Protect Yourself and Our Community – Stay Informed
City of Phila Coronavirus info site CDC web site with Coronavirus info Text covidphl to 888777 to get automated text updates from the City. A live-streamed City briefing is available at 1PM every day at this web page…
Read More »NLNA Center Closed, Events Going Online
To promote community health and implement social distancing, the NLNA Office and Community Center are closed through the end of March. Rental and public use of the space are suspended. The NLNA is still easily accessible. Here are…
Read More »Thinking Global, Acting Local
Many neighbors have been asking how they can help their fellow residents and our neighborhood businesses. Recognizing that these are very personal decisions that everyone has the right to make for themselves, here are a few ideas: Set…
Read More »Social Services Available from Lutheran Settlement House
As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, Lutheran Settlement House is adjusting our operations to protect the safety of our staff and community while continuing to offer critical services for children, adults, and families in need. This is how…
Read More »Coronavirus and Our Neighborhood
The virus is serious and indications are that it will have significant, though not catastrophic, impacts throughout our city and country. The virus is a familiar type, but a novel variation, so there is still a good deal…
Read More »City of Philadelphia: Latest Coronavirus Information
The City of Philadelphia Health Department has a Coronavirus information page with a lot of information. The City’s latest announcements from its 4PM press conference today (Thurs March 12): All events with expected attendance of 1,000 or more…
Read More »Meet The Local & State Candidates – Thur, Mar 26 – CANCELLED, BUT…
The March 26 Candidates’ Night with PA primary candidates has been cancelled – but there is an alternative. We are asking each candidate to record a brief video customized for our neighborhood, very similar to what they would have…
Read More »NLArts Summer Camp Registration – Limited Spots Left!
Our Middle School Art Summer Program is a unique place for older children to execute larger and more complicated art projects! Every week, campers entering 5th – 8th grades will create their own movie working with Poet Lindo! …
Read More »Kearny Elementary School – Kindergarten Registration, New Library, and More!
Great things are happening at Kearny Elementary, our neighborhood public K-8 school! Unused space is being turned into a new library, and kindergarten registration is open! Learn more and meet the good folks at Kearny Friends at these…
Read More »Free Fall Street Trees available for your NoLibs Home or Business!
Requests for November 2020 planting are due Friday, May 1. To request a free street tree for your property, download the application form HERE. Read the site criteria on the application form carefully. If your property qualifies, please…
Read More »BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of February 3, 2020
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Kristen Ainscoe; Avery Amaya; Melanie Coffman; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Barbara Saverino; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. ABSENT: Claire Adler, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Michael Coyne; Don Phillips; Amy Sweeney. ALSO PRESENT: Andrew Hall, neighbor. The meeting was called…
Read More »On-Going Events at the NoLibs Recreation Center
Check out these great activities ongoing and coming up at our City Rec Center at 321 Fairmount Ave. Full info at the Rec Center Facebook page. Registration and questions: nolibsrec@gmail.com or 215-686-1785. Girl PowerMondays from 6 – 7:15pmA…
Read More »Music Monkey Jungle Wednesdays at the Community Center
Babies! Toddlers! Little Monkeys! Music Monkey Jungle – 10:00 to 10:30am Wednesdays — The Music Monkey Jungle Sing Along is a 30 minute high energy, interactive, rockin’ good time for little music monkeys. Children and adults will sing, dance, laugh, play,…
Read More »We Kids Rock – Thursdays at the Community Center
From 4:45pm to 5:30pm NLNA Community Center (3rd & Fairmount) A great music education program for infants through five year olds, is back with a winter session of classes running through March, Sign up for a whole session or…
Read More »Community Mourns Passing of Frank Maimone
This past weekend Frank Maimone, longtime local resident and owner of the beloved Rustica on 2nd St, passed away in a skiing accident. Frank was a key player in Northern Liberties’ resurgence and tirelessly donated his time, energy,…
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