In the Spotlight
The Holidays got a whole lot brighter as Old City shops, restaurants and retailers have banded together to create the first ever Old City Light Festival sponsored by Old City Collective, Philadelphia Weekly, Brandywine Construction & Management, Yaron Properties & the Old City District.Throughout the holiday season, Old City will be illuminated in glowing lights, adding a bit of romance and warmth to the cooling days of winter.
The festivities begin on First Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:00pm, with a free party at Old City Ironworks (141 N 3rd Street). There will be plenty of food & drinks provided by National Mechanics, Paddy’s Pub and Konak Restaurant to energize party-goers. A live jazz band will be providing smooth sounds for the evening and there will be a drawing to win an Old City Collective Gift Basket worth $1000.
There will also be “hot spots” around the area where revelers can sip some hot apple cider or scoop up some seasonal pumpkin ice cream from Franklin Fountain. Another reason to attend the Old City Light Festival is to see Philadelphia’s own Ben Franklin, on hand to help electrify the kick-off party.
For more information and to see a list of participating shops, restaurants and retailers, visit oldcitydistrict.org.
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Ring of Fire Productions is scheduled to film scenes for their upcoming feature film in Old City on Monday and Tuesday, October 27th and 28th.
The following street will be posted “NO PARKING” on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00pm to 5:00am:
• No Parking on N. 3rd Street Between Market & Arch Streets
The following streets will be intermittently closed on both Monday & Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00am:
• Filbert Street between 2nd & 3rd
• Church Street between 2nd & 3rd
• N. American Street between Church & Cuthbert Streets
If your car is not moved by the regulated time, the Philadelphia Police Department Tow Squad will relocate it to another street in the area.
If you have any questions or special concerns such as deliveries, handicapped access, etc, please contact Edward J. Eberwine III at the Location Department at 312.213.8278 (cell) or 215.825.7082 (office) or see one of the Ring of Fire representatives on the set and they will assist you as best they can.
Ring of Fire is working with the cooperation and under the guidelines of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office 215.686.2668 and the Philadelphia Police Department.
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With the super heated general election coming up, we can guarantee that there will be long lines at the Old City polling place at 4th and Race. If you think your work schedule might not afford you the time to vote or if you will be out of town on Election Day, you should consider filing an Absentee Ballot.
Absentee Ballot Applications with pre-address, postage paid envelopes are available at Old City Iron Works at 141 N. 3rd Street. You can also download an application at http://www.votespa.com where you can also learn about your voting rights and election integrity.
Applications must be mailed by October 17th and Ballots must be mailed back by October 31st.
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The Old City Civic Association Annual Meeting is being held at the Independence Seaport Museum on Penn's Landing on Monday, October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
We are pleased to announce that this year's Guest Speaker is Alan Greenberger, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Planning Commission.
This event is free to Current OCCA Members. You can renew your Membership or join at the door.
Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served until 7:00 pm.
Thanks to all of our Members and we hope to see you at the Annual Meeting!
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The OCCA is pleased to announce that the Girard Fountain and Park at 4th & Arch Streets near the Fire House is now operational and the Park & Fountain Area is open to the public during daylight hours. Since the October 2007 installation of the beautiful new Ben Franklin bust sculpted by Philadelphian, James Peniston, the Fire Department agreed to open the Park to the public once again.
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