The Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association has announced that The Yard, its new outdoor space at the NLNA Community Center, has received the Best Small Project Award (under $500K) from the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. …

Report & Kill, But Don’t Call 911… The invasive, destructive Spotted Lanternfly has come to our area. They’re pests and should be killed whenever possible, but lots of folks are freaking out and calling 911! Don’t do that!…

Our good friends at Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave – just above Girard) 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…

Join Kearny Friends in learning about and supporting our neighborhood K-8 public school! Go to Kearny Friends’ GoFundMe page, where you can donate to the Paper Drive. And, this Saturday, August 10th, 3-5pm, join the Kindergarten Meet-n-Greet, where…

Enjoy a festive and fun filled community event honoring and celebrating African American Culture with dance performances, drumming, storytelling, food and art! $20 per family includes: Mask making activity All performances Delicious home made foods Beverage All proceeds…

Starts at 10am at the NLNA Community Center Two Northern Liberties residents are starting a Montessori school at 5th and Master Streets this fall, and they are hosting an informational open house. Neighbors are welcome to stop by!…

The Philadelphia Gas Works is offering rebates of up to $1500 to help residents get new, more efficient gas furnaces and boilers. Receive up to $500 on a new furnace and up $1,500 on a new boiler. Visit…

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…

Sincere thanks to North Bowl for hosting and providing so much food and drink, Rustica for great food, Quaint Oak Bank and Penn Treaty SSD for generous sponsorship, and dozens of neighborhood businesses for so generously donating goods…

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…

A friendly crowd enjoyed our neighborhood’s third story slam at the NLNA Community Center with nine storytellers. Neighbors old and new, people of all ages and backgrounds enjoyed good things to eat, drink, and stories. Our storytellers were…

All I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe holiday weekend. I also want to remind everyone that along with the holiday season we traditionally have a spike in both property crime and robberies. Make sure you…

The Druedling Center serves the most vulnerable; helping them recover the dignity of standing on their own.  They are unique among Philadelphia’s transitional housing organizations in the length of time they stay involved with families and in the…