OCCA

'Happy Tears' filming in Old City

Tue, 6 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT

The upcoming film 'Happy Tears', starring Demi Moore and Parker Posey, will being filming in Old City on Friday, May 9th.

The following streets will be posted NO PARKING Thursday, May 8th 10 PM to Saturday, May 10th 12 AM.

• 3rd Street (both sides of street) between Race and Arch Streets
• Arch Street (both sides of street) between 3rd and 4th Streets
• Cherry Street between 3rd and 4th Streets

If your car is not moved by the regulated time it will be relocated by the Philadelphia Police Department to another street in the area.

If you have any questions or special concerns such as deliveries, handicap accessibility, construction, etc. please contact the Locations Department at 215.764.2394

SundayOUT! Fest this Sunday, May 4th

Thu, 1 May 2008 18:00:00 PDT

This large, annual GLBT street festival will take place on Market Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street.

SundayOUT! Street Closures

Market Street will be closed between 4th and 2nd Streets and all cross streets for these blocks will be barricaded and closed to north-south traffic between the hours of 6:30 Am until 8:30 PM.

The Equality Forum will be providing additional trash and recycling bins which will be removed at the close of the event and final street clean up as well as additional security and police protection throughout the festival location.

This free festival will feature over 100 artisans, vendors, music, live entertainment and will also have a Family Zone sponsored by Philadelphia Family Pride and Mountain Meadow. Additional Lectures and Conversations with Gay Leaders will take place at the National Constitution Center.

Old City residents are invited to attend and take place in the festivities.

For additional information on the Equality Forum and SundayOUT! please visit
www.equalityforum.com

OCCA Spring Social 2008

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:00:00 PDT

The Old City Civic Association would like to thank those of you who came out to DiNardo's on March 26th to show their support for the OCCA.

The food and drinks were terrific, and a great time was had by all.

To see pictures from the event, click here

OCCA Gets a New Look!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:19:00 PDT

Members of the Old City Civic Assiciation Board of Directors have teamed up with the local design studio, Felt Media, and web developers, Neomind Studio, to update oldcitycivic.org with a fresh, new look. The new website features up to date information on issues affecting Old City residents and businesses. Check back frequently for the latest News and Events in Philadelphia's most historic neighborhood.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge Steel Painting Project

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:10:00 PDT

The final phase of the Delaware River Port Authority’s (DRPA) Ben Franklin Bridge renovation project will begin soon. The cleaning and painting project will complete the Philadelphia approach span of the bridge and will have an impact on Old City residents. Tenting of the bridge will likely entail two 24-hour shifts, and the potential closure of Florist Street, which runs parallel to the bridge, would result in limited parking and pedestrian access. The dates and schedules have not yet been confirmed.

For More Information:

Brochures, informational video and fact sheets are available through the DRPA’s PR firm Portfolio Associates, Inc., 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1411 or call 215.627.3660 for more details.

Toll free information number: Residents, business owners, bridge users, community organizations and other interested parties can call 1.866.321.2475 with questions or concerns about the painting of this 81-year-old landmark. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

During office hours: On weekdays from 9:00 am 5:00 pm, you may call DRPA's Customer Service and Community Relations Department at 215.218.3750 ext. 2255 or email them at info@lists.drpa.org

Join the eAlerts Program: If you would like to receive information about the project via email, please visit DRPAs website at www.drpa.org and look for the email notification service link. Click this link and register for the eAlerts program. Just select BFB Bridge Painting Project as your area of interest.