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Circular-Free Stickers Available at the NLNA Community Center For $1
Property owners in Philly that are tired of having take-out menus and ad circulars jammed into their door frames and mailboxes now have a way to stop the problem at the source! NLNA has purchased Circular-Free Stickers, and…
Read More »Orkney Park Happy Hour & Game Nite – Friday, June 29
5:30-7:30pm Please join Friends of Orkney Park for a Happy Game Night fundraiser! Kids and dogs welcome! Giant Jenga, flip cup, cornhole, tarot card readings, and a water table for the kids! Food, wine, beer, and non alcoholic beverages…
Read More »NoLibs Green Mile – Sat, June 16
10am-2pm A free, self-guided walking tour of 6 diverse community gardens in a 1 mile loop. See some of the neighborhood’s hidden gems and learn about local innovations in urban greening. Held in conjunction with the City-wide celebration…
Read More »E-Waste Recycling Day at Liberty Lands – Sat, June 16
From 10am to 1pm at Liberty Lands Park along 3rd Street Please, No Early Drop Offs. The NLNA is holding an electronics recycling collection. Bring anything powered by batteries or a cord to the park, and we’ll send…
Read More »LOVE Your Park Day – Sat, May 19 (Rain or Rain!)
From 9am to 1pm at Liberty Lands Park Join volunteers to clean and beautify our community park with a variety of projects for all ages and skill sets. Plus, at the same time along 3rd Street… The NLNA is holding an…
Read More »Safe Disposal Of Your Excess Medication – Available 24/7
Got Drugs? Now you can safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications. Location: 26th District, 615 East Girard Avenue Times: 24/7 Accepted Medications: Prescriptions, Prescription Medications, Prescription Patches, Prescription ointments, Over-the-counter Medications, Vitamens, Samples, Medications For Pets Questions? Contacts:…
Read More »NoLibs 2018 Plant Sale! – Sat, May 5
From 9am to 2pm in The Yard at the NoLibs Community Center 700 N. 3rd Street (entrance on 3rd St.) Flowers, Veggies, and Herbs, oh my! Fill your flower boxes and re-stock your herbs. Pick out your favorite…
Read More »Orkney Park’s Earth Day Birthday! – Sun, April 22
• from 10am to 1pm Meet up with your neighbors at the Lawrence Street Playground for coffee, donuts, plantin’ & mulchin! Projects include: Planting new plants and foliage native to the park Mulching the pathway Cleaning up the…
Read More »Great Lakes Brewing Company To Sponsor Liberty Lands Work Day – Sat, April 21
From 9am to Noon! HEADS UP all you lovers of Liberty Lands and Great Lakes Brews! Come out between 9am to 2pm to the Park to help with planting, weeding, clean-up, beautifying our community space. Refreshments (brewed and…
Read More »[New Date!] Annual Citywide Spring Cleanup – Sat, April 14 – Register online for help to clean your block!
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 14 Spring has sprung and the cleaning season has begun. Register online to clean your block. The 11th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 7th. With your help, we’ve managed to…
Read More »Roadmap for reducing litter & waste by up to 90% over the next 15 years…
A Litter Free City Starts With You. From the Mayor… When I took office, I pledged my commitment to make Philadelphia a more beautiful place to live, work, and visit. The plan you hold outlines specific strategies to…
Read More »Liberty Lands Spring Workday – Sat, March 24
• Liberty Lands Park first workday of 2018 is this Saturday! Bust Out, And Meet Your Neighbors! The storm will have passed, And the sun come out… All are welcome! Here’s a rough rundown of jobs we’re hoping…
Read More »NLNA General Meeting – Thurs, Feb 22 – Post Office, Grant Opportunities, Cement Playground
Come to the NLNA February General Membership Meeting, Thurs, Feb 22 at 7pm, held at the Northern Liberties Community Center (3rd & Fairmount). Do you have issues with our local Post Office? The Post Office Manager will be there. …
Read More »Tree-Cycling Schedule – January 1 thru 14…
Christmas TreeCycling from January 1 through 14 at Liberty Lands! Monday, Jan 1 — Naked, De-tinsled, De-balled Christmas Trees will be accepted for drop-off on the concrete area in the southwest corner of Liberty Lands (next to the…
Read More »How To Stop Circular & Handbill Deliveries
Circulars and handbills can be a neighborhood nuisance. It’s illegal for vendors to put them in residents’ mailboxes. So, instead, they get shoehorned into doors and railings, causing litter on our streets. What You Can Do The good…
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