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Zoning Agenda for Wednesday, March 27th
Due to the Jewish Holidays, this month’s Neighborhood Zoning Meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Happy Passover. To review past Zoning Meeting Minutes and approved Motions see NLNA Board Meeting Minutes. To do this…
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 »Zoning Meeting Agenda – Mon, February 25
Location: NL Community Center, 3rd & Fairmount As always, the meetings are public and all are welcome to attend and participate. Monday, February 25, 2013 Please note 6:30 start time!!! (6:30) – 938 New Market – Alex Duller…
Read More »NLNA General Meeting TONIGHT! – Thursday, Feb 28
Join us for the February NLNA General Membership meeting. 7pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center – 3rd & Fairmount – as always! This Month’s Agenda Streets Dept. on Laurel St. direction-change proposal DRWC on Spring Garden…
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 »Meet the City Controller And Discuss Property Tax Update at the NLNA General Meeting – Thurs, Jan 24
7pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center (3rd & Fairmount). This month’s agenda: Get a briefing from the NLNA on the latest new property tax information. Meet City Controller Alan Butkovitz – the City’s “watchdog” officer. Ask…
Read More »TreeCycle Your Christmas Tree with the NLNA This Saturday – January 5 – Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed to Fill 1 or 2 hour shifts this Saturday (Jan 5) from 10am to 4pm! (at Liberty Lands) Tasks include: • collecting donations • off-loading trees • hanging out We have help with the actual…
Read More »Krampuslauf at Liberty Lands! – Dec 15
A family-friendly version of this winter festival featuring costumes, socializing, treats, and more! Come and check out our friendly, furry Krampuses! The fun begins at 4:30pm. For more info, click here. from Wikipedia: Krampus is a beast-like creature…
Read More »26th Police District Open House – Dec 17
6-8pm, 615 E Girard (Girard & Montgomery in Fishtown) Come meet the District’s Community Policing Team of officers! Find out about safety programs Ask questions Raise concerns The 26th covers the northern half of Northern Liberties: Poplar…
Read More »Local Crafters at NL Community Ctr – Every Sat & Sun until December 22
Check it out for unique handmade jewelry, pottery, handbags, photography, block prints, and more! Don’t miss local artisans vending their wares every weekend in December, until Christmas, at the Northern Liberties Community Center, 3rd & Fairmount, Saturdays…
Read More »Zoning Meetings Next Mon & Tues, Nov 26 & 27
Check back here for this month’s agendas. Mark your calendar for the November NLNA Zoning Committee meetings. Full agendas will be sent out in the next neighborhood email.
Read More »Holiday Spree – Support Our Local Businesses This Holiday Season – Sat & Sun, Dec 1 & 2
Our community has an ever-increasing variety of great businesses. Supporting them keeps their resources in the neighborhood – while getting great gifts for your friends and family! This year the NL businesses are once again organizing the…
Read More »25 New Trees Planted on Sunday. Big Thanks To All Who Volunteered and Donated Lunch!
Community Fall Tree Planting Sunday, Nov 11 A total of 25 trees were planted around the Northern Liberties and at the Doughboy Park (2nd & Spring Garden) on Sunday by volunteer neighbors led by NLNA Board Member,…
Read More »Zoning Meetings postponed to Monday, 11/5 and Thursday 11/8
Due to Hurricane Sandy, October’s Zoning meetings will be held in November 5 and 8. Click here to see this month’s Agenda. Location: NL Community Center, 3rd & Fairmount As always, the meetings are public and all…
Read More »Liberty Lands Fall Festival THIS SUNDAY, November 4th, 2-5pm
The biggest kid party of the year is at Liberty Lands this Sunday, November 4th from 2pm to 5pm Attendance is free, with small donations requested for crafts. The festival will feature: Hayrides Moonbounce Pumpkin painting and other…
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