October Zoning Agendas – Mon, Tue Oct 24, 25

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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NLNA 40th Anniversary and Community Center Groundbreaking – Tuesday, Oct 18

Thanks to one and all for coming out to make this event a special night! • [original post] NLNA 40th Anniversary and Community Center Groundbreaking Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:30-8:00pm — 700 N. 3rd Street (3rd & Fairmount)…

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Adult Ceramics Class at the Rec Center

Tuesday Nights at 321 Fairmount Avenue (Rec Center) from 6:30 to 9pm. Explore the craft of ceramics with Natalie Wieters! Bring your own ideas, or figure out projects during the class. Natalie provides the guidance necessary for each…

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NLArts Kids Columbus Day Camp – Wednesday, Oct 12th

x Need Creative Child Care? Sign up now… x   $45 per child Snack included Art classes and field trips Ages 5-12 Please email nlartsorg@gmail.com to for more info and register. Natasha Mell-Taylor NLArts Community Arts Program 973-868-6675 —

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NLArts – Fall First Friday Kids’ Workshop – Oct 7

Northern Liberties Community Center, 3rd & Faimount Streets from 6-8:30pm Join us for our first First Friday of the school year! Your kids can have a night exploring Fall Art projects while you explore the neighborhood. A perfect date night! Pizza…

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Notes from the September 2016 Town Watch Meeting

The Basics Know your neighbors. Looking out for each other starts at home, on your block. If your neighbor knows you work during the weekday, they will be suspicious of movers at your house on a Tuesday afternoon….

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The German Society presents a Springerle Cookie Discussion and Tasting — Oct 3

Monday, October 3rd at 611 Spring Garden Street The Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionery in Old City are coordinating a lecture about Springerle cookie moulds at the German Society, on Monday, October 3rd, that will be a part…

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September 2016 – Zoning Agenda – Mon, Sept 26

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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Philly Free Streets — Sept 24

Philly Free Streets highlights the intersection of active transportation (walking and biking) and public health. Philly Free Streets 2016 will draw on Mayor Kenney’s commitment to neighborhoods while connecting participants to the city’s trail network and rivers. Philly Free…

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of August 8, 2016

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PRESENT:  Matt Ruben, President; Michael Coyne, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Troy Crichton; Donald Hoegg; Ira Upin; Jeremy Lindemann; Don Phillips; ABSENT:  Janet Finegar, Secretary; Roneil Jackson; Monika Kreidie; Joe Mikuliak; Barbara Saverino; Chris Somers; Anne Waginger. The meeting…

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of July 11, 2016 (updated again)

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PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Michael Coyne, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Troy Crichton; Donald Hoegg; Ira Upin; Roneil Jackson; Monika Kreidie; Jeremy Lindemann; Don Phillips; Barbara Saverino; Chris Somers; ABSENT: Janet Finegar, Secretary; Joe Mikuliak Minutes recorded by Jeremy…

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Help Needed to Restore the Doughboy Statue

NLNA is launching a $22,000 fundraising campaign to restore the Doughboy statue and maintain it for the future. Transport Workers Local 234 on 2nd St. has generously committed $2,500 to the cause, but more is needed. Help out by donating to…

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Become an Adult Education Tutor

• Our good friends at Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Ave) 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 or…

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Arts Carnival by Philadelphia Photo Arts Center — Sat, Sept 10

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 / 11am-7pm at 1400 North American Street On September 10, we’re giving South Kensington something to talk about. For the first time in the neighborhood’s history, we are hosting an Arts Carnival on North American Street!…

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NLNA August Zoning Meeting August 29

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NLNA office, 700 N. 3rd St., 6:30PM. As always, the meeting is public and all are welcome to attend. AGENDA Monday 8/29/16 (6:30) 962 N. American St. – RSA5 – Gerry Gutierrez – A proposal for a single-family dwelling….

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