CCRA BOARD APPROVES REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF ITS SPRUCE/PINE BIKE LANES TASK FORCE | |
 | | In early November, CCRA created a Spruce/Pine Bike Lanes Task Force. It was created in reaction to a presentation made to CCRA by representatives of the City’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) regarding contemplated changes to Spruce/Pine; the numerous responses to that presentation, overwhelmingly critical of the contemplated changes, particularly the proposal to prevent any stopping in those bike lanes (historically, vehicles have been permitted to temporarily stop, for up to 20 minutes, in those lanes); as well as the fact that, on Oct. 17, over the objections of numerous residents of CCRAville, Society Hill, and Wash West, City Council unanimously passed a bill that would prohibit any and all stopping in bike lanes across the City. The Task Force was charged with coming up with possible alternatives to OTIS’ plan that would make Spruce/Pine safer for all users (cyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles), while perhaps acknowledging, at least to some extent, the historical practice of permitting temporary stopping in those bike lanes.
The Task Force presented its Report and Recommendation to the Board on Tuesday night, and it was approved overwhelmingly. Read the full Report here. The highlights of the Recommendation are: (1) With clear and conspicuous signage, permit temporary stopping in bike lanes, but reduce the maximum time limit from 20 minutes to 10 minutes, and limit the availability of such temporary stopping to passenger vehicles. (2) To slow traffic, place one speed cushion and one raised pedestrian crosswalk on every block between Broad and 22nd Street. (3) To separate the traffic lane from the bike lane, use white plastic delineator posts, generally spaced 30’ apart, but with the last three on each block on which a left turn can be made, spaced just 10’ apart.
The next step is to present the Report to Council President Johnson in the hope of persuading him to seek a carve out for the Sprue/Pine bike lanes from the city-wide no stopping in bike lanes legislation that was signed by Mayor Parker last week. We will keep you posted.
| |
|
If you were there, you know. CCRA’s Meet and Greet at the sultry, swanky and sophisticated Midnight and the Wicked was quite the night to remember! It was mingle-mania, with current members and Board members rubbing elbows with both new and potentially new members. And the venue itself – Midnight and the Wicked, at 15th and Sansom – was the star of the show. It truly needs to be seen to believed. You owe it to yourself to stop by for a visit!
| |
Make a Difference This Fall: Support the Clean, Safe, and Green Campaign
As autumn colors our communities, it’s the perfect time to enhance our neighborhoods. The Fall Clean, Safe, and Green Campaign invites you to join efforts focused on cleanliness, safety, and sustainability. Here’s why your support is essential.
This community-driven initiative mobilizes residents to have us keep your sidewalks clean and ensure our environment remains beautiful and secure.
Your Support Matters!
Donating to the campaign is a powerful way to make a difference. Financial contributions provide essential services, like sidewalk cleaning and other initiatives.
Every dollar counts. Your monetary contributions amplify our impact and is now needed more than ever!
Support the Fall Clean, Safe, and Green Campaign this fall to help keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and vibrant. Your contribution can spark positive change---let’s make this fall count!
| |
|
One Man Nutcracker…a “different” version.
Now showing through Sunday, December 29
Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake* | 302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
| |
|
Step into a holiday spectacle with the One-Man Nutcracker! This unique performance reinvents the classic Nutcracker with a twist, as one talented performer takes on every role, bringing Clara, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy to life in an unforgettable way.
Praised by critics, including glowing reviews from Wee Review, The Scotsman, and Broadway Baby, this show promises an entertaining evening for audiences of all ages.
Find showtimes and tickets here.
| |
|
Mathnasium Karaoke with the Grownups
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30 pm
| |
|
Singing Silent Night
Friday, December 13
The Kimmel Center | 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
| |
|
Celebrate the Season. WRTI is hosting a free community performance of “Silent Night” at the Kimmel Center on Friday, December 13. Singers of all ages and experience are invited to celebrate the joy of music and communal singing. There will be a brief rehearsal for participating singers at 5:30 pm followed by the performance in the Commonwealth Plaza of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
If interested in participating in this beautiful arrangement of “Silent Night” then register here today!
| |
|
Salsa Party
Friday, December 13 | Doors open at 7pm | $20 Entry Fee
TALLER PUERTORRIQUEÑO | 2600 N. 5TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
| |
|
Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to salsa the night away! Taller Puertorriqueño is turning 50, and they are throwing the ultimate Fiesta de Cumpleaños to celebrate – and you’re invited!
Friday, December 13, 2024 there will be a night of non-stop dancing, sizzling beats, and a whole lot of fun! Doors open at 7 pm, $20 admission, and the party will be heating up all night long with DJ R3MSATIVA and DJ Eddie Alba bringing the freshest salsa, reggaeton, and latin hits.
This isn’t just any birthday bash – they’re celebrating five decades of culture, art, and community with a packed dance floor, delicious food (included in your cover), and plenty of partying to keep the vibes high.
For more information click here!
| |
|
You’re Invited: “It’s a Wrap!” Holiday Celebration
Friday, Dec 13, 5-8:30 p.m.
| |
|
Check out designs from the 2024 Heritage Month Artist Collaborators at the Philadelphia Art Museum holiday party. Bring a toiletry donation for Broad Street Love and get a free drink ticket and a coupon for 10% off dining or shopping. See the suggested list here.
More info can be found here.
| |
|
Twisted Xmas
Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14 | 7pm-9:15pm
Lincoln Mill Haunted House | 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
| |
This one-of-a-kind Christmas themed haunted house is the perfect attraction for those looking to add some dark winter fun to their holiday activities.
This haunted house will run from December 13-14, 7-9:15 pm.
For more information click here.
| Enjoy Local Carolers This Season! | |
Philly Holiday Spectacular
Saturday, December 14 | 2pm
Marian Anderson Hall | 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
| |
Get ready for a joyous celebration as The No Name Pops proudly presents A Philly Holiday Spectacular! Led by Philadelphia's own Na'Zir McFadden, this enchanting event features the incredible talents of Broadway stars Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready, alongside the No Name Pops Chorus and the St. Thomas Gospel Choir. Delight in cherished holiday classics and contemporary favorites! Purchase tickets here!
| |
Ugly Christmas Sweater Gay Bingo & Holiday Toy Drive
Sat., Dec. 14, 2024 | $40 online tickets or $50 tickets at the door
Congregation Rodeph Shalom | 615 North Broad Street, Phila., PA 19123
| |
It's sweater weather, so pull out your nastiest knits! Support a Holiday Toy Drive! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child affected by HIV disease. Purchase tickets here or at the door. Doors open at 6pm and GayBINGO begins at 7pm. All attendees must be 18 or older.
| |
Bill of Rights Day-Free Admission
Sunday, December 15 | 10am-7pm
National Constitution Center | 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
| |
Mark your calendars for the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights to celebrate the freedoms and liberties enshrined in the first Ten Amendments.
Admission on Bill of Rights Day is free and the museum is open for extended hours.
Test your knowledge through interactive programs and trivia, join a First Amendment gallery talk and meet historical figures who used the First Amendment to expand the meaning of we the people. More information can be found here!
| |
|
Open Streets
Sunday December 15 | 11am-6pm
| |
Center City District (CCD), Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, plans to transform the neighborhood one more time this season.
Pedestrians are invited to stroll seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities.
For more information Click here.
| |
|
Shine a Light Family Day
Sunday, December 15, 2024 3pm - 5pm
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | 101 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106
| |
Join The Weitzman for their annual Shine a Light program for a free, fun, family day perfect for all ages.
You are invited to join a PJ Library storytime with a therapy dog, create light-inspired crafts, and embark in a scavenger hunt. There will also be a series of short films highlighting Jewish families of color and their traditions through food.
Click here to register.
| |
|
Rittenhouse Grill 2025 Spring Broadway Cabaret Series
The Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust Street
| |
Head to the Rittenhouse Grill to enjoy their Broadway Cabaret series this spring. The December 17th show is sold out but you can see Amanda McBroom on Monday, February 17, 2025, Christopher Sieber on Monday, April 7, 2025 and Julie Benko on Monday, May 19, 2025. Reserve your seats here. Or call 215.772.1701 for tickets. | |
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 men’s fashion oasis Blue Sole Shoes.
Get Your Happy Feet to Blue Sole Shoes
If you’re a man (or if there’s a man in your life), there’s really only one place to go when it comes to shoes, and that would be Blue Sole Shoes at 18th & Chestnut.
But be not misled: this isn’t merely a shoe store; au contraire, this is a premier men’s boutique that harkens back to 2007. And so we’re talking not only fashion-forward shoes here but also stylin’ belts, socks, bags, accessories and yes, gift cards, all delivered with top-notch customer service.
It’s a tough call as to which is more attractive: their website or the store itself, so why not browse both?
Oh, and this: CCRA members receive 10% off regularly-priced merchandise.
| |
CCRA Members Receive Discounts at the following Merchant Partners: | |
CCRA assumes no responsibility and makes no representations or warranties, regarding any product and/or services sold by any Merchant Partner. | | | | |
