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11th Annual NoLibs Variety Show Raises Over $2500 for Kearney Elementary
The PLAYWORKS Program comes to Kearney… Full time coach, Coach Anna, was brought on to run PLAYWORKS, a program which teach conflict resolution through play. The Schoolyard and Lunchtime Recess is the core of the program. Coach…
Read More »NLNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2013
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Don Phillips, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Rick Angeli; Fernando Benavides; Michael Coyne; Larry Freedman; Lystra Harris; Katrina Mansfield; Anne Waginger. ABSENT: Erika Goldberg, Chris Somers The meeting was called…
Read More »New City Assessments Starting Feb 15 – See how to find your new assesment on-line…
City Beginning to Release 2014 AVI Values Starting February 15, the City is mailing out new property assessments. Your new assessment will be the basis for your property tax bill for next year, 2014. OPA Property…
Read More »AVI: Is Your Assessment Fair?
New Analysis Finds Possible Inaccuracies A report on Philly.com today says some new property tax assessments may not be accurate. Click here for the story.
Read More »New Evening Hours at the NLNA – 6 to 9pm on Wednesday Nights!
Drop in Wednesdays, 6-9pm The NLNA’s office – 700 N. 3rd St, on the corner of 3rd & Fairmount – is expanding its hours. If you have questions or concerns about the neighborhood, if you need a…
Read More »New “License to Inspect” Tool Lets You Easily Look Up Permits & Info
PlanPhilly.com and Philly-based firm Azavea have created a new online tool that makes it easy to monitor construction, demolition, and code violations in the city. The tool, called License to Inspect, enables users quickly to search, display, sort,…
Read More »Thank You for Donating to the NLNA!
We are thrilled to report that the NLNA’s 2012 annual appeal has raised more than $15,000, a record! We are grateful to all the neighbors and local businesses who donated these funds, which are essential to maintaining…
Read More »BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of December 3, 2012
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Don Phillips, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Rick Angeli; Fernando Benavides; Michael Coyne; Larry Freedman; Erika Goldberg; Katrina Mansfield; Chris Somers; Anne Waginger. ABSENT: Lystra Harris The meeting was called to order by…
Read More »Election Day Tuesday Important Info You Need to Know
Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day. The NLNA is a non-partisan charity, but we encourage you to get out and vote!The higher our voter participation, the stronger our voice with elected officials.Full information on polling places, ballots,…
Read More »Make Time To VOTE on Tuesday, November 6th – NO ID NECCESSARY
With the State’s attempt to change voting laws this year, there has been a lot of confusion about voting eligibility for Tuesdays Presidential Election. Here are some guidelines: Voters do NOT need to produce ID in order…
Read More »Two Simple Steps to Help Yourself and Your Neighbors with the Storm
Our area will feel effects from Tropical Storm Sandy from Sunday evening through most of Tuesday. Hopefully the effects will be modest, but moderately high winds and sustained, very heavy rains are possible. For many reasons, our…
Read More »What You Need to Know about Property Tax Changes and more at the Neighborhood Meeting Thurs, October 25th
City Official Featured Guest at NLNA October General Meeting Mark your calendar: Thur, Oct. 25th, 7pm – the NLNA October General Membership meeting at the NL Community Center (NW corner 3rd & Fairmount). A representative from the…
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 »E-Waste Recycling Returns Sep 29th – 10am-2pm
Bring all your old electronics to the NLNA Community Center! Got a bunch of old TVs, printers, and electronics lying around and don’t know how to properly dispose of them? You won’t have to hold onto them…
Read More »Articles of Interest on Taxes and Major New Development
Check out these links for information on new, large waterfront development proposals, and Philly’s tax situation: “Exempt Sites Complicate Tax Fixes” (Philly.com) Music Venue and More, Canal Street (PlanPhilly.com) 1400-unit proposal for Delaware and Callowhill…
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