CCD Ride!Philadelphia Poster Exhibition May is Preservation Month and the Center City District, in collaboration with The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, is exhibiting its award-winning Ride!Philadelphia posters at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture all month. The posters, featuring historic photographs, renderings and descriptions of Philadelphia street corners, may be found on over 50 Center City bus shelters. Each panel features a representation of the actual street corner from a particular date in the past, some not too long ago and some from the early days of Philadelphia. On May 10, 5:30-7:30pm, there will be a reception and panel presentation for the exhibit. CCD representatives, along with a panel of three historians, will make presentations focusing on the history of a select group of sites depicted on the signs. The May 10 reception is free, but reservations are requested by contacting Patrick Hauck at [email protected]. Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, 215.569.3186, philadelphiacfa.org Keeping Healthcare Workers Healthy May is Nurse/Doctor Month at Fusion Cross-training. To thank them for all that they do, Fusion Cross-training is offering a quality fitness program for free. If you are in the health care profession, enjoy a complimentary week of unlimited group cross-training. Fusion, 105 South 12th Street, 215.733.0633, www.fusioncrosstraining.com O\’Cinco de Mayo @ McGillin\’s McGillin\’s will blend the best of the Irish and Mexican cultures for Cinco de Mayo. Stop by on May 5 for an unforgettable fiesta with a piñata and a deejay playing Mexican music. McGillin\’s is also mixing up a long list of margaritas and serving Mexican cuisine through May 5. McGillin\’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury Street, 215.735.5562, www.mcgillins.com One Gift for Mom, One for You Treat yourself while honoring Mom at Fire & Ice. Receive a free $25 gift card with a purchase of $125 or more through May 9. Fire & Ice, 1625 Chestnut Street, 215.564.2871, www.fireandice.com Le Castagne\’s 2010 Winemaker Dinner Series Join Le Castagne for The Philadelphia Wine Festival – 2010 Winemaker Dinner Series. On May 7 at 7pm, one of the world\’s finest wineries, Lail Vineyards, will team up with Le Castagne to create an exquisite 4-course dinner artfully paired with the exceptional wines of Lail Vineyards, Napa Valley California. Cost is $90 per person. For reservations call 215.751.9913. Le Castagne, 1920 Chestnut Street, 215.751.9913, www.lecastagne.com Mother\’s Day @ Le Bec-Fin Honor that special mother or lady in your life by making reservations for Mother\’s Day at Le Bec-Fin from 11am – 4pm. Start off with a breakfast buffet of assorted croissants, omelets made to order, house-smoked salmon with American caviar, warm and cold salads and savory creme brulee. Save room for the show-stopping dessert buffet. $60 per person plus tax and gratuity. No one deserves a day of fine food and pampering more than mom, so treat her to a wonderful meal at Le Bec-Fin. Le Bec-Fin, 1523 Walnut Street, 215.567.1000, www.lebecfin.com Mother\’s Day is for Pampering Moms Celebrate Mother\’s Day all month long at Rescue Rittenhouse. Enjoy a mother/daughter classic Rescue Facial for only $160. A \”Mother Knows Best\” Bio Lift Facial and manicure/pedicure is only $180. Rejuvenate with a Lift C.V.S Facial and a 60-minute Swedish massage for $180. Or enjoy a 60-minute Harmony Essence massage and manicure for $100. Treat mom to some pampering this Mother\’s Day. Rescue Rittenhouse, 255 South 17th Street, 215.772.2766, www.rescuerittenhousespa.com

Tim and Ruth Houlihan along with their family, would like to thank the brave fireman of Gloucester City, Mount Ephraim, Westville, Collingswood and Audubon who helped out during their house fire on April 14.

\”They were all so thoughtful, kind and saved our lives. God Bless you all\”.

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

The Gloucester City Planning Board last week considered several applications submitted by homeowners in the historical district.

Board members voted to deny the request of the owner of a property in the 100 block of South Burlington Street, who had already started on the improvement project.

The home is currently being refurbished by a developer who plans to put the property on the market once all work has been completed.

A representative from the City Historical Commission said the owner wanted to replace some of the tall windows on the home with smaller windows, not of the historically-accurate size.

Board members voted unanimously not to approve the application.

The Board did approve the installation of the first set of solar panels in the City, which were installed on a home in the 200 block of Somerset Street.

Commission representatives said the panels are not visible from the street.

An application was also approved for a property owner in the 100 block of Mercer Street, who wishes to replace the front steps and reinstall the existing railing.

The Board will meet again at 7:30 p.m. on Wed-nesday, May 19, in City Hall, 313 Monmouth St.

CATEGORY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar… and the coffee…

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the

 

Second reading and public hearing May 27, 2010 at 8 PM