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City Issues Heat Health Emergencies
Due to extremely hot conditions, the City has been issuing Heat Health Emergencies. Call the Heatline for advice at (215) 765-9040 or Office of Homeless Services if you see someone on the street you think needs help at…
Read More »2020 NLNA Board Elections
Congratulations to All of Us for Holding the First Ever NLNA Neighborhood Meeting and Elections! Thanks to the determined efforts of the 2020 Election Committee:Rick Angeli, Paula Gansky, Shelley Marcus, Barbara Saverino, and Kevin Wilkins, the neighborhood really…
Read More »How to Help Neighborhood Businesses
Buy gift certificates, donate to online employee tip jars, buy a t-shirt. This NL BID page has links to local business e-tip jars, employee-support fundraisers, and gift certificate discounts. And you can contact your favorite businesses directly to…
Read More »Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Block-Level Assistance Tool Available
NLNA Help Line: Ask for Help or Offer Help If you need help or know someone who might, let us know: help.nlna.org You do not have to be elderly, immunocompromised or sick to request help, and you don’t…
Read More »Construction Resumes: What’s Allowed – and What’s Not
The City has issued rules limiting the resumption of construction, starting today. Please call 311 (or file an online complaint) to report violations of normal rules or these new restrictions. The City’s enforcement isn’t perfect – but Imperfect…
Read More »City and Federal Coronavirus Info & Resources
COVID Testing in Northern Liberties at AFC Urgent Care, 2nd & Girard. Mon-Fri, free with most insurance. Must be pre-screened: www.afcurgentcarenolibs.com, click “Book a Virtual Visit Online” to be screened online. City of Phila Coronavirus info siteInfo on…
Read More »June Zoning Meeting (virtual) – Mon, June 29
Zoning Motions are approved by the Board at the following month’s board meeting, which is held the first Monday of the month. To review past zoning meeting minutes and approved motions find the applicable NLNA Board Meeting Minutes…
Read More »Emergency Resources For Businesses
Resources for Businesses and Workers 2nd Pot of Paycheck Protection Money: Can be used for payroll, rent, utilities, etc, to help small biz avoid layoffs. FAQ and application links – click here. The Reinvestment Fund Can Help with…
Read More »All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory…
For a list of all the Philly hotlines for help – business aid, social service, domestic abuse, evictions, etc. – Visit BillyPenn.com
Read More »Covid-19 Resource Directory from Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC)
Below is a list of resources for assistance and information from the from Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) during this health crisis. To download a pdf CLICK HERE. We hope this message finds you healthy and…
Read More »Help Us Help You: What Neighbors, Local Biz & Nonprofits, and Consumers Can Do
Life is changing radically and rapidly. Federal, state, and city efforts are underway to provide economic help to individuals, nonprofits, and businesses. We will need to work together at the neighborhood level to add to this aid and…
Read More »Transit: SEPTA Restrictions
“Lifeline” service, multiple stations closed. Spring Garden Station remains open. Full info – click here. Rear-Door Boarding, No On-board Fare PaymentApplies to all bus and trolley riders except those with disabilities who need front boarding. Rider Limits for…
Read More »Protect Yourself and Our Community – Stay Informed
City of Phila Coronavirus info site CDC web site with Coronavirus info Text covidphl to 888777 to get automated text updates from the City. A live-streamed City briefing is available at 1PM every day at this web page…
Read More »NLNA Center Closed, Events Going Online
To promote community health and implement social distancing, the NLNA Office and Community Center are closed through the end of March. Rental and public use of the space are suspended. The NLNA is still easily accessible. Here are…
Read More »Thinking Global, Acting Local
Many neighbors have been asking how they can help their fellow residents and our neighborhood businesses. Recognizing that these are very personal decisions that everyone has the right to make for themselves, here are a few ideas: Set…
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