Streets Department The Sailor Who Loved Take the Reusable 63rd Street Parking

Kicks Off 2019 Cleaning the Sea Bag Pledge! Lot Update
Season at PMBC Block Community Parking
Captain Rally African-American Naval Abandon the use of
Historian, James Forten plastic bags for when Lot located at 63rd &
More than 1,500 Block Woodland Avenue has
Captains and residents Dunbar is buried at Mt. shopping been officially reopened
attended the event. Moriah Cemetery. for public.
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BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1945

OPINION Litter? Not In Philly!

Campaign Expands To
First Muslim Woman in State House
PAGE 2
COMMUNITY
Yard trees still available at SWCDC
PAGE 5 Southwest Philadelphia
Earned Income Tax Credits help families
PAGE 7
12th Police Dist. Captain’s Corner
PAGE 11
63rd St. & Woodland Parking Lot Update
PAGE 12
COMING UP &
BULLETIN BOARD
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T
he PA Resource Council’s (PRC)
Litter? Not in Philly! project
is expanding to Southwest
Philadelphia under the local banner of
“Litter? Not in Southwest!” In partner-
Exclusive Home of Party Grits ship with the Southwest Community
inspired by Chef Reeky Development Corporation (SWCDC),
The Kitchen Magician PRC is bringing its Litter? Not In
6517 Elmwood Avenue Philly! on-line anti-litter block adop-
215-921-9915 tion program to this diverse region
Sun: 8 am —3:30 pm of Philadelphia. Volunteers in South-
Mon: Closed
Tues—Sat: 8 am — 10 pm
LIHEAP ENDS ON
APRIL 12, 2019.
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Instagram @rhythmandbrunch
west Philadelphia neighborhoods are munity. They want a clean, healthy
needed to join 1,300+ Philadelphia environment for their families and
residents who have already commit- recognize the connection between
ted to weekly litter cleanups on blocks well-maintained blocks and economic
across the city. sustainability. “Feedback is very en-
The kickoff presentation in January couraging,” according to Mark Har-
to the Southwest CDC Neighborhood rell, NAC Coordinator at Southwest
Advisory Committee was enthusiasti- CDC. “Our intention is to engage
cally received, connecting PRC with
residents in Southwest Philadelphia LITTER? NOT IN PHILLY!
who are passionate about their com- CONTINUES ON PAGE 15
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Rep. Johnson-Harrell installed as State Representative for 190th District

I
n a historic moment, Representa-
tive Movita Johnson-Harrell was
installed as the first Muslim woman
to be elected to our state legislature.
As she will represent the 190th District
part of which begins at Larchwood,
she is a neighbor to Southwest resi-
dents and will be working closely with
our House team all of whom share a
portion of our part of the city: Rep.
Joanna McClinton, Rep. Marie Do-
natucci, Rep. Jordan Harris, and Rep.
James Roebuck.
The outstanding issue on which we
would expect Rep. Johnson-Harrell to
be champion is that of gun violence.
We are confident that she will be com-
mitted to the initiation and passage
of some common-sense gun control
laws, including universal registration,
closing gun show loopholes, a ban
on assault weapon and large capac-
ity clips, and recognition that gun
violence is one of the nation’s greatest
health problems.
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court
has unanimously decided not to block
the ban on bump-stock weapons im-
posed by the President in response to
the 2017 Las Vegas, Nevada, massacre
and the killing of the Parkland Florida
High School students. Perhaps now
we can hope for some further laws
that will protect us from these kinds of
scourges.
According to Heading God’s Call
anti-gun violence advocates, Rep.
Johnson-Harrell and her family have
become extremely effective gun
violence prevention advocates. Their
entry into this crusade followed the
tragic shooting of their son Charles

Representative Johnson-Harrell and her husband, Yancy, and two of their Grandchildren. Rep. Johnson-
Bringing “Good News” to our Community for over 70 years Harrell was installed as the first Muslim woman to be elected to the state legislature.
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Harrell started the CHARLES Founda- to us, her message was clearly unchris-
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6328 Paschall Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142. tion which has been at the forefront tian – and totally inappropriate to the
of public and private gun advocacy point of being hateful at that time.
6,000 copies are distributed free in Southwest Philadelphia bi-weekly on alternate Fridays action throughout our area to make We wish State Representative Movita
reaching the communities of Bartram Village, Kingsessing, Elmwood, Sherwood, Eastwick,
Paschall and Angora. our streets and public places safer. Johnson-Harrell every success in her
We were greatly affected by the way work on behalf of her nearby district
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Streets Department Kicks Off
2019 Cleaning Season at
PMBC Block Captain Rally
O
n Saturday, March 23 the
Philadelphia Streets Depart-
ment kicked off the 2019
cleaning season at the Philadel-
phia More Beautiful Committee’s
(PMBC) Annual Block Captain
Rally.
More than 1,500 Block Captains
and residents attended Saturday’s
event. City officials acknowledged
their hard work and dedication to
keeping their neighborhoods clean
throughout the year. Attendees
participated in resource workshops
and met with representatives from
various City departments and or-
ganizations. “Block captains fulfill
a unique role in shaping our neigh-
borhoods,” said Mayor Jim Kenney.
“I am grateful for their efforts to
educate residents on everything
from block cleanups to proper
recycling. PMBC’s network of block
captains keeps us informed of issues
requiring immediate attention and
positions us to be a more efficient
and effective city government.”
“The theme of this year’s rally is
‘If you mean it, clean it!’ This theme
captures the essence of the work that
the block captains do by taking own-
ership and pride in their blocks and
neighborhoods,” said Streets Com-
Community
April 5, 2019
Night
at Paschalville Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
70th Street and
Woodland Avenue
Let’s celebrate the start of
spring together at Paschalville
missioner Carlton Williams. “Block
Captains not only take responsibility Library! Join us for an evening
and action against litter and trash of fun, helpful information,
on their blocks but many issues that
negatively impact the quality of life and giveaways.
in their neighborhoods.” Residents
can visit the Streets Department
website to see this year’s PMBC • Face painting
Clean Block Schedule and learn how
to participate in upcoming cleanup • Storytime for kids
events. At the rally, more than 50
organizations and departments pro- • Refreshments
vided Block Captains with informa-
tion about going green and getting • Job Readiness Lab
clean, post-secondary education
opportunities and financial literacy. tours
Resource workshops were provided
Free. No sign-up required.
by PMBC, Philadelphia Recycling
Office, Office of Emergency Man-
agement, Philadelphia Fire Depart-
ment, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful,
and Philadelphia Water Department.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Yard Trees Meet Rotarian Cheryl Snipes Burkett, PhD

G
et a free yard tree! Each spring tree canopy coverage in every Phila-
(April to May) and fall (October delphia neighborhood. On Thursday, Cheryl Snipes Burkett, PhD is the
to November), TreePhilly works May 2, 2019, Southwest CDC located President of Southwest Philadelphia Eastwick
with community groups across Phila- at 6328 Paschall Avenue will be dis- Rotary Club. Cheryl is an Eastwick resident, a
delphia to distribute over 1,000 free yard tributing 25 yard trees from 4 pm to 6
trees through our Community Yard Tree pm. Note - Priority is for residents of graduate of Mitchell Elementary School, Tilden
Giveaway Program. Yard trees provided 19153, 19143, and 19142. Middle School and John Bartram High School.
through this program must be planted in If you have limited mobility and Cheryl currently works at theVillage at 65th &
the ground on private property in Phila- cannot pick up and plant your tree, we Chester Avenue.
delphia. Yard trees may not be planted in are offering a free delivery and plant-
Cheryl is the Senior Director of
a container or in the sidewalk or public ing service. Click here to find out more
right-of-way. OR call the TreePhilly office or email Community-Based (Behavioral / Mental Health Clinic, Child
This season, we’re continuing to our office and leave your name and Welfare programs, Community Development) Prevention
build on the success of our community address and we will mail you a paper Programs and Services. Cheryl came to the Club with a passion for
partnership model in order to better application. Number: 215 683 0217 community service projects and fundraisers to benefit Southwest
serve neighborhoods most in need Email: treephilly@phila.gov. To regis-
of trees. Launched in response to the ter for a tree call Mark Harrell ASAP residents, and is committed to “Service Above Self”.
Office of Sustainability’s Greenworks
Plan, TreePhilly strives to reach 30%
at (215)-729-0804 or email mark@
southwestcdc.org.
Join Us on Wednesday at Rotary!
The Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia - Eastwick meets each
Wednesday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at the Southwest Senior
List of Available Trees at SWCDC Center, 6916 Elmwood Avenue. Join us!
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Betula nigra - River birch 1
Nyssa sylvatica - Black gum 1
Quercus phellos - Willow oak 1
MEDIUM
Ostrya virginiana - Hophornbeam 3
SMALL
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Cornus kousa - Kousa dogwood 2
Cornus mas - Cornelian-cherry dogwood 0
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
FRUIT
2 My heart
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Applications are Being
Accepted for the NAS
E Income Less Than $55,000.
very two years, Southwest CDC
holds elections to determine
new Neighborhood Advisory
Subcommittee (NAS) members. This
group of no more than 15 neighbor-
hood residents, help to lead, monitor
and support community program
activities provided by Southwest CDC
and the City’s Division of Housing and
Community Development. Southwest
CDC will be holding elections in the
Spring of 2019.
Criteria:
Residents wishing to serve on the
NAS must live in Southwest Phila-
delphia (between 49th Street, Cobbs
Creek, the Philadelphia Airport,
Schuylkill River and Baltimore
Avenue).
Philadelphia Water Department
New Shut-off Policy
D
o you have unpaid water bills that
piled up over the winter? The
best way to avoid having your
water at home shut off, and avoid deal-
ing with fees and headaches, is simple:
get in touch with us! During the colder
months, we do not shut off most residen-
tial customers if they fall behind on their
bill because doing so could also cause the
heat to stop working. While that keeps
our customers safe, it can also lead to a
bigger past-due amount and your water
getting shut off when spring arrives.
Unlike in past years, we will now only
send one notice warning customers
that their water will be shut off due to
non-payment – and some customers are
already getting their one-and-only shutoff
notice in the mail. Why the change?
Customer advocates encouraged the
single-notice policy because they believe
multiple notices are confusing and con-
tribute to non-payment of bills and loss of
water services.
The new one-notice policy means cus-
tomers with two or more unpaid monthly
bills—more than $75 past-due for those
enrolled in our assistance programs and
April 5, 2019
Applicants must:
• Be actively participating in and con-
tributing to the development of the
Southwest community.
• Be able to attend at least 10 of the
12 NAC meetings each year. (2nd
Tuesday evening of each month)
• Assist with NAS sponsored events
throughout the year
• Serve a term of service for 2 years.
• Understand that all decisions will be
made by consensus.
• And agree that no more than one
person per organization may serve
at the same time.
For more information or an ap-
plication, contact Mark Harrell, NAC
Coordinator at 215-729-0804 or mark@
southwestcdc.org.
$150 for customers not enrolled—can
have their water shut off as soon as the
date listed at the top of the notice. As we
adopt this new policy, we want to make
sure customers know that our assistance
programs have grown to help more
people than ever. These programs can
help customers who have low income, are
seniors, or experience a special hardship
that makes it difficult to pay their water
bills. Don’t get shut off – get help!
If you got a shutoff notice in the mail
and cannot pay your water bill, it’s very
important to apply for help right away.
Thanks to a new program and City
Council’s efforts, many customers can
now get help based on their household
income - even those who didn’t qualify in
the past. With the new Tiered Assistance
Program (TAP), anyone struggling to
pay their monthly water bill should apply.
New options like help for those with a
special hardship may be for you. Get in
touch now and don’t wait until you’re
behind or get shut off!
For more information or to apply for
TAP, come to Southwest CDC, 6328 Pas-
chall Avenue, 215 729-0804.
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4865 Market St Philadelphia, PA
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Tue & Thu 5pm-7pm;
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1575 N 52nd Street, Phila, PA
19131
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the following documents for you,
your spouse, and anyone you are
claiming as a dependent.
IDENTIFICATION -
Current driver’s license, state ID,
passport, Green Card, or Employment
Authorization card
Birth dates for all household members
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
SS card (or other Social Security
document with full SSN on it)
INCOME
W-2 and 1099 forms for income,
pensions or Social Security, or
Unemployment received in 2018
Last year’s tax return (if available)
CHILDCARE
Year end statement for childcare
expenses
Social Security Number or Employer
Identification Number of the provider
EDUCATION
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school expenses paid
MEDICAL
1095-A statement (if applicable)
Total all expenses plus bills/receipts
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EITC Provides Tax Break for Low Income Taxpayers
T
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(EITC) benefits low income
people and families. The credit
can lower the tax someone owes the
IRS or mean a refund for the taxpayer.
Taxpayers can do these things to
determine if they qualify for the EITC
and make claiming it easier:
Review their eligibility:
• Taxpayers must have earned income
of $54,884 or less.
• Taxpayers must file a federal (IRS)
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By: Rev. Dr. Cassandra Graves,
Assistant Pastor of Evelyn Graves
Ministries Church
A
multicultural group of two
hundred family and friends
from Hawaii, Virginia, Chester,
Delaware, New Jersey, and PA wit-
nessed the first diverse official installa-
tion of Korean born Minister Grace M.
Hwang on Sunday, March 17th. This
historical ordination commenced dur-
ing Women’s History Month under the
beautiful stain glass windows of Evelyn
Graves Ministries Church in Yeadon.
Those on the Dias included Phila-
delphia Councilman David Oh, Bishop
C. Milton Grannum of New Covenant
Church, and Rev. Dr. Alyn Waller of
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Rev. Dr.
Cassandra Graves, Assistant Pastor of Ev-
elyn Graves Ministries Church, graciously
orchestrated the installation activities.
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A Historical Diverse Installation
Minister Grace Hwangof the First
Korean Baptist Church of Philadel-
phia, has demonstrated compassion
for God’s diverse community for
decades both locally and internation-
ally. “Grace publicly and privately
acknowledged the urgency of her for-
mal ordination and entering the call”
stated Dr. Graves. Bishop Grannum
provided a motivating lecture entitled
“When God Challenges and Elevates
His Servant.”
Assistant Pastor Dr. Graves stated
that this momentous occasion is
significant for numerous reasons : “1. commencing during Women’s History Vicinity and the Friendship Council of
This location, was “formerly Yeadon Month.” USA.
Community Center; 2. Since 1990 is Minister Grace and her husband Evelyn Graves Drama Productions
own and operated by Evelyn Graves Rev. Dr. Peter Hwang help strategize of Southwest Philadelphia has provid-
Ministries Church (mostly an African and executed nearly twelve cultural ed cultural perseverance as Friendship
American membership congrega- and civic group engagements to Korea Ambassadors since 1994. Minister
tion) under the pastoral guidance of 7000 miles for global reconciliation Grace M. Hwang now in her sixties
Rev. Dr. Evelyn Graves; 3. licensing a with communities of color supported will provide active spiritual guidance
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By Sam Ricks
T
o Naval historians, one of the
best known “Jack Tars” of the
Age of Sail was James Forten
Dunbar, of Philadelphia.
Born July 1, 1799, to William Dun-
bar and Abigail Forten, James was also
the nephew of Philadelphia sailmaker
and abolitionist James Forten, who
served the United States as a sailor
aboard the privateer Royal Louis dur-
ing the Revolutionary War.
Dunbar first “followed the sea” at
the age of 11 when he signed up for
his “Seaman’s Certificate” in July 1810.
This certificate identified him as an
American and helped him to avoid the
impressment into the British Navy,.
During his early career in the mer-
chant marine, Dunbar served aboard
several “fast” merchant ships hauling
cargo to China and returning to the
US and Britain with imported tea. In
1822, James F. Dunbar married Mary
Welsh in Philadelphia and raised two
children. His family back home was
evident by the tattoos on his forearms.
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 9
The Sailor Who Loved the Sea
In 1832, Seaman Dunbar found
himself “on the beach,” unemployed at
Valparaiso, Chile and decided to enlist
in the US Navy aboard the frigate
Potomac, serving 13 months. On his
next three voyages, he circumnavi-
gated the world as a seaman aboard
the frigates Peacock, John Adams, and
Constellation. During his long Navy
career, Seaman Dunbar would also
serve aboard the Navy’s flagship, the
frigate Constitution.
Declining health had finally taken
its toll on Seaman Dunbar and he
was admitted to the Naval Asylum at
Grays Ferry on October 3, 1856. But
this wasn’t Dunbar’s final chapter.
He got bored at the Asylum and four
times slipped away to re-enlist in the
Navy to serve in combat during the
Civil War. James F. Dunbar died on
November 26, 1870, and is buried
at Mount Moriah Cemetery’s Naval
Asylum Plot.
Dunbar’s life was summed up
best by Naval Historian Christopher
McKee who dubbed him, “The sailor
who loved the sea.”
10 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper COMMUNITY NEWS April 5, 2019

Attention Community Leaders!

A Paid Career Exposure Opportunity for Youth this Summer

Y
OACOP wants to know wheth-
er families in Southwest are
interested in having any ris-
ing 8th graders or young people age
16 – 24 sign up for its career exposure
program this summer. For the right
youth, the program based at Tilden
Middle School, Elmwood Avenue and
66th Street, acts in the same way as
other paid summer jobs – but with
the added benefit of career planning
guidance and other benefits, plus the
sense of community and fellowship in
of being a program participant. This young lady, a rising 8th grader, will be busy
Additionally, YOACAP is seeking this summer at the career exposure program at
community organizations to partner Tilden Middle School being organized by YOACOP –
and she will earn some nice spending money, too!
in that program by acting as work-
sites for the youth. For instance, they ing at $7.25 to work a minimum of 20
are looking for businesses, agencies hours per week.
and groups such as medical facilities, Anyone knowing such young people
lawyers, realtors, childcare facilities, – who consider themselves as possible
schools, elected officials, veterinarians, candidates for the program – contact
and the like which could provide a Derwood Beale of YOACAP by phone
work environment for the age group in at 215.851.1834 or 215.778.4455 (Cell)
question. (16-24 years of age). or email the name and phone number
YOACOP will pay the youth start- of the person to woody@yoacap.org

Own Your Own Home

Attend a
First Time Home Buyer
Seminar
Saturday, April 13
Southwest CDC’s trained housing coun-
selors can help you if you are in foreclo-
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
sure, received an ACT 91 letter from Southwest CDC
your lender and even if you are just a
month or so behind on your payments. 6328 Paschall Ave.
You do not need to hire an attorney. Registration Fee: $35.00
You have Southwest CDC housing coun- ♦ Understand the home buying process
selors, pro bono attorneys and the
City’s Office of Housing and Community ♦ Understand the role of Credit/Savings
Development staff behind you. ♦ Take advantage of 1st Time Home
Buyer Settlement Grants
Call today to set up an appointment at ♦ Loans: Availability & How to qualify
215
215--729
729--0800 ♦ Financing Options
Southwest Community Development Corp. Info: Phone Wydia: 215-729-0180
6328 Paschall Ave. Philadelphia PA 19142
Or email wydia@southwestcdc.org
215729-0800 www.southwestcdc.org
April 5, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 11

CAPTAIN’S
CORNER DID YOU KNOW
Captain Scott Drissel #99 THERE ARE
TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM
new ways HIV?

H
Learn about PrEP & PEP
ello! We had a great month in the 12th District
and are still trending in the right direction. Violent
They may be just what you need! PrEP vs PEP
crime is continuing to decrease through the strong Contact
relationship between the 12th District and our commu- Neighborhood United
PrEP stands for PEP stands for
nity! @ 215-724-7430
Pre-Exposure Post-Exposure
Operation Pinpoint continues to expand in the 12th

OR
Prophylaxis Prophylaxis
District. Our officers are out there and working hard for neighborhood
Southwest Philadelphia. During the month of March, united It means taking It means taking
through the diligent and hard work of our officers, we
seized 10 firearms off the streets of our district! Remember, antiretroviral antiretroviral
if you have any tips you would like to provide us, even if medicines (ART) medicines (ART)
you wish to remain anonymous, please call 215-686-TIPS BEFORE being AFTER being
or call the district itself at 215-686-3120.
There was a great turnout at our first movie night for COLOURS
organization
potentially potentially
the children at the 12th District and a great time was had exposed to HIV to exposed to HIV to
@ 215-832-0100
by all! We will be having more throughout the spring and prevent prevent becoming
For more information related
summer, so stay tuned for further dates.
to these medical breakthroughs!!! becoming infected. infected.
As a gentle reminder, the weather is getting nicer and
DropUse
children will want to be outside playing. Incaution in
your driving and pay attention to Philadelphia’s curfew for
A BRIGHTER AND PrEP has been shown to reduce HIV
juveniles. Please see the photograph below for details. HEALTHIER FUTURE IS
My next town hall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, infection by up to 92% in people who engage
WAITING FOR YOU
April 9th at 6:00 PM at the 12th District. Please come out, in high risk behaviors.
as we are actively looking for new block captains and we
have a guest speaker scheduled to discuss overcoming ad-
PEP: If you are HIV negative (-) and may
diction.
have been exposed to HIV, PEP can help to
stop HIV before it infects your body. To be
effective, PEP must begin within 72 hours
neighborhood
of exposure.
united
5214 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: 215-724-7430
Fax: 215-729-1995
Providing quality services
COLOURS
COLOU
URS
organization
to the community since 1988 The COLOURS Organization, Inc.
Neighborhood United is a program partner of the 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 910
Urban Affairs Coalition and funded by the Philadelphia, PA 19107
City of Philadelphia’s Department of
Public Health, AIDS Activities Coordinating Office.
www.coloursorganization.org
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April is National
Social Security Month
Darlynda Bogle,
Acting Assistant
Deputy Commissioner
I
t’s National Social Security Month
and this year we’re highlighting
some of the time-saving features of
the my Social Security account. Once
you create an account, you’ll see that
we already have your work history
and secure information to estimate
what you could receive once you start
collecting benefits. With your per-
sonal my Social Security account, you
can also:
• Request a replacement Social Secu-
rity card;
• Set up or change direct deposit;
• Get a proof of income letter;
COMMUNITY NEWS
• Change your address;
• Check the status of your Social Secu-
rity application; and
• Get a Social Security 1099 form
(SSA-1099).
For over 80 years, Social Security has
worked to meet the changing needs of
the American public. Today, you can
apply for retirement, disability, and
Medicare benefits online, as well as
take care of other business.
Knowledge is power. You care about
your friends’ and family’s future, so
encourage them to create a my Social
Security account. Celebrate National
Social Security Month by learning
what you can do online anytime,
anywhere. For more information, go to
www.ssa.gov/onlineservices.
63rd Street Parking Lot Update
T
he community parking lot
located at 63rd & Woodland Av-
enue has been officially reopened
for public use. Among other struc-
tural upgrades, the newly renovated
lot boasts 70 newly striped parking
Take the Reusable Bag Pledge!
Stop using plastic bags!
T
he Mural Arts Program (MAP)
is urging Philadelphians to
make this simple promise:
“I pledge to use reusable shopping
bags at the grocery store and for
everything else I purchase.”
Shoppers take the pledge online at:
www.muralarts.org/events/trash-acad-
emy-gathering-3/
The Mural Arts Trash Academy is
working to reduce the amount of plas-
tic bags in our streets and in our waste
stream by choosing recycled bags over
plastic ones.
April 5, 2019
spaces. In addition to paying at two
kiosks, patrons can also make payment
through the Parking Authority’s mobile
payment app, meterUP. The parking fee
is $1.00 per hour from 8:00 AM to 6:00
PM Monday through Saturday.
They’re here!
They’re there!
They’re
everywhere! Every
day you see the
discarded plastic
bags blowing down
our streets and
back alleys – and
here into our trees!
Eventually, most of
them they wind up
in our landfills, but
a huge percentage
contaminate our
rivers and finally
the oceans.
Philadelphians use over 865 million
plastic bags each year, many of which
end up on our streets, in our water-
ways, and fluttering from trees, ac-
cording to MAP. Each bag is used for
an average of 12 minutes, but its effects
linger much longer.
Reusable bags are a common-sense
alternative to single-use plastic bags
and help foster a culture of sustainabil-
ity and care for our environment and
our communities. For more informa-
tion and updates, visit Mural Arts
online: whatsup@muralarts.org
April 5, 2019
• APRIL 6: Dine with the Docs “Dealing with Hip and Knee Arthritis,
Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp. 6:00 p.m. 1500 Lansdown Ave. More details: See
advertisement, this issue.
• APRIL 6: Community Gathering – Kingsessing Library: “Coalition to
Save the Libraries, 10 Years Later” 2:00 p.m., Join neighbors at a panel dis-
cussion to review how residents came together ten years ago to save our librar-
ies from being closed – and what is needed today! 1201 S 51st St. (between
Kingsessing & Chester Aves.) Info. 215-685-2690
• APRIL 6: Enrichment Program for Students, K-12 (every Saturday
Morning through May). 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, The Common Place, 58th St.
& Chester Ave. (Entrance off 58th St.) FREE, One-on-One tutoring, games,
bible study, art activities. Breakfast/Lunch provided. Details: Sharell Ship-
pen, mygcfucc@gmail.com
• APRIL 6 & 7: Birding at Heinz Wildlife Refuge (Also April 13 & 14):
8:00 – 10:00 am. Meet by visitor center, walk at a relaxed paced on flat surfac-
es. Wear comfortable shoes & dress in layers. Binoculars available on loaned
at front desk. No registration required. 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Info:
www.fws.gov/refuge/john_heinz/visit/upcomingevents.html
• APRIL 6: “Literacy Lab” Reading Help for grade 1-3 children (Also
April 13 and 27) Help kids to progress more rapidly (FREE): 12:00 & 2:00
p.m. (2 sessions) Kingsessing Library, 1201 S 51st St. (between Kingsessing &
Chester Aves.) Info. 215-685-2690
• APRIL 6: Nature Hour at Heinz Refuge “Nature Tots” 10:00 – 11:00
am. Children ages 3-5 & adult explore nature with a refuge ranger! story-times,
crafts, hikes, more! 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Registration required.
Email: Brianna_Patrick@fws.gov.
• APRIL6: Good Morning Yoga - Kingsessing Library (and every first
Saturday) , 10:30 amA free community yoga class, made possible by the gen-
erous support of Studio 34. Beginner-friendly. Yoga mats provided. 1201 S.
51st Street (215) 685-2690
• APRIL 8: Dance for Health – Free & Open to All ( Every Monday):
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By Penn Nursing at The Common Place 58th &
Chester Ave. (Parking off 58th St.) Refreshments. Info: Terri 215-898-2259
• APRIL 9: Foster Parent Information Sessions (also April 16): 5:00 to
7:00 p.m., theVillage Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave., Sign up: 215-730-
2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org
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• APRIL 10: 12th District Police Service Area #3 Meeting, 6:30 p. m.
Meyers Recreation Center, 58th & Kingsessing Avenue. Learn what’s
happening in your area. Info: Lt. Galie PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• APRIL 10: Read with a Wildlife Ranger at Paschalville Library:
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Nature stories and crafts Free and no registration need-
ed! 70th St. & Woodland Ave. Info: (215) 685-2662
• APRIL 11: Community Night – Paschalville Library (No sign-up –
All Families are Welcome! 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. 70th Street and Woodland
Ave., FREE Face painting, story time for kids; refreshments; Job Readi-
ness Lab tour.
• APRIL 11: Weight Loss, Nutritious Eating & Healthy Dieting Clas-
ses (FREE) Mercy Philadelphia Hospital. 12:00 Noon, Henderson
Room, 501 S 54th St. Keeping weight OFF! (Also, April 25) Info:
610.237.3641 or visit www.mercybariatrics.org.
• APRIL 11 – 14: Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic (8 perfor-
mances) at Liacouras Center, Temple Univ. 1776 N Broad St. Tickets:
Phone: (215) 204-2400 or visit http://liacouras.centerphilly.org/
• APRIL 13: Volunteer Day - Bartram’s Garden 9:30 – 12:00 noon,
Dress for outdoor activities, bring work gloves. Under 18 years with adult.
Info: 215-726-5281 or register: https://2005.blackbaudhosting.com/ Sec-
ond-Saturday-Volunteer-Day
• APRIL 13: Bartram High School Alumni Meeting (2nd Sat.) 9:30 . -
11:00 a.m., Bethany Baptist Ch.5747 Warrington Avenue (entrance is on
58th St.)
• APRIL 13: Enrichment Program for Students, K-12 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 Noon, The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (See info under
April 6, above, for more details)
• APRIL 13: Monthly Stewardship Clean Up Day – Heinz National
Wildlife Refuge: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. Wear appropriate work
clothes, gloves, boots and hats. 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Info:
www.fws.gov/refuge/john_heinz/visit/upcomingevents.html
• APRIL 13: DCVA Stream Clean-Up at Cobbs Creek - Blue Bell
Tavern 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (7303 Woodland Ave.) VOLUNTEERS
ARE NEEDED, Supplies provided, Bring sturdy shoes, long pants, and
friends.
• APRIL 15: SRUCOS Phundraising Night at the Phillies: 7:05pm.
Please join SRUCOS Night Out at the Phillies Game. All tickets $15:00.
Reservations 484-463-7134 or email sisters.r.us.inc @gmail.com with
questions. Proceeds benefit people diagnosed with breast cancer.
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• April 16: The Art Of Nature Kingsessing Library 4:00 p.m. Bartram’s
Garden Educators will help you create a botanical illustration in watercolor..
Learn about artist William Bartram. 1201 S. 51st Street (215) 685-2690
• APRIL 16: 12th District Police Service Area #1 Meeting, 6:30 p. m.
ShopRite Supermarket Community Room, Penrose Plaza, Island Ave. Learn
what’s happening in your area. Info: Lt. Allen PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• April 16: 12th District Police Service Area #2Meeting, 6:00 p. m Pas-
chalville Library, 70th & Woodland Avenue. Learn what’s happening in your
area. Info: Lt. Butts PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• APRIL 17: Bartram High School Alumni Assoc. Wall of Fame Induc-
tion Ceremony 10:45 a.m. Bartram High. 2401 S. 67th St. Five students
and one teacher being honored. Info: Bernard Diggs, jr, diggsber-
nard50@yahoo.com
• APRIL 17: Free Legal Advice – Phila, Bar Association’s LegalLine
(Including TAX LAW) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Phila. residents (Also, low rate
referrals weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Call: (215) 238-6333)
• APRIL 20: Health and Wellness Resource Fair 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm.
Meyers Recreation Center 58th & Kingsessing Avenue. Asthma Prevention,
Dental, Behavioral Health, Foster Care & Kinship Services, Mighty Writers
South, Reentry Information, Employment Opportunities, Financial Advice.
• APRIL 23: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Candidates Forum - Kingsessing Library.
The 51st Democratic Ward & Kingsessing Fifth Div. Community of Neigh-
bors present a forum for candidates for Council At-Large seats in the Demo-
cratic primary election, May 21. Learn where candidates stand on key issues
April 5, 2019
• APRIL 24: 12h District Police Service Area #4 Meeting, 6:30 p.m
Kingsessing Library, 1201 South 51st Street. Learn what’s happening in your
area. Info: Lt. Kelly PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• MAY 11: Bartram High School Alumni Meeting (2nd Saturday) 9:30
a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Bethany Baptist Church 5747 Warrington Avenue
(entrance on 58th St.)
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Job Available: Environmental Education Specialist - Heinz Wildlife Ref-
uge: Over 18 with HS diploma or GED. SW candidates encouraged to ap-
ply. Info:brianna_patrick@fws.gov or 267-969-3204. Apply: http://
www.thesca.org/serve/position/environmental-education-specialist/po-
00726392
Free Evening Adult Education/GED Classes, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tilden
Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Ave. Information: 215-474-1235 ext. 200
Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends
of Kingsessing Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to
teach with us, contact Adults Can Learn to Read at https://
never2late2read.org/
Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In-
fo: cynthia@southwestcdc.org.or 215-729-0800
English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave.
(70th & Woodland). Info: 215-729-0800 or ACLTR.library@gmail.com or
267-419-7084.
We send our condolences to City Councilman
at-Large David Oh on the passing of his Mother,
Mrs. Za Yung Oh on March 29, 2019. . She
was a couple years shy of 100. Southwest
Philadelphia was home to Mrs. Oh since 1963,
until her death where Councilman Oh and his
wife continue to raise their 4 children, today,
The Services for Mrs. Oh are 10:00 am on
Friday, April 5, 2019 at the First Presbyterian
Korean Church, 5842 Hoffman Street, 19143.
April 5, 2019
LITTER? NOT IN PHILLY!
CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1
block captains, students, churches,
businesses and residents in a commu-
nity-wide process where we all take
responsibility and pride in making
sure that Southwest Philadelphia stays
litter-free.” The goal is to change the
behavior of people who don’t think
twice about throwing their trash on to
the street.
Litter? Not In Southwest!” joins
several other local initiatives to
combat litter and short dumping in
this section of the city, such as the
Zoning Neighborhood Notice and
Meetings Notification Changes
A
bill that was recently passed on
March 7, 2019 changes notifi-
cation requirements for both
Zoning Board Approval (ZBA) and
Civic Design Review (CDR) cases. In
effect, this bill adds to the list of nearby
properties requiring notification. In
addition to properties within a 250 ft.
radius of the target property, applicants
must now also notify all of the proper-
ties on both sides of the same “block” as
the subject property.A block is defined
in the bill as the other properties on the
same hundred-block as the property,
for example the 1500 block.
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 15
Community Cans Trash Receptacle
Partnership Program, Philadelphia’s
Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet, Keep
Philadelphia Beautiful, Ban the
Bag, and Earth Day. Residents of
Southwest will have the opportunity
to match these efforts with other RENTAL MANAGEMENT
resources available in order to cre- West, Southwest, Northeast, South Philadelphia & University City
ate a more beautiful environment
in which to live, work and play. We
215-727-1565
need everyone to participate in this
movement. For more information
about these programs and how to get
MANGO & AUGUST
involved or to sign up, Contact: Mark 5601 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153
Harrell at 215 729-0804 or mark@ Real Estate
southwestcdc.org. Since 1976
Licensed Broker
Willam A Rowell
We have the “keys” to the city!!
Rowell Management Company
www.rowellmgmtco.com
rmc19142@gmail.com
Properties on the same or opposite Office: 215.726.8817 Cell: 215.726.7273
blockface shall mean those properties Fax: 215.726.1277 6439 Paschall Ave.
that have an address which shares a Philadelphia, PA 19142
common hundred of numbers with the
subject property, according to the Of-
fice of Property
Assessment’s property information.
For some properties the new require-
ment won’t result in additional address-
es, but in cases where it does, the tool on
the city website captures the additional
properties and adds them to the list.
For more information or to access the
tool visit ttps://www.phila.gov/rconotifi-
cation/
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