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Lost tabby cat with injured paw. $100 reward

Emily was last seen Wednesday, May 15 near 48th and Cedar. She was wearing a collar. Her right paw is injured and she is limping. Please call 614-499-6506 with information. There is a $100 reward for her return.

Preview: Durham Cricket League - Journal Live

Preview: Durham Cricket League Journal Live Two unbeaten sides clash at Jack Clark Park, where Marsden play Philadelphia, while further south Mainsforth lock horns with early leaders Esh Winning. Philadelphia have successfully negotiated a very testing set of opening fixtures. Strong ...

Fresh New Fashions! Cool Raffle Items at the Party!

A huge shipment of merchandise just came in! We have a dozen new choices of FRIENDS OF CLARK PARK t-shirts … including our first-ever dog t-shirts. They’ll be on sale in the park tomorrow from 10 am-2pm at the Farmers’ … Continue reading →

Dog found in Clark Park

This dog (a pitbull mix) was found in the Clark Park Dog Bowl (44th and Chester) on Thursday, May 16. If you have any information about the owner please call Sean-Michael at 347-399-4143.

ACA-Zipcar Partnership Making AC-Philly Commute More Convenient - Atlantic ...

Atlantic City Weekly (blog) ACA-Zipcar Partnership Making AC-Philly Commute More Convenient Atlantic City Weekly (blog) The partnership agreement was announced at The Porch in Philadelphia — a recently created open space/recreational area in the University City District right next to Philly's 30th Street Station. Zipcar is a car-sharing company that rents cars to ...

Now purse-snatching: 31/Market: B/M, sunglasses, 5'5 brown jacket. B/F pink...

Now purse-snatching: 31/Market: B/M, sunglasses, 5'5 brown jacket. B/F pink shirt. Last seen SB in 33 from Ludlow

Campus Apartments' CEO Named Homewood Suites Developer of the Year - Multi-...

Campus Apartments' CEO Named Homewood Suites Developer of the Year Multi-Housing News After recognizing the growing demand for extended-stay accommodations in Philadelphia's University City District, Adelman and the development team at Campus Apartments broke ground on the company's first hotel development, Homewood Suites by ...

Connecting scientist mentors with students who have the desire to learn - T...

Connecting scientist mentors with students who have the desire to learn The Planetary Society (blog) For the last few years the members of the Community Service Committee of the Biomedical Postdoctoral Council at the University of Pennsylvania have served as science project mentors for middle school students in Philadelphia. Saturday Education Academy ... and more »

@nualacabral No break-ins reported which is good. One at 44/Ludlow the nigh...

@nualacabral No break-ins reported which is good. One at 44/Ludlow the night before. I'll spread the word. Thank you.

music | Sojo Groove Night (6/7)

SOJO GROOVE NIGHT! Brazilian percussion, funky cello/vocals, a capella singing, and more. Friday, June 7 7:30-10:00pm Suggested donation: $10-25 There will also be a RAFFLE of items from local businesses. Featuring: Monica McIntyre , Tribe 1 , Unidos da Filadelfia, and special guest Sojo Drummers! Come get your groove on to support Philly girls! All proceeds go directly towards helping Camp Sojourner Girls’ Leadership Camp, bringing 50 girls to the mountains this summer for a life-changing camp experience. Please visit the camp website for more details about the program ...

Roland Price Sharpe Jr., 70, West Philadelphia newsstand operator and busy ...

Philly.com Roland Price Sharpe Jr., 70, West Philadelphia newsstand operator and busy ... Philly.com Roland Price Sharpe Jr. worked hard on his '55, rebuilding it and freshening up the paint so that he could show it off to his pals in West Philadelphia who were working on their own cars. They would take their prized vehicles to a street in South ...

Nutter proposes tax hikes to fund school district - Philly.com

Philly.com Nutter proposes tax hikes to fund school district Philly.com Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, who chairs the education committee, said she would back the cigarette tax and a drink tax only if it exempted small neighborhood bars. "I'm for taxing the big casinos, but not the little corner businesses," said ... and more »

Penn confers posthumous Ph.D. to Vietnam War vet

More than 5,000 students were conferred with graduation honors during Penn’s 257th Commencement on Monday, May 13—alums from all walks of life across the globe.

GIC turtle garden pays homage to Lenape

It’s no accident that the new Lenape Garden behind Penn’s Albert M. Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC) is in the shape of a tortoise. The turtle is a significant symbol for the Lenape people, original Americans who lived around the Delaware and Susquehanna rivers for 10,000 years.

City and PIDC Unveil lower Schuylkill Master Plan Focused on Innovation, Lo...

.. 21st Century Industrial District projects a $63 billion economic impact for the Greater Philadelphia region and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .. >

Arts League Annual Dinner and Auction June 1st – 6 to 10 p.m.

.. Afghan Prayer Rug, symmetrical design. Deep Crimson and Blue with multiple border patterns. 100% wool. Rug to be auctioned from Woven Treasures .. >

Coming Soon: Two-Hour Parking Limits on Lancaster Ave

OP-ED-How Politics Has Changed

.. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. .. >

Local dance team shoots for The National Title

.. Both younger and older Bodies in Motion groups gather together to celebrate a recent sweep in the Turn It Up dance team regionals in New Brunswick, NJ. Photo submitted by Bodies in Motion. .. >

University City Jaguars Go Undefeated

Renewable Electricity in Pennsylvania

CPN college scholarship applications due June 1

Each year, Cedar Park Neighbors awards several scholarships to neighborhood students to help pay for college expenses. Complete applications packs must be received (or mailed and postmarked) by June 1st, 2013 to be considered.  Students living within Cedar Park can apply for a scholarship to help with the increasing costs of higher [...]

Construction of West Philadelphia trauma center starts - Philadelphia Busin...

Construction of West Philadelphia trauma center starts Philadelphia Business Journal Construction is beginning today on Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Advanced Care Hospital Pavilion in West Philadelphia. The expansion project, expected to be completed in January 2015, will create space for the new home for Penn Medicine's level-I ...

Street Art: A wheatpaste at 49th & Baltimore...

A wheatpaste at 49th & Baltimore suggests (ok, demands, there is a knife involved,) that bros and their culture fall back. Presumably, this message is intended for the denizens of the UPenn frats and their associates, but if so, why is it this far west? Shouldn't it be closer to Penn's campus? [Streets Dept]

Dinner Partners: Benefit 2013 Honors Leonard Lauder

post by Rachel Pastan When I come downstairs mid-afternoon, the second floor hums with men and women dressed in black being briefed on how to serve the late harvest Indian panzanella salad. Also the braised short ribs with burgundy demi-glace, the apple confection, and the assorted truffles. The gallery has been carpeted and filled with [...]

U.C.H.S. May 19th House Tour

*U.C.H.S. May 19th House Tour Highlighting Renovation and Restoration Projects* *Sunday, May 19th, from 1 - 5 p.m.* is the date for the University...

Robbers hold up 4 groups in West Philly; suspected in 5 other thefts - Phil...

Robbers hold up 4 groups in West Philly; suspected in 5 other thefts - Philly.com Philly.com ATECH-SAVVY Drexel University student, who was one of 11 people robbed at gunpoint in West Philadelphia Thursday night, helped police quickly nab the robbers using an iPhone app and police said yesterday the suspects are being investigated in five ... 2 of 3 Suspects Nabbed In West Philadelphia Streetcorner Robbery Spree CBS Local all 4 news articles »

Doctors Ditch Scrubs To Rock Out For Good Cause In West Philadelphia - KYW ...

Doctors Ditch Scrubs To Rock Out For Good Cause In West Philadelphia KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Doctors ditch the scrubs for a night to rock out for a good cause at World Cafe Live in West Philadelphia. Not only are the Rockin' Docs brilliant, they're also talented musicians. Harvard educated cardiologist Dr. Suzie Brown ...

Mystery demolition at 42nd & Brown

Three years ago, the west side of North 42nd Street between Brown and Parrish was almost completely filled with two-story rowhomes. Today, a large...

Parents are mobilizing, the way they know how - Philadelphia Public School ...

Parents are mobilizing, the way they know how Philadelphia Public School Notebook (blog) On May 11, a coalition of parents from GAMP, Penn Alexander, and CAPA will hold a petition drive at the Spruce Hill Community Association's annual May Fair. On May 20, there will be a rally at Roxborough High School to protest the budget cuts. Here are ...

1100 block S Divinity?

Anybody from or familiar with that block? Saw a listing of interest. Its the first street on right after you go past 49th St west on Chester Ave

A site that allows you to stay connected with the students of the Universit...

Hello everyone, I would like to introduce a platform for students of the University of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the site is to allow students to...

Celebrate local poet Leonard Gontarek’s new book at Locust Street — Saturda...

Noted local poet and curator of the Green Line’s popular monthly free poetry series Leonard Gontarek launches his new book He Looked Beyond My ...

Art Show — Vicki Liantonio at Powelton Village

We’re very excited about our current show at Powelton Village on view through May. Vicki Liantonio brings a superb group of square-format photographs, all ...

Love Your Park! Cedar Park needs your help this Saturday

Come volunteer at Cedar Park this Saturday for Love Your Park Week (maybe before going over to the May Fair at Clark Park?)

Celebrate spring on Dirt Day! May 18

UCD Recycling & Composting Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm The Dirt Factory | 4308 Market Street Give your garden a boost with organic compost created right here in University City from your fallen leaves and food waste. Individuals can take home up to 10 gallons of compost for free, and while you're here, take a tour of The Dirt Factory to learn how your compost was made. But there's more! 11am-Noon Making Your Own Compost featuring Christine Tilles, Penn State Extension Educator 1-2pm Vegetable Gardening with Compost featuring Jessica He...

The BackPack Gallery Visits The Porch May 3rd

Join us on Friday, May 3 from 11:30am to 2:30pm at The Porch for the return of the BackPack Gallery, taking art out of the white box and into the public and mobile realm. The BackPark Gallery brings interactive and collaborative art and artists to the viewer. On May 3, the following artist will be performing at The Porch: Magnolia Laura Joshua Wade Smith Cindy Cheng Katie Dillon Low Aimee Gilmore Lucia Pedi< Visitors can search in Twitter for ‘backpackgallery’ and find its current location.

Now Announcing Films @ Drexel Park!

UCD Events Colleges & Universities In partnership with The Awesome Fest, UCD will host a free family-friendly 8-week summer film series at Drexel Park, 32nd and Powelton. The films will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 30-foot outdoor screen. Recognized nation-wide for its unique events and innovative approach to programming, The Awesome Fest outdoor summer series has showcased over 150 Philadelphia premieres from the world's most prestigious film festivals, and has partnered with dozens of regional organizations including the Race Stre...

Gentrification Watch: Drexel's 'Campus' Plans: Redevelopment or Penntrifica...

[Rendering of Market & 32nd St. future from Drexel] Today, Drexel acquired a large parcel of land at 32nd and Market, which they plan to use for unspecified development . West of 30th Street, Market street is full of parking lots, empty space, and broad sidewalks: Drexel's plans to add plantings and retail space seem like an uncontroversial, positive move for the neighborhood. However, Drexel University has big plans for turning its neighborhood into a campus: will they meet the same resistance that UPenn has met in its efforts to turn West Philly into University City? ...

The Beginner’s Guide to Curating: Judith Tannenbaum Revisits ICA

post by Alina Grabowski To have Judith Tannenbaum sitting across a table from me, eating a sandwich, is a bit surreal. I had imagined her taller. With curly hair. And perhaps a pair of cat eye glasses. Having spent many hours leafing through the former ICA interim director’s papers, I’d had plenty of time to [...]