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[Flaco]

Flaco,

I actually went to grab a bite to eat at the WaWa on Aramingo and happened to come through Cumberland Street. I didn't remember the number off the top of my head, but I had assumed that it was on the 2600 block. I will have to look for it again, because I am sure that they will re-open, although this may be one of the more peculiar places that they have decided to open.

Why doesn't Philly just have a Red Light District, so we can do our thing?

I happen to be in that area yesterday and drove by that AMP on Aramingo and the sticker was gone. I believe that they might be back in business. The day of the raid LE was talking with a few neighbors and taking down notes, so I believe that this was an effort by neighbors to have this place shut down. When you see guys coming and going from morning till night, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that something is not right. This has to be one of the worst locations to have an AMP by all means. You have nosey neighbors sitting on there steps, a bar next door and a traffic light at the corner. In this neighborhood you are not as anonymous as you would be downtown or in a shopping center IMHO.

[GettingTang]

nbc 10 website:

posted: 4:59 pm edt june 12, 2008
updated: 5:19 pm edt june 12, 2008

philadelphia -- philadelphia police said they made arrests thursday at a massage parlor that was really being operated as a house of prostitution.

three women were arrested and charged with prostitution during the afternoon raid at 11th and winter streets in center city, police said.

an undercover officer went inside and says he was solicited by one of the women.

police said the new mayor and commissioner have a zero-tolerance policy for these types of crimes and are determined to stop them permanently.

the city's department of licenses and inspections officers said it's trying to shut the business down for good.

immigration officers were also involved in the raid

amp are under attack by le nationwide. coast to coast! in san fransisco, the mayor has vowed to shut them all down. there have been raids going on for months now. the thing that really bothers me most, is it is just going to force all these providers out on the streets. they do not just simply go away, they move into other avenues. also, as the economy worsens (and trust me it is going to get real bad, real soon) more and more women are going to turn to the oldest profession. when will our government learn we need to regulate it and stop trying to enforce laws that don't work with an iron fist? that being said, i'm all for shutting down these traffickers and slave traders. no woman should have to work as a prostitute unless she willingly chooses to do so. those who promote **** prostitution should be given a jail cell with bubba. aside from that, women who choose to work under their own free will, she be given the means to safely do so.

contrary to what the powers that be think, there are many women who actually enjoy this line of work. i've met many of them over the years.

[Guysmiley1980]

NBC 10 website:

POSTED: 4:59 pm EDT June 12, 2008
UPDATED: 5:19 pm EDT June 12, 2008

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police said they made arrests Thursday at a massage parlor that was really being operated as a house of prostitution.

Three women were arrested and charged with prostitution during the afternoon raid at 11th and Winter streets in Center City, police said.

An undercover officer went inside and says he was solicited by one of the women.

Police said the new mayor and commissioner have a zero-tolerance policy for these types of crimes and are determined to stop them permanently.

The city's department of licenses and inspections officers said it's trying to shut the business down for good.

Immigration officers were also involved in the raid

[Guysmiley1980]

Flaco,

I actually went to grab a bite to eat at the WaWa on Aramingo and happened to come through Cumberland Street. I didn't remember the number off the top of my head, but I had assumed that it was on the 2600 block. I will have to look for it again, because I am sure that they will re-open, although this may be one of the more peculiar places that they have decided to open.

Why doesn't Philly just have a Red Light District, so we can do our thing?

[MrNatURL]

These have been other sweeps in neighboring states, including Dayton, OH/Richmond,IN. There might be some fed money behind this.

[Rzagza]

What I don't get is why the police don't bust more of these places? What qualifies as grounds for a raid? Do neighbors have to complain? All the police have to do is look in the City paper and easily identify the massage parlors. Doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure more than massages are going on. Obviously, I don't think the cops are that stupid, they know exactly where all these parlors (that advertise) are located. I think they need some public disturbances/complaints to execute a warrant tho. Typically, I think what you have is dissatisfied customers calling the police and issuing complaints about these establishments when they get bad business or an STD or whatever it may be.

[Flaco]

There was another bust on Wednesday at an AMP that recently opened on Cumberland and Aramingo. I was sitting at the light as the police and L&I where putting up the infamous white and red striped paper on the AMP's door. I heard from some sources that this is just the begining and that there are going to be plenty of more raids to come.

Be safe

[Guysmiley1980]

Center City Massage Parlor Busted For Prostitution
Mary Stoker Smith PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Philadelphia police arrested four women at a Center City massage parlor Thursday and charged them with prostitution following an investigation.

According to police, the suspects were taken into custody at about 1:30 p.m. while working at a massage parlor at 1235 Vine Street. Members of the Vice Squad executed a warrant following an investigation into alleged prostitution taking place at that address.

Police began their investigation after neighbors complained of suspicious activity.

"This particular one we've hit before, unfortunately they were up and running again, so we hit them again and we are going to try to close them and hopefully this time it will be permanently," Chief Inspector Bill Colarulo said.

Investigators said the business advertised in the Philadelphia City Paper under the name "RainBow". The ad suggested patrons can receive a "body shampoo" and "total relaxation".

"We do believe that a lot of these massage parlors are connected in some way or another, especially when you have certain blocks in the city where you have multiple massage parlors on the same block," Colarulo said.

Another woman inside the business fainted during the raid and was taken to local hospital for treatment.

Officials from the city's Licenses and Inspections Department shut the building down late Thursday afternoon.

The suspects have charged with prostitution and other related offenses.

[Mogwhiz]

Dog,

The place is les gals. $.05 to enter and can get a hj for $. Used to have more on menu but hj is about it now. Can spend extra $ to go downstairs to loung room for more time. this place has a few 8's but ymmv on the selection of girls

[Doctor Pussy]

I'm seeing posts referring to a Lisa (sometimes 2 Lisa's) so I have to ask.

Nearly 10 years ago there was a provider (real old lady but ok body, A-cups) named Ivy (Malaysian) who brought a 19 y.o. Thai/Laotian girl named Kitty (may have went by Angel) to Philly. Nice naturals, tattoo on one of them, you could tell she would put on some weight in a few years though.

They all stayed in a townhouse on 6th & Jackson (no longer there) with a relative named "Lisa" (not the Lisa I'm looking for).

I brought my buddy up to Philly to make a video with a girl and the aforementioned 3 offered the pictured Cambodian Lisa (this is the one I'm looking for). She may have been either a provider of stripper at the time. They all were somehow involved in that type of business.

She was great and since I didn't nail her that day, I've been thinking about doing her ever since. Went to 6th & Jackson a couple years back, new renters.

If this rings a bell to anybody, please PM me with any leads you may have. As a gratuity I'll share with you a video snippet of Lisa giving my buddy a BBBJ

[Phila Dog]

I seem to remember taking a walk through a sex shop on 21st/22nd and market and there being a private room on the 3rd floor or something that you can rent by the hour. I believe there were couches, pole, general fun stuff. Anyone know what I'm talking about, have any experience? Any other suggestions on where to take a date for an hour in center city?

[Mwminfl2001]

Is that the 'W-hotel' or thereabouts? You are right behind the convention center right? If so you are right at the edge of Chinatown, there are quite a few AMP right within a 3 block radius of you. Pretty much ground zero for the AMP's. Get thee over to the 'Philadelphia AMP forum', do a little homework (RTFT) pay particular attention to the 'CH2' thread and make a trip (locale on p.9 of thread). .6 for the house $ for the girl. This is standard rate around here, get it all including the 'special'. CH2 is the standard all other AMP's in Philly are measured against, it will be a shame to have come all this way and not pay a visit to CH2. Thoroughly read the threads for all the info you might want/need, requesting contact info on the few gems around here tend to get testy responses to your queries...RTFT!!!

It's been a bit but you can also check the free newspaper available everywhere (philadelphia weekly and citypaper) to see if they have listings. Again the AMP forum is a invaluable resource, be sure to look it up. sexadelphia.com can point you toward overpriced escorts if you wish (some might be on this site also).

As for SW...I dunno about Center City..unless you are looking for dudes in the gayborhood. I have never come across or know of any in center city, perhaps the more seasoned vets here have more insight than I do but I've never come across it. You are simply too far away to check out the 'K' or Camdens 'Broadway'.

Seeing that you dont have a vehicle your options will likely be limited to center city, where you are tends to get dead after business hours, all the fun, clubs, watering holes and festivites tend to happen the other side of Market street.

strip club...the only one of any note where where you are is 'the gold club', 1400 block of chancellor street. I've not been in a while but I hear told it's okay, dunno about extras or take-out tho. If you have the inclination go to the website (worldfamousgoldclub.com), print yourself the free pass and check it out.

good luck, have fun, be safe.

hopefully you have a map to help situate yourself.

Thanks my friend, you've restored my faith in the "city of brotherly love" with the fast and useful advice.

I did indeed RTFF and ended up visiting an AMP. I love the thrill of the street, but too out of my element to hang with the big boys. I'll post my review in the AMP section in a few minutes.

Again, I appreciate the help to a "useless" (my words) visitor to your area.

If you're ever in the Tampa area, send me a message and I'm sure I can point you to some experiences that will knock your socks off.

[Iorek]

Hey guys, out of town senior member from Florida visiting your fair city.
I'm at a hotel on Race near 13th, without a vehicle. Any mongering possibilities in that general area in walking distance? I'm considering an AMP, but am more of a SW dude myself.

If you have any favorites, I have a hotel room at your disposal if you'd like to co-op tonight (one at a time of course).

Is that the 'W-hotel' or thereabouts? You are right behind the convention center right? If so you are right at the edge of Chinatown, there are quite a few AMP right within a 3 block radius of you. Pretty much ground zero for the AMP's. Get thee over to the 'Philadelphia AMP forum', do a little homework (RTFT) pay particular attention to the 'CH2' thread and make a trip (locale on p.9 of thread). .6 for the house $ for the girl. This is standard rate around here, get it all including the 'special'. CH2 is the standard all other AMP's in Philly are measured against, it will be a shame to have come all this way and not pay a visit to CH2. Thoroughly read the threads for all the info you might want/need, requesting contact info on the few gems around here tend to get testy responses to your queries...RTFT!!!

It's been a bit but you can also check the free newspaper available everywhere (philadelphia weekly and citypaper) to see if they have listings. Again the AMP forum is a invaluable resource, be sure to look it up. sexadelphia.com can point you toward overpriced escorts if you wish (some might be on this site also).

As for SW...I dunno about Center City..unless you are looking for dudes in the gayborhood. I have never come across or know of any in center city, perhaps the more seasoned vets here have more insight than I do but I've never come across it. You are simply too far away to check out the 'K' or Camdens 'Broadway'.

Seeing that you dont have a vehicle your options will likely be limited to center city, where you are tends to get dead after business hours, all the fun, clubs, watering holes and festivites tend to happen the other side of Market street.

strip club...the only one of any note where where you are is 'the gold club', 1400 block of chancellor street. I've not been in a while but I hear told it's okay, dunno about extras or take-out tho. If you have the inclination go to the website (worldfamousgoldclub.com), print yourself the free pass and check it out.

good luck, have fun, be safe.

hopefully you have a map to help situate yourself.

[Mwminfl2001]

Hey guys, out of town senior member from Florida visiting your fair city.
I'm at a hotel on Race near 13th, without a vehicle. Any mongering possibilities in that general area in walking distance? I'm considering an AMP, but am more of a SW dude myself.

If you have any favorites, I have a hotel room at your disposal if you'd like to co-op tonight (one at a time of course).

[Looking #1]

Unless he gave them some reason to believe that he intented to commit a crime. If he admitted or was tricked into saying he was looking for a girl for hire, he'd have a problem.

What about the photo. I would not have let them take my picture, unless I was under arrest. And then I would only let them take it inside of the station.

The same thing goes for searching my car (I know they didn't search Looking's car), no searches without a warrant. Oh! Sure they can search anyway, but I wouldn't give my permission.

There is a list or a link, that shows what a citizen should do when stopped by the police - maybe someone should post it.

CookyJar

CookyJar

I never said anything other than it was a nice day and I was driving around to get out of the house and get some fresh air. They informed me that it is a high drug and prostitution area.

Your right they did not search or ask to search my car other than looking through the windows to find PC which would give them the right to search.

With Glenn in Miami commenting I guess I am now the talk of this broad.

I would like to thank everyone for there support and comment's.

Looking elsewhere (for now) #1