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Closure of 2nd St at Germantown…
Here’s what we know so far: PWD wants to fully implement detours and test that they are working prior to shutting the major artery. When the street is shut and the contractor begins digging, the sidewalks on both…
Read More »Trash & Recycling Delays Continue
Due to increased tonnage and severe weather, trash and recycling collections will be delayed one to two days. Please put your trash and recycling out starting Friday evening for Saturday pick-up. The Streets Department explains the situation here….
Read More »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…
Read More »Neighborhood Safety Committee Meeting – Mon, Jan 14
Starts at 7pm NLNA Community Center 700 N. 3rd Street 19123 Agenda: Revitalize Front & Girard! In December there was stakeholder meeting to discuss how to revitalize Front & Girard. Reps from the Streets Department, SEPTA, local businesses,…
Read More »TreeCycling 2019 – Jan 1 thru Jan 13
Drop off is at the southwest end of Liberty Lands (behind Kaplan’s Bakery. PLEASE, No tinsel No ornaments – Naked Trees Only! —
Read More »Liberty Lands Farmers & Craft Market – Closed for the season
The Liberty Lands Farmers Market! Every Saturday 9am-3pm, Liberty Lands • Fresh Local Produce • Crafts • Body Care • Coffee, Tea, Baked Goods • And More! All along the 3rd St side of the park. Additional vendors…
Read More »October at Liberty Lands – Fence and Sidewalk Project
Liberty Lands Is Getting A Facelift! It’s time for the 20+ year old wooden fence around the community garden to go. It’s deteriorating, full of weed trees, and doesn’t work to protect the garden. It’s also time to…
Read More »Circular-Free Stickers Available at the NLNA Community Center For $1
Property owners in Philly that are tired of having take-out menus and ad circulars jammed into their door frames and mailboxes now have a way to stop the problem at the source! NLNA has purchased Circular-Free Stickers, and…
Read More »NoLibs Green Mile – Sat, June 16
10am-2pm A free, self-guided walking tour of 6 diverse community gardens in a 1 mile loop. See some of the neighborhood’s hidden gems and learn about local innovations in urban greening. Held in conjunction with the City-wide celebration…
Read More »E-Waste Recycling Day at Liberty Lands – Sat, June 16
From 10am to 1pm at Liberty Lands Park along 3rd Street Please, No Early Drop Offs. The NLNA is holding an electronics recycling collection. Bring anything powered by batteries or a cord to the park, and we’ll send…
Read More »Safe Disposal Of Your Excess Medication – Available 24/7
Got Drugs? Now you can safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications. Location: 26th District, 615 East Girard Avenue Times: 24/7 Accepted Medications: Prescriptions, Prescription Medications, Prescription Patches, Prescription ointments, Over-the-counter Medications, Vitamens, Samples, Medications For Pets Questions? Contacts:…
Read More »The 26th District’s Lightbulb Initiative…
Dusk to Dawn Bulbs Available From Sergeant Massi: As part of our crime reduction strategy the 26th Police District was awarded a grant from the Penn Treaty Special Services District to purchase LED “dusk to dawn” light bulbs….
Read More »Orkney Park’s Earth Day Birthday! – Sun, April 22
• from 10am to 1pm Meet up with your neighbors at the Lawrence Street Playground for coffee, donuts, plantin’ & mulchin! Projects include: Planting new plants and foliage native to the park Mulching the pathway Cleaning up the…
Read More »Great Lakes Brewing Company To Sponsor Liberty Lands Work Day – Sat, April 21
From 9am to Noon! HEADS UP all you lovers of Liberty Lands and Great Lakes Brews! Come out between 9am to 2pm to the Park to help with planting, weeding, clean-up, beautifying our community space. Refreshments (brewed and…
Read More »[New Date!] Annual Citywide Spring Cleanup – Sat, April 14 – Register online for help to clean your block!
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 14 Spring has sprung and the cleaning season has begun. Register online to clean your block. The 11th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 7th. With your help, we’ve managed to…
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