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Demolition of Windermere Court almost complete

Posted on 02 April 2011 by Mike Lyons

Demolition crews knocked down the last couple of walls at the Windermere Court Apartments at 48th and Walnut Streets on Saturday. Fire devastated the building on January 10 and led to a protracted battle between residents, the building’s owners and the city. A class action lawsuit against the building’s owners, David and Sam Ginsberg, was filed in February.

There has been no announcement about plans for the half-block lot where the buildings once stood.

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A member of the demolition crew watches as two excavators finish off the Windermere Court building at 48th and Walnut on Saturday.

 

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Out and about for Spring cleanup

Posted on 02 April 2011 by Mike Lyons

West Philly residents fanned out across the neighborhoods today to pick up trash, rake leaves and sticks and even clean up a stop sign or two as part of the spring cleanup activities around the city.

Cleaning a stop sign at 45th and Osage.

 

A worm sidetracks some small participants during spring cleaning at Cedar Park. Cedar Park Neighbors sponsored the cleanup at the park. The University City District provided cleaning equipment.

 

A helping hand at Cedar Park.

 

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Cedar Park cleanup on Saturday

Posted on 29 March 2011 by WPL

Cedar Park Cleanup flyerOrganization is in the works for a cooperative cleanup of Cedar Park (50th and Baltimore) on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Cedar Park Neighbors is sponsoring the event with help from the West Philadelphia Cooperative School and the University City District. Free coffee, juice and snacks will be available for those who help out.

Organizers would love it if people RSVP’d on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198483680174195.

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Scholarships available for Neighborhood Bike Works summer camp

Posted on 29 March 2011 by WPL

Neighborhood Bike WorksA few scholarships still remain for the Neighborhood Bike Works summer cycling camp. Half of camp spots go to scholarship recipients ages 8-12.

Based out of the Neighborhood Bike Works shop at 3916 Locust Walk behind the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the summer camp offers kids the chance to rebuild a bike and earn a bike, helmet and lock over a two-week session. The camp also includes rides and field trips and instruction on safe cycling, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

The camp, now in its ninth year, runs Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there are four two-week sessions available. The sessions begin on July 5, July 18, August 1 and August 15. Only scholarships slots remain for all camp sessions. The fees for campers normally run $425 to $450 per session.

A half-day session is also available at the North Philly Neighborhood Bike Works shop.

For more information go to the Neighborhood Bike Works website or call Summer Camp Director Daniel Helms at 215-386-0316. His e-mail is dan – at – neighborhoodbikeworks.org.

 

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Black cat missing from 51st & Cedar

Posted on 29 March 2011 by WPL

This info came from City Kitties:

All-black female cat, green eyes, missing from 51st & Cedar since 3/20. Contact Lauren at 610-639-6051 or L.hansenflaschen – at – gmail.com if you think you have seen this kitty.

As always, please pass this along to block groups in that area, and check yards, alleyways, under porches, basements, etc.

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Lost beagle mix

Posted on 28 March 2011 by WPL

Lost beagle mixLost beagle mix, answers to Jake. About 35 Lbs, white with black spots and a black face. Last seen wearing a red collar and a blue leash attached.

He was last seen on 47th and Woodland heading north and lives around 47th and Pine.

Please call or text Mia at 915-329-2566, or Drew at 860-805-3779 if found or seen.

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