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Southwest Blocks Anti-discrimination Outley House men

organize successful program for pitch in to bring joy
Cleanups immigrants May 5 at Easter
Best approach: prevent
litter before it happens
Workshop at AFRICOM
aids new American
Distribution of “Care”
packages helps needy
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LOOPED IN: Fighting Property Tax
Foreclosures
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COMMUNITY
Clean Air Workshop – Household Mold
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Overhaul of Woodland Ave. Bridge begins
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Gateway to Re-Entry Funding Gala May 11
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COMING UP &
BULLETIN BOARD
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CASH
FOR CARS & TRUCKS
City Kicks Off Spring
Cleanup in Southwest
up to $1,000 Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams, at the podium in the sun-splashed parking lot of Ezekiel Baptist Church at 58th and Grays Ave. where amid a rainbow of

Cars or Trucks
blue and yellow tee-shirts he launched the city’s 11th annual cleanup campaign April 14.

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ayor Jim Kenney and the bright, sunny Saturday morning April Love green, clean and beautiful now
With/ Without Title Philadelphia Streets De- 14, in a sea of blue and yellow tee- and for future generations.
Bad Engines or partment launched Phila- shirts, Mayor Jim Kenney, the Streets On hand to welcome to the Mayor
Bad Transmissions delphia’s 11th Annual Philly Spring Department and its community was Ezekiel Baptist’s pastor, Reverend
up to $500 Cleanup with a cleaning and press
event at Ezekiel Baptist Church at
partners joined residents and orga-
nizations to take part in this year’s CITY KICKS
Cars or Trucks 58th and Grays Avenue. On the Cleanup to keep the City of Brotherly CONTINUES ON PAGE 6

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By Kenyatta Johnson, Over 16,000 participants enrolled. estate price surge. LOOP participants tration has proposed raising property Sheer, Including Hooks 3 pc
embroidered
City Councilman, 2nd District Household income eligibility was are long-term residents who put down taxes by 4.1 percent and the City has
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ver 4800 homeowners in
Philadelphia were set to be
kicked out of the Longtime
Owners Occupant Program (LOOP)
in 2024. Two weeks ago, City Council
unanimously approved a bill I intro-
duced, Bill No. 170901, to remove
that time limit.
LOOP was enacted in 2014 as a
10 year tax relief program to protect
longtime homeowners whose prop-
capped at 150 percent of Area Me- roots and committed to our neighbor- released 2019 property reassessments
& UP RUG SETS
dian Income (AMI).
In 2016, City Council passed my
hoods before it was popular and are
now grappling with changing neigh-
that show a 27 percent average in-
crease in residential property values in
Attached
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amendment to remove the 10-year borhoods as they transition to later the 2nd Council District.
limit for households enrolled with in- stages of life. If a senior has family The cost of the program will Full - Queens - Kings
comes up to 80 percent of AMI. About members staying with them as care- decrease as participants sell their DECORATOR THROW PILLOWS TWIN SHEET
4800 enrollees, those with incomes be- takers, any family member’s income homes, pass them on to family mem- Values to $14.99 $3999 & up
tween 80 and 150 percent AMI, were count against LOOP eligibility. LOOP bers or otherwise become ineligible,
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The average LOOP participant is a
senior citizen on a fixed income who
My current amendment, Bill No.
170901, (passed) just before the an-
opportunity to age in their homes in
peace. SETS $999 Thick & Thirsty
$999
Values to $1999

erty taxes tripled or worse as a result bought their house in the 1980s, long nouncement of a new double burden Kenyatta Johnson is Councilman for $399
of the 2013 Actual Value Initiative. before the recent Philadelphia real on homeowners. The Kenney adminis- the 2nd Council District.
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lish” version (in italics) of the
three question that appear on
amended to restore local control by
confirming the Board of Education’s
Special Group QUEEN SIZE&up
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the May 15 Primary Election Ballot

and some brief comments on each.
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Ballot Question 1: Shall The phia, providing for public participa-
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be tion in the Educational Nominating he U.S. Department of Hous- KING ASSORTED
amended to require an appropriation Panel process, revising eligibility ing & Urban Development
SHEET $699 $599 BATH RUGS
in each annual operating budget of requirements, requiring City Council (HUD) has awarded a “Choice
SETS $1099 BLANKETS Values to $1599
$500,000, or such greater amount as confirmation of School Board ap- Neighborhoods Planning & Action”
$3999 $799
Council decides, to the Police Advi-
sory Commission or any successor
pointments, requiring a stated reason
for removing a School Board Member
Grant to the Philadelphia Housing
Authority (PHA) to guide a two-year,
$999 & up up
body or bodies? Comment: The Po- and establishing a Parent and Com- community-driven planning process 36” TIER & SWAG 7 PIECE COMFORTER
SHOWER LINERS SETS FULL SHEET
lice Advisory Council (PAC) provides munity Advisory Council? Com- of envisioning the development of
an important civilian oversight of ment: This amendment contains four Bartram Village. 3 pc SETS – PRINTED FULL & QUEEN SETS
the Philadelphia Police Department
Including policy review, promotion of
provision for managing the city-run
BOE when control of our schools
The initial meeting with the com-
munity concerning the “The Bartram
QUILT $699 $3999 & up $ 899 JAQUARD
community relations, and investiga- changes from the state-run School Choice Neighborhood Plan” will take Bartram Village from the air. The process for BEDSPREAD PANELS
tions of police policy and practices. If Reform Commission this coming July place on Tuesday, April 24 from 6:00 planning its redevelopment begins at a community
meeting at Kingsessing Rec. Center at 6:00 p.m. on SETS $1899& UP FREE LAYAWAYS !! 2 for $999 84” Long
for any reason the PAC was discon- 1. The key provision makes the May- to 7:30 p.m. at the Kingsessing Rec- Tuesday, April 24

tinued, under this charter provision,
the budged PAC funding would have
to be allocated to whatever succes-
sor agency performs the present PAC
functions. A YES vote is recom-
mended.
Ballot Question No. 2: Shall
the Educational Supplement to the
or’s selection of BOE members sub-
ject to City Council approval. While
we dislike giving more power to our
one-party city Council, appointments
should have some oversight. A YES
vote is recommended.
E. L. Behr
SMILES’
reation Center at 50th Street between
Kingsessing and Chester Avenues. surrounding Kingsessing neighbor-
The purpose of the community hood. FAMILY
meeting will be to find out more For more information, contact OWNED
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community members can be actively ila.gov or visit www.bartramchoice. 1938
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and committed residents came
together for block cleanups on Sat-
Annual Block Clean Up Builds Community Pride
rest of the city, block captains
urday, April 14. As it happens, these
activities took place at the same time
as the City’s Annual Spring Cleanup
which had been previously scheduled
for April 6 but was deferred due to
bad weather.
Typical of neighborhood efforts was
the work done on the street, yards,
and alley in the 5700 block of Flor-
ence Avenue. At the crack of dawn,
homemakers were out with trimmers
and spades, brooms and bags, and
much energy to beautify their area.
The collection of debris and trash had
been coordinated with Philadelphia
More Beautiful by block captain Mark
Harrell.
Residents were happy about the re-
sults and spoke enthusiastically about
the efforts of their neighbors in the
cleanup and resulting improvement
in the appearance and quality of life
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Reconstruction of the Woodland Avenue Bridge
15-month project disrupts traffic between 47th and 48th Streets
S
EPTA, the City of Philadelphia
and PennDOT have commenced
work to replace the Woodland
Avenue bridge over the Media/El-
wyn Regional Rail Line between 47th
and 48th Streets. The bridge carries
SEPTA’s Routes 11 and 36 Trolley lines
and reconstruction will include the
street, trolley tracks and sidewalks on
both sides of Woodland.
The construction of the improved
single span bridge began on March
14 with an anticipated completion
date of mid-2019. The existing 1920’s
bridge is severely deteriorated due to
age, weather, and traffic. Signs had to
ELMWOOD AVENUE TROLLEY LINE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – APRIL 20
SEPTA has been pouring concrete on the west curb Line of Elmwood Avenue at 63rd
Street. They intend to pave the entire stretch tomorrow and open Elmwood Avenue
through 63rd Street on Friday, April 20, 2018. This will necessitate the completion of
the first phase of the detour and the implementation of the second phase.
CITY KICKS
CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1
Brian King who turned the gavel over
to City Streets Department Commis-
sioner Carlton Williams, Department
of Streets who MC’d the affair. Com-
missioner Williams took time to thank
the organizations that are partnering
with the city in the cleanup campaign,
notably: Southwest CDC, ACANA, LI-
MAP, MSW Consultants, ACV Enviro,
Big Belly, Republic Services, ReCom-
munity, Eforce Recycling, Waste
Management, SWEEP, Mural Arts,
City Year, Future Track and more. In
particular, he commended SEPTA
and Amtrack for taking a holistic
approach, cleaning up not only their
tracks and yards but helping out with
neighborhood efforts.
The backdrop for the gathering was
two huge and colorfully painted city
trash trucks and across the Amtrack
rails, the Coventa trash collection opera-
tion. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell
observed that the cleanup effort was
helping to define Philadelphia. “This is
what the city is all about,“ she observed.
COMMUNITY NEWS
be posted for reduced weight loads.
Replacement is necessary to maintain
trolley service and normal traffic flow.
The new street surface will reduce
noise and vibration to the adjoining
properties.
Detours during the construction
will include:
• All Route 11 & 36 trolley service will
be detoured via Chester Avenue to
49th and 50th Streets
• All streets in the affected construc-
tion area will be closed to thru traf-
fic. Local traffic will be permitted up
to the construction site.
Construction hours will be from
It’s never too soon to start teaching the importance
of avoiding throwing trash on the street as well as
becoming a block captain and fighting litter from
the top.
“Another way of creating community
spirit in dealing with trash and litter is
getting to know the neighbors.”
State Representative Joanna McClin-
ton observed how positive it was to have
“Mayor Kenney, the Streets Department
and its community partners joining
residents and organizations to get this
year’s Cleanup off to a good start.” She
too urged everyone to “keep the City of
Brotherly Love green, clean and beauti-
ful now and for future generations.”
In a prepared release, Commissioner
Williams observed that “This year the
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for day work
activities, with night work as needed,
in which cases, the community will be
notified in advance
A #36 trolley whose route will be detoured during the 15-month replacement of the Woodland Avenue
bridge between 47th and 48th Streets through mid-2019
Mayor Kenney with State Rep. Joanna McClinton
and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell all of whom
contrasted the success of the past 10 Clean Up
drives with the importance of encouraging the
public to avoid discarding litter on our streets and
securing all cartons, bags, and bins when setting
out trash on the sidewalk for pickup.
kick-off also included an opportunity
for residents to drop off unwanted
e-waste, including computers, TV sets
and more The EPA states that elec-
tronic e-waste is the source of 70% of
heavy metals in landfills. These toxic
compounds, including mercury and
lead, are an ongoing risk to land and
water, as well as posing major security
risks due to the proprietary and confi-
dential data computers may contain.
Examples of electronic materials that
can be dropped off include: Elec-
April 20, 2018
Information for this article was
graciously provided by Ebony Walker-
Edwards of SEPTA who can be reached
at EZWalker@septa.org
tronic toys and games; metal objects;
computer equipment, including CDs/
DVDs, printers, peripherals, mice,
and keyboards; televisions, monitors
and display devices; cell phones and
cassette players and office equipment,
including typewriters, copiers, calcula-
tors and answering machines.
Darryl Brundage, Vice President
of the dedicated City Year Organi-
zation, praised its young members,
all of whom would be joining in the
hundreds of cleanup projects around
the state.
Representing the many Southwest
groups who were pitching in for the
cleanup Mark Harrell of Southwest
CDC who mentioned the on-going
effort to reduce litter on streets, alleys,
yards and lots a year around responsi-
bility. The initiative is known as “Not
in Southwest Philly.”
The Streets Department released
Philly Spring Annual Cleanup results
over the last decade that included
more than 11 million pounds of trash
removed and 600,000 pounds recycled
by more than 150,000 volunteers at
825 official project sites.
April 20, 2018
Helping New Americans Advocate for Themselves
MAY 5
M
embers of the “New Ameri-
cans” community were
gratified to learn about
the up-coming Immigrant Workers
Academy which will take place on
Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. at AFRICOM (Coalition of
African and Caribbean Communi-
ties), located at 6328 Paschall Avenue.
The announcement was made by rep-
resentatives from the City of Philadel-
phia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs at
a Welcome Fair for New Americans
held at the Paschalville Library on
April 11.
This new Workers Academy program
will educate immigrant workers on
advocating for themselves in the work-
place, especially with regard to work-
place discrimination and harassment.
In a post on the City’s Office of
Immigrant Affairs website, April
10, 2018, Katerina Krohn notes that
“Philadelphia is home to genera-
tions of people who have come to
Clean Air Workshop on Impact of Flooding
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here are serious consequences
from flooding in low-lying areas
like Southwest Philadelphia.
This reality certainly applies on a large
scale, community-wide level due to
major storms like Hurricane Floyd in
1999. But, it is also no less grim for
individual homeowners who not infre-
quently face financial loss, bodily injury
and heartbreak when basements are
soaked due to stormwater backup
Other less obvious risks from flood-
ing, however, are prolonged health
concerns, particularly from the growth
COMMUNITY NEWS
AFRICOM hosts “Immigrant Workers Academy”
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration staff and residents
discuss the up-coming Immigrant Workers
Academy at the AFRICOM office at 6328 Paschall
Avenue on May 5.
our city in search of opportunity.
This history continues today. More
than ever, people come to Phila-
delphia to make a better life for
themselves and their families, and
Philadelphia has benefited from its
immigrant residents.
“Like everyone else, immigrants
are looking for ways to improve their
lives, but oftentimes, immigrants are
also more vulnerable to exploitation,”
Krohn indicated. “Many immigrants
Eastwick Library event to cover Southwest at-risk areas
of mold. Mold infestation can occur
within 48 hours of flooding and can
cause shortness of breath, stuffy noses,
and irritated eyes or skin. People who
have asthma, pregnant women, infants,
the elderly and people with immune
system problems are at even higher risk
of suffering from mold.
Recognizing these liabilities, a coali-
tion of groups is putting on a work-
shop about mold and flooding at the
Eastwick Public Library, 2851 Island
Avenue, Monday, April 23rd from 4:00
to 6:00 p.m.
The organizing group consists of
representatives from Drexel, National
Nurse-Led Care Consortium, Liberty
Lutheran, Energy Coordinating Agen-
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Representatives of the Phila. District Office of the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services carefully
outline the options and resources they offer to a
recent U.S. arrival at the Welcome Fair for New
Americans at Paschalville Library April 11
are unfamiliar with American work-
place culture, labor laws, and are still
learning English. Sometimes, im-
migrants risk deportation when they
speak out.
“Even with these challenges, many
immigrants have helped improve
work conditions for everyone. They
have fought for higher wages, safer
workplaces, and better benefits. They
call out discrimination. When im-
migrants thrive in the workplace,
everyone wins! “
cy, the Philadelphia Health Department
and Clean Air Council. This project is
a coalition of groups all involved with
the Franklin Institute’s Climate Ur-
ban Systems Partnership. http://www.
cuspproject.org/cities/ philadelphia#.
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The preceding reasons are why the
City Office of Immigrant Affairs is
starting the Immigrant Workers Acad-
emy, a program that brings training on
workplace issues into immigrant com-
munities in different languages. We
want to make sure immigrants have
the support to speak up.
Those wishing to learn more about
the Immigrant Workers Academy, or
would like to host one in your com-
munity may contact Symbol Lai at
Symbol.Lai@phila.gov.
For more information on English Lan-
guage Courses and use of computer lab
facilities, contact Cynthia Ryant at South-
west CDC 215-729-0729 or cynthia@
southwestcdc.org or come to the Pas-
chalville Branch Library at 70th Street and
Woodland Avenue any Tuesday at 12:30
p.m. for information and registration, or
phone the library at 215-685-2662.
For information about the evening
ESL courses at Tilden Middle School,
contact regina.young@phila.gov or
phone (215) 301-5542.
AFRICOM can be contacted at the
above address or by emailing eedi@
africom-philly.org
The presentation will largely be a
“Do’s and Don’ts” of mold and flooding
in general, offering a variety of resourc-
es offered by the City and the non-
profit organizations involved. We have
funds for food and refreshments as well
as $25 visa gift cards for 25 people.
8 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Turkey Fired from Job as Bartram’s
Garden Parking Lot Attendant
After more than two years on the job,
gorgeous Jake Beakman, Bartram’s Gar-
den announced April 1st that popular
and much photographed male turkey
upper parking lot attendant will not be
returning to work this spring. Though he
was aware that there had been com-
plaints about his performance, he was
still shocked to hear the news.
“Yeah, I’d heard complaints from my
supervisor all the time. ‘Why aren’t you
wearing your little neon vest? Why are you
attacking people’s tires? How come you
fly up to the top of a tree every time you
see a dog?’ But I like to think I was a good
worker. I know I was trying my best.”
The good news for Bartram’s Garden?
Jake claims that he never cashed any of
his paychecks.
“I don’t need money,” he said. “Any-
way, none of the stores around here ever
sell beetles or tender shoots of newly
sprouted clover. What I care about, what
I need, is pretty simple.”
And what, we asked, do you really
need?
“First of all, I need appreciation. Many
visitors go nuts trying to photograph me.
So, I’m adding to their appreciation of
nature, and that’s certainly a worthwhile
service. Second, I need the renewal of
my Thanksgiving insurance. Pound for
MAY 5
G
ateway to Re-Entry seeks
sponsors and attendees for its
upcoming “6th Annual Gala”
under Tracey L. Fisher, CEO of Gate-
way to Re-Entry and the “Face of Re-
Entry” on Friday, May 11, 2018, 6:00
p.m. at the Hilton Philadelphia Hotel
Garden Ballroom, 4200 City Line Ave,
Philadelphia, PA. 19131
“The Gateway to Re-Entry Gala is
the annual fundraising event to sup-
port our mission of building a better
When one least expects it, Jake Beakman,
Bartram’s Parking Lot Attendant turkey is
discovered lurking around cars in the upper lot.
pound it’s really not that expensive.
His supervisor, Dustin Jebergerdinis,
could not disagree more: “The Workbird
Insurance aside, he was hired to focus
his energy on facilitating our parking
experience.” Conceding that Jake was a
gorgeous bird, Dustin countered, “He
took it upon himself to strut around
in the middle of Lindbergh Boulevard,
blocking cars.
Lastly, he knew very well that we had
planned next Thanksgiving’s staff celebra-
tion around him,” Dustin observed. “Then,
he heard that it was going to be a roast, he
decided to decline the honor. All in all, we
have to move on, and I don’t think you’ll be
seeing him around anymore.”
Jake understands the situation dif-
ferently. “Oh, I’ll be out there,” he said.
“And you know that I’m going to make
sure everyone knows it.”
Gateway to Re-Entry Gala Fundraiser
The organization still seeks sponsors
community and creating opportuni-
ties for a positive change for returning
citizens and society at large,“ advised
Carol Simmons, Ed D, chief of staff at
the organization. “We truly appreci-
ate additional sponsorships for our
charitable event.”
Gateway to Re-Entry activities
include educational programs, sup-
port and guidance for individuals
re-entering society after incarceration,
and helping local residents towards
entrepreneurial endeavors. Gateway
conducts workshops and seminars, de-
velops and distributes information on
holistic healthy choices for a healthier
Coordinated Effort Brightens
Easter for SW Families
A
s has been the case for the past 20
years, a dozen stalwart residents
of Self Inc. Outley House home-
less men’s shelter met the truck from
Wayne Presbyterian which brought 45
huge Easter bins to brighten the holi-
day celebration of deserving Southwest
Philadelphia families. The bins were full
to the brim with food, gifts, and flowers
donated by WPC members who selected
“eggs” from the Easter tree at the church
over the preceding weeks.
Lorraine Thomas, office manager of
Southwest Community Development
Corp., arranged for the presence of the
local volunteers with Outley House
Director Frank Richardson. Thomas,
previously board chair of CityLights
Network, also coordinated the gather-
ing of information about the Southwest
families who were the recipients of
Wayne members’ generosity.
“The most impressive thing is how
Lorraine gathered the crew of willing
and able men with 15 minutes notice.
She is special as are all the men,” asserted
Gillespie. “The willingness of them to
jump in and help unload the truck in fire
brigade-like line is inspiring and heart-
warming. It makes effort all the more
meaningful… and Lorraine Thomas is a
bright beacon in SW Philly.”
Tracey Fisher with State Senator Scott Walker.
Fisher is still seeking attendees and sponsors for
his Gateway to Re-Entry Gala Fundraiser May 11
lifestyle, and fosters a collaborative
spirit with other educational entities to
service the community.
April 20, 2018
Each colorful plastic bin contains the complete
makings for a joyous Easter meal for a needy
family in Southwest. Pictured are residents of
Outley House men’s shelter on Woodland Ave.
who graciously assisted with offloading the heavy
parcels at Myers Rec. Center where they were
distributed. Shown right is Lorraine Thomas of
Southwest CDC who coordinated the outreach and
at left, Wayne Presbyterian Deacons Bill Nirmeier
and Bill Gillespie.
The Easter outreach is part of Wayne
Presbyterian’s 30-year CityLights faith-
based, urban/suburban program with its
Southwest partners. This ministry has
been augmented with the creation of
The Common Place at 58th and Chester
Avenue three years ago.
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“To meet mission goals and provide
services in our community, we rely
on the generosity of individuals and
businesses for support, advised Fisher.
“We need the assistance of communi-
ty-minded individuals to continue our
service the community effectively each
year.
For additional information, contact
Dr. Simmons at csimmons20@yahoo.
com or phone 215.760.1857 (office)
or 610.284.6246 (cell). Also, visit the
Gateway website at http://tiiai.org/
about-us.html. Checks may be mailed
to Gateway to Re-Entry, PO Box 1091,
Lansdowne, PA
April 20, 2018
APRIL 21
• Bike Ride – Cobbs Creek Environmental Center To Bartram’s River Plaza: Starts 10:00 a.m. at
56th St. & the Schuylkill River, next to Bartram’s Garden.
• Spring Open House & Plant Sale, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh
Blvd. For a plant list, visit www.bartramsgarden.org
• Health & Wellness Fair - Victory Christian Center 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 5220 Whitby
Avenue, Free Screenings for Glucose and Blood Pressure (Keystone First); Info from VIP/
Medicare, CHIP, Amer. Heart Assoc., Philadelphia Care for the Aging, American Diabetes
Association, Fitness Classes, & more! Info: 215 474-2717
• Free Boating on the Schuylkill River Begins at Bartram’s Garden: 11:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Parking in Circle above Schuylkill River. Free boats, kayaks, life
preservers, instruction. Up-date on weather: www.facebook.com/bartramsboathouse
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Open to All. 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. The Common Place, 58th &
Chester Ave. (Every 3rd Sat.) Info: www.thecommonplacephilly.org or 267-275-8238
Email: info@thecommonplacephilly.org
• Black Male Educators Convening 9: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Speakers/Discussion/
Networkign on development, recruitment and retention of Black male educators. Temple
Univ.- Gittis Student Ctr. 1755 N 13th St. Philadelphia. Visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/bmec
• Bird Walks (Most Saturday & Sunday Mornings) Guided by Experts: Usually 9:00 - 11:00
a.m. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phone 215-365-3118 or visit
johnheinznwr@fws.gov
APRIL 23
• Breathing Easy in a Changing Climate - Free Workshop: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastwick Public
Library, 2851 Island Ave. Learn about climate change, flood prevention, preventing mold
in households (Attendees receive valuable gift card) Info/Register: mlm535Wdrexel.edu
• Dance for Health – Open to All: Sponsored By Penn Nursing at The Common Place
(Every Monday) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 58th & Chester Ave. (Parking entrance off 58th St.)
Refreshments. Info: Terri 215-898-2259
APRIL 27
• Art Exhibit – Bartram’s Garden “The River Remains” 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Exhibition and Reception
– 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Info/Reservations: (215) 729-5281 info@bartramsgarden.org
APRIL 28
• Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 5401 Lindbergh Blvd. weeding,
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pruning, clean up, planting: No experience necessary; dress for outdoors; bring gloves if
you have them. Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org
• Science Festival (Last Day) John Heinz Nat. Wildlife Refuge: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free
Carnival of eye-opening science exhibits, activities, workshops, 8401 Lindbergh Blvd.
Information: www.fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz
APRIL 30
• Deadline: College Scholarships for Students: PA Legislative Black Caucus: Application
details: www,pahouse.com/PLBC/Scholarships.
• Candidates Night. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kingsessing Recreation Center, 50th St. between
Kingsessing and Chester Ave. Sponsors: Southwest Phila. District Services and
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Catered Supper. Info: Kevin Horne, Vice President:
267-586-3599 or Mike Ross, President 484-250-9055. Email: swpds@aol.com
• Clothes Closet – Free Items for Adults 16 and Over 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Common
Place, 58th Street & Chester Ave (entrance via parking lot off 58th Street. sSponsored by
JEVS. (5 items per person) Info: melanie@ourclosetpa.org
APRIL 30 – MAY 3
• Employment Boot Camp at Southwest CDC. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free, Four-
day workforce development course: resume prep; financial empowerment; internet
connections, SWCDC, 6328 Paschall Ave.: Info/Sign-up: Cynthia at 215-729-4546 or
cynthia@southwestcdc.org
MAY 2
• Tilden Community Meeting - Open to the public, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Every 1st Wednesday
of the month), Tilden Middle School, 66th St. & Elmwood Ave.. Highlights of Tilden
Community Initiative: programs, events, services & needs. Info: 215 301-5542
MAY 5
• Immigrant Workers Academy – Learning How to Deal with workplace Discrimination.
10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Africom Office, 6328 Paschall Ave., Free luncheon included,
interpretation services available: Sexual Harassment, Self Defense and Worker Rights
& Compensation covered. Sponsor: City Office of Immigrant Affairs
MAY 11
• 6th Annual Gala Fundraiser - Gateway to Re-Entry / “Face of Re-Entry”
6:00 p.m. Hilton Philadelphia Hotel - Garden Ballroom, 4200 City Line Ave,
Philadelphia, Info/Tickets/Sponsorship: Dr. Carol Simmons – 215.760.1857 -
Cell – 610.284.6246 – Office
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MAY 12 internet connections, SWCDC, 6328 Paschall Ave.: Info/Sign-up: Cynthia at 215-729-4546

• Seeds of Dissent Historic Tour – Bartram’s Garden, 11:00 a.m. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. info:
or cynthia@southwestcdc.org
CHOICE
215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org • Culinary & Hospitality Career Night, April 11, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Delaware County NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

MAY 16
• Grow it Yourself: Workshops on summer planting & maintaining your garden: Bartram’s Garden,
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org
Community College, Marple Campus Upper Lobby, 901 S. Media Line Road. Media, PA,
Info/Advance Registration: April 14 dccc.edu/career-night or call 610-723-4000. RENTAL MANAGEMENT
West, Southwest, Northeast, South Philadelphia & University City YOU’RE INVITED!
• Volunteer as Tutor: English Language Training, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southwest CDC, 215-727-1565
Bartram Choice Plan Kick-Off Meeting

• Southwest residents living within one mile of Bartram’s Garden are eligible for Program
6328 Paschall Avenue. Register for next 3-Session Course: 215-686-6079 or Cynthia at
cynthia@southwestcdc.org or philaliteracy.org/calendar. MANGO & AUGUST
5601 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153
Pass access (75%-100% OFF selected events). Contact us with any questions or to sign up • Free Evening English Language Courses, Mondays/Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Real Estate
for an event 215-726-5281. Tilden Middle School, 66th & Elmwood Ave. To register or for more info: Visit: www. Since 1976
Licensed Broker
centerforliteracy.org/free-cfl -classes-at-community-schools or phone Center for Literacy
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 215-474-1235 extension 200 WHEN & WHERE
Attention Homeowners: Tuesday, April 24th
• Job Fair April 7 – Mann Center, 123 S. Broad St. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Entry: Press • Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Gate, 52nd and Ave of the Republic (Companies: National Event Security, Best Beverage
Concessions; Standard Parking. Info (p) 215-546-7900 x 138, tcrocker@manncenter.org
Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults
Can Learn to Read at ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084.
BEWARE ! BEWARE ! WHAT IS BARTRAM CHOICE?
The U.S. Department of Housing &
Kingsessing Rec Center
4901 Kingsessing Ave
Investors are stealing your houses with low offers: Urban Development (HUD) awarded a Philadelphia, PA 19143
• Employment Boot Camp at Southwest CDC. April 30 – May 3,10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall “Cash as is” Choice Neighborhoods Planning & Action
Free, Four-day workforce development course: resume prep; fi nancial empowerment; Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.org. or 215-729-0800. Grant to the Philadelphia Housing Authority
Call Marisa Mango for the true value of your home! (PHA) to guide a two-year, community-
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Mango & August Real Estate 215-485-8907 driven planning process. The Bartram Choice

Free Classes Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info: 215-729-0800. Neighborhood Plan will be centered around
the redevelopment of Bartram Village and

How to Rehab Houses! • Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland
explore ways to revitalize the surrounding
Kingsessing neighborhood.

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local developers.
Classes will be
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3-hour sessions
Wednesdays 2-5 pm
at the offices of
Southwest CDC 6328
Paschall Ave.
Seminar
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FOR ALL OF YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS
and find out how to get involved.
To request an interpreter,
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