Publications

Here's an FAQ from the city that may assist you.

PG_008_FAQ-Construction-on-adjacent-property-FAQ-11.23.2021.pdf (phila.gov)

Cheesesteaks. Is there a word that is more Philly? No, we don’t think so.

There are lots of opinions around who’s got the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia and, truly, it’s hard to pick just one. So the Inquirer has 13.

Here’s the Inquirer's guide to Philly’s best cheesesteaks.

The best cheesesteaks to eat in Philly right now (msn.com)

Dear Neighbors:

Our production will be returning to the neighborhood to film from Monday, March 28^th to Wednesday, March 30^th. These scenes will be filmed on the 2100 block of Spruce Street.  To help maintain safety, the 2100 block of Spruce Street will be closed to vehicular and non-resident pedestrian traffic during filming.  The 2000 block of Spruce Street and 21^st Street between Locust and Pine Streets will be intermittently closed to vehicular traffic as well.  During non-filming hours, these streets will be open.

Streets will also be permitted as NO PARKING zones in order to support our equipment and production vehicles. We kindly ask that residents move their vehicles prior to our arrival. Any vehicles not moved will be relocated to another street in the neighborhood by the Philadelphia Police Department. Below are the dates and times of the NO PARKING zones:

 Sunday, March 27th, 6:00 PM to Thursday, March 31st, 6:00 PM

·         North Side of Spruce St between 22^nd and 23^rd Sts.

·         Both Sides of Spruce St between 21^st and 22^nd Sts.

·         North Side of Spruce St. between 20th St and 21st St (3 spaces closest to 21st)

·         Both Sides of 21^st St between Locust and Pine Sts.

·         Both Sides of 22^nd St between Locust and Pine Sts.

·         Rittenhouse Sq, between 20th St and 21st St (half block closest to 21st St)

·         East Side of 24^th St from Delancey Pl to Pine St

·         North side of Pine St from 23^rd to 24^th Sts.

As we have during past rounds of filming we will be offering resident displacement parking on the North side of Locust Street between 20th and 23rd Streets and the North side of Pine Street between 20th and 22nd Streets (parking in the Bike Lane).  This parking will be available beginning Sunday, March 27^th, 9:00 AM and last until Friday, April 1^st, 6:00 PM. Please, park per the resident displacement parking signs, avoid parking on corners and avoid truck and bus turns.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of these scenes will take place during the night.  To help create the proper atmosphere we will be using larger, theatrical lights.  These will not be shining directly into anyone’s homes and will be noninvasive.  During our night time filming our crew will work as quietly and conscientiously as possible.

To ensure our shoot is completed safely, and with minimal impact to the neighborhood, our production is working closely with the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Greater Philadelphia Film Office (215.686.2668). In order to safeguard the public as well as our cast and crew we are working under the protocols determined by the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health, film industry COVID-19 specialists, and our own Health & Safety Advisory team. All of our crew will be tested for COVID-19 prior to filming in your neighborhood. Symptoms will be monitored daily. All crewmembers will be required to wear PPE at all times and maintain social distancing when possible. Our crew will also be relegated to specific work areas while on site.

If you should have any questions or concerns about our filming, please call, or look for a Location Department representative on set.

As always, we look forward to filming in your neighborhood. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and consideration.

Sincerely,

Uncle George Productions, LLC

Season 4 Locations Department

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"Servant" Season 4 Locations Department

Uncle George Productions, LLC

(484) 823-0021

High schools in the Philadelphia school district will start at 9 a.m. this fall as the next wave of changes that officials hope will improve transportation and education. 

Philadelphia's public high schools will start at 9 a.m. in the fall, district says (fox29.com)

Spring in Philadelphia means more sunshine, warmer weather and a chance to refresh and recharge outdoors with friends and family.

Events like Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival and the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival make for great ways to explore the sights and tastes of spring in the city. Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens and Keith Haring, A Radiant Legacy at the James A. Michener Art Museum provide the perfect backdrop for more seasonal action out in the countryside.

If you missed spring festival season over the past couple years, you’re in luck: Most of the street fests and block parties we’ve come to know and love in Greater Philadelphia are back, including the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival, the Devon Horse Show, ODUNDE Festival and Center City Sips.

And, of course, the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition continues all season long at The Franklin Institute.

Read on for a guide of great things to do in Philadelphia and the Countryside in spring 2022.

The Best Things to Do in Philadelphia in Spring 2022 — Visit Philadelphia (visitphilly.com)

Philadelphia police say they are stepping up patrols in areas where homeless people congregate after attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Police believe this is the gunman responsible.

Philadelphia Police Increasing Patrols After Attacks On Homeless In New York, Washington (msn.com)

On March 9th, Fear and Street Crime was the fourth installment of CCRA's Sense in the City discussion series under the skillful leadership of the Ethical Society's Hugh Taft Morales.  After Hugh presented an overview of the problem and the police and non-police based "solutions," small groups discussed several aspects of the issue. Questions included:  Should those victimized by street crime, especially those from neighborhoods where gang violence is decimating communities, be involved in generating solutions?  Should we look to criminal justice solutions or solutions outside the criminal justice system? Do you think your fear of street crime is augmented by media sensationalism?

Discussion groups reported grappling with several issues: the importance of social services in steering young people away from criminal behavior, rehabilitation versus punishment, state versus local responsibility, the impact of high capacity magazines on public safety, the relevance of age on one's perception of street crime, and the inability of many Philadelphians to imagine the stresses on residents living in less resourced areas of the city.

View presentation here. 

At the CCRA board meeting on Tuesday, March 8,  Jane Golden from the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia proposed a new mural at 17th & Pine Streets. You can watch the presentation here.

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