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The Washington Square West Civic Association would The Washington Square West Civic Association would like to say Thank You!  To The Rosa and Elsa Mueller Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation for their generous contribution of $5,000 for neighborhood street cleaning!  Thank you to Frederick J. Valley for recommending the WSWCA as recipients of this grant.  This money helps ensure that the WSWCA can continue to pay for bi-weekly street cleaning in the neighborhood. Thanks!
Reporting illegally closed sidewalks is one way to Reporting illegally closed sidewalks is one way to help protect pedestrians. Use this infographic from Feet First Philly to learn how to report illegally closed sidewalks in the city.
Join the board of the WSWCA on Tuesday, February 1 Join the board of the WSWCA on Tuesday, February 14th at 7pm for our monthly board meeting.  We will discuss regular business, and also take a little time to help neighbors understand the mission and activities of the Jeff Stat Medical Helicopter that we see and hear in our neighborhood daily.  A representative from Jefferson, as well as our councilman Mark Squilla will be on hand to help answer questions. 

Are you a member of the WSWCA?  Your membership supports things like street cleaning, and helps us do more for YOU! Join today at the link in bio.
Have you been to Yoon's? This week’s retail bu Have you been to Yoon's? 

This week’s retail business sponsor is Yoon’s Dry Cleaners, located at the corner of 11th & Pine Street (327 S 11th Street).

Yoon’s Dry Cleaners has been serving the Washington Square West Neighborhood for over 30 years! 

Yoon’s Dry Cleaning provides dry cleaning, laundry service, alterations, blanket and comforter cleaning. Yoon’s is open 6 days a week. 

Yoon and her husband love being in the city. They are active in their local church and play golf regularly.  They love the feel and friendliness of the Washington Square West neighborhood. 

Stop by and see their friendly smiles and witness their excellent service!

If you are interested in becoming a retail sponsor, please contact us at washwestcivic@gmail.com
At the junction of 4 neighborhoods, Indego announc At the junction of 4 neighborhoods, Indego announces a new bike share station at 7th and South! Enjoy 10% your first month of rides with code INDECHA23. Learn more about bike sharing through Indego at www. Indego. com!
Big Time Traffic Alert updates from the Philadelph Big Time Traffic Alert updates from the Philadelphia Police Department: Possible Road Closures- 
At the conclusion of Sunday’s game, temporary traffic closures may be put into place to maintain public safety at the Sports Complex District, and in the vicinity of City Hall and surrounding Center City streets between 8th and 20th Streets and Race and Lombard Streets.

Travel delays can be expected and motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes, and allow for extra driving time when traveling in the vicinity.

Please follow all posted signs, detours and traffic control devices.

As always, have fun, but be safe! Go Eagles! 

And remember, you heard it first from the Washington Square West Civic Association! Become a member!  Visit link in bio to join! 

Info source: https://www.phila.gov/2023-01-27-city-announces-road-closures-parking-restrictions-and-other-details-for-sundays-nfc-championship-game/
" 'Like' and smash that share button!" Because it' " 'Like' and smash that share button!" Because it's incredible how many people can be reached when we share information! Check out the difference in the number of people reached between these two posts.  Both posts contain important information that the public needs to know, but one went MUCH further than the other.  Help your neighbors stay in the loop by sharing information that the Washington Square West Civic Association puts out! You never know who really needs to know!
If you've lived in Philly for very long at all, yo If you've lived in Philly for very long at all, you know what happens when we win pretty much anything.  The Philadelphia 6th District Police have asked us to give you all a heads up about what to plan for if the Eagles win on Sunday.  Plan your day around this possibility! Any resident who lives within the planned traffic box can show ID to any police officer if they need to get home or if they need to leave home.  If any officer does not allow that, please ask for a supervisor immediately.  We all just want our residents and our property to be SAFE while we (hopefully!) might be celebrating.  FULL DETAILS TO BE RELEASED BY POLICE ON FRIDAY.  Keep calm, carry on.
More details to be released on Friday; The 6th Dis More details to be released on Friday; The 6th District Police have notified the WSWCA that there will be a traffic box (no traffic) from 8th Street to 20th Street, and Vine Street to Lombard Street on Sunday, January 29th.  The traffic box will go in to effect some time during the last quarter of the game.  The game starts at 3pm, so we are projecting the 4th quarter to start around 5ish??? There is no time set for this traffic box to expire, and may depend on the outcome of the game.  Please have fun but stay safe out there!
We've been hitting the remapping posts hard becaus We've been hitting the remapping posts hard because we want you to know about it and to participate!  Here's one more, to remind you about our in-person meeting with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm!  Find us at the Bluemle Life Science Building- 233 S 10th Street, enter behind the grassy mound\fountain.
We've been hitting the remapping posts hard becaus We've been hitting the remapping posts hard because we want you to know about it and to participate!  Here's one more, to remind you about our in-person meeting with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm!  Find us at the Bluemle Life Science Building- 233 S 10th Street, enter behind the grassy mound\fountain.
The WSWCA is focusing on neighborhood remapping in The WSWCA is focusing on neighborhood remapping in January!  Both our Board Meeting on January 10th (7pm via Zoom) and our Zoning Committee Meeting (January 24th, in person) will be all about remapping.
Check out the line up for this candidates' forum a Check out the line up for this candidates' forum at @waygayphilly William Way LGBT Community Center on January 23rd!  We have the following statement from the Liberty City Democratic Club, but we still haven't figured out how to submit questions.  Keep your eyes peeled for the answer and if you know, let us know! 
"Liberty City Mayoral Candidate Forum 
On Monday, January 23rd, Liberty City will be holding a Mayoral Candidate Forum. Due to the large number of candidates running, questions will be submitted to the candidates in advance to ensure each question is answered fully and thoughtfully. After the forum, candidates will have the opportunity chat with attendees. The event will be free to all community members and the press and will be held at the William Way LGBT Center from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.  Light refreshments will be served."

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The January 10th Board Meeting is now on our YouTu The January 10th Board Meeting is now on our YouTube page!  We wanted to be sure that anyone who missed the meeting, or wished they had taken notes could go back and watch the presentation by the Planning Commission again.  Still feeling in the weeds about re-mapping? Join us on January 24th at 7pm at Bluemly Life Sciences building on the Jefferson campus (10th and Locust, north East corner) to meet and talk with the Planning Commission.
https:/ /youtube. com /@ WSWCA
What could be more exciting to do this weekend tha What could be more exciting to do this weekend than getting a jumpstart on learning about zoning as it relates to remapping? Grab a cup of coffee or some snacks and download (pdf) the Philadelphia Zoning Quick Guide at  bit.ly/phl_zoningquickguide_2022 to learn all the details about each and every zoning classification!
Whoa! Did you catch all that? Zoning can be compli Whoa! Did you catch all that? Zoning can be complicated!  Take a little time to explore the interactive zoning map of Washington Square West to get a better understanding of the zoning layout of our neighborhood as it is, and see what changes have been proposed.  The following slides are a brief user guide for the map. Do you have comments or questions about existing or proposed zoning?  Join us at Bluemle Life Sciencees Building, 233 s 10th Street, on Tuesday, Jan 24th at 7pm to speak with representatives from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. 

bit.ly/wash_west_remap_2023 

1- The link will take you straight to an overview of our neighborhood. Any proposed changes are outlined with a heavy dark outline.  If a block is not outlined, no changes are suggested! 
2- Use the zoom +/- or pinch to zoom to find an area of interest 
3- Click or touch on the slider bar and move it left and right to see the difference in the map between existing zoning and proposed zoning. 
4 & 5 - Click or touch on any block to see it's existing zoning or proposed zoning 
6- Click the 3 bars in the blue section at the top left of the page to view the color coded legend. 
7- You can also open the layers tab to turn on and off layers. 

Got questions? Attend our Board Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday January 10th, at 7pm to ask questions and learn more! The same meeting will be held in person on January 23rd at 7pm, location still tba. Meeting links and locations can always be found on our calendar at www.washwestcivic.org/hello
The Sanitation Department is stepping it up! Dump The Sanitation Department is stepping it up!  Dumping illegally?  They're coming for you!  Watch out for new fines to be delivered to the folks that are trashing our neighborhood!  If you see something- say something!  Speak to your neighbors about good sanitation habits and report offenders to 311!
Take this early chance to meet and ask questions o Take this early chance to meet and ask questions of Philly's Mayoral candidates! The primary election is this coming May.  This event is free and open to the public.
Did you miss Tuesday night's Board meeting? We le Did you miss Tuesday night's Board meeting?  We learned a lot about the re-mapping of Wash West!  If you still have questions, concerns, or are just getting started, please join us on Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm in person at Bluemle Life Sciences Building, 233 S 10th Street, ground floor.  See detailed printed maps and ask questions of the Philadelphia Planning Commission.
Join Officer Ferraro to hear the updates on crime Join Officer Ferraro to hear the updates on crime happening in and around Wash West. Have a chance to ask your questions.

This meeting is IN PERSON. 

Location: Hamilton Building

Address: 233 S. 10th St. Rm. 504
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