Center City Residents' Association

1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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

I-95 - What’s Closed, and When?

Before the full southbound closure starts this weekend, the stretch of I-95 South between the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) and Walnut Street will be reduced to just one lane from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Once 5 p.m. on Saturday hits, the stretch of southbound highway between the I-676/Callowhill Street exit and the Morris Street on-ramp will be closed, along with four ramps:

• The Market Street ramp to I-95 South.
• The ramp between I-676 East and I-95 South (Chester/Phila Intl Airport).
• The I-95 South exit ramp to Columbus Boulevard/Washington Avenue.
• The ramp from Lombard Circle to I-95 North.

The left lane of I-95 North between Walnut and Chestnut streets will also be closed during the weekend demolition work.

Almost everything is scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday — the big exception is the Market Street on-ramp, which PennDOT plans to keep closed until March 11.

(provided by Hello Philly)

Philly Phreeze

OK folks....your last chance to put your money where your heart is. We all want safer streets, help for our underserved communities, and supervised children/teens when they're out of school and the weather is sweltering.

Our neighborhood has already raised over $1,000 to help fund hiring lifeguards so city pools can open this summer. It takes a village, especially since the city did not adequately fund this important city service.  

Can we each afford $25? Maybe we can't afford not to! Invest in our city kids and safe streets here. 

Puttshack Mini Golf

1625 Chestnut St.

The Shops at Liberty Place

Fore! The grand opening of Puttshack is on Sunday, February 24. This 9-hole mini golf course is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Tee up here for more information

Auction at Freeman | Hindman

2400 Market St.

Artwork of Sidney Rothberg

Exhibition is available for viewing through 2/26, 10 AM to 4 PM Daily

Details on sale and view catologue:

February 27 – Part I: Lots 1-123

February 28 – Part II: Lots 124-242

Zoning Meeting

CCRA public zoning committee meeting is on Tuesday, February 27 at 7pm via Zoom. Read the agenda here. To join the meeting, click here.

East Passyunk Restaurant Week

February 26 - March 8

Plan your visit now! Sample cuisine from the region’s best restaurants and experience the best the Avenue has to offer–all at discounted prices! Award-Winning restaurants will offer $20, $30, $40, or $55 menu offerings. Explore some new places this restaurant week!

More details can be found here.

Arden Theater - Lehman Bros Trilogy

40 N 2nd St.

Arden Theater

Weave together nearly two centuries of family history with the Lehman Trilogy. This play charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failures that bring the global economy to its knees. Performance dates for this show run March 7 to April 7 2024.

Grab your tickets here.

Black History in Philadelphia Landscape - with author Amy Cohen

201 S. 21st Street

First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia

MacColl Room

Join author Amy Cohen, a Philadelphia native, educator, writer, and historian, for a book overview and a vividly illustrated presentation on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 2pm.

For more information, click here

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 spotlight new Merchant Partner 1600 Spruce Street Home, Design and Gift.

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.

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