June 23, 2011

Photo by Joe McNulty
There is a dangerous sinkhole on the 4800 block of Baltimore Avenue. A reader Joe described it as about two feet deep and stretching at least a couple feet in either direction. It is in the middle of the bike lane on the north side of the 4800 block, in front of 4827/29.
“Don’t let its demure appearance fool you. It wants to eat you and your bike,” Joe warns.
June 21, 2011
A neighbor Susan is searching for her cat:
My 15-year-old Russian Blue male cat Crumb went missing something yesterday, June 20, in the vicinity of 49th & Springfield. He is rather thin and has had some dental surgery that has made eating anything other than watered-down canned food difficult.
If you think you’ve seen Crumb please email Susan at susaniris [at] msn.com or call at 215-435-5273.
June 21, 2011
We are all getting used to fun stuff happening every weekend here in West Philly, but here’s something to enjoy in the middle of the week and for a very reasonable price. Penn Museum (3260 South Street) presents a series of concerts this summer (through August 24) every Wednesday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
All performances take place outdoors, in the museum’s Warden Garden, so you can enjoy some fresh air after long hours at work. Refreshments can be purchased at the venue. Tickets are $5, which includes admission to the museum.
This week “Summer Nights” features Baris Kaya and his band, Barakka, who mix Turkish folk, Middle Eastern and rock music.
June 21, 2011
People in Philadelphia woke up to loud cheers from some West Philadelphia YMCA members yesterday morning.
Here’s the video.
View more videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com.
June 20, 2011

Rosie
Today’s cat is Rosie. Currently she’s in foster care through Project Meow.
Rosie is a soft-spoken and elegant Calico cat with soulful eyes. She likes hanging out with her foster mom wherever she is and sitting on her lap. She also loves to be praised and admired.
Rosie was a little shy when she first came to her foster house. Somewhere in her life on the streets of West Philly, a terrible thing happened and she has an old burn scar on her side as a reminder.
Before Project MEOW, Rosie was staying at the City Shelter and time was running out for her. The minute she got to her foster mom’s house, she started licking her hand to show her how appreciative she was to be safe.
Rosie is O.K. with other cats, but needs a little help learning to trust them. She’s learning how to use her “Indoor Manners” fast because after all, she’s a Calico. She is very smart and enjoys making the people she loves feel happy.
She is spayed, vaccinated, FELV/FIV negative, free of parasites and up-to-date on her flea preventative medications.
Please contact projectmeowadoptions [at] gmail.com to meet this super great kitty.
Adoption application and fee ($85) apply.
June 17, 2011

Fatima Adamu (photo courtesy yogawithfatima.com).
A West Philly-based yoga instructor Fatima Adamu is offering summer evening yoga classes now until July 27 at her home studio located at 4705 Baltimore Avenue, 3rd Floor.
Classes will be composed of a focus on alignment, pranayama (breath exercises) and on increasing overall body strength while cultivating a spirit of playfulness, self-acceptance and self-lovin’.
You need to bring: a yoga mat and a water bottle.
Rates are: $10 per class; 3 classes for $25; 4 classes for $30.
To learn more about the classes click here. To sign up go to this page. To contact Fatima call 215-203-4219 or email: fatimeula [at] gmail.com.
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