05/24/2013
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s (PMBC) Saturday Clean Block Caravan visits Block Captains and their volunteers cleaning in the 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th Police Districts
WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 2013
TIME AND LOCATION: (times are approximate)
16th Police District – William Stern – Clean Block Officer
09:30 A.M. 4800 block of Merion Avenue
19th Police District – Willie Brown – Clean Block Officer
10:00 A.M. 400 block of N. Edgewood Street
18th Police District – William Stern - Clean Block Officer
10:30 A.M. 200 block of S. Ithan Street
12th Police District – Joseph Miranda - Clean Block Officer
11:00 A.M. 1600 block of S. 55th Street
The Clean Block Officer for the 16th & 18th District is William Stern, for the 19th District is Willie Brown, and for the 12th District is Joseph Miranda. Check out William, Willie, and Joseph's Clean Block Officer backgrounds at http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/pmbc-reps.aspx.
DETAILS:
The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s Saturday Clean Block Caravan will visit four of the 602 blocks scheduled to clean in the 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th Police Districts. The Caravan staffed by representatives from the Water Department and a Streets Department SWEEP Officer will distribute promotional items to the block residents and children involved in the clean up. Also on hand will be Sun Ray, the PMBC mascot. Caravan members will also use this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication as they continue outreach efforts by distributing departmental resource materials and offer assistance with service requests from the blocks visited.
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05/24/2013
STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27
PHILADELPHIA – The following streets are scheduled for street improvement work for the week of May 27, 2013, weather permitting, announced Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri today.
Weather or special events in the area may alter the resurfacing schedule. Residents are urged to move their cars from the work sites when temporary "No Parking" signs are posted so that vehicles are not towed. In the event a car is towed, please contact your local Police District to determine its location.
Hundred - On ---- From ------- To
5900----Market St-S 59th St-----S Redfield St
5900----Market St-S Salford St--S Redfield St
5900----Market St-S Salford St--N 60th St
6000----Market St-N Edgewood St-N 60th St
6000----Market St-N Millick St--N Edgewood St
6000----Market St-S 61st St-----N Millick St
6100----Market St-S 61st St-----N Dewey St
6100----Market St-S Robinson St-N Dewey St
6100----Market St-S Robinson St-S 62nd St
6200----Market St-N Hirst St----S 62nd St
6200----Market St-N Hirst St----N Felton St
6200----Market St-N Felton St---Cobbs Creek Pky
While the Streets Department will make every effort to minimize disruption to traffic, citizens are urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes when traveling in these areas. For the duration of the work, crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected residents and businesses. The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation as we work to improve city streets.
For more information on the Streets Department’s Paving Program, please click on the Paving Programs link on the Streets Department’s website at http://philadelphiastreets.com/transportation-highways-seasonal_paving_list.aspx. Citizens may also contact the Streets Department’s Customer Affairs Unit at 215-686-5560. For information on all City services, please call 3-1-1.
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05/24/2013
Southwest Philly
Compliments from a resident of Southwest Philly who thanks the Streets department for cleaning up the leaves/trash from the street; the street/sidewalk looks so clean now.
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05/18/2013
STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES REPAIRS TO INTERSECTION OF SOUTHAMPTON ROAD & ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
Work Begins Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 am
PHILADELPHIA – The intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road will be partially closed from Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 am to Monday, May 20 at 10:00am, announced Acting Commissioner David J. Perri today.
This temporary closure will allow the Streets Department crews to make necessary roadway repairs to the outer drive of the Roosevelt Boulevard. The inner drive will remain open to all traffic. Westbound Southampton Road will be detoured to Comly Road.
This work has been scheduled for the weekend so City crews can repair the roadway in an expeditious and safe manner to minimize disruption to motorists. Message boards and a work zone will be posted. Local traffic will be permitted access to the community.
The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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05/17/2013
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s (PMBC) Saturday Clean Block Caravan visits Block Captains and their volunteers cleaning in the 1st, 3rd, and 17th Police Districts
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013
TIME AND LOCATION: (times are approximate)
17th Police District – William Stern – Clean Block Officer
09:30 A.M. 1500 block of S. Patton Street
10:00 A.M. 1500 block of S. Bailey Street
1st, 3rd Police Districts – Stephanie Robinson – Clean Block Officer
10:30 A.M. 600 block of Fitzgerald Street
11:00 A.M. 2400 block of S. 5th Street
DETAILS:
The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s Saturday Clean Block Caravan will visit four of the 403 blocks scheduled to clean in the 1st, 3rd, and 17th Police Districts. The Caravan staffed by representatives from the Water Department and a Streets Department SWEEP Officer will distribute promotional items to the block residents and children involved in the clean up. Also on hand will be Sun Ray, the PMBC mascot. Caravan members will also use this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication as they continue outreach efforts by distributing departmental resource materials and offer assistance with service requests from the blocks visited.
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05/16/2013
STREETS DEPARTMENT REOPENS 15TH STREET BRIDGE WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Vehicle Weight Restriction Established
PHILADELPHIA –The 15th Street Bridge between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened to vehicular traffic today, with a “three-ton, no trucks or bus weight restrictions,” Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. All trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles are required to detour to alternate travel routes for the entire length of the bridge.
The bridge was closed January 2013 due to severe deterioration to a section of the bridge. The Streets Department’s Bridge Maintenance Unit re-enforced this section to strengthen the bridge.
The Streets Department thanks citizens for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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05/15/2013
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Sponsored by the Streets Department’s Sanitation Division
Opportunity for Residents to Earn 25 Recycling Rewards Points
WHO: Streets Department’s Sanitation Division
WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
WHEN: Saturday – May 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Streets Department’s 1st Highway Yard, 4800 Parkside Avenue
Citizens are invited to participate in a free citywide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event sponsored by the Streets Department’s Sanitation Division. This event provides citizens with an opportunity to recycle or dispose of unwanted Household Hazardous Waste accumulated in their homes or garages. The city’s first HHW event of 2013 held at State Road and Ashburner Street recorded its highest ever turnout of over 2,000 cars processed, which is more than double the typical total, and 120,000 pounds of material were accepted.
As an added incentive, residents signed up for Philadelphia Recycling Rewards may use this opportunity to earn extra Recyclebank® points. A coded card worth 25 points will be given to Philadelphia Recycling Rewards participants as a bonus for recycling their unwanted hazardous waste.
No waste materials generated by a business will be accepted. This event will be held rain or shine. For additional information and a list of materials eligible for drop off, please contact the Streets Department’s Customer Affairs Unit at (215) 686-5560. For more information regarding drop off events in the participating counties, visit the Streets Department’s web site at http://philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste.aspx. For all City services, call 3-1-1.
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05/10/2013
City of Philadelphia Announces 11 Local Schools Receive Recyclebank Green Schools Program Grants
Philadelphia Streets Department in partnership with Recyclebank and Domtar EarthChoice®
Presenting a Grant to Anne Frank Elementary School for Their School Gardens
PHILADELPHIA— The City of Philadelphia is proud to announce that 11 local schools will be the recipients of grants from the Recyclebank Green Schools program, which awards schools grant money for unique student projects that will green their classrooms and communities. On Friday, May 10 at 11am, representatives from program partners will present one of the schools, Anne Frank Elementary School, with a check in the amount of $ 1,648 to fund its green school project, the planting of three schools gardens. Event speakers include David J. Perri, Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner, Ann Marie Boyle, Councilman O’Neill’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Mickey Komins, Principal of Anne Frank Elementary, and Allison Sands, Recyclebank Community Outreach Coordinator.
“The Streets Department’s partnership with Recyclebank has proven to be win-win situations by saving the City money, helping citizens earn rewards for their recycling efforts and supporting students with their green projects,” said Acting Streets Commissioner David Perri. “We are proud that the all the schools did so well to bring their projects to fruition.”
The Recyclebank Green Schools program is designed to empower youth to become green heroes and make a positive green impact in their communities. It is associated with the Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Program - a partnership between the Streets Department and Recyclebank that allows residents with City-provided recycling collection to earn points for the amount they recycle and reduce trash. This year, Recyclebank made sure each school reached their intended goal and donated the remaining amounts to those schools needing assistance. Additionally, each school that reached at least 50% of their original goal through points donations were awarded $500 from Domtar Corporation, a Green Schools partner.
“At Domtar, we are moved by the passion and commitment of students to preserve our planet’s natural resources for future generations to come. The Recyclebank Green Schools Program and the work of schools like Anne Frank Elementary are prime examples of taking this passion and putting it into action,” said Kathy Wholley, director of advertising and communications at Domtar. “We thank Recyclebank and its partner communities for extending us the opportunity to support such an important and innovative program.”
In total, $27,196 was awarded to the eleven Philadelphia Schools with the help from Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Program members, the Streets Department, Domtar Corporation and Recyclebank. To encourage participants to donate as many points as possible to the schools, the Streets Department gave a 32-gallon Super Recycling Bin to Recycling Rewards members that donated at least 2,000 points to one or more of the 11 selected schools. Over 530 households received a new bin, delivered by the Streets Department.
The Green Schools projects range from building gardens, initiating recycling and composting programs, building bike racks, creating an arboretum, and implementing healthy eating programs.
“Each year, we continue to be inspired by the proposals we receive from schools across the country that are taking a creative and thoughtful approach to helping solve today’s pressing environment challenges,” said Karen Bray, vice president of marketing, community solutions at Recyclebank. “Students at schools like Anne Frank are poised to be tomorrow’s environmental leaders. Congratulations to the students and the community of Philadelphia for earning their grant from the Recyclebank Green Schools Program.”
To learn more about the Recyclebank Green Schools program, visit http://www.recyclebank.com/greenschools .To learn more about Philadelphia Recycling Rewards, visit http://www.phillyrecyclingpays.com
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05/03/2013
STREETS DEPARTMENT CONFISCATES ILLEGAL BENCHES
Beginning on Saturday, May 11
PHILADELPHIA - Acting Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today that on Saturday, May 11 the Streets Department will begin confiscating illegal advertising benches that have recently proliferated throughout the City. The Streets Department has received numerous complaints from the public. These benches create potential legal liability issues for the abutting property owners, and they are often installed without their permission.
“Without meeting design standards and regular maintenance and care, they are just another form of blight which needs to be removed from the public realm,” said Acting Commissioner Perri. “In addition, advertising benches are often in violation of the American with Disabilities Act by blocking the safe use of the sidewalk for all users.”
The Streets Department estimates that there are more than 300 illegal benches installed throughout the City. A recent Licenses & Inspections Review Board decision favorable to the City paves the way for their removal. The advertiser and/or the abutting property owners will be issued $75 tickets for any advertising bench that remains on or after Saturday, May 11, 2013.
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05/03/2013
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s (PMBC) Saturday Clean Block Caravan visits Block Captains and their volunteers cleaning in the 6th, 9th, 22nd, and 26th Police Districts
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2013
TIME AND LOCATION: (times are approximate)
22nd Police District – Harold Stephens – Clean Block Officer
09:30 A.M. 1400 block of Corlies Street
6th, 9th Police District – William Stern – Clean Block Officer
10:00 A.M. 800 block of N. 10th Street
26th Police District – Sandy Miranda – Clean Block Officer
10:30 A.M. 2500 block of N. Lawrence Street
11:00 A.M. 2500 block of N. Reese Street
DETAILS: The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s Saturday Clean Block Caravan will visit four of the 436 blocks scheduled to clean in the 6th, 9th, 22nd, and 26th Police Districts. The Caravan staffed by representatives from the Water Department, Health Department, Recreation Department, Licenses and Inspections, the Mayor’s Office of Community Services, and a Streets Department SWEEP Officer will distribute promotional items to the block residents and children involved in the clean up. Also on hand will be Curby Bucket, the Streets Department’s recycling mascot. Caravan members will also use this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication as they continue outreach efforts by distributing departmental resource materials and offer assistance with service requests from the blocks visited.
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05/03/2013
STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 6
PHILADELPHIA– The following streets are scheduled for street improvement work during the week of May 6, 2013, weather permitting, announced Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri today.
Weather or special events in the area may alter the resurfacing schedule. Residents are urged to move their cars from the work sites when temporary "No Parking" signs are posted so that vehicles are not towed. In the event a car is towed, please contact your local Police District to determine its location.
5100 Market St N Paxon St N 51st St
5100 Market St S 52nd St N Paxon St
5200 Market St S 52nd St N Lindenwood St
5200 Market St N Lindenwood St S 53rd St
5300 Market St S 53rd St N Peach St
5300 Market St S Ruby St N Peach St
5300 Market St S Ruby St S 54th St
5400 Market St S 54th St N Yewdall St
5400 Market St N Yewdall St N Conestoga St
5400 Market St S Sickels St N Conestoga St
5400 Market St S Sickels St S 55th St
5500 Market St S 55th St N 56th St
5600 Market St N Ithan St N 56th St
5600 Market St N Ithan St N Frazier St
5600 Market St N 57th St N Frazier St
5700 Market St N 57th St N 58th St
5800 Market St S 59th St N 58th St
While the Streets Department will make every effort to minimize disruption to traffic, citizens are urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes when traveling in these areas. For the duration of the work, crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected residents and businesses. The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation as we work to improve city streets.
For more information on the Streets Department’s Paving Program, please click on the Paving Programs link on the Streets Department’s website at http://philadelphiastreets.com/transportation-highways-seasonal_paving_list.aspx. Citizens may also contact the Streets Department’s Customer Affairs Unit at 215-686-5560. For information on all City services, please call 3-1-1.
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05/01/2013
WORK ON LINCOLN DRIVE
Temporary road closure scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013
PHILADELPHIA – The “inbound” or southbound lanes of Lincoln Drive between Wissahickon Avenue and Ridge Avenue/Kelly Drive will be closed temporarily from approximately 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, Acting Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today.
Southbound Lincoln Drive traffic will be detoured at Wissahickon Avenue. Detour signs will be posted along Wissahickon Avenue, Walnut Lane, and Ridge Avenue to direct traffic to the end of the closure.
Northbound traffic will not be affected.
The temporary closure will allow City employees to safely work along this winding stretch of road during daytime hours in order to expedite repairs and minimize disruption to motorists. Police Department assistance will be on site to help maintain a safe traffic flow in the area.
All work will be completed and the lane will be restored by 5:00 PM. Streets Department crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to drivers, residents, and businesses. The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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04/29/2013
5000 Locust St
Compliments from a resident of the 5000 block of Locust Street go to the trash crew who service her street. Thanks for the great job you are doing!
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04/27/2013
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s (PMBC) Saturday Clean Block Caravan visits Block Captains and their volunteers cleaning in the 14th, 35th, and 39th Police Districts
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2013
TIME AND LOCATION: (times are approximate)
39th Police District – Joseph Miranda – Clean Block Officer
09:30 A.M. 2200 block of W. Ontario Street
35th Police District – Ife Holt – Clean Block Officer
10:00 A.M. 1800 block of Widener Place –
10:30 A.M. 1600 block of Nedro Avenue
14th Police District – Derrick Searles - Clean Block Officer
11:00 A.M. 1800 block of Tulpehocken Street
DETAILS:
The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s Saturday Clean Block Caravan will visit four of the 782 blocks scheduled to clean in the 14th, 35th, and 39th Police Districts. The Caravan staffed by representatives from the Water Department, Health Department, Recreation Department, Licenses and Inspections, the Mayor’s Office of Community Services, and a Streets Department SWEEP Officer will distribute promotional items to the block residents and children involved in the clean up. Also on hand will be Curby Bucket, the Streets Department’s recycling mascot. Caravan members will also use this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication as they continue outreach efforts by distributing departmental resource materials and offer assistance with service requests from the blocks visited.
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04/26/2013
STREETS DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE SIDEWALK CAFÉ INSPECTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE
Increase in Enforcement Efforts
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Streets Department will be conducting monthly inspections to ensure that restaurants maintain compliance with the sidewalk café requirements. Complaints about blocked and impassable sidewalks have necessitated the department to increase its enforcement efforts. The Streets Department oversees the enforcement of sidewalk cafes regulations involving the placement of tables, chairs and other furnishings. The department will be working citywide to keep sidewalks clear and safe for the public.
“The sidewalk network in Philadelphia is one of the City’s greatest assets and sidewalk cafes are a wonderful addition,” said Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri. “Sidewalk cafes are a valued amenity as they promote a lively and festive atmosphere on City streets. Café operators however need to adhere to their approved seating plans and be diligent in keeping public sidewalks safe and accessible for all users.”
Business owners and managers are reminded that the following items are not permitted in the public right-of-way: signs, sandwich boards, banners, “feather” signs, as well as café seating beyond the City-approved licensed limits.
For cafes without permits, or with seating that does not adhere to the approved seating plans, inspectors will issue tickets and require immediate compliance. Repeated violations can result in confiscation of signs, tables, and/or chairs and loss of business licenses.
Businesses interested in café seating that do not currently possess a license can go to the Resource Guide found at http://business.phila.gov , look for sidewalk café license under the licensing and regulations by business activity. The Streets Department will review the application and seating proposal, to ensure that the passable way is properly maintained.
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