We’re sad to report that this afternoon a fire destroyed Algernong Allen’s Elena’s Soul, a popular restaurant and bar on the 4900 block of Baltimore Avenue. Fortunately there were no injuries in the fire, which damaged all three floors of the building at 4912 Baltimore Avenue.
The fire, which started at about 1 p.m., reportedly caused some damage to the Cedar Park Cafe and Gary’s Nails, the two businesses on either side of Elena’s. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported.
We’ll report more details as we get them.
Neighbor Shenid Bhayroo sent the video below. It was shot at about 2:45 p.m. A reader named Ashley sent the photo. Thanks Shenid and Ashley.
If your normal trash and recyclables pick-up day is Tuesday please note that there will be no collection on Tuesdays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to an announcement posted by Philadelphia Streets Department. Instead, set out your rubbish and recyclables for collection on Wednesdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Also, the rest of the collections will be delayed one day during these two weeks. For more information, visit http://philadelphiastreets.com/ .
Here’s a list of Christmas services at assorted local churches. If you know of other Christmas services please email us at: editor@westphillylocal.com or post them in the comments.
Calvary Methodist Church, 48th & Baltimore
Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service of lessons and carols – 7 p.m.
Church of the Holy Apostles & Mediator, 51st & Spruce
Christmas Eve: Christmas Sacred music prelude – 6:30 p.m.; Festival of Christmas Eucharist – 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3916 Locust Walk
Christmas Eve: The Feast of the Nativity – 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 6:20 p.m.
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 38th St. between Chestnut and Market
One man was killed and two others are in critical condition after a shooting at an apartment building at 4618 Chester Ave. last night.
Police say a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head. Two other men were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and are in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the face and neck.
Police say they are looking for three suspects who were dressed in black and apparently forced their way into the four-story building. Police say the shootings happened in a third-floor apartment. The owner of the building would not comment on who lived in the apartment.
Police said the suspects fled eastbound on Chester Avenue in a dark vehicle.
We will pass along more details as they become available.
Anyone with information can contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS (8477), text a tip to PPD TIP (773847) or through phillypolice.com.
The Philadelphia Recycling Office sends a reminder of importance of recycling this holiday season and urges residents to recycle their holiday gift packaging and party supplies. It is also an easy way to rack up more Philadelphia Recycling Rewards points that can be redeemed for holiday gifts and store discounts.
“The Philadelphia Streets Department and Recycling Office invites residents to recycle all of their holiday packaging this year and help divert more waste from our City’s landfills,” said Philadelphia Streets Commissioner Clarena I.W. Tolson.
A variety of holiday items or packaging can be recycled, including wrapping paper, paper and cardboard boxes, paper shopping bags and plastic packaging. Also, don’t forget to recycle year round items, such as cartons, glass bottles and aluminum cans. For a full list of recyclable materials, please visit www.philadelphiastreets.com/holidayrecycling.aspx.
The City of Philadelphia will also hold its Christmas Tree Recycling Program again this year, in which residents can drop off their trees for composting and mulching. The Streets Department will be accepting Christmas trees at sanitation convenience centers from Monday, January 7, 2013 through Saturday, January 19, 2013. Last year, nearly 22 tons of trees were collected through the program, which translates into 1,757 trees.
In addition to the Streets Department Christmas Tree Recycling Program, there are several other Christmas tree programs being offered by partner organizations. We’ll post more information about other ways to recycle your trees in West Philadelphia very soon.
Jam, a small black cat, has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 18. She is around 9lb, with little splashes of white on her chest and tummy. She is wearing a black collar with red ladybugs on it, with a tag with her owners’ address and phone number. She is friendly but can be shy around strangers. If anyone has seen her, please contact Jessica at 267 897 1301.
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