Author: Kat
AVI Update: Gentrification Protection
State To Pass Means-Testing: What It Means For You A major part of the City’s new property tax system, especially for residents of communities like ours, is “Gentrification Protection” (GP). GP shields long-term residents from overly large…
Read More »Fall Tree Planting – Saturday, November 23
To volunteer e-mail Erika at bgoldewag@verizon.net. Additional details will be emailed to you soon. Help Make Northern Liberties Greener 20 volunteers are wanted to plant 15 new trees all over the neighborhood. Everything needed to plant will be…
Read More »November NLNA Zoning Committee Meetings: Mon. Nov. 25 & Tue. Nov. 26
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…
Read More »Help! On-Going Volunteers Needed!!
The NLNA is looking for people who have time and commitment for this invaluable neighborhood chore. If you’re interested in how the neighborhood is evolving, helping out those who will be effected, this is the volunteer opportunity…
Read More »NLNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Meeting of Oct 7, 2013
NLNA Board members meet on the first Monday of the month. These minutes are posted after they are approved at the following month’s meeting. See below for Approved Zoning Motions for September in the Zoning Committee Report….
Read More »Lots Going on at the NL Rec Center: Pottery & Ceramics Classes, Meditation, After School Program, Karate, Kids’ Tennis, Dance, Chess, Theater!
New and Returning Programs Adult Clay/Pottery Classes are returning to the Northern Liberties Recreation Center. The classes emphasize handbuilding techniques. Classes are held Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:30, starting October 1 and running through December 17 (12 weeks). All…
Read More »Property Tax Appeal – More Info and Resources for Neighbors
Property Tax appeals were due in to the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) by October 7 (postmark deadline). You Have the Right to Appeal You can file a BRT appeal regardless of whether or not you filed…
Read More »Philly Election Day, Tuesday November 5
City Controller, D.A. And More On The Ballot Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day in Philadelphia. On the ballot: races for City Controller, District Attorney, several Judicial positions, and a referendum on a bond issue. A great…
Read More »Zoning Agenda – October 28 & 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…
Read More »Kids’ Fall Festival – Sunday, Nov 2
Liberty Lands Park from 1 to 5pm Moms! Dads! Mark your calendars! Attendance is FREE, with small donations requested for crafts. The festival will feature: Kids’ Costume Parade (by the stage at 1:45pm) Crafts Hayrides…
Read More »Important Zoning Meeting Oct. 24 – Neighborhood Remapping Workshop
THURSDAY – October 24 St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church (NE corner of 4th & Fairmount – one block west of the Northern Liberties Community Center) Should properties on your block be zoned residential, commercial, or industrial? For single-family…
Read More »Kids’ Fall Clothing Swap, October 20th
10am to 1pm at the Northern Liberty Community Center, 700 N. 3rd Street (N. 3rd & Fairmount) Come along and swap children’s clothes at this annual event! We are always looking for people to help with setting…
Read More »Clean-Up Day October 12th at The Doughboy Park – SUCCESS!
Click here to see Before and After photos. Saturday starting at 9am – there will be coffee and donuts! A small crew of volunteers will be cleaning and weeding Madison Park – nicknamed Doughboy Park for the…
Read More »Property Tax Appeal Deadline TODAY
Latest Info on How to File Over the weekend we received new information on how you can file your property tax appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT). Appeals are due Today, October 7. By Mail …
Read More »Property Tax Appeal: Deadline Oct. 7 – Info & Resources for Neighbors
Property Tax appeals are due in to the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) by October 7 (postmark deadline). You Have the Right to Appeal You can file a BRT appeal regardless of whether or not you filed a “first level review” request…
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