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

Tuesday, October 24, 7pm

Via Zoom

View Agenda Here

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88671645867 

Building Friends in Fitler

Calling all Bridge players! We are looking to start up neighborhood bridge circles. Do you know how to play or teach the rules of the game? Email bffphilly@gmail.com. 

Do you have an idea for a program or special interest group that can help bring neighbors together? Email us! bffphilly@gmail.com Stay tuned for new opportunities to connect coming soon!

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

Saturday, October 21, Streets Dept. Facility, 2033 S. 63rd St

Keep it Clean, Philly! Dispose of materials the right way at Household Hazardous Waste Events. Residents may drop off items labeled: toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive at events offered across the City.

Handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials requires a special set of regulations due to the potential damage the items can cause people, pets and the environment. New PA Department of Environmental Protection COVID protocols require residents to pre-register and schedule an appointment to drop off materials at an event.

Click here for a list of acceptable household hazardous waste. Computers are not accepted at any of the Household Hazardous Waste events as they can be taken to any of the Sanitation Convenience Centers during normal business hours.

Sat 10/21 | 10am-3pm

3500 Lancaster Ave

Join Heritage West at the Community Education Center to participate in an archaeological excavation right here in West Philadelphia. There are many ways to get involved and learn about the seven homes that once stood at this location and were part of the vibrant Black Bottom neighborhood.

Halloween Events

Sat 10/21 | 4-5pm

Fitler Square

Enjoy games, treats, music, and a costume parade. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Educators from the Rosenbach Museum & Library, home to the notes and outlines for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, will help partygoers create their own spooky bat.

Sat and Sun, 10/21 & 10/22

Sat and Sun, 10/28 & 10/29

Time: 9:30am - 5pm

Philadelphia Zoo - 3200 Girard Ave.

Bring along a trick-or-treat bag, come dressed in your favorite costume, go on a trick-or-treat safari, enjoy seasonal décor, boo-tiful fall weather, Howl-oween children’s activities and celebrate the spooky season among your favorite animals. NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Experience Spiders Alive! and encounter an array of arachnids from tarantulas to orb weavers to scorpions and learn how scientists aim to protect these animals in the wild. Plus, the Zoo’s colony of vampire bats are getting a brand new exhibit—be sure to stop and see them at their new home in Water is Life. Boo at the Zoo is free with admission and tickets are on sale now.

Daily | 8pm

55 N. 22nd St

Philadelphia's Highest Rated Walking Tour. Walk the streets from America's first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding Fathers. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. Your guide is a historian. This tour is suitable for mature audiences. Free Rescheduling is available as needed.

Now through 11/11.

2027 Fairmount Ave.

Eastern State Penitentiary has stepped up its game with its new "choose your own path" adventure. From Kaleidoscope Hill to the Hospital Flashlight Tour, there's something for everyone. Warning: some of these tours aren't for the faint of heart.

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 Rittenhouse framing emporium Frameworks Studio.

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 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)

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

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

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