Missed last week due to being busy with work and then Monday I had a hard drive crash. Been working to build my laptop back all week. Still downloading my data from my online back up system, Carbonite.
Bike race was great as always. Was tough to leave the fun that evening for the Phish show in Camden.
Anyone looking for a rental in Graduate Hospital? I have a very cute two bedroom house for rent if so.
Murders are down for the year (128 in 2009 vs 138 in 2008). We have had four in the past 24 hours. You can see a daily update at http://www.ppdonline.org/. Look on the right side of the screen.
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1) NEW RESTAURANT ON SANSOM STREET
http://www.sceneadvisor.com/restaurants/philadelphia/noble-american-cookery-1636.html
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2) JIMMY BUFFET
A) It seems we have 4 extra tickets (lawn seats) for Jimmy Buffett for Saturday June 20 at the Susquehanna Bank Center. Could you include them in your newsletter? They’re $47 each, and anyone interested can email msdocspec@gmail.com.
B) Jimmy Buffet, 6-18-2009, 8PM, section 202, Seats: 33,34, Price: $130 each, venue: The Susquehanna Bank Center
Contact Laurissa at Lkuehn@its.jnj.com if you are interested.
C) 3 tickets for Jimmy Buffet, Saturday 6/20. Section 202, Row V. $150 each. This is face value plus fees. Actually, it's a few dollars less then what I paid....Please email Nichole at ynichole@hotmail.com if interested.
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3) A Taste of South Jersey
Adventure Aquarium
One Aquarium Drive, Waterfront Camden, NJ 08103
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come join us for a delightful evening at the beautiful Currents Ballroom, Adventure Aquarium on Monday, June 15th, 6:00 pm - 8:30pm . Over 20 Outstanding Restaurant Exhibitors. 'Best of Show' presentation will be judged by Chef Bobby Chez 'King of Crab Cakes.' Cost: $25 In Advance, $35 at Door - Cash Bar. A great event - do not miss out.
http://www.upcomingevents.com/events/philadelphia/adventure-aquarium/a-taste-of-south-jersey-2159.asp?from=ReadMore060909
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4) JOB FAIR
Tuesday, June 16th, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Campus Philly’s Opportunity Fair at Saint Joseph’s University’s James J. Maguire ‘58 Campus
http://www.campusphilly.org/careers
Campus Philly is producing the 2009 Opportunity Fair to connect regional employers with recent graduates and young alumni, with initial support from the City of Philadelphia, twenty college and university partners, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The fair provides an opportunity for employers to build a base of talented young recruits by offering grads full-time entry level positions and professional level internships. The 2009 Opportunity Fair will take place on June 16, 2009 from 12-4pm at Saint Joseph’s University’s James J. Maguire ‘58 Campus. Visit www.campusphilly.org/careers for more information.
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5) NEW PHILADELPHIA WATERFRONT PARK
Pier 11 (next to the Ben Franklin Bridge) is going to become a public park - and you can help shape its future. On Wednesday, June 17, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) will host a public presentation of four design teams that are finalists for the design of Pier 11 as a new waterfront public space. Mayor Nutter will provide an introduction, and each finalist will present examples of their work and their vision for the project.
And you will be able to ask questions of the finalists. This public conversation will help inform DRWC’s selection process. In becoming a public park, Pier 11 will offer dramatic views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the full sweep of the river, and the design will be the first step in the transformation of the riverfront as a 21st-century public amenity.
Public Presentation of Pier 11 Finalists
Wednesday, June 17, 6:00–8:30PM
Festival Pier (Delaware and Spring Garden)
Free Admission and Free Parking
(The event will take place in a large tent and so it's on, rain or shine)
More info, including links to the finalists' Web sites (with examples of their previous projects):
http://www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com/
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6) OCEAN CITY RENTAL
Beautiful Ocean City Rental Property is centrally located with off street Parking. This four bedroom two bath house is located three blocks from the beach and boardwalk. June 27 2009 to July 4 2009 is the only week left. If you are interested call 610-202-4750 ask for Drew
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7) NETWORKING EVENT
Tasting Time at The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Water Works Restaurant & Lounge, 640 Waterworks Drive - Philadelphia, PA 19130, 215-236-9000, www.thewaterworksrestaurant.com
What better way to spend an evening after-work then with a premier Wine Tasting Party with stunning Boathouse Row views! The party comes complete with six hand-selected red & white wine choices to taste from 6:30 - 8:30pm. A wine expert from The Wine School of Philadelphia will be on hand to describe each selection, and of course there will be menu samples from the simply exquisite Water Works menu.
http://philadelphia.singlesevents.com/event_details.asp?eventid=998
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8) SUMMER FOOTBALL
Registration for Summer Football is now filling up fast and this may be your last chance to sign up! These leagues will sell out so get your registrations in ASAP! Check out what we have below!
Available Leagues:
Thursday Coed 8v8 Intermediate Touch @ Sutcliffe Park Starting June 18th--(5 Team Spots Left)
Thursday Coed 8v8 Recreational Touch @ Cedar Grove Park Starting June 18th –(3 Team Spots Left)
Field requests and scheduling conflicts are already starting to come in. Remember, we do not accept field requests until the teams have actually signed up! If you have a request, please send it to Dan Feeney, at dan@sportandsocialclubs.com
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9) FEDERAL TAX CREDIT INFO
Tax credit can be used for down payment. FHA issues guidelines to lenders
Friday, May 29, 2009.
The Federal Housing Administration has issued formal guidelines allowing first-time homebuyers to apply a federal tax credit of up to $8,000 toward the purchase of a home with an FHA-backed mortgage.
The bad news, for those hoping that the initiative would allow homebuyers to buy a home with nothing down, is that the tax credit can't be used to meet the FHA's 3.5 percent minimum down-payment requirement. http://www.inman.com/news/2009/05/29/tax-credit-can-be-used-down-payment
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10) FREE MUSIC IN DELAWARE
The DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
June 15-21, 2009 CliffordBrownJazzFest.com
All events are FREE and held rain or shine.
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11) JACK RUSSELL TERRIER NEEDS HOME
Last Wednesday driving home from taking my son to preschool, I found a small (17 lbs.) male Jack Russell Terrier. He was full of ticks and
fleas and extremely DIRTY.... I took him home, gave him a bath, a soft bed to sleep on and a good meal. It is now Saturday and I have yet to
find his owners (if he even has any worth looking for!). I took him to the vet today and he thinks he is on the younger side (3-4years),
but his teeth are completely filed down like he was chewing his entire life to get out of a cage :-( I will take pics soon to show all of
you just how handsome he is. He is starting to really get attached to me, so he is a very sweet boy. I am not sure if he is good with kids
or other animals... I will take the socializing day by day.
I will have him vaccinated and Neutered if/when I find the PERFECT home for him. PLease help by forwarding him along to all of your dog
lover friends.
Kelly Hanna
khanna517@earthlink.net
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12) JAZZ
Cedar Park Jazz Returns!
Every Friday night, 6-8pm
50th and Baltimore
Once again, Cedar Park is the place to be every Friday night! A longstanding tradition in West Philadelphia, the free Cedar Park Jazz series returns with another impressive lineup. See you there.
June 12: Alphie Pottitt
June 19: Sam Reed
June 26: The Bedesa Brothers
July 3: Michal Beckham
July 10: Philly 5 (Tony Micelli)
July 17: David Paul Stevens
July 24: Heath Allen
Cedar Park Jazz is funded in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in addition to support from Cedar Park Neighbors, University City District and Representative Jim Roebuck.
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13) ROOMIE NEEDED
Looking for roommate for BRAND NEW LUXURY house in Grad Hospital (16th & Christian).
Bedroom is 15’ X 12’ with large closet. RENT is $450 plus utilities. The house include: Furnished Kitchen w/ SS Appliances. Furnished Living Room/Dining Room. Washer/Dryer. Central Air/Heat. Hardwood Floors T/O. Backyard for Summer Bar-B-Cues. Cable/ Wireless Internet.
Please tell us a lil of yourself and a good time to meet! We look forward to hearing from you! echeng82@yahoo.com
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14) STAR TREK EXHIBIT
Now-September 20
Star Trek: The Exhibition
The Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, 215.448.1200, www.FI.edu
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15) Mojito Fest 2009
Mojito Fest (sponsored by Rum Bar Lounge and Restaurant) will be held at G Lounge on June 17, featuring 15 different brands of rum for guests to sample, straight up or mixed into minty mojitos. The highlight of the event is the second annual Mojito Olympics, a competition testing the mixing and muddling talents of bartenders from establishments all over the city. Doors open at 7pm, $35-$75/person. Basic admission includes a select open bar and light hors d'oeuvres, while "elite" admission includes a full open bar, butlered tapas and a V.I.P. hour from 6-7pm, as well as access to "G" Lounge's private Mogul Room. Mojito Fest @ G Lounge , 111 South 17th Street, 215.564.1515, www.rum-bar.com
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16) ARTICLES
A) Under 35? Hurray for the meltdown! http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/MoneyInYour20s/under-35-hurray-for-the-meltdown.aspx?gt1=33009
B) Fire-sale prices for luxury Center City condos: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20090603_Fire-sale_prices_for_luxury_Center_City_condos.html
C) Philadelphia’s Gardens of Delights: http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/06/05/travel/escapes/05Gardens.html?scp=1&sq=Philadelphia%E2%80%99s%20Gardens%20of%20Delights&st=cse
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17) PHILADELPHIA REMAINS HOME OF THE ARMY/NAVY GAME:
City Awarded Five of Eight Games through 2017 after National Bid; Estimated to Generate $175 Million Over Five Years
http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/press_items.php?id=1077&type=1&cat=6&utm_source=PSC+March+2009&utm_campaign=cd35601b61-060909_PSC_A%2FN&utm_medium=email
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18) Stop Hunger at Your Station
SEPTA and Philabundance are partnering to help collect canned goods for people in need and are asking for donations of the following items: canned tuna, pasta and ravioli, as well as plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly. You can drop off your donations at one of 45 sites around the region; for more information about Stop Hunger at Your Station and the 45 drop off stations, please visit http://www.septa.org/inside/philabundance.html
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19) CHARITY GOLF
The 14th Annual Justice For All Celebrity Golf Classic takes place on July 13 at Laurel Creek Country Club in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Hosted by Philadelphia Eagles Legend Mike Quick, the Justice For All Celebrity Golf Classic is one of the Delaware Valley’s Premier Celebrity Golf events.. The Classic offers sponsors and golfers the unique opportunity to enjoy a day of golf with the Philadelphia area’s most popular celebrities. Proceeds from the Classic benefit Justice For All People, Inc, a nonprofit group which provides mentoring programs and college scholarships for at-risk youth in Burlington County. For Golfer Spots or Sponsorship Opportunities please contact Amanda at 215-925-7875 ext. 127.
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20) SEPTA ready to renovate its regional rail stations
SEPTA will be making major renovations to 17 Regional Rail stations in Delaware County as more than 50 of its 151 stations in the region will be replaced, repaired or repainted in the next five years.
The total cost is about $240 million, of which $37 million will come from federal stimulus money while the remainder will be funded by state and federal aid. The Villanova R5 Station historic reconstruction project will be the most costly — $21.8 million earmarked for station rehabilitation and high platforms. Enhancements to the Wayne R5 Station in Radnor will include historic preservation and a high-level platform to improve accessibility. The Secane Station project in Upper Darby involves completely renewing the facilities. Pre-cast continuous high-level passenger platforms and stairs and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act to access the high-level platforms will be constructed. On the inbound side, a station building with a canopy will be installed. On the outbound side, a passenger shelter will be built and improvements will be made at the existing grade crossing at Providence Road. The SEPTA board also approved rehabilitating and painting the Morton and Clifton-Aldan R3 stations on the Media-Elwyn line. Other stations that will see improvements are the Primos R3, Folcroft R2, Clifton-Aldan R3, Morton R3, Marcus Hook R2, Eddystone R2, Crum Lynne R2, Ridley Park R2, Prospect Park R2, Norwood R2, Glen Olden R2, Sharon Hill R2, Curtis Park R2 and Darby R2.
Source: Daily Times; 5/30/09
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21) GIRARD AVE FESTIVAL
Art + Soul Food
6-9pm Sat, June 13; W Girard Ave between 26th & 30th Sts; Brewerytown
Art might feed the soul, but belly-wise those fruit-bowl still lifes always seem to lead to gastric blockage and arrest. Feast on creativity and grub, at Art + Soul Food.
Spanning a four-block stretch of Brewerytown's West Girard corridor, this completely free art show-cum-block party delivers on its name, combining works from 16 Philly artists with gratis soul food catered by local institutions, plus comp'd beer and wine to ensure said soul doesn't get parched. Spread throughout four gloriously rehabbed storefronts, the art includes monstrous taxidermy (rabbit w/ duck feet & pigeon wings; herring gull w/ wild turkey claw); photo documentation of the Divine Lorraine Hotel's slide into decrepitude; and a silent video montage of stock news footage from the '50s-'70s documenting satellite launches, improvements in transportation, and the advent of the cell phone age -- i.e., the birth of Mark Paul Gosselaar. Foodwise, Butter's will sling southern eats like fried chicken wings, collards, mac 'n' cheese, and corn bread; Rita's will hand out sweet potato pie-flavored water ice; and Deborah's Kitchen's progressive spread is designed to "broaden the horizons of the layman's concept of soul food" through rice pilaf w/ salmon and a lightly fried, "secretly seasoned" turkey chop, which hopefully doesn't include any herring gull.
Bookending the festival borders, 10 bands split two sidewalk stages, with one lineup hand-picked by Officer Bryant, a part-time musician and full-time cop who walks the West Girard beat, and totally doesn't hold a grudge over you eating a wing of Cezannes.
Feed your head -- and your belly. Bone up on the nitty-gritty at www.ArtPlusSoulFood.com
http://artplussoulfood.blogspot.com/
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22) PORTUGUESE HERITAGE FESITVAL RETURNS TO PENN’S LANDING
Taking place on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street on Sunday June 21, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. is the Portuguese Heritage Festival. The 2009 Program Season features a diverse schedule of events including the twelve different multicultural festivals that make up the PECO Multicultural series.
The festivities begin on Sunday, June 21, with a flag ceremony and playing of the national anthem of Portugal. A full day of stage entertainment will begin promptly at 1p.m. The stage entertainment will feature folk dancing groups including Tamar Alto, and live music from the Portuguese Bands, Diversao, Fourafter and D-axis. Also featured is a youth group of accordion players and a 46 piece orchestra.
All attendees to the festival will have the opportunity to enjoy Portuguese cuisine from BBQ sardines, chicken and pork to the famous BBQ Chourico. Refreshments for adults will include Portuguese Beer. Activities for the kids will feature a clown, face painting and moon bounce. www.delawareriverevents.com.
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23) International X-treme Power Chainsaw Carving Competition
Blue Mountain
Come witness this engine screaming saw dust streaming battle of the Chainsaw Chix v/s The Masters of the Chainsaw!!! You will be amazed by the skill of these artists with a chainsaw. There will be Chainsaw Masters from as far as Australia and Japan. Watch as they transform ordinary logs into fine art before your very eyes. June 21st. http://www.chainsaw.net/ http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/index.aspx
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24) Popped Music Festival
Popped Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 20th from 11am-8pm in between the 600 and 1100 blocks Northern Liberties. There will be two stages, and live music all day. FREE admission. PW Street Team will be there with giveaways!... http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/events/Popped-46830552.html
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25) Fitness Enthusiasts Speed Dating
Red Sky Lounge
Philadelphia, PA
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ages: 25 - 38
Do you love being physically fit? Are you in shape, trying to get into shape, or just looking to meet someone who is in shape?
Cost: $35 In Advance
http://philadelphia.singlesevents.com/event_details.asp?eventid=987
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26) CANOPY TOURS, ROCK CLIMBING and GEOCACHING
http://springmountainadventures.com/canopy.php
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27) MOJITO SATURDAY NIGHT
Last Saturday at Mojito was buuuuumpin. Let's do it again.
You know the deal...Saturday night outside on the Moshulu, the world's oldest & longest sailing ship. DJ Dirty from 4AM & DJ Brendan Bring'em on two decks. Open Bar 10-11.
We have made everything very simple and efficient for you. Just sign-up and you'll be given your express pass to print out. No more guestlist lines, no more crazy waits, just bring the pass to the door for $5 entry before 11 and $10 before 12am PLUS an Hour Open Bar.
RSVP & Grab your pass here: http://www.paper-street.com/mojito
This Saturday, June 13th aboard the Moshulu at Penn's Landing
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