Police are continuing to search for two suspects, a man and a woman, who on Monday morning, between 5:30 and 6:40 a.m., slashed tires on some 59 vehicles parked on the 4700-5000 block of Hazel Avenue and the 5300 block of Chancellor Avenue.
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey announced yesterday a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those involved in this act of vandalism. The Fraternal Order of Police President John Mcnesby is offering another $5,000 just for an arrest of the suspects, bringing the total reward amount up to $10,000.
The first suspect is described as a Black female, 30 years-of-age, 5’3”, stocky build, long hair, red or pink short jacket carrying a light colored bag. The second suspect is a Black male, 5’11”, wearing dark clothing. The police released surveillance video where both suspects can be seen (see below).
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Southwest Detectives Division (Det. DiLauro #670) at 215-686-3183/3184. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
The University City Science Center (UCSC) will soon get its own residential building. Plans have been revealed for a construction of a 27-story apartment building on the UCSC campus near 36th and Market Streets. The construction, which will begin in the fall of 2013, is expected to be completed in early 2015. The new 400,000 square feet building will be a mix of studio, efficiency and one- and two-bedroom apartments (364 total!) and will also include a fitness center, a rooftop pool, 200 parking spaces, and about 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. In addition, the building will be topped off with a green roof.
“This new project will add an entirely new dimension to the Science Center and our campus. It will help us achieve our goal of ‘activating’ our campus and creating a dynamic environment in which to live, work and play,” says Science Center President & CEO Stephen S. Tang, Ph.D., MBA. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2013, we are looking to the future – and the future of the Science Center centers on a vibrant 24/7 community.”
The project is a joint venture between Wexford Equities, the parent company of Wexford Science & Technology, and Southern Land Company.
The UCSC, one of the nation’s largest urban research parks, was established in 1963.
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that about 50 cars had their tires slashed along the 4900 and 5000 blocks of Hazel Ave. It appears that a knife was used judging by the shape of the gashes, which are each about an inch long (see photos).
Earlier this morning a reader, Arwin, emailed with information that several cars parked on the north side of the 5000 block of Hazel Avenue had their tires slashed overnight. At least four cars were affected, including Arwin’s. Apparently, some cars on the 4900 block had their tires slashed too.
Arwin reported the incident to the police who are sending someone out. “Very unfortunate start to the morning,” she said.
Neighbor Alon Abramson changes the slashed tire on his girlfriend’s car this morning.
Kara, a black Lab mix with white nose and white chest, has been missing since Dec. 3, 2012, from 36th and Lancaster Ave. He was last seen running down Spring Garden St. He weighs about 50 lbs., not neutered, and has all his shots. He is shy around strangers, barks, but does not bite.
Kara had a red collar, red leash, and a tag with his name when he went missing. By now he may have lost them.
If you see him or know where he is, please call his heartbroken owners immediately, any time. Phone: 215 510 1704. A reward is offered to anyone finding him.
West Philly is home to many activists and activist groups and even hosts the Philadelphia chapter of the International Action Center which is celebrating 20th anniversary. All these years the IAC has been at the center of the fight for people’s rights and against injustice and now invites friends and neighbors to mark “20 years of solidarity and struggle” with them and to plan for the future.
The celebration will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6 at Calvary Church (48th and Baltimore) from 5 – 8 p.m. and will include food, music, raffle, cultural performances, and lively discussion featuring the following guests and performers: Spoken Word Artist Julia Lopez; Author and Poet Susie Abulhawa; Singer Kevin Price; Poet Tracy Gibson; Special remarks from Sara Flounders, National Coordinator of the IAC and Teresa Gutierrez from the May 1 Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Admission fee is $10 – $25. To reserve tickets call 215-724-1618 or email: phillyiac@gmail.com.
International House Philadelphia kicks off the nationally touring film series, ‘L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema’ this Saturday. The series comprises 12 programs of feature and short films that will be shown at IHP’s Ibrahim Theater (3701 Chestnut St) from Jan. 5-26.
The term “L.A. Rebellion” refers to a group of African and African-American student artists at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television who from the late 1960s to the late 1980s created a unique cinematic landscape, as part of an ‘Ethno-Communications’ initiative. Over the course of two decades students arrived, mentored one another, and passed the torch to the next group.
It is a carefully curated film exhibition that “offers a true window on the legacies of Black communities.”
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