Hi all:

I've done the research, I think I know what I'm getting into- that I won't be able to walk/ride my bike after dusk, that i'll have keep a sharp eye out at all times, that I need a security system, a large, mean looking dog and my boyfriend to stay over as many nights per week as possible- and I'm settling on a well done rehab at the above location. If there are any new or old inhabitants of the area, please, introduce yourself...

I think it's important that we have a community association, formal or not so that we don't feel overwhlemed. I'm interested in community building.

Best,

Rae

I live on 19th street (between Reed and Dickinson), quite some years.

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I looked at an house down there too which has been very nicely done, but am afraid to be the only person at the safty frontier :-(.

Wonder if there will be a trend of more people moving into this area?

It already is a trend. And it's already spawned its first newspaper article. A piece in the Philadelphia Bulletin about a couple that moved to Annin St. You won't be alone.

I'd love to read this article...can you post a link? Thanks!

hey south philly lady, in reply to your question bout why i'm moving here - cause its a great house at a great price and its hella close to everything.

anyways, i already introduced myself to the ppls on my block and they seem nice enough. they say its a good block "except for the corners". guess thats where fools are slingin.

i know i can live here and like it. you all seem so positive about the neighborhood and that gives me hope. seems to be a strong sense of community.

Here's a link:
http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index...d=576361&rfi=8

Really, no pun intended with that. You're moving her for a lot of the same reasons my wife and I did. I wonder sometimes, though, if one of the biggest problems facing our neighborhood rests in apathy. Down the street from us, a [seemingly vacant] corner lot was spray painted. I called the PHL PD and they asked if I was the owner [I was told by one department to dial 911, which I did]. When I told them no, they said that there may not be a lot that they could do about it.

The sad thing is that there are ALWAYS people standing on the opposite corner [it's a laundrymat].

Maybe we can drum up some care.

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Call the Anti-Graffitti Network: (215) 686-0000. It's an automated system. This is the most effective and efficient department in the city and has made a huge impact in our neck of the woods...

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That corner is a disgrace. When they closed down steak city a while back it cleared up and too because cops were on the corners. Wonder why the neighbours let them back hanging on there.

It is true. Nice block, and nice people, just that corner though. I go to the dominican store and get back out.

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