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Wash West Clean up day is Saturday, December 3rd!

Wash West Clean up day is Saturday, December 3rd! Bike lanes in Wash West WILL be affected by opposite-side parking and clean up activities. For everyone's safety, cyclists should plan alternate routes through Wash West from late evening of Friday, December 2nd, until mid evening of December 3rd. Bike lane blockages and closures may affect SPRUCE, PINE, 13th, and 10th Streets. Don't get caught in a sticky situation! Plan ahead!

Get ready for Washington Square West Clean Up Day

Get ready for Washington Square West Clean Up Day on Saturday, December 3rd!
- Plan ahead to move your car the night before, or early morning of the clean up.
- Plan alternate routes for cycling through the neighborhood as bike lanes will be blocked.
- Plan to help your neighbors clean your block! Come to Seger Park between 9am and 2pm to borrow tools, get leaf bags, and pick up a blue recycling bin if you need one!
- Meet and talk with members of the WSWCA at Seger Park.

The Washington Square West Civic Association wants

The Washington Square West Civic Association wants you to know we have your back. After the tragedy that has befallen the LGBTQ+ community this past weekend, we want to reach out and say that we support you, we are thinking of you, and we are here for you. In the LGBTQ community and the Wash West Community, we take care of each other! With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, this coming Wednesday will be a busy day for the nightclubs, restaurants, and bars in the Gayborhood and we want to inform the community of the additional steps being taken to ensure the public’s safety.
The Philadelphia Police Department will be stepping up patrols around the clubs, bars, and restaurants in the Gayborhood on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. Furthermore, additional resources will be assigned to the police detail devoted to patrolling the Gayborhood. Safety is our number one priority in our community as well as everyone who lives, works and plays in our vibrant neighborhood.

No Zoning Meeting this month! There were no appli

No Zoning Meeting this month! There were no applicants for zoning variances. See you next month!

Sending thanks to a wonderful set of volunteers fo

Sending thanks to a wonderful set of volunteers for the Wash Square West Tree Tenders planting this Saturday. The 4 trees will have a major impact on the 1300 block of Chancellor. @cockatoo.fun is the excited new tree parent! Check them out for yourself. Big thank you to @phsgardening for being a conduit for greening our city.
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#PHStreetenders #phsgardening #urbancanopy #urbangreening #volunteersrock #streettrees #philly #greeningphilly

Neighbors on Locust between 12th and 13th woke thi

Neighbors on Locust between 12th and 13th woke this morning to find the Fox Chase Cancer Center Mobile Screening unit outside! Screenings for breast cancer are FREE if you have a prescription and meet the following criteria:

You will need a prescription from your doctor if you want a mammogram on the MSU. The mammogram is private. The entire process takes about 15 minutes. You and your doctor will receive a result letter within 10 days. People who require additional care will be referred to a nurse navigator to help with next steps.

Who can get a mammogram on the MSU?
A person can get a mammogram if they meet the following criteria:

Is over the age of 40
Has not had a mammogram in the past year
Has a prescription from their doctor
A person can get a mammogram on the MSU even if she doesn't have insurance. We have several programs that can cover your costs.

A person cannot have a mammogram on the MSU if they:

Needs help getting on and off the van (the van has 3 steep steps)
Needs help standing for the mammogram (must be able to stand on her own for at least 10 minutes)
Has a new breast problem (feels a lump, skin changes or nipple discharge)
Was diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 3 years
Is currently being treated for breast cancer
Is breast feeding or has breast fed within the last 9 months

Congratulations to the newly elected and re-electe

Congratulations to the newly elected and re-elected Board Members of the Washington Square West Civic Association! Thanks to everyone who ran for a seat. Did you know?- Anyone can join a committee without being a board member! Committees include: Membership, Finance, Greening, Government Affairs, Community Engagement, Preservation, and Safety. Reach out if you'd like to join us!

Join the Society Hill Civic Association this Wedne

Join the Society Hill Civic Association this Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm for a conversation about neighborhood safety and other quality of life issues here in our corner of Philadelphia. You may submit questions ahead of time at https:/ /societyhillcivic. org/general-meeting-questions/

Tonight! Join the WSWCA for our Annual Meeting, Tu

Tonight!
Join the WSWCA for our Annual Meeting, Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm via Zoom. During the meeting, WSWCA members in good standing are eligible to cast virtual ballots to fill 6 seats on the WSWCA Board. Learn more about these candidates here: https://bit.ly/3tnXcAP or find this link on the calendar entry for this event at our link in bio.
Current Board members up for re-election:
1. Leigh Ann Campbell
2. Casey Kuklick
3. Drew Moyer
4. Tami Sortman
Candidates for board:
1. Julia Hutnik
2. Adam Kessleman
3. Jarrod Williams

Members - check your email (and your junk box!) to

Members - check your email (and your junk box!) to be sure you get the link to register for tonight's Board Election!

Get ready for Washington Square West Clean Up Day

Get ready for Washington Square West Clean Up Day on Saturday, December 3rd!
- Plan ahead to move your car the night before, or early morning of the clean up.
- Plan alternate routes for cycling through the neighborhood as bike lanes will be blocked.
- Plan to help your neighbors clean your block! Come to Seger Park between 9am and 2pm to borrow tools, get leaf bags, and pick up a blue recycling bin if you need one!
- Meet and talk with members of the WSWCA at Seger Park.

The city is full of stories and history. The Phila

The city is full of stories and history. The Philadelphia Register of Historic Places only captures some of them. To understand what is missing, the Philadelphia Historical Commission will host a town hall event on Thursday, November 17 at 11:30 AM. You're invited!

This event is part of the Cultural Resources Survey Plan and Pilot Project.
The Historical Commission wants to hear from you. What is Philadelphia's culture? Who makes it? How can we protect the institutions, traditions, or courageous acts that represent cultural heritage?
During our last in-person Town Hall on October 13th, we had an inspiring discussion about the breadth and depth of Philadelphia culture. Our deepest gratitude for all the insight shared by those who attended.
The conversation is continuing in a virtual town hall. All are invited.

Questions? Email preservation@phila.gov

Join the WSWCA for our Annual Meeting, Tuesday, No

Join the WSWCA for our Annual Meeting, Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm via Zoom. During the meeting, WSWCA members in good standing are eligible to cast virtual ballots to fill 6 seats on the WSWCA Board. Learn more about these candidates by finding the link on our calendar listing for this event. Find the calendar at link in bio or www.washwestcivic.org/hello

Current Board members up for re-election:
1. Leigh Ann Campbell
2. Casey Kuklick
3. Drew Moyer
4. Tami Sortman
Candidates for board:
1. Julia Hutnik
2. Adam Kessleman
3. Jarrod Williams

POSTPONED! Come to Seger Park on SUNDAY, Nov. 13,

POSTPONED! Come to Seger Park on SUNDAY, Nov. 13, from 8:30am - 12:00 pm to help clean up the park during Love Your Park day! Come by, and Friends of Seger Park will supply the rakes, brooms, and leaf bags.
Just bring casual clothes and lots of energy to clean up the park. 🧹🍂

The Washington Square West civic association shall

The Washington Square West civic association shall be holding a special meeting on November 9th regarding the proposed renovations to 801 Locust.

801 Locust is a 100% occupied, low-income senior community located at 801 Locust Street. It has a total of 299 units: 150 being efficiencies and 149 1-bedroom units. All are affordable units for seniors aged 62+, and the building has been successfully operating for nearly 42 years. The space is devoted to multifamily affordable senior apartments, amenity spaces for the tenants and support spaces including a social services office.

The owners of 801 Locust, Hudson Valley Group, are seeking funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for renovations to the building. Due to the constraints of the financing being made available by the PHFA, it is being proposed to renovate 801 Residence in two phases. The first phase will include the first eight floors of the building, comprising 175 units, and the second phase will include the top five floors and 124 units. While the renovations will not involve any zoning changes, they will include repairs to major building systems and improvements to the unit interiors. No residents will be relocated off-site during the renovations.

As part of the PHFA application process, the owners of 801 Locust must make a presentation to the neighborhood.

Hudson Valley Group has requested a letter of support from the WSWCA regarding this project. As such, the board will be making a public vote for the support or opposition of the proposed renovations after the owner’s presentation and community comment.

Special Meeting of the Board

Wednesday, November 9⋅ 7:00 – 8:00pm

Find the zoom link for this meeting on our calendar at the link in bio.

Meeting ID: 918 4711 8602 Passcode: WSWCA

No safety meeting tonight!

No safety meeting tonight!

Get ready to VOTE on November 8th! Did you know.

Get ready to VOTE on November 8th!

Did you know...Language Interpretation services are provided at every polling place in the City! If requiring language assistance, the voter will be asked to point to a language on the Language Identification Guide and an interpreter will be contacted either in-person or over the phone. Language Identification Guides MUST BE POSTED in all public facing locations.

ON-SITE INTERPRETERS: The City Commissioners test, train, certify, and assign Bilingual Interpreters to provide in-person English/Spanish/Chinese language assistance in a number of Divisions across the City. Some Divisions in the City may have Interpreters assigned for other languages. Certified Interpreters should bring an Appointment Letter or Certificate (printed or available on their phone) from the City Commissioners confirming the completion of their training.

LANGUAGE LINE: If an on-site interpreter is not available, or does not meet the voter’s language needs, Limited English Proficient Individuals requiring language assistance should be shown the Language Identification Guide and asked to point to a language. Staff will dial the phone number located on the Language Identification Guide, enter the access code, and inform the service representative that interpretation services are needed in the language indicated by the voter.

In the past, translated ballot questions have been made available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. These have also been expanded to include Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic and Haitian-Creole. Digital versions are available via the City Commissioners website, separated by language. We’ll have printed versions of these materials available at each polling location, to be kept on the table and made available to voters as-needed or requested.

Come to Seger Park on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8:30

Come to Seger Park on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8:30am - 12:00 pm to help clean up the park during Love Your Park day! Come by, and Friends of Seger Park will supply the rakes, brooms, and leaf bags.
Just bring casual clothes and lots of energy to clean up the park. 🧹🍂

The Washington Square West civic association shall

The Washington Square West civic association shall be holding a special meeting on November 9th regarding the proposed renovations to 801 Locust.

801 Locust is a 100% occupied, low-income senior community located at 801 Locust Street. It has a total of 299 units: 150 being efficiencies and 149 1-bedroom units. All are affordable units for seniors aged 62+, and the building has been successfully operating for nearly 42 years. The space is devoted to multifamily affordable senior apartments, amenity spaces for the tenants and support spaces including a social services office.

The owners of 801 Locust, Hudson Valley Group, are seeking funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for renovations to the building. Due to the constraints of the financing being made available by the PHFA, it is being proposed to renovate 801 Residence in two phases. The first phase will include the first eight floors of the building, comprising 175 units, and the second phase will include the top five floors and 124 units. While the renovations will not involve any zoning changes, they will include repairs to major building systems and improvements to the unit interiors. No residents will be relocated off-site during the renovations.

As part of the PHFA application process, the owners of 801 Locust must make a presentation to the neighborhood.

Hudson Valley Group has requested a letter of support from the WSWCA regarding this project. As such, the board will be making a public vote for the support or opposition of the proposed renovations after the owner’s presentation and community comment.

Special Meeting of the Board

Wednesday, November 9⋅ 7:00 – 8:00pm

Find the zoom link for this meeting on our calendar at the link in bio.

Meeting ID: 918 4711 8602 Passcode: WSWCA

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