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Goldman Methadone Clinic’s Quarterly Open House – Sat, Feb 27

12 noon, 801 W Girard Ave (Girard Medical Center), main cafeteria. There will be a speaker but also time for Q&A/discussion with the center’s management. No RSVP required. Questions/info: Crystal Brown, Case Manager, cbrown@NPHS.com, 215-787-2361. Please consider attending,…

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Philly 311 Call Training Offered…

Saturday, November 14 from 9 to 11am Wednesday, November 18 from 6 to 8pm This training is offered to anyone for FREE, at the PHILLY 311 Offices at 990 Spring Garden Street. Registration for the class is required….

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November 18 – Goldman Clinic Meet-n-Greet

November 18, 4:30pm, at the local Free Library branch, 6th & Girard Goldman Clinic – the methadone clinic at 8th & Girard that’s been the subject of some concerns and meetings with local police – is having a…

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Goldman Clinic Has Changed Their Hours of Operation.

The Goldman Clinic is the methadone clinic at 8th & Girard, whose business has been causing issues along Girard and adjacent blocks. In an effort to curtail the afternoon crowds, the Goldman Clinic at 801 W Girard Ave has…

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Vacation Planning: Tips to Securing Your Home

From the Philadelphia Police Department Blog: It’s the time of year that you might be planning your summer vacation. Here are a few tips, some you might not have thought of, for making sure your possessions are still…

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Up to Date Curfew Information for the City of Philadelphia

Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed legislation establishing an updated curfew for all minors in the City of Philadelphia. The new ordinance creates an evening curfew if the minor is outside without a parent or legal guardian, Additionally, the…

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26th POLICE DISTRICT TOWN HALL MEETING – Thursday, May 7

The 26th District will be hosting a town hall meeting where we will review year end crime stats for 2014 and up-to-date crime stats for 2015. The new Commanding Officer of the 26th District, Captain George Kappe will also…

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Scumbags Caught on Video…

Police are asking for the public’s help to find two men who robbed two women in their 20s in Northern Liberties on Thursday, March 20, 2015 The two women, ages 24 and 27, were walking west on Fairmount when…

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NoLibs Watch Dogs Class – A Summary

Here’s a recap of what I learned at the Watch Dog talk at the Community Center last month: The Basics Know your neighbors. Looking out for each other starts at home, on your block. If your neighbor knows…

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Burglary Suspect Arrested

    From the 26th District Police on March 20, 2015— Sgt Massi has advised us that the police have arrested this burglary suspect and he has confessed. SUMMARY: The individual below is a suspect in the following burglaries:…

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Watch Dog Class – Wed, Feb 25 – A Talk About Dog Walking and Town Watch – Sign Up Now…

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015  / 7pm  /  NLNA Community Center (700 N 3rd St) Pablo Mateo from the City’s Town Watch Dept will be conducting training on how to effectively observe and report criminal activity while out walking…

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COMMUNITY ALERT — CAR BATTERY THEFTS

  The 26th District has experienced an increase in theft of vehicle batteries. The lead core they contain is valued at $8-$15 per battery or 20ct/lb. at scrap yards and other businesses. Suspects are breaking into the vehicle…

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Notes from Jan. 22 Meeting w/Police about Armed Robberies & Shootings

  Thursday, Jan 22 2015 at 7pm at the NLNA Community Center More than 70 neighbors attended this month’s meeting, anxious to talk to police about the recent spate of crime incidents in and around the neighborhood. An…

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Shooting on the southwest corner of Girard Avenue and Front Street

After speaking with Officer Dones from the 26th District, we can confirm that there was a shooting on the southwest corner of Girard Avenue and Front Street in front of The Saint Bar, across the street from The…

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Reward Posted for Info on Recent Assault

  A $1,000 reward is being offered for information about an attack on a 17-year-old boy after midnight on November 16. He was assaulted on the 900 block of N. 4th St, at the corner of Saint John…

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