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Don’t Forget To VOTE tomorrow – Tue, Nov 5

The NLNA is strictly nonpartisan, but encourages you to vote on Election Day tomorrow. On the ballot: City Council candidates, three ballot questions, and judicial candidates. Polls are open 7am-8pm. You do not need ID unless it’s your…

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Fall Fest at Liberty Lands – Postponed to Sun, Nov 3

From 11:30 – 2:30pm Join us for live entertainment, interactive demonstrations from local organizations, a costume parade, food and drink for purchase (all proceeds help Liberty Lands!) and an amazing raffle. Click HERE to volunteer! Please help us…

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October Zoning Agenda – Mon, Oct 28

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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Spooky Garden Pumpkin Carving & Potluck – Sun Oct 27

4pm to 8pm at Spooky Garden1116 N 4th Street Join neighbors to carve jack-o-lanterns for this year’s decorated garden. Pumpkins & carving tools provided! Bring a dish or beverage to share. Check out this annual event on Facebook,or…

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HOUND-O-WEEN – Sat, Oct 26

1pm at Orianna Hill Park It’s our annual Hound-o-ween event at Orianna Hill! Come join the fun and show off your pup’s costume! Show off your costume! Bonus points if your both wearing a costume! Or, just come…

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Neighborhood General Meeting – Thurs, Oct 24

7pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center700 N. 3rd Street Learn the ins and outs of how the city and our community deal with issues of homelessness. Hear from city specialists and raise your questions and concerns: NLNA…

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Board of Directors Minutes – October 7, 2019

PRESENT: Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Avery Amaya; Melanie Coffman; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Barbara Saverino. ABSENT: Matt Ruben, President; Claire Adler, Vice-President; Kristen Ainscoe; Michael Coyne; Amy Sweeney; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. The meeting was called to order…

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Attention: Neighborhood Support Needed at Sentencing of Lakim Wilson – Weds, Oct 23

Arrested last year for a multitude of crimes in Northern Liberties, Lakim Wilson is being sentenced on Wednesday, October 23, 9:00am, Criminal Justice Center (1301 Filbert St), Courtroom 604.  Victims and impacted neighbors are encouraged to attend the hearing…

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Board Meeting Minutes – September 11, 2019

PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Claire Adler, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Kristen Ainscoe; Avery Amaya; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. ABSENT: Melanie Coffman; Michael Coyne; Barbara Saverino; Amy Sweeney. ALSO PRESENT:  Liz Reed, Liberty Lands…

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Board of Directors Meeting – August 5, 2019

PRESENT:  Matt Ruben, President; Claire Adler, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Kristen Ainscoe; Avery Amaya; Melanie Coffman; Michael Coyne; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Amy Sweeney; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. ABSENT: Janet Finegar, Secretary; Barbara Saverino. ALSO PRESENT:  Liz Reed (resident and co-coordinator Liberty Lands),…

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2019 Liberty Lands Saturday Farmers & Craft Market Is Up And Running!

From 10am to 2pm Rain or Shine The Liberty Lands Farmers Market will reopen this spring, with fresh local produce, baked goods, body care products and more. Be a part of it! Only $10/space! Contact the new coordinator:…

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On Illegal Towing…

From Sergeant Masse of the 26th Police District: I continue to receive complaints for residents having their cars towed illegally.  In addition to calling 911, I’m asking residents to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office:www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/ To…

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Facts And Check List For Neighbors On Demolition And Construction Sites…

Alert neighbors can help get dangerous, unpermitted demolition work stopped.  Below are some facts and check list for neighbors on demolition and construction sites besides the typical posting of permits.  • • Prior to any act of demolition:  When…

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Neighbors Meet n Greet – Thurs, Oct 3

7 to 8:30pm, Northern Liberties Community Center at 3rd & Fairmount. Calling on new and old neighbors to come out and meet each other, enjoy food, beer, and wine, and talk one-on-one with members of the NLNA Board of…

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E-Waste Recycling & Shredding Day at Liberty Lands – Sat, Sept 28

From 10am to 1pm at Liberty Lands Park along 3rd Street No Early Drop Offs. NLNA is Holding an E-Waste andShredding Event! Bring anything powered by electricity to the park, and we’ll send it for safe, environmentally responsible…

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