we shouldn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good -- it may have yielded rather positive

Re: [UC] hotel and office building on walnut

2010-12-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/11/2010 10:45:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: Every time I walk past this crumbling monument to misguided radicalism at 40th Pine, I wonder how long it'll be until it burns. Or, as President Reagan famously said to

Re: [UC] hotel and office building on walnut

2010-12-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/10/2010 11:22:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: I don't know ... this DP 'graf reads like a pretty straight account to me, except where they got the year wrong. But who's counting? Ummm, Tony: Do you really think the decision to

Re: [UC] hotel and office building on walnut

2010-12-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/11/2010 7:04:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: All right. How about A few nearby residents and a large number of faraway ones expressed concerns, often heatedly. In the end, their concerns carried the day with the ZBA and the hotel

Re: [UC] hotel and office building on walnut

2010-12-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/9/2010 7:34:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: My newspaper gave this event front-page coverage, with a different take. http://www.phillyrecord.com/daily-2010/PDR-12-09-10.pdf --Tony West The DP had yet another take... including this

Re: [UC] ISO: House/apartment Cleaner

2010-12-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/8/2010 1:20:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, philly.jo...@gmail.com writes: Would like to find someone whose rates are reasonable and whose cleaning is thorough. I need someone who is undaunted by the prospect of taking on an apartment where three men lived for over

[UC] What do you expect from political hacks who know squat about running a business?

2010-09-30 Thread Krfapt
From today's Daily News. If something like this wacko scheme cooked up by Councilmembers Green Quinones-Sanchez passes: * forget about capital improvements, financed in whole or part out of current income or paid-off with the same; * forget about making a profit in a business

Re: [UC] What do you expect from political hacks who know squat about running...

2010-09-30 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/30/2010 9:53:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glen...@earthlink.net writes: When I first heard a form of this, the first million dollars of revenue was to be exempted. This was supposed to exempt the vast majority of local businesses and allow taxation of big

Re: [UC] Mannakeesh Lebanese Cafe/restaurant - Opening

2010-09-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/21/2010 4:30:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, philly.jo...@gmail.com writes: _http://www.manakeeshcafe.com/_ (http://www.manakeeshcafe.com/) From their website (emphasis added): ... located at the corner of 45th and Walnut Street, directly across from Saad’s Halal

Re: [UC] Plaster Work

2010-09-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/7/2010 9:45:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fredaegn...@yahoo.com writes: Looking for recommendations for someone to remove a dropped ceiling and repair or replace the original plaster ceiling. Thank you. Freda: Contact V-Square Improvements Direct lines: Vinicio:

[UC] Today's sinkhole update

2010-08-27 Thread Krfapt
Last night, the person whose car was beginning to fall into the hole (front passenger-side tire was in it already) found a towing company who said they could pull her out -- even though she was blocked in front and back with other cars. It took them a while but they did it -- with a roll-off

[UC] At last... a little good news about the sinkhole on 44th south of Spruce

2010-08-27 Thread Krfapt
This afternoon, the Streets Dept showed up with a truck full of gravel, which they dumped into the hole. I don't know the extent to which it filled in the parts that tunneled under the roadway towards the middle of the street, or up along the curb. So there still may be some structural

Re: [UC] Sinkhole is open and getting bigger on 44th between Spruce Pine

2010-08-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/25/2010 9:41:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: Gary Jastrzab, on UCNeighbors, reported a couple of hours ago: This was patched as of early this evening. I called it in to 311 at least three weeks ago. At least it is finally repaired.

Re: [UC] Sinkhole is open and getting bigger on 44th between Spruce Pine

2010-08-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/26/2010 7:27:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, krf...@aol.com writes: In a message dated 8/25/2010 10:08:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, m...@nervous.org writes: No, I just walked my dog past it 10 minutes ago, and it is still swallowing an SUV's front end. We are

Re: [UC] Sinkhole is open and getting bigger on 44th between Spruce Pine

2010-08-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/26/2010 10:56:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mlam...@aol.com writes: Hi, Al, here's a question: are you calling 311 to report it and/or follow up on it? Remember, they assign the report a number you can call them back to follow up on it, and they hold the

[UC] Sinkhole is open and getting bigger on 44th between Spruce Pine

2010-08-25 Thread Krfapt
I sent this earlier with some photos, but haven't seen it on the list yet, so I'm re-sending it without pictures. A sinkhole has opened on the east side of 44th, about 40 ft south of Spruce (headed toward Pine). One wheel of a car parked at the curb is already in it. The visible part of

Re: [UC] Plumber?

2010-08-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/23/2010 8:53:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, darcyluet...@yahoo.com writes: I'm in need of a good and reasonable plumber. Any recommendations? Thank you-- Darcy Luetzow What's the job? I have some guys who do general contracting work, including plumbing. But they don't

[UC] Ever watch the secretaries clerks in City Hall playing computer games

2010-03-29 Thread Krfapt
Even watch the secretaries clerks in City Hall playing computer games (on the taxpayers' nickel)? This is a little news item from Bulgaria: (March 28) -- Anyone who plays FarmVille knows it is critical to harvest your crops on time. But maybe it's not as important as administrating the

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] possible gatherings of juveniles 40th and Mkt this...

2010-03-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/24/2010 6:07:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, alaricvisig...@gmail.com writes: Lets make teenagers the enemy. On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Elaine Jenson _elaine_jen...@yahoo.com_ (mailto:elaine_jen...@yahoo.com) wrote: from Penn Public Safety website

[UC] This isn't good news. (From this morning's DP)

2010-03-22 Thread Krfapt
This is disconcerting, especially when you see that the incident happened during the afternoon on a Saturday. We're not exactly talking hookers and pushers in the wee hours of the morning. Al Krigman No

[UC] plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

2010-02-26 Thread Krfapt
It could'a been us! Thanks again, Councilwoman Blackwell. You were for us there when we needed you. Al Krigman From this morning's Inqy Center City District sued over its fees By Joseph A. Slobodzian Inquirer Staff Writer Former Pennsylvania

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Cluster Flies

2010-01-19 Thread krfapt
In a message dated 1/19/2010 2:36:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, philly.jo...@gmail.com writes: I've had to kill about ten of those buggers the old fashion way Wow! You beat even The Brave Little Tailor. All he got was seven with one blow. Not grimm at all. Alan Krigman KRF Management,

[UC] Bravo health care

2009-12-23 Thread Krfapt
Someone mentioned Bravo health care to me in a private response to my giving my expecience changing from Keystone 65 to Aetna for Medicare Advantage. I don't know much about Bravo, but I understand they are going to put a walk-in clinic in for former Rite-Aid store at 43rd Walnut. This

Re: [UC] Blue cross changes to junk insurance

2009-12-22 Thread krfapt
In a message dated 12/22/2009 9:14:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, glen...@earthlink.net writes: I just got a letter from Blue Cross. They are ending their Personal Choice Plan and converting to junk insurance by the end of Feb. Being an old coot, I'm on Medicare (which increased the

[UC] Video contest sponsored by the EPA -- your kids, youth group, etc?

2009-12-19 Thread krfapt
The following might be a worthwhile project for your environmentally-conscious kids, youth group, etc. (from Al Krigman) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight the “Three Rs” of

[UC] Snow Emergency (Forwarded from mayor Nigel Mutter's Office)

2009-12-19 Thread krfapt
Snow Emergency starting @ 9am Sat. Move vehicles from snow emergency routes. Travel only if necessary. On Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Managing Director Camille C. Barnett will declare a snow emergency. All vehicles parked on Snow Emergency Routes must be moved to an

[UC] Does anybody have an operable Windows 95 or 98 computer with a USB port?

2009-12-11 Thread Krfapt
Does anybody have an operable Windows 95 or 98 computer with a USB port? One of my ancient Windows 3.1 (yes, I'm serious!) workhorses died -- but I think the hard drive is still good. Almost everything important was backed up (key word: almost). I have some hardware that supposedly will

[UC] The latest on the new location on what was the Campus Inn (Now Homewood Suites)

2009-11-18 Thread Krfapt
This, from the latest minutes of the City Planning Commission (complete and unexpurgated) You read it here, first, on the ever-popular Popu-List Courtesy of Al Krigman 4) Information Only: Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel proposed at 41st Walnut Streets David Adelman, of Campus Apts,

[UC] Phila Community Voice Program scores on maiden campaign

2009-10-16 Thread Krfapt
The Philadelphia Community Voice Program (PCVP) has scored a victory on its maiden campaign. PCVP's first effort was a two-phase appeal to members of city council to rescind the $500 fee the Nutter Administration proposed charging small buildings with offices, stores, and other types of

[UC] Second Mile Center will take your old furniture

2009-10-15 Thread Krfapt
The Second Mile Center is now accepting donations of saleable furniture and appliances. They will do pick-ups (call 215-662-1663) as well as take items you may want to drop-off (at 214 S 45th St). Alan Krigman KRF Management, ICON/Information Concepts Inc 211 S 45th St, Philadelphia PA

[UC] What crap... denizens of the ivory towers stroking each other's egos!

2009-10-12 Thread Krfapt
Saviors of our Cities indeed! The chutzpah knows no end. You read it here, first, on the ever-popular Popu-List Courtesy of Al Krigman Penn, Drexel, Rutgers tops for helping community By Susan Snyder

Re: [UC] Herding Teens

2009-10-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/11/2009 12:22:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kallena...@msn.com writes: What activities does the website advertise that is not directly marketed to the so-called upscale? What is there for the people who do not fit the target demographic, and especially kids, to do

[UC] Penn and the community -- take, er, I lost count when it hit six digits

2009-10-08 Thread Krfapt
From today's DP. Emphasis (color) and snide remarks (parentheses) added You read it here, first, on the ever-popular Popu-List Courtesy of Al Krigman University seeks to build more bridges with community partnerships Maanvi Singh While Penn's

Re: [UC] White_dog_down:_New_owners_put_the_restaurant?

2009-10-07 Thread Krfapt
Former servers, office and kitchen staff allege that the new owners, led by restaurateur Marty Grims, have steered the lefty cafe astray. And the moral of the story is: _click here_ (http://www.bobdylan.com/#/songs/times-they-are-changin) . You read it here, first, on the

[UC] A new wrinkle on trash violations -- they're now predictive

2009-10-06 Thread Krfapt
One of my buildings got a trash Violation notice warning (a warning -- not a fine) for recycling not separated from regular trash. The new wrinkle is that the violation notice was written at 8:43 am, and was found at about 8:50 am when our people went to set the trash out at the curb.

Re: [UC] A new wrinkle on trash violations -- they're now predictive

2009-10-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/6/2009 10:58:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, MLamond writes: I took it home, scanned it, and got an email address for the Streets Dept. I emailed them the scan BEFORE the time date written on the ticket, with a full explanation of where why I'd found it. (I think

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