[UC] Re: Save the Libraries, Kingsessing Rec Center Mayor's Town Meeting last night

The meeting is covered in a blog: _http://whyy.org/blogs/itsourcity/2008/12/17/sw-phila-residents-loudly-protest-library-closing-at-town-hall-meeting/#more -5739_ (http://whyy.org/blogs/itsourcity/2008/12/17/sw-phila-residents-loudly-protest-library-closing-at-town-hall-meeting/#more-5739)

[UC] Powel kindergarten: looking for someone with recent experience

I've been contacted by a family in Germany who plan to move to Philadelphia in the spring for a new job. They have a child of kindergarten age and are considering Powel. My son went there years ago and I am familiar with the EH36 transfer form, etc. (and I've warned them that they are late

[UC] Christmas eve music tradition at 47th & Springfield

Whether or not Christmas is a religious holiday for you - whether or not you celebrate it at all! - if you appreciate the sound of a wonderful choir and an incredible organ in the setting of a Victorian Byzantine church, and the ceremony of late-night music on Christmas eve, this is the place to

[UC] Taxation and the libraries

The fate of the 11 libraries is now before City Council. Mayor Nutter had to make some tough decisions to balance the City's budget, and the library closing choice seems to have been a particularly poor one. But, Mayor Nutter is not the villain here. Our city's tax structure is a more lik

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

In a message dated 1/3/09 7:20:36 PM: > ...While the fact that the city needs additional revenue is obvious, any > changes to the  property tax structure have to be made with careful > deliberation as to the consequences of dramatic increases... > Agreed, totally - and remember, I also wrote: .

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

Glenn, I totally agree that straightening out the ridiculous tax assessment situation will not happen in time to help the libraries. I don't understand why Nutter doesn't back down and say "the people have spoken; we'll have to find that $8 million somewhere else and keep the libraries ope

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

In a message dated 1/5/09 12:18:43 AM, briansi...@gmail.com writes: how about this for a solution?for _primary residences_, people's _homes_... apply the new tax standard only to properties purchased after the date the tax standards take effect.  This way, current homeowners won't have

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

In a message dated 1/5/09 3:22:36 PM, briansi...@gmail.com writes: > But since the point is to soften the impact of the new tax rates on > homeowners, how about this. When the new tax rates are established, > we'll know what the Old and New taxes would be for any given property, > right? If th

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

In a message dated 1/5/09 5:39:54 PM, kallena...@msn.com writes: > If the constant in my examples above were livable space and lot size,  > "equalization between neighborhoods" could occur. Homeowners in Center City > would pay substantially less than the homeowners in Northwest > Philadelp

Re: [UC] Taxation and the libraries

In a message dated 1/6/09 6:20:20 PM, anthony_w...@earthlink.net writes: > Here in the Free Library is a fistful of millions at hand. It's a > fistful that, intuitively, might be connected to larger, well-heeled > private potential partners. Nutter made it very clear from the > beginning, even

[UC] Free "extra" refrigerator

Need an extra refrigerator for those times when you're having a party and you need to keep extra stuff cold? This one works just fine, and we've turned it on and used it for those occasions for years. It's from that era of colorful refrigerators - it's the yellow color called "gold." Tod

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] ALERT: ROBBERIES NEAR 48TH STREET

Hi, Patty, thanks for the warning. Have these incidents ALL been reported to both the police & the UCD? I've heard that our current 18th District police captain is very good, and that we are targeted for extra crime-reduction services. A few weeks ago undercover police followed 4 juveniles

[UC] Demolition alert: 4224 Baltimore Ave.

I am copying below a letter, which is now being circulated, sent by L&I to neighboring properties of 4224 Baltimore Ave. I'm not technologically able to put the letter online where you all can look at the actual letter, but if someone would like to do that, I can scan & send it to you. The Ca

Re: [UC] Demolition alert:  4224 Balt imore Ave.

In a message dated 2/10/09 3:02:09 PM, kallena...@msn.com writes: > Well, geez, Melani, ya know, I'd really like to get upset about that but > I'm going to be busy fighting a 10-story building at 40th and Pine. I can > only > fight one building desecration at a time. Maybe Tom Lussenhop, Ed Hall

Re: [UC] Demolition alert:  4224 Balt imore Ave - Guy Laren's comparison to Campu s Inn project

In a message dated 2/11/09 4:30:50 AM, lom...@aol.com writes: Melani You make a good point about not personalizing issues.  I have known you to be passionate about many UC issues, but always with well-reasoned and well-intended purposes.  In addition, your passion has always been backed up with

Re: [UC] Demolition alert: 4224 Baltimo re Ave - Guy Laren's  comparison to Campu s Inn project

In a message dated 2/11/09 12:16:43 PM, mwsny...@gmail.com writes: > Does anyone have a link to photos that show the Italianate building in > its former glory?  To me, and presumably to other people, it's hard to > understand why that building at 40th and Pine is worth saving.  I'm > certainly not

Re: [UC] Demolition alert:  4224 Balt imore Ave - Guy Laren's comparison to Campu s Inn project

In a message dated 2/11/09 1:57:35 PM, laserb...@speedymail.org writes: > the reason the developer can't tear down the mansion is > because it's individually designated, that's what lussenhop > originally wanted to rescind when he went before the phc > back in spring 2007. but the phc denied its b

Re: [UC] Meet Brett Mandel, Candidate for City Controller -- save the  date

Here's a note to say that, for the first time ever, I totally agree with Al Krigman!!! I also support Brett Mandel. Brett has worked tirelessly for tax reform in Philadelphia. At Philadelphia Forward (which I've mentioned on the listserv previously), he made great strides in educating pe

Re: [UC] Re: [UC] Meet Brett Mandel, Candidate for City Controller -- save the  date

In a message dated 2/20/09 1:33:57 PM, glen...@earthlink.net writes: > ...Don't worry Mel, his support won't sway me in the wrong direction.  > Uh-oh, but your support might > > Glenn makes a good point. I saw humor in sending a post saying that I agree with Al Krigman, but some readers m

[UC] Replacing a garage door: need contractor advice

One of my clients needs to replace his garage door, and he's looking for contractor advice. I've never had a garage, so that's not something I've ever done! Has anyone on the list replaced one recently and, if you have, who did the work for you? Thanks, Melani Melani Lamond, Associa

[UC] Sunday: wine & cheese reception at my house --

Brett Mandel for City Controller! Please join us for a wine & cheese party on Sunday, April 5th, 4-6 p.m. to meet Brett Mandel at our house 1006 S. 46th St. (between Springfield & Chester Aves.) - Melani Lamond & Brian Ratigan We've never hosted a party for a political candidate before, but this

Re: [UC] The Gutman administration has acted strangely at times...

Oh, come on, Al!  It must be the DP's annual April Fools issue! Melan -- Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor PA License Number AB048377L 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone 215-222-4800 #113

[UC] Re: Interesting Inquirer Article Re: Education In Philadelphia Schools

On Apr 9, 2009, at 5:59:12 PM, "Wilma de Soto" wrote: Given the discussion yesterday about Philadelphia Public Schools and the Education Law Center Forum with regard to hiring quality teachers, here is an interesting article in today's Inquirer http://www.philly.com/inquirer/education/20090409_S

Re: [UC] Water running yellow / electricity out

On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:00:32 PM, emko wrote: Are you certain about this? The water department claimed there were no problems in the area. Yes, the Water Dept was definitely working there.  They shut off the water to my building at 4800 Baltimore, too. Melani Lamond -- Melani Lamond, Associate

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

Al, I had a situation like that last year:  for my work as a Realtor, I was at a vacant (and trash-strewn) property on a block with a lot of vacancies, waiting for my buyers to show up to see the vacant house.  The buyers arrived, and when I turned to open the front door, I noticed a trash viola

[UC] Missing cat

New neighbors on the 4600 block of Springfield have asked me to post a missing cat announcement for them.   They moved to Springfield Ave. last week from 48th St. north of Baltimore with their two cats who, as I understand it, are indoor-outdoor cats.  One of the cats is exploring the new terri

Re: [UC] black & white cat seen on St. Marks...

On Oct 12, 2009, at 2:42:33 AM, mjgaw...@gmail.com wrote: The tuxedo cat on St. Mark's Square isGeorgie. He does belong to Barbara Deighan. Not only is the Craig's list post strange because of its lack of contact info; it's also strange because of the address it gives.  There is no "248 St

[UC] Help Evan raise money for City Kitties!

Over the weekend, I received the note copied below.  I asked the writer if I could post it to a wider audience.  By now, the donation dollars are hopefully even higher than when it was written. Lisa, Brett and 7-year-old Evan live on the 4600 block of Osage.  City Kitties is a great local organ

[UC] Two FREE & wonderful holiday events - a reminder!

Tomorrow, on Christmas eve, the St. Francis deSales choir will sing from 11 p.m. to midnight in their lovely (despite the scaffolding!) Victorian Romanesque Revival building at the corner of 47th St. & Springfield Ave.  Choir director Isabel Boston asked me to remind you that all are welcome.  (

[UC] Seeking holiday cards to cheer up Francis

One more note related to the holidays:  I'm hoping that some of you will join me in sending cards to Francis Horst, to cheer him up while he spends the holidays in the hospital. Folks on this list who live in the area around The Gables B&B at 46th & Chester are probably familiar with Francis.  

Re: [UC] UCity snow pic in NYTimes

If you look closely, I think you can tell that the cars are all facing the same way, so it couldn't be 46th.  It's 45th between Osage & Larchwood, isn't it?   The pedestrian is heading south, toward Baltimore Ave. Melani On Feb 6, 2010, at 9:40:30 PM, pmuyeh...@aol.com wrote: Doesn't this look

[UC] Looking for a window cleaning company

Does anyone know of someone who can do this job for one of my clients, and also for my own house? Thanks, Melani Lamond -- Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor PA License Number AB048377L 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone 215-222-

[UC] Two Curio Theatre events coming up - the happy hour is FRIDAY, tomorrow!

Full Disclosure: I'm on Curio's board. - Melani Lamond Dear Friends of Curio Theatre Company, Two very exciting events are happening, FIRST Curio would like to invite you to a special 'Happy Hour Fundraiser' happening this Friday the 17th. hosted by CHRIS' JAZZ CAFE, (1421 Sans

Re: [UC] RE: General Contracrtor

Dan, I am assuming that you've seen the old movie, The Money Pit? Melani Lamond

[UC] Fwd: MARIGOLD KITCHEN RE-OPENING THIS FALL - OPEN HOUSE 10/5

Several weeks ago there were questions on the UC list about whether or not the Marigold would be reopening.  Coincidentally, Jonathan Makar, the new manager, contacted me last week and asked if I knew any way to get the word out about the Marigold's reopening!  I hope no one will object to me sen

[UC] Forward: the final presidential debate comes to Calvary, 48th & Baltimore, on Wednesday evening

Not sure if this has been on these lists yet, but if it has, here's a reminder. Melani Lamond ___ (Please circulate this message to your community mailing lists.) Hello everyone, The last presidential debate is coming up this Wednesday and you're inv

Re: [UC] ISO - Ucity for sale list

In a message dated 10/7/04 10:51:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know if such a list exists?  I know that Penn has one, but I think that it is closed to the outside community.  Thanks for your help. Joe Clarke Do you mean a list of houses for sale in University City?  View the loca

Re: [UC-Announce] Election Night Parties

Abbraccio at 47th & Warrington, just south of Baltimore, will also have an election night party going on.  Melani Lamond

[UC] Re: is being a polling place a great deal, or a hassle?/ Election night at Abbraccio

In a message dated 11/2/04 3:50:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My understanding is that polling places in Philadelphia receive a flat fee of $200 which is definitely not worth the hassle or liability exposure.  Jonathan A. Cass Before my building at 4728 Baltimore became the Vientiane Cafe, it

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values

In a message dated 11/4/04 5:49:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 11/4/2004 12:45:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <> You forgot to mention that luckily for the hoi polloi, it's also a stronghold of those who have the vision of the anointed. Al Krigman

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values

In a message dated 11/4/04 6:33:15 PM, Krfapt writes: Hit a raw nerve, did I? Sounds like guilty feelings to me. Al _ Not a raw nerve at all, and you know very well that I actually don't even DISLIKE you, you crusty old curmudgeon.  But can't you just FOR ONCE not have to try to

Re: [UC] Phone calls urging us to vote

In a message dated 11/5/04 12:00:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...Although some of my white friends did hear from the likes of Sean Combs. How's THAT for unity, to circumvent certain populations, especially since African-American people tend not to be in favor of gay marriages. Wilma Hi, Wil

Re: [UC] attempted mugging on 4600 Hazel Ave

In a message dated 11/8/04 11:26:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't have much of a description to share, hence my hesitation to file a report (which I have done).  It was dark and raining and the whole thing happened so fast.   The only description I have is a young (teenager?) black male,

[UC] Request for contractors for carpet, tile, laminate flooring

I'm posting this question for a friend -- she just had a contractor back out and needs suggestions for competent individuals or companies who could do the following work at her new co op at 21st & Walnut.  Please reply to me so that I can forward your suggestions to her:   <  Also need to sprea

[UC] Electric heat - heat pump option

Electric heat pump heat which also provides central a/c is the system we have at our carriage house, a 2+BR, 1.5 bath, 2-story building used for B&B and short-term rentals, next door to our house on 46th St. This is not an advertisement for rentals, but the use is important in the explanation below

Re: [UC] Still clinging tenaciously... ?

In a message dated 11/16/04 8:31:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still clinging tenaciously to the belief that historic designation isn't gonna cost you and your neighbors money? Here's some genuine empirical evidence (you know, the kind of facts the anointed don't believe in) that suggests otherw

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Historic Sacred Spaces book event at Penn Bookstore

Not Calvary? Melani Lamond

Re: [UC] Leaf Pick Up

In a message dated 11/12/04 11:57:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Beginning Monday, November 15, The Cityâs sanitation division will dispatch a truck to pick up leaves in the following sections of University City: Mondays â Powelton Village Tuesdays â 38th to 50th streets, Pine to Woodland Ave.

Re: [UC] Arcade at the Bridge

Why doesn't someone email the publisher, Bob Christian, and ask him why he wrote that piece, instead of speculating? Melani Lamond

Re: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration

In a message dated 11/19/04 8:20:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Indeed--I've no strong opinion about the changed intersection--I'm an optomist, and tend to expect that it will be better.  I really have no objection to Penn's taking over the space that was Baltimore avenue in this way.  Yes, seve

[UC] Another Friday robbery

After I forwarded John Ellingsworth's emails about the Friday night masked men with guns to my son, he wrote: < of mine, at Green Line today. He told me about how he was robbed at gunpoint at the ATM by the Farmers Market on Friday, around 7 pm. The man took his cash and forced him to withdraw mor

Re: [UC] Arcade at the Bridge

In a message dated 11/21/04 9:12:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 19 Nov, 2004, at 13:13, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There has been a long evolution to the current situation at the > Bridge... Redford talked a good line, but never produced anything. Robert Redford did one really cons

Re: [UC] Hold up Sense - Criss Crossing

In a message dated 11/23/04 8:22:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It might be a good thing for the community, perhaps in concert with the UCD, give one of those street sense seminars where they go over these various techniques? Joe C. This sounds like a good idea.  How about a listserv-sponsore

[UC] Please veto HB1954

Dear Governor Rendell: Please veto HB1954.  It's outrageous that the billboard industry was able to ignore Philadelphia law for so long and put billboards pretty much wherever they wanted to.  It's even more outrageous that, now that they are losing these illegal billboard locations in court cha

Re: [UC] Another idea (from California) whose time has come?

In a message dated 12/1/04 9:16:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 12/1/2004 8:40:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wherever there is a vacant lot, we drop a double wide and go Section 8. I was thinking more in terms of "historic" (well, "period" would ad

Re: [UC] Another "take" on historic designation

Aren't they usually trying to TAKE old buildings, and REPLACE them with new superstructures?  I think the threat of eminent domain is a reason to have a historic district in place, as a preventative measure. I'm sure you're more familiar than I am with the casino property built around one hold-ou

Re: [UC] car chase & police radio

In a message dated 12/3/04 11:36:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The frenzied response your described is more consistent with the "element" plugging a Little Paris Hilton.  As they say on the Force, no sense in getting all worked up about a victim unless they are a "taxpayer." True, we've all see

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

In a message dated 12/29/04 7:30:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's worth noting that, according to the November issue of the UCHS's newsletter, their recently elected president, Mark Stuart, is an employee of Penn, at their Veterinary School. Could that be a factor in their apparent non-interes

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

In a message dated 12/30/04 2:48:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >>> Well, the vet school needed more space, and this solution was very >>> creative.  Penn bought the former gas station in the middle of the >>> street, figured out how to reconfigure the street, and traded the gas >>> station land

[UC] UCHS and conspiracy theories

In a message dated 12/30/04 1:08:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: nah, I'm just trying to reconcile apparent contradictions and ironies... like how a former uchs board member can applaud penn's encroachment while another uchs board member claims that historic districting stems penn's encroachment

Re: [UC] UCHS, HD and limiting topics

You condemned HD discussion, Paul, and wanted it to be off of the list.  Yet, there are new people on the list all the time who have NOT heard all of the issues; plus, I don't really think that everyone on the list is fully aware of the enormous potential ramifications of Jannie Blackwell's HD bil

Re: [UC] what other auditorium for graduations?

In a message dated 12/30/04 5:53:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <<...one thing that bothers me about the demolition of the auditorium. Traditionally it has been the place where most high school and college graduations take place. Central and Girls used to use the Academy of Music for this cerem

Re: [UC] UCHS and HD: manipulating the facts

In a message dated 12/29/04 6:30:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <<...Melani's earlier note plays along this cheap propaganda as well. Notice that, even though she's well aware that Sharrieff Ali, Liz Campion and I are among the proposal's critics, she only refers to Al Krigman>> Brian, you m

Re: [UC] Re: We Are All Human and make Mistakes

In a message dated 1/12/05 6:45:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Thanks for this history. Its a reminder that insults are not needed to make a point :) -Mark -Original Message- From: Wilma de Soto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Jan 11, 2005 8:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED

[UC] Re: UCD crime increase

In a message dated 1/17/05 6:59:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, please, letâs lead with facts. ÂIf there is a problem, then the Phila Police, UCD and others can be mobilized easily to address it in an effective manner. Â -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [UC] Tone of List

In a message dated 2/17/05 2:42:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just wanted to let you know, I've gotten a lot of emails over the past few months from people who (like myself) are reluctant to post to this list because some of the just dowright rude comments certain posts have engendered.  This

Re: [UC] 3d Mapping of Philadelphia-- and Univ City

In a message dated 2/18/05 9:04:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: VEHICLES that move slowly down the street, pausing regularly to take photographs with remote-controlled cameras, tend to make the police a bit nervous. But one trailer loaded with imaging equipment that made its way through the str

[UC] Looking for houses for the UCHS house tour May 14th

Saturday, May 14, 1 â 5 p.m. Visit over a dozen architectural environments in this âstreetcar suburbâ...Period streetcars will be running on tracks close to the house tour route from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for free public use ___ I'm looking for houses NEAR THE TROLLEY LINES

[UC] Looking for suggestions for UCHS House Tour May 14th

Just a reminder - I am still looking for house tour houses for Saturday, May 14th, 1-5 p.m. for the UC Historical Society's spring tour in connection with Philadelphia Open House and on Penn's Alumni/graduation weekend,  open during the 2nd annual Trolley Day.  Because of the trolley event, we ar

Re: [UC] [EMAIL PROTECTED] replies

Bill, on Wednesday afternoon, I returned to my house from an appointment at about 4 p.m., and the trash trucks had just come down the street.  My neighbor was taking his empty cans in.  I asked him about his recycling, still at the curb, and he said they had just told him to hold it till next wee

[UC] Mariposa Food Coop board? Need contact info

Can anyone on the list help me get in touch with folks on the Mariposa Food Coop's board, preferably via email?  I don't know who is on that board, so I don't know who to talk to, and I'd like to contact someone there asap. Thanks, Melani Lamond

[UC] Fwd: Public discussion on “Recommendations of the Historic Preservation Task Force”

FYI. Melani Lamond --- Begin Message --- On Monday, March 14th, at the last public forum of the Historic Preservation Task Force the Task Force will present and invite comments on its series of recommendations to Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, City Council, Mayor John Street, and the Historic

Re: [UC] Fwd: Public discussion on “Recommend =?windows-...

Brian, the task force held three widely publicized public meetings, and there were Q&A periods. Did you go to any of the three public meetings and ask if they were reading your report? One of the questions addressed in their report is how to involve more people early on in the consideration of

Fwd: [UC] Fwd: Public discussion on “Recommendations of the Historic Preservation Task Force”

--- Begin Message --- Mr. Siano, I read Ms. Lamond's response to your email before I read yours, and in drafting that message, I was unsure if yours was indeed the report submitted to the HPTF written in conjunction with Mr. Sharif Ali.  Let me assure you that your report was distributed to all m

[UC] Fwd: [wpmfchurch] Tragic news of Miriam Hershberger

I am forwarding this because some of our neighbors who knew Miriam, as I did, may not be aware of her tragic death, and may want to attend the service Sunday. Melani Lamond --- Begin Message --- Friends, I don't know what to say... Miriam was my roommate for the past four years and my friend f

Re: [UC] Local Notary?

In a message dated 3/14/05 10:18:17 PM, sali@voicenet.com writes: Pauline Borkin is a Notary that provides free or low cost services for members of Spruce Hill Community Association and can be reached at 215-386-9543. She lives at 45th and Spruce Street. S. I would second Sharrieff's advice a

Re: [UC] support local businesses

In a message dated 3/15/05 11:33:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like this guy: Jeff âCityâ 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 busi

Re: [UC] support local businesses

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 repli

Re: [UC] HOME OWNERS INSURANCE HELP

In a message dated 3/19/05 4:09:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for a new home owners insurance company. My current carrier Ohio Casualty group is getting outrageous with their premium. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated, my premium jumped 800.00 this year from 1700.00 to

Re: [UC] HOME OWNERS INSURANCE HELP

In a message dated 3/19/05 6:27:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some of the changes reflect the fact that certain companies have decided they don't want to write insurance in a particular area and therefore jack up the premiums to discourage renewals. Insurance companies have to file rate incre

Re: [UC] Won't Someone Think of the Children? - families not locating in cities

This is a fascinating article, Brian, and a whole other perspective on children and cities.  As a Realtor, I can tell you that in University City in the recent past, it was a lack of schools perceived as "good" which kept families with children from moving here - not a lack of other amenities fo

[UC] Fwd: Missing Dog, lost on Farragut St.

Per Ellie's request. --- Begin Message --- Melanie, Would you please post a message on the UC List Serve about this please. Mona, a red speckled Queensland Healer (size of a Lab, ~60 pounds), jumped the fence at 917 Farragut this morning while visiting from Maryland. If found or sighted, please

Re: [UC] Saturday night at 49th and Baltimore - Beth Showell

In a message dated 4/4/05 9:34:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was a house fire on the 700 block of S. 49th. The last I heard was that one person was killed and at least one other injured.  Very scary at the time.  One block away, Heather Sadly, some of us have become aware that the person

Re: [UC] late notice abbraccio happy hour outing

Kyle, this is a great idea:  get together, and support a local bar & restaurant.  Next time, give us more notice, and I'll bet that a lot of people will join you!  I'll bring the name tags! Melani Lamond

[UC] Beth Showell service, tentative plans

This is from today's email from the Calvary Crossroads series: <

Re: [UC] Memorial for a beloved "Aunt"

Liz, yours was a very beautiful and persuasive email.  I have been sad to see Beth Showell represented on this listserv as someone other than a master of her own destiny.  I believe she WAS in charge of her own life, and doing very well with it!  Serving years ago on the CPN board with Beth, I d

Re: [UC] my jerk neighbors and their annoying kids

Hey, Elisabeth may have a good idea:  how about getting a trash compactor so at least you need FEWER trash cans?  Melani Lamond

[UC] Public insurance adjustor recommendation needed

I've had a request for recommendations for a public insurance adjuster.  I've never used one myself but I realized after working for months to try to settle a water damage claim that they are probably quite helpful.  Can anyone on the lists recommend someone local?  Melani Lamond

Re: [UC] Sad commentary

In a message dated 4/19/05 9:44:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: P.S. Let the record show that I agree with Al (!). ELISABETH DUBIN Hillier ARCHITECTURE I agree with Al, Elisabeth and Jonathan too, for all the reasons they said.  Bad food, no character, no support for local business people. 

Re: mexicali (was: RE: [UC] Sad commentary)

I didn't mean to leave out the other Mexican choices in the neighborhood; I only meant to mention that Penn ITSELF already has two Mexican places as tenants - why do they make their tenants compete with their other tenants?  Penn is the landlord for Qudoba, as Kyle reminds me of its name, at 40th

[UC] Debit card found on Larchwood Ave.

Yesterday at about 11 a.m. I found a Commerce Bank debit VISA card on the sidewalk on the south side of Larchwood Ave. between 46th & 45th Sts. It says it's a gift card. It has a signature on it, but I can't read it. If it's yours, email me offlist. Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associat

Misleading quotes from Al [Was: Re: [UC] Investments in neighborhoods.....]

Uhm, Al, is it possible that you didn't notice the paragraph I've copied below, also from the same article? <> Or, Al, perhaps you hoped that no one else would have noticed it? Is that why you only provided EXCERPTS from today's Inquirer, instead of a link to the full text? (_http:/

Re: Misleading quotes from Al [Was: Re: [UC] Investments in neighborhoods.....]

In a message dated 1/16/07 12:05:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How is it that the same result occurred in neighborhoods that did not have > Penn or UCD, or for that matter, the Center City District?  I'm not aware of > the other groups demanding a forced tax, yet they are delivering the same >

NOT [was: Re: [UC] Royals' visit to West Philly hits the Inky (From the ready-for-a-dia...]

Didn't anyone read the original article in the Inquirer? Al is playing a joke on all of you. He made up that paragraph about Clark Park. See http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/16507568.htm Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphi

Re: [UC] Jannie Blackwell Improves the Neighborhood Again

In a message dated 1/26/07 2:57:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What does frustrate me are Lost/Found pet signs that aren’t dated when > postedand constantly wondering if lost pets have been found... > > -linda > I really agree with this - I wish the owners could take the signs down when

Re: [UC] Jannie Blackwell Improves the Neighborhood Again

In a message dated 1/26/07 3:20:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I think the solution is rather simple: > 1) All signs should carry an expiration date > 2) Anyone putting up a sign would take the responsibility of removing at > least one expired sign > 3) Signs without an expiration date can be

[UC] Re: Looking for vet student...

In a message dated 1/31/07 10:12:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm looking for a vet student who'd be willing to look at a female stray to > determine if she's been spayed.   I called the local vets and they all want > an 'exam' fee.  The kitty is very friendly, and the folks who have been

Re: [UC] 42nd and Pine

Robin, where did you hear this? Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101

Re: [UC] 42nd and Pine

http://cbs3.com/topstories/local_story_031162840.html http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4990469 In a message dated 1/31/07 5:57:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I just heard about a PENN student, shooting 15 times at a Drexel  > student, inside their house at 42nd and Pine.  D

Re: [UC] from abc news

There is no 4239 Pine St. From the picture on Channel 6, I think it's 4339 Pine. I think I recognize a building I sold, two doors down. It's pretty bad when Penn students start shooting at people. Luckily the Drexel students weren't hurt, so the list will be able to make jokes about thi

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