SEPTA Refund/Exchange Policy

9 11 2009

The following is from SEPTA’s Refund/Exchange Policy on SEPTA’s official website.

septaFor unused passeds during the November 2009 Service Interruption

SEPTA is offering credits for unused/un-punched November 2009 Monthly TransPasses and weekly TransPasses valid during the week of November 2, 2009.

November 2, 2009 Weekly TransPass: Partially used Weekly TransPasses, as indicated by the absence of a punch mark on the face of the pass, are eligible for an even exchange for another weekly pass.  This provision will remain in effect through the remainder of this calendar year.  Pass must be surrendered to receive credit.

November 2009 Monthly TransPass: Partially used Monthly TransPasses, as indicated by the absence of a punch mark on the face of the pass, are eligible for a credit of $20.00 towards next purchase.  This provision will remain in effect through February 10, 2010. Pass must be surrendered to receive credit.

Customers can receive the credit at any sales location, preferably from the location where the pass was originally purchased.

Customers receiving passes through Employer Programs or through Pre-Tax mechanisms must submit their pass by mail to the following address to receive credit.

SEPTA SIP REFUNDS
P.O. BOX 58609
PHILADELPHIA PA 19102-8849

TrailPasses are primarily used on Regional Rail services, which have remained in full service during the Transit Service Interruption and are therefore not eligible for credit.  If you feel your situation warrants special consideration, submit the pass along with a letter of explanation fully explaining the circumstances to the above address.

All refund requests will be processed within 6 weeks.





IRS HELP FOR TAXPAYERS IN TOUGH TIMES!!!

4 11 2009

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The IRS will offer a new outreach event called Solution Saturday at five Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturday, Nov. 7, to help taxpayers in tough times. While helping taxpayers on Solution Saturday, cross-functional teams of IRS employees will take ownership of taxpayers’ experiences and identify process barriers that prevent early, swift and appropriate resolution of issues for all taxpayers.

The IRS has been looking for proactive ways to help taxpayers having difficulty meeting federal tax obligations because of the economy. Solution Saturday will provide the assistance these taxpayers need and in addition, positively affect all taxpayers in accordance with the IRS strategic plan. The goal of the event is to identify process barriers and fix processes by sharing barriers with respective business units.

600 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Call 215 861-1902 to set an appointment! Walk-ins accepted

Operating hours are Saturdays, starting November 7, 2009 at 9am-2pm.

PROVIDED SERVICES:

  • BALANCE-DUE ACCOUNTS
  • PAYMENT AGREEMENTS
  • TAX RETURN PREPARATION
  • AVAILABLE TAX CREDITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • TAX LAW QUESTIONS AND MUCH MORE!






PEOPLEHOOD PARADE AND PAGEANT

17 09 2009

Spiral Q Puppet Theater invites you to make art in the park for the 10th Annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant!

As summer draws to an end, Peoplehood season begins. Spiral Q invites everyone in Philadelphia to join hands in creation and celebration of the 10th annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant! Peoplehood is a ten-year long tradition of transforming Philadelphia’s hopes and concerns into art, giant puppets, and pageantry through neighborhood collaboration and creativity. People of all ages work with each other and with Spiral Q’s artists to produce a colorful spectacle of dance, giant puppets, music, and theatrics that will parade through West Philadelphia and culminate in a performance at Clark Park on October 17th, 2009!

In preparation for the Peoplehood Parade, Spiral Q is hosting FREE community art making at five different sites: the Paul Robeson House, Malcolm X Park, Clark Park, Village of Arts & Humanities, and Spiral Q Puppet Theater. Everyone is encouraged to stop by, share ideas, make puppets for the parade and performance, and play with Spiral Q in the parks. Families, friends, community organizations, students, teachers, artists of all kinds… Come make Art in the Park with Spiral Q! Then parade and perform with us on October 17th at 1pm!





SAVE THE DATE! Blues Fest on 9/19/09!

4 08 2009

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Blues Fest Block Party ~ 12-6pm at the intersection of 40th and Market Streets!

Highlights from last year:

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TPCDC in the news

27 07 2009

We’ve received some great publicity recently!

Check out these links:

The Philadelphia Daily News reports on green collar job training and TPCDC’s new green roof:

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/51681497.html

Fox Business News quotes Executive Director Steven Williams while reporting on solar power in Philadelphia neighborhoods:

http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/industrials/innovative-philadelphia-neighborhood-program-makes-solar-power-affordable-low/#





TPCDC is going to the greens!

24 07 2009

Click below for details on the 1st Annual TPCDC Golf Tournament to be held October 2, 2009 at the Cobbs Creek Course.  Please come out and support our initiatives in financial education, green jobs, and neighborhood development! 

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Green Roof Kickoff!

24 07 2009

Today TPCDC and our partners celebrated the construction of a green roof at 4020 Market Street, the first green roof on the Market Street Commercial Corridor. 

Are you interested in receiving updates on the green roof program?  Please visit our office during regular hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) or call 215-662-1612.  We hope to have an electronic sign-up set up very soon, and will post the details here on the blog.

At the kickoff, TPCDC Executive Director Steven Williams, Corey Suter of BioNeighbors Sustainable Homes LLC, and representatives from the Mayor’s Office for the Re-entry of Ex-Offenders spoke to the attributes of this pilot program, which include:

 - Addressing the health hazards of overheated homes

 - Providing opportunities for recently released ex-offenders to train for sustainable jobs and earn living wages

- Promoting further “green” development in West Philadelphia

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Green Jobs in West Philly…..right now!

22 07 2009

 

Green Job Training Kick-off this Friday, July 24!

Ex-offenders to receive training for green jobs in West Philadelphia

The Partnership CDC will host the kick-off of its Green Collar on-the-job training project on July 24 at 10:00 AM at 4020 Market Street.  The Partnership CDC will begin this new initiative by training three ex-offenders to install green roofs and apply energy saving cool-roof material on two buildings along the section of Market Street referred to as “Green Alley” (Market Street between 40th -41st streets). 

 

This project will create genuine green-collar jobs in West Philadelphia and address environmental concerns.  Each summer we hear tragic stories of seniors and infants dying from heat exposure in upper-level apartments.  Some of these deaths may be avoided with the installation of roofs which reduce the heat island effect during hot summer days.  

Partners in the project include Home Depot, PECO,the Mayor’s Office for the Reentry of Ex-offenders (MORE), and BioNeighbors Sustainable Homes LLC (a locally-owned roofing and home retrofitting company specializing in energy-saving roofing that is funding the trainees).

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Solar Energy Workshop, Tuesday 6/30!

24 06 2009

Coming next week…..

Did you know that energy costs are projected to rise in 2010 and could potentially raise the average customer bill by up to 70%?

This is an ideal time to learn about alternatives for powering your home.

Good Sense $aves Energy ¢ents: Solar Energy Information Session     UrbanEcoElectric

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

6pm

PECO Financial Education Center, 4027 Market Street

The workshop will include a presentation from a UEE representative, information on the city’s solar initiatives, and an opportunity to sign up for service.  Bring your latest electric bill if interested in signing up.

Solar Energy Flyer   – please feel free to print out this flyer and distribute!  Tell your friends and neighbors!

Please call (215)307-4917 to register.  Space is limited.  We look forward to seeing you!





Calling all vendors!

24 06 2009

The Partnership CDC, along with Elywn S.E.E.D.S., are making available a limited number of vendor spaces at the 4th Annual Blues Fest Block Party, to be held on Saturday, September 19.  This year we  expect 2,000 Philadelphians to gather around 40th and Market Streets for a day of entertainment, children’s activities, and community organizing.   It’s a great opportunity to promote your products and services!

The vendor form is available to download here:

2009 BF Block Party Vendor Form

To secure your space, please complete the following form and submit it to our office (in care of Iliyaas Muhammad ) either by mail or in person by JULY 10, 2009. 

Thank you!