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CCRA This Week: August 5, 2021 |
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Trash Talk, Talkin’ Trash
Parents (and children) of a certain age will recall the Sesame Street character Oscar the Grouch, who lived in a trash can and whose signature song was “I Love Trash."
That was all cute and lovable and adorable, but pardon us if we’re a bit grouchy ourselves about the subject of trash around here. We understand that more than a few urban ills seem intractable, nor has the pandemic helped, but… Picking up the trash in a timely fashion? Pardon the pun, but that’s too heavy a lift?
To their credit, last week a number of fed-up residents brought bags of trash from their own neighborhoods to the Municipal Services Building in protest. And yes, there’s even an app for this called “Glitter," which pays residents to clean up their neighborhoods through corporate sponsorships.
These grass-roots efforts are admirable, but Bottom Line it’s the City’s responsibility here. This trash problem needs to go, along with the unfunny sobriquet “Filthadelphia."
So, people: COMPLAIN. Loudly, and Often.
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CCRA Public Zoning Committee Meeting
The Zoning Committee report is ready. Visit here if you would like to read the report. Click here if you would like to see the meeting.
The next public zoning committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 7pm, via zoom.
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Merchant Partner of the Week |
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Every week we spotlight a member of the CCRA Merchant Partner ‘Deals & Discount’ Program, which helps local Mom and Pop businesses get back on their post-pandemic feet by providing complimentary valuable advertising and exposure by encouraging support from CCRA’s highly-engaged (and growing) membership. This week we feature FrameWorks Studio & Gallery. |
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New Merchant Partner Brings the Art of Framing |
CCRA is both proud and delighted to introduce our newest Merchant Partner, Frameworks Studio at 21st & Walnut Sts. Frameworks Studio & Gallery is not just another framing house. How so? Well, for one, the framers are artists themselves, complete with Fine Arts degrees. For another, there is an active on-site gallery which offers seasonal exhibitions featuring the works of local artists. And finally, as a CCRA Merchant Partner, FrameWorks offers CCRA members 10% off on all framing. So do please stop by at 21st & Walnut and say hello to the newest member of the CCRA Merchant Partner family: FrameWorks!
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From My Circuit Trails: Sign and Share the Petition Today
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As cases continue to rise in the Philadelphia area, CCRA will keep our members and friends posted on any news the City distributes. Remember to keep updated on our news blog on the CCRA website.
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CDC: Philadelphia seeing ‘substantial’ level of community COVID-19 transmission
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According to the CDC’s Data Tracker, ‘substantial’ transmission means there have been 50-99.99 total new cases per 100,000 persons in the last seven days.
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How vaccination rate in Philly varies by race/ethnicity and age |
Case counts in Philadelphia more than tripled over the latter half of July — and 99% are in people who haven’t gotten both doses of the vaccine. |
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No Vax, No Service: Some Philly Area Eateries Require Proof |
In a response to changing CDC guidelines, several Philly-area restaurants are now requiring proof of vaccination for customers who request indoor dining, as the City Health Dept. has recommended that everyone wear masks indoors whether vaccinated or not.
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Community Info and Events |
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Onward & Upward @ Markward: Renovation and Repair |
The gem of a park known as Markward Plaza is looking hard at some long-awaited renovation and repair work, as the City has advised that it is now ready to roll. On the punch list: fountain repair (done), replacing broken tables, chairs and sidewalk; fix drainage issues; renovate entrance steps and add new landscaping around the plaza and at Taney and Pine Sts.
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TIME Mag: Phila one of World’s Greatest Places |
Citing the city’s history, the Art Museum renovation and the hopping culinary scene, Time Magazine included Philadelphia among its “World’s Greatest Places” for the year 2021. Mentioned are Frank Gehry’s Art Museum design, chef Omar Tate and restaurateur Ange Branca. Read all about it here.
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Here’s what you need to know about the City’s plans to reopen MLK Drive to cars |
The City announced that Martin Luther King Drive will be opened to vehicular traffic beginning on Wednesday, August 4 at 5 p.m., based on consultation with City Council and the successful completion of various infrastructure projects including improvements to the recreational trail, paving, and upgrades to lighting. |
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HOSTS for HOSPITALS Needs Help
HOSTS for HOSPITALS is looking for those to provide and help recruit temporary housing for patient-families traveling to the Philadelphia area for medical care. Among those now in need are two families each with a child who is an in-patient at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia waiting for a heart transplant.
Please share this message in any way you can. Anyone with a private place to offer for one week or more, at any time this month or thereafter, should contact HOSTS for HOSPITALS ASAP: 484-380-2999 or lodging@hostsforhospitals.org
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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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