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Center City Residents' Association
1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PH: 215-546-6719 Email: centercity@centercityresidents.org
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CCRA Office Closure
In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, CCRA is closed on Monday, January 15. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 16. All calls and email will be responded to when the office is open.
Trash Collection
In observance of the holiday, no trash will be collected on Monday, January 15. Collection will resume on Tuesday, January 16.
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CCRA’s Street Committee Summary of SEPTA’S “Bus Revolution” Changes for Center City West
SEPTA has announced that on January 25th, its Board of Directors will vote on the proposed Bus Revolution plan. The Bus Revolution is a redesign of routes and schedules that SEPTA hopes will improve service and reliability and eliminate routes that no longer meet the needs of the community. Here’s a quick summary of what Rick Pasquier co-chair of the CCRA's Streets Committee sees as the impact to the neighborhoods served by the CCRA.
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Events During the MLK Holiday Weekend | |
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African American Museum
701 Arch St
January 12th - 15th
Theme: Shifting the Cultural Climate
This year’s theme, "Shifting the Cultural Climate," illuminates our need to be change agents in confronting a culture of violence and injustice and celebrates the power of the individual and the collective to inspire change for their communities and the next generation, while embracing love for our community, humanity, and ourselves.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and through the generosity of Citizens, the African American Museum is hosting a weekend of activities including performances, meaningful discussions, family activities, and access to exhibits.
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2600 Ben Franklin Parkway
10 AM - 5 PM
In honor of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, January 15, the museum will be open with Pay What You Wish admission. MLK Day of Service is about doing things together, for the greater good of our community. In that spirit, we wanted to share the many local opportunities to volunteer and/or celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King this year. Opportunities abound Here.
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The National Constitution Center
500 Arch St.
10 AM - 5 PM
The National Constitution Center honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good. The museum is open for extended hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2024, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free thanks to the generosity of TD Bank.
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World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St
Doors open at 6:30 PM
On Saturday, January 13, listen to "THE VOICES tribute to Motown". This is an All-Star Musical Tribute Concert to The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson & More "THE VOICES Tribute to Motown” are a unique blend of talented national recording vocalists and musicians. Each has enjoyed success as individual artists, having toured the country, sharing stages with national and international acts. Outstanding years of remarkable experience, these seasoned entertainers are simply electrifying, receiving standing ovations after every performance.
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Other Happening Around Town | |
Lunar New Year Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | |
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January 12, 8 PM
The Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad St
Led by guest conductor Long Yu, The Philadelphia Orchestra welcomes the Year of the Dragon with a special program featuring tunes like Haochen Zhang’s Er Huang and Jasmine Flower, a traditional Chinese folk song. The program begins with a playful examination of Georges Bizet’s fiery opera Carmen.
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Uptick Brings Return of Partial Mask Mandate at Local Health Institutions
Details here for Penn Medicine, Jefferson, Main Line Health and Cooper
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Happenings at the Philadelphia City Institute Library | |
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Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute Library’s
BOOK SWAP
Tuesday, January 23, 2023
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Community Room of the PCI Library
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Light of the Fire: A Novel – An Author Talk by Sarahlyn Bruck
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PCI Library: 1905 Locust Street
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CCRA MERCHANT PARTNER FEATURE
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 feature Rittenhouse stalwart Bakeshop on 20th.
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Something’s Always Cooking at the Bakeshop
Why is Bakeshop on 20th always so crowded? Well, why do you think?
Could it be the smell of the baking of pastries such as scones, muffins, sticky buns, chocolate babkas, fudge brownies, and cookies as they’re pulled from the ovens?
Could it be the made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, the hand-sliced smoked salmon and avocado toast served on your choice of artisanal English muffins, croissants or wraps?
Center City residents aren’t stupid; the Bakeshop is packed for a reason. Why not see for yourself? And while you’re there, mention CCRA and you’ll get an extra little goodie to accompany the treat you just purchased.
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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.
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CCRA assumes no responsibility and makes no representations or warranties, regarding any product and/or services sold by any Merchant Partner. | | | | |
