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William Penn House
Brandywine Realty
Robin Apartments
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CCRA Updates this week
Earlier this week the Executive Committee met to discuss several topics involving the organization and our neighborhood. These topics include:
- Update on the 1608-20 Sansom Street Project
- Taney Street name change
- CCRA representation on the City's Controller's Accountability Advisory Council
To read what happened at the meeting, visit our blog on the website.
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Wawa Flagship Store at Broad & Walnut to Close for Good
Citing the Covid-19 pandemic and attendant current operational uncertainties, Wawa has announced that its flagship store at Broad and Walnut Streets will be closing its doors permanently. The store opened in 2015 but has struggled of late due to the shutdown of nearby offices and restaurants due to the pandemic. "The decision is a difficult one", the company said in a statement, but added, "our long-term plans for this store are no longer viable".
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Covid-19 Updates
- City continues to be in a "modified" green phase
- Good news! New COVID cases are decreasing in the city.
- Indoor dining has been postponed until September 1.
Visit our special Covid-19 page on our website for more news and info.
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Food Fare: Comings & Goings
Korean BBQ Pops Up on Sansom Street Restaurateurs Michael Schulson and Nina Tinari have launched a grill-it-yourself Korean BBQ outside their shuttered Giuseppe and Sons and Harp and Crown at 1523-1525 Sansom Street. Called Char Kol, it will provide guests with a choice of marinated meats to grill at their tabletop as well as other classic Korean fare. https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2020/08/04/char-kol-korean-bbq-schulson/
Sad News! Restaurants that have closed for good: * Bainbridge Street Barrel House (Queen Village) * The Gaslight (Old City) * The Bards (Rittenhouse) * V Street (Rittenhouse) * Toll Man Joe's (So. Phila) * Mad River (Manayunk) * Bourbon Blue (Manayunk)
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PPD Plan for Crime Prevention
Interested in reading the Philadelphia Police Department's plan for Crime Prevention and Violence Reduction? Click here. |
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Would you like to be a member of CCRA? It's easy to join.
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A Message from Larry Krasner
Want to know what approach our District Attorney, Larry Krasner is taking to fight crime in Philly? Read the Justice Journal here. |
Ching Yun Hu, center city resident, and Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy, invites you to attend the 8th Annual Piano Festival, Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 9. All events will be livestreamed. Choice of Observer Pass for all events or One-Day Passes. To see schedule and purchase tickets click on Events at https://pypa.info/ |
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The National Constitution Center Reopens
Beginning Wednesday, August 5, the National Constitution Center
will be open to visitors Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be FREE through Saturday, September 5, in part thanks to PECO. Advanced timed tickets are required.
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VoteSafe Pennsylvania has launched a statewide bipartisan campaign that aims to ensure every Pennsylvania voter has access to safe voting options for the November election.
As covid-19 threatens to disrupt traditional voting procedures, VoteSafe Pennsylvania is advocating for secure mail-in ballots and safe in-person voting sites. The group is also educating voters about what voting options are available to them, as this year marks the first time all Pennsylvania voters can vote via mail-in ballot.
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CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program
Support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount (described here) to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card and personal identification.
NextMove Dance - Get $10 off Dance Performances with your CCRA Membership. Members use promo code SAVE10.
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
East West Acupuncture, 419 S. 19th St (415-758-1057)
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