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Become an Adult Education Tutor

• Our good friends at Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave) are seeking volunteer tutors to work with adult learners one-on-one or in small groups on GED prep, basic math and literacy, and computer skills. Prior tutoring or…

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Zoning Agenda – Mon, July 25

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…

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Liberty Lands Flea Market & Music Fest – July 9th

At Liberty Lands Park (Third & Poplar) Benefits go to NLNA general fund which supports Clean Streets, the Community Center, and of course Liberty Lands! Flea market 9am until… Food and Philadelphia Brewing Company from Noon on… Music…

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Bodine Schoolyard Garden Workday – Sat, June 25

                  Saturday: June 25 from 8 to 10am Join Bodine staff & students, the Mural Arts Program & nearby neighbors as we work to restore & reimagine the space behind Bodine High…

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NLNA Board Elections – Results!

Congrats to new NLNA board members! Serving on the board is a great way to give back to the neighborhood. NLNA Welcomes New Board Members Last night (5/19/16) at the annual NLNA board of directors election, neighbors elected…

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NLNA PLANT SALE – This Saturday, April 30th

From 9am to 2pm at the Community Center (700 N. 4th Street) Flowers, Veggies, and Herbs, oh my! Fill your flower boxes and re-stock your herbs. Pick out your favorite tomatoes. Annual, Perrenial, Sun and Shade Plants. We’ve…

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NLNA Board Nominations And Quality of Life Issues At This Month’s Meeting – Weds, April 27

Wednesday, April 27, NL Community Center, 700 N. 3rd St. at 7pm Nominations for President, Treasurer, 6 regular seats for the Board of Directors, plus one half-term Board seat will be taken at the Northern Liberties general meeting on…

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April Zoning Agenda – Mon Apr 25

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…

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Request a Free Tree for your NoLibs Home or Business – Deadline April 25

Request a Free Street Tree for your Northern Liberties Home or Business!  Property Owner’s Requests for November 2016 planting are now being accepted, and are due Monday, April 25. Trees clean our air, reduce home energy costs, increase home values,…

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Neighborhood Cleanup Day – April 16

CALLING NEIGHBORS: Sick of the litter and trash? The NLNA’s Community Center will be open 9am-1pm on Saturday, April 16 with FREE Gloves and Bags… Be sure to: Recycle – paper, glass, plastics (1 through 7), NO plastic bags!…

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Liberty Lands Big Spring Workday – Sat, April 16

Starting at 9am HEADS UP all you lovers of Liberty Lands! Come one, come all!!! Come help your neighborhood park sparkle!!! Starts at 9am, runs until about 2pm, depending on the weather. Come out and help your urban…

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N. 5th Street Traffic Meeting – Minutes from Mar 9 Meeting

  7 to 9pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center (700 N. 3rd Street) Meeting with City Coucil, Streets Dept, and Planning Commission reps to discuss solutions to 5th St traffic and safety issues.      UPDATE: UNOFFICIAL minutes, courtesy…

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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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2016 NLNA WinterFest at North Bowl – Thanks!

…North Bowl and everyone who attended, as well as all these local businesses who helped make this event so awesome: 3 J’s Food Market Accent on Animals Al Palace Upscale Grooming Salon AOA Pets Architectural Antiques Exch Art…

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Become a Volunteer Adult Education Tutor!

Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave) is seeking volunteer tutors. Volunteers work with adult learners one-on-one or in small groups to help them meet their educational goals, including working towards their GED, basic math and literacy, and improving…

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