Center City Residents' Association

1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103

PH: 215-546-6719 Email: centercity@centercityresidents.org

CCRA Public Zoning Committee Meeting

Join us for our monthly committee meeting

When: Tuesday, September 26, 7pm

Where: Via Zoom

View agenda here.

SEPTA Bus Revolution

Do you take the bus down Chestnut, up Walnut, or points north/south, when your “go-to spot” is a bit too far to walk? Significant changes are being proposed by SEPTA, much to the chagrin of many resident associations. Comment time is running out! You can provide testimony through September 30. Review an analysis here, screen SEPTA’s plan here…. and submit your comments right on their site.

Philly Fashion Week

September 20-24

The main event of Philly Fashion Week 2023: two runway shows at Live! Casino & Hotel in South Philly. South Philly's Live! Casino & Hotel welcomes the much-anticipated events, which are set to include designs from contestants — both recent and upcoming — from Bravo's Project Runway.

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Kids Community Clothing Swap

Sat. 9/23 | 9am - 12pm

Trinity Church, 2212 Spruce St

Swap and shop gives parents and caregivers in the community a chance to bring in outgrown, used, no longer wanted kids' items and switch them for items they can use.

Bring your gently used clothing, books and small toys to Trinity Memorial Church at 22nd and Spruce St. by today, Thursday, September 21st. No drop offs during the day of the swap. Have stuff to donate but can't make this drop off time frame? Email fsrporg@gmail.com to coordinate. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help sort clothes, email them if you can lend a hand. Pre-shop available for volunteers.

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Puerto Rican Day Parade

Sun. 9/24 | Noon - 3pm

¡Wepa! Thousands of spectators line the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this annual parade and celebration of Latino culture. More than 1,500 marchers make their way down the Parkway each year, performing traditional Latino music, poetry, and dance. The theme for the year’s event is “A Celebration of Latino Culture in the Heart of the City.”

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Ball on the Square

Thurs. 9/28 | 7 pm - 11:50 pm

The Ball on the Square is returning this fall to Rittenhouse Square. The Ball on the Square is the Friends of Rittenhouse's largest fundraiser and is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy an evening with friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, all while ensuring its continued care and maintenance for the years to come.

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Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2023

Sat. 9/30 | 5pm

Changing the world for people with MS one mile at a time. This ride is one of USA Today's 10 best road events for 2023. Sign up to join the ride.

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Free at the Kimmel: Hear the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ

Sat. 9/30 | 5pm

Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Sts.

It ranks as the largest mechanical-action concert hall organ in the United States, and you can hear a free recital by Alcee Chriss III.

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CCRA MERCHANT PARTNER

CCRA’s Merchant Partner program is a true Win-Win: It provides local businesses with complimentary advertising and exposure while giving CCRA members generous deals and discounts. This week, we spotlight the destination Indian restaurant Veda.

Get Your Indian Cuisine On at Veda

Yes, there are plenty of choices when it comes to Indian food in Philly, but there’s really only one smart choice, and that would be Veda at 1920 Chestnut Street.

An upscale eatery with a modern vibe (and a large bar), Veda has a wide and tantalizing menu that will satisfy vegans, carnivores, and everything in between.

Classic Indian dishes and clever new creations, numerous shareable plates, all presented beautifully. Never to be overlooked are the dessert and cocktail menus.

The service is gracious and friendly, and lest we forget: Happy Hours run from 5pm to 7pm, seven days a week.

So you really can’t go wrong at Veda, especially if you’re a CCRA member, as CCRA folk receive a 10% discount.

Merchant Partners "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.

The Bake Shop on 20th, 269 S. 20th St (215-644-9714)

The Philadelphia Orchestra, One S. Broad St (215-893-1955)

The River Boat Tours, Schuylkill River & Walnut St (215-309-5523)

The Rounds, internet only

Urban Tree Painting, Inquire within (445-230-1208)

Veda Modern Indian Bistro, 1920 Chestnut St (267-519-2001)

William Schwartz Jewelry, 1831 Chestnut St (215-665-8115)

12th Street Catering, 3312 Spring Garden St (215-386-8595)

1600 Spruce St. Home, Design and Gift, 1600 Spruce St. (267-209-3350)

Astral Artists, 1500 Walnut St. (215-735-6999)

Blue Sole Shoes, 1805 Chestnut St (215-496-9244)

City Fitness, 2101 South St & 1819 JFK Blvd (609-254-9048)

Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)

Eazy Computers & iPhone Repair 2005 Chestnut St (215-609-4446)

Excursions from the Square, (215-732-8487, 215-738-4500)

Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)

FrameWorks Studio & Gallery, 2103 Walnut St (215-567-6800)

Interact Theatre Co., 302 S. Hicks (215-568-8079)

Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St (215-893-1900)

Liberty Pet Vets, 265 S. 20th St (888-458-8587)

Loews Hotel Philadelphia, 1200 Market St (215-627-1200)

Mr FIX, 413 S. 20th St (215-261-5646)

Philly Bike Tours, Inquire within (267-521-2150)

PhotoLounge, 130 S.17th St (267-322-6651)

Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St (215-735-6311)

Sandcastle Fun Co., Inquire within (267-462-1680)

Seafood Unlimited, 270 S. 20th St (215-732-3663)

CCRA assumes no responsibility, and makes no representations or warranties, regarding any product and/or services sold by any Merchant Partner.