Re: Philadelphia info

[Katrina Piechnik <kpiechnik@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I would like to let you know about existing site that is being prepared for
this year American Association of Law Libraries Annual Convention by Local
Advisory Committee http://www.aallnet.org/events/local00/. Enjoy the site and
see you in Philadelphia (The city that loves you back!)

Katrina

Penelope Myers wrote:

> The center city area of Philadlephia is pretty safe, although as I have
> told others, it's always best to walk around with other people, but
> my feeling is that's true of all metropolitan areas. The weekend when the
> conference starts is the same time as the Penn Relays and there will be
> loads of people walking around center city.
>
> There is a tourist bus called the Phlash which is cheap and frequent. It
> takes you to various spots all over town. There is also the Septa system
> which operates subways and buses. Taxis should also be plentiful.
>
> As for entertainment one thing I can tell you is the Philadlephia Festival
> of World Cinema which starts April 27 and runs into May. Other than that
> try looking at:
>
> http://localevents.yahoo.com/events/metro/philadelphia/index.html
>
> There are far too many to list individually.
>
> I hope you find this information useful.
>
>                 *****************************************
>
> Penelope Myers                          pmyers@xxxxxxxxxx
> Head, Access Services                   215 204-0749
> Paley Library - 01700                   215 204-0769 (fax)
> Temple University Libraries
> Philadelphia, Pa 19122
>
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>
> On Mon, 13 Mar 2000, Doug Kariel wrote:
>
> > Hi, everyone,
> >
> > We are thinking of staying at hotel that is several blocks away from the
> > Franklin Wyndham.  What does anyone know about how safe this area or the
> > general downtown area of Philadelphia is to walk in especially at
> > night?  Also, what is the quality of the transit system?  Is it
> > relatively safe?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Doug
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