Continuing on last year’s community conversation to revitalize Baltimore Avenue from 49th – 52nd Streets, the Community Design Collaborative and Cedar Park Neighbors want to gather the community to discuss next steps. The discussion will include a brief summary of the finalized report from last year and [...]]]> Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00pm
People’s Baptist Church, 5039 Baltimore Avenue

Continuing on last year’s community conversation to revitalize Baltimore Avenue from 49th – 52nd Streets, the Community Design Collaborative and Cedar Park Neighbors want to gather the community to discuss next steps. The discussion will include a brief summary of the finalized report from last year and an update to the neighborhood on some initial efforts to move it forward.

Following this introduction, there will be brief presentations on the following community desires: senior/affordable housing, building facade improvements, fresh food grocery, greening the corridor, and garden center.

Speakers will include a representative from Friends Rehabilitation about the steps in the process involved in building senior/affordable housing with examples from projects they have built around Philadelphia. Joe McNulty, Cedar Park resident and Baltimore Ave. commercial corridor coordinator for the University City District, will talk about how commercial facade improvement programs work, what sorts of local and state grants and programs are available for Baltimore Ave. businesses. Leah Pillsbury from Mariposa Food Co-op will present information about their plan to expand their store to Beulah Tabernacle building at 49th and Baltimore, including expanding membership to new members, a larger store, more open shopping hours for non-members. Stephanie Chiorean from the Philadelphia Water Department will be speaking on greening plans for the City of Philadlephia and about their ambitious new plans to change the way Philadelphia manages storm water run-off. Danielle Denk will present about a new proposal to possibly bring a Garden Center to some of the empty lots at 51st and Baltimore.

We hope to see you there. Please feel free to invite all of your neighbors for what should be a very informative event.

For further information on the Baltimore Avenue Conversation please contact
Cedar Park Neighbors at 267-531-4147 or contact@cedarparkneighbors.org
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Also please check out the Baltimore Avenue Community Corridor Design Study yourself online.

http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org/news/baltimore-avenue-conversation-cdc-presentation-of-final-recommendations/

The link above has the entire study produced by the Community Design Collaborative with the help and input of everyone who came out and participated in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation project. You can view and flip through the book of the study online or download a copy for yourself at the link above. Thanks again for everyone who came out and provided input to the process.

Dr. Ketchup has been at it, up to it and all about it for a good long while. These Cedar Park residents put their distinct remedy in a saucy blend of instrumentation and feel good rhythms. Don’t [...]]]> Come to Cedar Park 5/27 7:00 pm to enjoy some funky free live jazz with local faves, Dr. Ketchup.

Dr. Ketchup has been at it, up to it and all about it for a good long while. These Cedar Park residents put their distinct remedy in a saucy blend of instrumentation and feel good rhythms. Don’t miss them as they kick off this years Series in Cedar Park.

Upcoming Shows:
JUNE 3, 2011
Rich Tucker and the Universal Concept

These cats will rock your world! Richard tucker has worked as a professional musician for over twenty years. He is first and foremost a guitarist, but can also play bass. He has a foundation in theory and also loves to play by ear. Featuring Special Guest Vocalist
Suzanne Burgess.

JUNE 10, 2011
TONY “STICKMAN” WYATT CREW

Tony “Stickman” Wyatt, Drums …Tony Wyatt has been a leader and educator for more than thirty years. He has established himself as one of the topdrummers in the tri-state region. Tony has played for Hank Mobley, James Moody, Bootsie Barnes, and a host of others!

June 17, 2011
THE BUDESA BROTHERS & LUCKY THOMPSON

These gentlemen are consummate professional musicians. Their high energy style and showmanship is known throughout the region. Their sound is rooted in the tradition of the great Philadelphia jazz organ/guitar combos.

(Philadelphia, PA) – University City District (UCD) is [...]]]> 15 BUSINESSES TO FEATURE $1 ITEMS IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BALTIMORE AVENUE DOLLAR STROLL
From ice cream to pint glasses to international dishes, $1 deals will be featured every first Thursday from June-September along the avenue; festivities include live music, street vendors, and giveaways of the new West Philly Mix Tape

(Philadelphia, PA) – University City District (UCD) is excited to announce the schedule for the 2011 Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll happening each first Thursday in June through September – June 2, July 7, August 4, and September 1. From 5:30 to 8:30pm. West Philadelphia’s Baltimore Avenue between 42nd and 51st streets will come alive and celebrate its unique businesses offerings and charm with one-night-only $1 bargains. The special $1 items are as eclectic as the fifteen businesses offering them, including Milk & Honey, Dock Street Brewery and the new Mood Cafe. From $1 Bassetts ice cream to $1 mini okinomiyaki (Japanese crepes) to $1 PBRs to $1 Dock Street pint glasses, these warm nights will surely be festive and fun.

In addition to the 15 participating Baltimore Avenue locations, the ever-popular Clark Park Farmers’ Market at 43rd and Baltimore will be offering a spectacular selection of baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more every Thursday from 3-7pm. Check out Jose Garces’ Guapos Tacos food truck and Country Meadows Barbeque stand who will also compliment the market. Additional food trucks and vendors such as Jimmies Cupcake Co., and Maru Global Takoyai will also be selling $1 items along Baltimore Avenue.

If that isn’t enough, UCD will debut the free West Philly Mix Tape download card featuring tracks from some of the neighborhoods finest musicians including the West Philadelphia Orchestra, Stinking Lizaveta, Dr. Dog’s Scott McMicken, Fan of Friends and many more. Stop by the UCD table in front of Calvary Church at 48th and Baltimore to pick one up. All the cool kids will be doing it.

The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll is produced by University City District and sponsored by Aroundphilly.com, Campus Philly, Grid Magazine, Philadelphia City Paper, Philadelphia Weekly, UC Net and UC Review. See below for participating businesses or visit www.universitycity.org for more information.

Baltimore Pet Shoppe
4532 Baltimore Avenue, 215-236-6080
$1 cat and dog treats & accessories

Curio Theatre
815 S. 48th Street, 215-525-1350
$1 tickets to 2011-12 season
preview performances

Dahlak
4708 Baltimore Avenue, 215-726-6464
$1 lentil wraps with small salad

Desi Chaat House
501 S. 42nd Street, 215-386-1999
$1 mango lassis, $1 samosas

Desi Village
4527 Baltimore Avenue, 215-382-6000
$1 veggie pakoras, $1 samosas, $1 mango lassis

Dock Street Brewery
701 S. 50th Street, 215-726-2337
$1 focaccia, $1 logo pint glasses

Elena’s Soul Showcase, Lounge & Café
4912 Baltimore Avenue, 215-724-3043
$1 PBR cans

Green Line Café
4239 Baltimore Avenue, 215-222-3431
$1 espressos, $1 icy drinks, $1 vegan cupcakes,
$1 mini chomper sandwiches

Mariposa Co-op
4726 Baltimore Avenue, 215-729-2121
$1 beverages, $1 baked goods,
$1 packaged snacks

Milk & Honey Market
4435 Baltimore Avenue, 215-387-MILK
$1 Bassets ice cream

Mood Café
4618 Baltimore Avenue
$1 fresh squeezed juices, $1 mango lassis,
$1 ice cream, $1 samosas

Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant
4511 Baltimore Avenue, 215-382-2099
$1 cans of beer

The Gold Standard Café
4800 Baltimore Avenue, 215-727-8247
$1 mini sandwiches, $1 wraps, $1 brownies

Vientiane Café
4728 Baltimore Avenue, 215-726-1095
$1 chicken or tofu skewers, $1 spring rolls,
$1 bottles of water

VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore Avenue, 215-471-7700
$1 hand printed West Philly notecard,
patch or sticker

When: Wed, Apr 27, 7pm Where: Elena’s Soul Food (4912 Baltimore Ave. [...]]]> Councilwoman Blackwell invites neighbors to a community meeting on outdoor café seating for Gojjo, Aksum, Dock Street and Elena’s Soul Food.

When: Wed, Apr 27, 7pm
Where: Elena’s Soul Food (4912 Baltimore Ave. 2nd floor)

The authors of a groundbreaking book about how parents and community members helped to turn the Nettllehurst School in Chicago, a failing public school, into an outstanding and revitilized one. Discussion will include lessons from [...]]]> Meet the Authors and Panel Discussion at Henry C. Lea Elementary School
47th & Locust
May 5th @ 5:45pm
Free and Open To The Public

The authors of a groundbreaking book about how parents and community members helped to turn the Nettllehurst School in Chicago, a failing public school, into an outstanding and revitilized one. Discussion will include lessons from the examples in the book that parents and community members could use at our local Philadelphia public schools. Discussion is open to the public. Bindlestiff Books will have books for sale at the event.

Garden reception and refreshments will be served.

Download a Flyer for the Event

Now its time to focus on the garden beds and we hope you might like to help.

This Saturday is the annual citywide Love Your Park event which will take place in Cedar Park from 10 am – 1 pm. We will focus on waking up the gardens: weeding, pruning roses, trimming [...]]]> The playground looks great!

Now its time to focus on the garden beds and we hope you might like to help.

This Saturday is the annual citywide Love Your Park event which will take place in Cedar Park from 10 am – 1 pm. We will focus on waking up the gardens: weeding, pruning roses, trimming liriope, mulching tree pits and garden beds.

Bring pruners if you have them. We will have other tools and gloves. Children are welcome.

Hope to see you on Saturday

Cedar Park Neighbors is hosting a CleanUp in the the park on April 2 at 10:00-12:00. This event is part of a larger city wide effort to spring clean public spaces and is part of the City Streets Department’s, fourth annual Phillly Spring Cleanup.

Come out and meet your neighbors, friends, [...]]]> Saturday, April 2 · 10:00am – 12:00pm

Cedar Park Neighbors is hosting a CleanUp in the the park on April 2 at 10:00-12:00. This event is part of a larger city wide effort to spring clean public spaces and is part of the City Streets Department’s, fourth annual Phillly Spring Cleanup.

Come out and meet your neighbors, friends, and other users of Cedar Park

CPN will provide FREE coffee, juice and snacks. UCD will provide tools and gloves, The West Philadelphia Cooperative School is also providing snacks.

PLEASE join us clean up our beloved neighborhood park and help to get
it ready for full spring bloom!

Raffle tickets available at the Gold Standard Cafe or at [...]]]> Celebrate 50 years of Cedar Park Neighbors and 100 years of Cedar Park (the park) in our beautiful & historic Cedar Park. 50th and Baltimore Ave. Noon to 5pm.

Raffle, Food, Music, Games, Fun for Kids.

Raffle tickets available at the Gold Standard Cafe or at the Fair.