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The 26th District Has a New Commanding Officer – Captain Jacqueline Bailey-Pittman
NoLibs Townwatch welcomes Captain Pittman, as our new commanding officer for the 26th District Police. These men and women patrol the northern half of our neighborhood (from Poplar to Girard and north) You can follow them on…
Read More »Radio 104.5 Events Gone from Piazza
We can now report that the Piazza has terminated any further Radio 104.5 events. By now, many neighbors have heard or read about problems stemming from the last Radio 104.5 “Summer Block Party” event at the Piazza. Thanks…
Read More »Northern Liberties Front Street CleanUp in honor of Amber Long – Sat Apr 5
Join together with friends and neighbors to make Front Street in Northern Liberties cleaner and safer on Philly Spring Cleanup Day 2014! The cleanup will take place on…
Read More »$37,000 Reward for Info Leading to Arrest of Front St. Shooting Suspects
Police are still looking for information on three men involved in the robbery shooting of South Philadelphia resident Amber Long on the 900 block of N. Front St. last week. Security footage and other information can be…
Read More »Man Reported Stalking Females in the Neighborhood
An employee of Poochies Place writes: All women please be careful. Yesterday [Jan 14, 2014] I was at Front and Girard and apparently followed by a young black male with camoflage pants on and tattoos on his cheeks…
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 »Crime Alert from the 26th District
The 26th District has identified a severe increase in Burglaries over the past few weeks. The main target has been new home construction but existing residential properties are being hit as well. The majority of the burglaries…
Read More »26th District Crime Prevention Rally – Register your bikes! – Saturday, August 10
The Piazza — 11am to 3pm Find out about: • Bicycle Registration – Register your bike! • Vehicle SAVE Program – Help alert the po-po if your car’s been stold! • Operation ID – Help pawnbrokers identify…
Read More »Terrible tragedy – woman shot in home invasion.
UPDATE FROM MATT RUBEN: Apparently the victim and the perpetrator were previously acquainted. So it was not a random incident, i.e. there’s not someone going around doing random home invasions. Police: Woman, 26, critical after Northern Liberties shooting…
Read More »City Grant Program for Businesses That Install Security Cameras
Commerce SafeCam Program – City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce has a new program for every legal business in Philadelphia to install Exterior cameras. Each business has a chance to…
Read More »26th Police District Open House – Dec 17
6-8pm, 615 E Girard (Girard & Montgomery in Fishtown) Come meet the District’s Community Policing Team of officers! Find out about safety programs Ask questions Raise concerns The 26th covers the northern half of Northern Liberties: Poplar…
Read More »3RD STREET SHOOTER ARRESTED
The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District: 10/08/12 to 10/14/12 INCIDENTS REPORTED: None to report. ARRESTS REPORTED: On Saturday, 10/13/12, 7:50 PM, complainant was on an eastbound Market/Frankford train using…
Read More »In-Home Shooting on 3rd Street – 10/7/12
Sunday night, two shot, one killed Last night around 9:00PM, a man and woman were shot inside a house on the 700 block of N. 3rd St. (between Fairmount and Brown). News stories here and here. What…
Read More »Updates on Piazza Incident, Finnigan’s Wake, & Property Taxes from June General Membership Meeting
It was a packed house at last Thursday’s NLNA General Membership Meeting. Erika Goldberg was elected to fill a vacant board seat. Ellen Mogell of Honey’s Sit-n-Eat received the NLNA’s Community Service Award. Updates on issues discussed…
Read More »Piazza Shooting Suspect Arrested
Steven Miller Apprehended In Texas Click HERE for a news report. We have no additional information at this time.
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