March 15, 2012
Fifteen new pedestrian lights will be installed on existing utility poles on Farragut Street and 46th Street, between Market and Walnut streets, according to the University City District. This area was identified as high priority for lighting improvements to provide more public safety around adjacent schools, businesses and residences and because it also provides access to the Market-Frankford Line’s 46th Street Station.
This project is in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). We are trying to get more information on the time frame.
March 15, 2012
This week’s adoptable dog is Ginger. She was at the shelter last summer and got adopted in the nick of time. Unfortunately, her new owner got sick and can’t keep her. Ginger is a young, reddish-gold haired terrier mix. She is house-trained, crate trained, knows commands, is spayed, up to date on her shots and is ready to move back in to a home.
Ginger lived with older children in her last home but young kids make her uncomfortable. She likes some other dogs but can be picky – and Ginger is definitely a no-cats kind of dog! She walks well on a leash, loves to snuggle on the sofa, is great in the car and enjoys a refreshing swim when it’s hot out.
Ginger is not handling the shelter environment very well and needs a rescue, foster home or adopter as soon as possible.
Email her Pen Pal Lara at larakelly [at] comcast.net for more information. If adopted, Lara will pay the adoption fee, provide a crate and provide 1 month of food.
March 15, 2012

Click to enlarge. (Photo from Gowestcraftfest.blogspot.com).
VIX Emporium has sent news that the location for GO WEST! Craft Fest has changed. This Spring’s Craft Fest will be held at The Woodlands (40th & Woodland) on Saturday, April 14 (rain date – Sunday, April 15). It is a cemetery, but the Craft Fest will be in a space that is set apart from it, so you don’t need to encounter any grave sites unless you want to stroll around the grounds and view historic grave markers and monuments.
This Craft Fest will be the biggest show yet, with 50 of Philadelphia’s finest artists and crafters presenting their work – jewelry, clothing, screen prints, home accents, fine art, toys, cards, accessories, soaps, candles, terrariums and more.
There will be live entertainment as well, with Jay Sand of All Around This World doing a kid’s music set, and a performance by Tiny Circus. There will also be random acts of juggling throughout the day and face painting for kids.
For more information, click here, or check out the event’s Pinterest board to see some examples of the vendors’ fine work.
March 14, 2012
West Philly couple Rachel and Gregg Mohrmann will appear in the first episode of the DIY Network’s show Good, Better…Best, which will air tonight at 10 p.m. The episode is titled “Attic Anxiety” and features the show host and licensed contractor Jeff Devlin helping Rachel and Gregg, who live in a large Victorian home on the 4700 block of Springfield, renovate their 1,000-square-foot attic into usable living space.
So tune in to “Attic Anxiety” tonight to see Rachel and Gregg, their house, and the neighborhood. For more information on the show, go here.
March 13, 2012

Update (03/14): The dog has been reunited with his family.
This sweet pup was found at 49th and Catharine this evening. No collar. He is very sweet and well socialized. He is safe with a neighbor but can only be there for a few days.
If anyone knows him or can provide foster care after the weekend, please email Tara at: PJPorches [at] gmail.com
March 13, 2012
The 5th Annual Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship Fundraiser supporting West Philadelphia youth’s pursuit of higher education will take place on Sunday, March 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Dock Street Brewery.
There will be free beer and pizza, a silent auction, and live music by The Wayside Shakeup The Old Fashioneds.
Tickets are $40 and are available here. For more information, email: scholarships [at] cedarparkneighbors.org
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