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CCRA This Week: June 24, 2021 |
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The 76ers, 86’d
While not for nothing is a newspaper’s sports section known as the Toy Department, at the same time sports can frequently be a metaphor for life.
And so what is one to make of the fact that the Sixers’ season is now over, having fallen to a lesser-talented team?
We believe we speak for the many when we ask, with all due respect:
· Are you &%$#-ing kidding me?
· What the &%$# was that?
We’ll hang up and listen.
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Auction Ends on June 30 at 5pm.
Get Your Bid In Now!
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**TONIGHT**
CCRA Remapping Committee Presents
Public Meeting re Center City Zoning Changes
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If you live or work between Spruce and JFK from 20th St., to the River, you may be interested in attending the Remapping Public Meeting at 6PM on June 24, 2021. CCRA's Remapping Taskforce has been working with Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) on proposed changes to zoning designations within this area. The PCPC will present the proposed changes during the meeting and request input from those in attendance. Members of CCRA's Remapping Taskforce will be on hand to answer questions.
Following the meeting, the CCRA Remapping Taskforce will submit a final recommendation to the PCPC.
The proposed zoning changes are viewable here.
Zoom link for the meeting can be found here.
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CCRA’s Enhanced Merchant Partners Program Targets Local Mom & Pops |
To help local Mom and Pop businesses get back on their post-pandemic feet, CCRA’s Merchant Partners Program provides complimentary valuable advertising and exposure by encouraging support from CCRA’s highly-engaged (and growing) membership. Truly a win-win scenario, Merchant Partners benefits local businesses and residents alike. |
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Clean Sidewalks are Beautiful, but Not Free: Please Donate |
Center City is one of the cleanest neighborhoods in the City, and it’s no accident, nor is it free. CCRA has a contract with the Center City District to clean local sidewalks after weekly trash collection. This effort is not covered by membership, which is where you come in. You are encouraged to donate your fair share to CCRA’s Clean, Safe & Green program, and you can do so here. |
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Not Your Imagination: It’s Trashier
If trash seems less-picked-up than usual, you’re right. For the past two months, the City’s Sanitation Dept. has been working on delays. Three reasons are given: increased volume (up 30%), the pandemic, and staffing issues. Residents are urged to call 311 if trash is not removed within 48 hours.
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CCRA is proud to manage the Schuylkill River Park Community
The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is one of the 130 Philadelphia community gardens that contributes generously to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s City Harvest Initiative. So far this season, our garden is off to a robust start. To date, its donation of 98 pounds of organically grown produce have gone to feed neighbors in need at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square. Thanks to the organizational skills and green thumb of Linda Zaimis, the community gardeners donated a total of 1,106 pounds last summer. With optimal weather conditions and a little luck, the gardeners aim to break their all-time record of 1,550 pounds set in 2019. The goal of the initiative is to “address food insecurity, so if we have many gardens in each neighborhood, and they’re all distributing to different places, then we’re reaching thousands of people,” said Jasmine Thompson, a PHS community garden specialist. Find more information about the Schuylkill River Park Community Garden here.
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Community Info and Events |
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110 Years Young and Going Strong: The Wanamaker Organ |
The venerable Wanamaker Organ, located in the 5-story Grand Court at the Center City Macy’s, celebrates a very happy 110th birthday this month. If you can believe it, since 1911 the organ has been played twice a day, every day. That’s through two pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression, and on and on. For more on this remarkable treasure, go here.
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Travel Responsibly
Safety guidelines have evolved at attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels. Mask-wearing and advance tickets or reservations remain recommended or necessary at many spots, and masking remains a requirement for partially vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Your best bet: Check online or call ahead.
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Musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra return to Penn’s Landing for “Let Freedom Ring,” a Free Neighborhood Concert at the Great Plaza on Friday, June 25, at 7 PM. The performance is part of the 2021 Wawa Welcome America festivities and will showcase patriotic and uplifting works that celebrate the diversity and majesty of America.
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Every great city believes that it alone has the world’s best sandwiches.
Philadelphia being no exception, find your foodie fix here.
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Let’s Eat! 2021’s Hottest New Restaurants |
If there was ever a time to eat, drink and be normal, it would be Now, and we’re here to help. Here is a list of a dozen of the hottest new area eateries. If you can’t find something you like here, then you’re on your own.
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The Rothman Roller Rink offers daily outdoor roller skating at Dilworth Park. Hour-long sessions are available Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. Admission is $8 for children 10 and younger, and $10 for adults; roller skate rental is $5. Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Matinee Skate, when admission is $5 off for guests of all ages. Rink patrons are encouraged to book all sessions in advance. The Rothman Roller Rink season will come to an end on July 11. So, during the last chance to roller skate, July 1 to 11, all skaters at the Rothman Roller Rink will receive a complimentary admission to skate at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink. |
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CCRA Merchant Partner "Deals and Discounts" Program
Please support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a deal or discount to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card and personal identification.
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their virtual concerts.
Mlkmn, - Use code CCRAMlkmn to receive free membership
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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