Vol. I No. 82
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
October 19, 2010
Philadelphia
Daily Record
Rebuilding Philly Salvation Army Rings Bell In Nicetown
LOBBY of Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Nicetown shows beauty which $72 million building has brought to a neglected section of city. Joan Kroc, late widow of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, left an estate to build community centers in at-risk neighborhoods. More pictures page 5. Photos by Bonnie Squires
Ahead Of Schedule, South Street Bridge Will Reopen Next Month he South Street Bridge, which
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the reopening is actually ahead of
has been closed since Dec. 8,
schedule. And on top of that, the proj-
2008, is scheduled to reopen
ect is finishing on budget. Good work
on Saturday, Nov. 6. Despite having
on this one, Streets Department.
been closed for what felt like forever,
Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson
wins bragging rights on this job. The bridge will reopen to pedestrian and bicycle traffic at 2 p.m. and a reopening ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. New features include wider sidewalks, a mid-block signalized pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the Schuylkill River trail, wider green colored bicycle
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PHA Sustainable Project Wins Architects Award
17 homes will be rehabilitated while six new homes will be built on infill lots under PHA’s award winning Markoe Street redevelopment. Work on the project is well under way. he Philadelphia chapter of the
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ment, was also recognized. “The strat-
ment and design. Juliet Whelan, the
American Institute of Archi-
egy of keeping and renovating old sal-
principal architect of Jibe Design, is
tects has recognized a PHA
vageable, existing buildings, and
thrilled to have the opportunity to re-
rehabilitation project in West Philadel-
filling the gaps between them with
vitalize a street that has seen better
phia with one of its 2010 Awards for
new construction, we found to be a
days. “What makes the project stand
Design Excellence. The project is lo-
sound, sensitive and intelligent solu-
out is that it does combine the preser-
cated on the distressed 800 block of
tion,” the AIA award jury commented.
vation with the new construction.
Markoe Street and represents the final
Hundreds of projects were entered in
We’re respecting what’s already there
phase of the Lucien E. Blackwell de-
the AIA contest, but only 16, including
as well as filling in the gaps,” she said.
velopment. Seventeen homes will be
Markoe Street, received awards.
The plan also redesigns the interiors of
renovated while six new homes will
the homes according to modern stan-
be built on infill lots. Work on the re-
“Winning an award for design excel-
dards with better lighting, better lay-
development is well under way. Jibe
lence and sustainability is a much
out, and no loss of comfort or design
Design, a small Center City firm that
needed and appreciated shot in the
excellence. It considers cost, energy
won a PHA competition among young
arm to the folks at the housing author-
savings, and impact on the environ-
architects to handle the design, re-
ity who are working tirelessly to sus-
ment. PHA will have invested ap-
ceived an Honor Award for unbuilt
tain and maintain the level of
proximately $6.7 million once the
projects. Schwam Architects, the ar-
excellence in development in the
redevelopment of Markoe Street is
chitect of record for T.N. Ward, the
City,” said Michael Johns, PHA’s gen-
completed. Johns said stimulus funds
construction manager for the develop-
eral manager of community develop-
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Juliet Whelan of Jibe Design, 3rd from right, receives AIA honor for her design of PHA’s Markoe Street redevelopment. Also shown, from left, are Gerald Schwam and Kent Cooper of Schwam Architects; Ziaur Rahman, Gamil Hall and Michael Johns of PHA; and Jason Flax of Jibe Design. THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
15 OCTOBER, 2010
New Community Center Rings The Bell
MAJOR Timothy Lyle welcomed Mayor Michael Nutter to the stage at the Saturday dedication of new Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Unity Center. Nutter related history of project, which began when he was in City Council.
Photos by Bonnie Squires
REV. BONNIE CAMARDA, who was credited with as driving force behind
STATE REPS. Kenyatta Johnson, Jewell
new Nicetown multi-mil-
Williams and Vanessa Lowery Brown were
lion-dollar community cen-
among a dozen or so elected officials who
ter, exchanged a private
were delighted to take part in Kroc Center
word with Congressman
dedication ceremony. Members of Kroc
Chaka Fattah before he got
family had flown in from California to bless
up to speak to crowd.
result of their late grandmother’s bequest.
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Oct. 20Philadelphia Republican Fundraiser at 215 S. 16th St., 6:30 p.m. $100/$75 for Committeemen. For info Matthew@Wolfe.org. Oct. 20Toomey Vs. Sestak Senate Debate, Live at National Constitution Ctr., 6th & Arch Sts., and on 6-ABC, 7 p.m. Oct. 21State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Community Acad. Of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Oct. 2166th Ward Democrat Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11100 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. For info (215) 6376360. Oct. 21Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7-9:30 p.m. Open bar. Tickets $100. For info Wanda (215) 745-4306. Oct. 2136th WaRd Republican Headquarters Grand Opening, 1528 Point Breeze Avenue, 2nd floor, 6 to 8 p.m. All invited to this new year round Republican headquarters.
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2 SEPTA Stations Now ‘Hot’ With Free Wifi ree wireless Internet access is now available to SEPTA riders at Market East and Suburban stations through a partnership between the Authority and Comcast’s Xfinity Wifi.
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Wifi is available at these two stations for all SEPTA customers, regardless of whether they are Comcast subscribers. All you need is a laptop, smart phone or other wireless device with online capabilities, and you’re ready to surf the Web or check your email while waiting for the train. The wifi network for the stations is accessible anywhere in the stations as well as on train platforms, and getting connected takes only seconds. Here’s how it works: Get your device of choice out and access the network, which is named “xfinitywifi” at both Suburban and Market East stations. Open up a Web browser, which will reveal a portal page with two access options. THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Comcast Xfinity customers can use their personal ID and password to get online. For non-Xfinity customers, there’s a separate link. Click on that and you’ll be directed to SEPTA-sponsored free Internet. Buckle in, and enjoy blazing-fast high-speed wifi Internet as you travel down the information super-highway. The free wifi service is being offered under a three-month pilot project. SEPTA is looking for ways to continue and expand wifi access for customers beyond this period, and possibly at additional locations. “This is another step in our ongoing effort to enhance the customer experience,” said SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey. “This partnership with Comcast gives our riders a high-quality amenity at no cost – to riders or SEPTA’s bottomline.” 18 OCTOBER, 2010
Dignitaries Flocked To ‘Friends Of Labor’ Banquet AMONG HUNDREDS of leaders who appeared for Friends of Labor banquet were, from left, Laborers Local 332 Business Mgr. Sam Staten, Jr., Juan Ramos of Laborers and Controller Alan Butkovitz.
STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione and Laborers’ political guru Ken Washington were glad to turn out for affair at Sheraton City Center Hotel.
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PhillyGoes2College he City of Philadelphia’s
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graduates in Philadelphia by the
complete the Free Application for
PhillyGoes2College Of-
year 2018,” said Mayor Michael A.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This
fice is hosting a series of
Nutter. “We want to provide the re-
contributed to a 12% increase in fi-
citywide events during College
sources and tools to help people of
nancial aid applications and an ad-
Awareness Week, which runs from
all ages and backgrounds identify,
ditional $194 million in financial
Oct. 17-21. The weeklong series of
work toward and reach their col-
aid for Philadelphia students.
workshops, activities and informa-
lege education goals.”
tional sessions is available to
A lineup of the 2010 College
adults, parents, and middle and
The 2nd annual College Awareness
Awareness Week events is as fol-
high school students who want to
Week is sponsored by the Philly-
lows:
learn more about college education
Goes2College Office, which
opportunities. Events include the
opened in February, 2010 as a
NACAC National College Fair
NACAC 2010 College Fair, infor-
“one-stop shop” for information
Sunday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at
mation sessions on preparing for
and assistance for Philadelphians
the Pennsylvania Convention Cen-
and financing college, a college ap-
interested in attending and com-
ter, 1100 Arch Street.
plication workshop, and an infor-
pleting college. Over the last two
Representatives from over 450 col-
mation session on educational
years, the number of Philadelphi-
leges and universities will be pres-
opportunities available to City em-
ans who hold a college undergradu-
ent.
ployees, including the Mayor’s Re-
ate degree increased from 18% to
turning to Learning 25% Tuition
21%. The City has implemented a
College Planning for Students
Discount Program.
wide variety of initiatives to in-
with Learning Differences
crease college participation from
Monday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.;
“Sharing information with the pub-
Philadelphia residents, including
Free Library of Philadelphia,1901
lic about college education oppor-
partnering with community organi-
Vine Street, Room 108.
tunities is an important step toward
zations and training City employ-
This workshop is for parents of stu-
doubling the number of college
ees to help college applicants
dents with learning differences.
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Hosts Awareness Week Everything Adults Need to Know
leges who have joined with us to
About Going to College
College Application Workshop
offer a 25% discount for you, your
Monday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.;
Wednesday Oct. 20th, 3-6 p.m.,
spouse and dependents.
Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901
Drexel University (registration re-
Vine St, Skyline Room, 4th floor.
quired). Get hands-on help with
The PhillyGoes2College Office is
Come learn about how to pay for
your college application! Open to
open Monday through Friday, 9
college and fit classes into your
high-school seniors, registration is
a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-in hours are
busy life.
required. To register, visit
Monday from noon to 2 p.m.,
http://www.phillygoes2college.org/
Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to
College Prep Night
college-application-workshop or
7 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m.
Tuesday Oct. 19, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.,
call the PhillyGoes2College office
to noon. Visitors are welcome to
Community College of Philadel-
at (215) 686-0315.
stop by the office which is located
phia, Winnet Student Life Build-
in Room 115 (at the Northeast en-
ing, 2nd floor, Room S219. This
Everything Adults Need To Know
trance of City Hall) or call (215-
event is for middle- and high-
About Going To College (for City
686-0315). To learn more about
school students and their parents.
of Philadelphia employees only)
PhillyGoes2College, log onto
There will be a workshop on fi-
Thursday, October 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
www.PhillyGoes2College.com.
nancing a college education. In ad-
Municipal Services Building, 1401
dition, current college students will
JFK Boulevard, 16th floor, Rooms
share their experiences financing
X and Y. This program will focus
college and life on campus. An ac-
on how to juggle your busy sched-
ademic-program fair featuring op-
ule with taking classes. Also, an
portunities for students to get
update on the Mayor’s Returning
involved will also be open to stu-
to Learning Partnership will be
dents and parents.
provided highlighting those col-
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