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Police: Same robber hits Green Line on Lancaster Ave. again

Posted on 05 May 2012 by Mike Lyons

The Green Line Cafe on Lancaster Avenue was robbed again late Friday afternoon, police have confirmed. Police believe that the suspect is “definitely the same person” who robbed the same cafe earlier this week and the Green Line at 45th and Locust on April 26.

This time the man was wearing a green Army jacket, dirty blue jeans and black sneakers with white soles. The suspect is a white male in his mid 20′s, 5’9″ tall, medium build, brown hair and a thin mustache.

You can see surveillance video of the suspect from the robbery earlier this week here.

If you have any information about this person, please contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183, 215-476-1131, or 215-686-TIPS.

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Green Line robbery suspect video released

Posted on 04 May 2012 by WPL

Police today released surveillance video of the Green Line Cafe robbery suspect. The robbery occurred on Monday, April 30 at the Green Line cafe located at 3649 Lancaster Avenue. A man wearing a black ski mask entered the cafe, pointed a handgun at the cashier and demanded the money from the register. The suspect is seen on the video before entering the cafe without the mask and then fleeing the scene after the robbery.

This person is also a suspect in a robbery at the Green Line Cafe at 45th & Locust on April 26.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid 20’s, 5’9″ tall, medium build, brown hair, a thin mustache, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and armed with a black, semi-automatic handgun.

If you have any information about this person, please contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183, 215-476-1131, or 215-686-TIPS.

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This weekend in West Philly: a sampling of events

Posted on 03 May 2012 by WPL

Here’s an assortment of events taking place in the neighborhood this weekend (May 3-6). For more events, visit our “Happenings” section.

 

    • Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pmMAYA 2012: Lords of Time” Exhibition Opening Celebration, Penn Museum (3260 South Street)

This is one of the biggest and most anticipated exhibitions of the year. The opening celebration features Maya music and dance, arts and crafts and cultural traditions from Mexico and Central America. All celebration activities are open to the public with MAYA 2012 tickets or with general admission to the Penn Museum. Click here for more information on opening weekend programs.

 

  •  Sunday, noon – 4pmDock Street BIG Bottle Release Party, Dock Street Brewery (50th & Baltimore)

Dock Street Brewery celebrates the release of an array of limited, naturally-carbonated beers in 750ml Champagne format. Only 12 cases will be released and available for sale on Sunday. Apart from the beer, there will be live music by Shakey Lyman (classic old school blues) and Dock Street will be preparing slices of pizza all afternoon. For more information, visit this page.

 

  • Friday & Saturday, 10am – 3pmPhiladelphia Children’s Festival, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (3680 Walnut Street)

The 28th annual Philadelphia International Children’s Festival features family-friendly music, theatre and dance performances, as well as a host of fun and interactive activities in the Fun Zone on the Outdoor Plaza including crafts, face painting, jugglers and more. Individual tickets are $10 and include access to the Fun Zone. For more information on the shows and to buy tickets, click here.

 

  • Thursday, Friday & Saturday – 8pmThe Tempest; Saturday – 1pm – Kid Curio and The Improv Avengers, Curio Theatre (4740 Baltimore Ave)

Curio Theatre presents shows for adults and children alike this weekend. The second week of Shakespeare’s The Tempest begins tonight at 8 p.m. and on Saturday bring your little ones to Kid Curio, an interactive show where kids don’t just come and watch the show, but are part of the action. Tickets for both shows are available here.

 

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Adopt-a-Dog: Leo

Posted on 02 May 2012 by WPL

West Philly resident Tonia is looking for a new home for her dog Leo. Leo is an 11-month-old Lab/Pit mix. He is an amazing dog but Tonia no longer has time and attention he needs due to some changes in her life. He is dog and kid-friendly and loves to play and run.

Leo gets along well with Tonia’s daughter as well as her cat. He loves the outdoors. He has had his first set of shots but is not neutered. Tonia said that she really doesn’t want to let him go but he cannot enjoy his life under the limitations in time she now has.

If you are interested in adopting Leo, or want to meet him, please email Tonia at: toniarenae7536@gmail.com
 

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UC Arts League celebrates 45th anniversary on May 5

Posted on 02 May 2012 by WPL

University City Arts League is celebrating its 45th anniversary this Saturday, May 5 with cocktails, wine, live music, dinner, and silent and live auctions. There will be lots of bidding on rugs, vacations, restaurant dinners, ceramics and behind-the-scenes tours of the Union League and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

One of the 15 rugs to be auctioned this Saturday.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, followed by the silent auction, dinner and then the live auction starting its first bid at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $60 a person, or $110 for a couple – and that includes the bar.

The auction will be at USP’s Wilson Student Center, 42nd Street and Woodland Avenue. Lots of free parking is available. For more information, or to get tickets, go here or call the Arts League, 215 382 7811, or stop by at 4226 Spruce Street. Reservations can be made until Wednesday night (7 p.m.).

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Volunteers wanted to help with children’s activities at May Fair

Posted on 02 May 2012 by WPL

May Fair is next Saturday, May 12, and organizers are looking for volunteers to assist with the Children’s Games component of the fair, which is a lot of fun.

At least 25 volunteers are needed. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the day will be split into two-hour intervals for each volunteer. The children’s activities include a bounce tent, an obstacle course and games.

For more information and to sign up, contact Mark Young of Spruce Hill Community Association at: yark.moung@gmail.com

For more information about the fair, go to Spruce Hill Community Association’s website.

Volunteers helped organize a lot of fun activities for kids at last year’s May Fair.

 

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