February NLNA General Meeting – First Look at Spring Garden Underpass Design
Last Thursday, neighbors braved frigid temperatures to see the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. and its consultant RBA unveil plans for improving the Spring Garden underpass.The proposed design will feature perforated metal panels with native plant designs, back-lit…
Read More »NLNA Board Meeting of February 3, 2013
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Rick Angeli; Michael Coyne; Larry Freedman; Monika Kreidie; Katrina Mansfield; Sharon Richman; Chris Somers; Logan Welde. ABSENT: Don Phillips, Vice-President; Lystra Harris; Frank Robertson; Anne Waginger. The meeting…
Read More »Northern Liberties History Exhibition – Next Event: Readings & Film Screening about Northern Liberties – March 8
Northern Liberties in Words and Film Saturday, March 8, 2:00pm Featuring readings about Northern Liberties by Nathaniel Popkin Stephan Salisbury Elaine Krasnow Ellison Harry Kyriakodis Matt Ruben Plus a screening of the 30-minute film — Northern…
Read More »AVI – Update: “LOOP” – Application Deadline Now Feb 17
Extended LOOP Deadline; Installment Tax Payments The City has extended the deadline to submit LOOP (gentrification protection) applications by a month, to February 17. In addition, the state has just made it legal for the City to allow…
Read More »Benefit for Family of NL Artist – Sat Mar 22
Acclaimed Philadelphia artist Todd Marrone died unexpectedly the day after Christmas. A benefit for his family will be held at North Bowl from 2-6PM tomorrow, the 22nd. The benefit will feature a silent auction of donated art, and…
Read More »NLNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of Jan 13, 2014
PRESENT: Matt Ruben (MR), President; Don Phillips (DP), Vice-President; Steve Richman (Steve R), Treasurer; Rick Angeli (RA); Larry Freedman (LF); Monika Kreidie (MK); Sharon Richman (Sharon R); Anne Waginger (AW); Logan Welde (LW), Michael Coyne (MC); Lystra…
Read More »February Zoning Meeting Agenda – Mon, Feb 24
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…
Read More »Annual Northern Liberties Variety Show – Fri, Mar 21
BOOK YOUR BABYSITTERS! The 12th Annual Northern Liberties Variety Show Friday, March 21, 2014 Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm $12 Donation (THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER) Come Out, And See The Strangest Show On Earth! Our carnival…
Read More »Free “Neighborhood Nights” at Blue Cross River Rink
Wednesday, Feb 19, and next Wednesday, Feb 26, 5-8:30pm Have fun and speak with DRWC Planners The Delaware River Waterfront Corp. is holding two Free Neighborhood Nights at Blue Cross River Rink on Penn’s Landing. Admission is free…
Read More »$37,000 Reward for Info Leading to Arrest of Front St. Shooting Suspects
Police are still looking for information on three men involved in the robbery shooting of South Philadelphia resident Amber Long on the 900 block of N. Front St. last week. Security footage and other information can be…
Read More »Man Reported Stalking Females in the Neighborhood
An employee of Poochies Place writes: All women please be careful. Yesterday [Jan 14, 2014] I was at Front and Girard and apparently followed by a young black male with camoflage pants on and tattoos on his cheeks…
Read More »Join Together in a Day of Service to Honor the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King – Mon, January 20
NLArts is hosting a Martin Luther King Day of Service Monday – January 20th from Noon to 3pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center, 700 N. 3rd Street Family craft activities, painting the community center and cleaning…
Read More »NLNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of December 2, 2013
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Don Phillips, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Rick Angeli; Larry Freedman; Monika Kreidie; Sharon Richman; Anne Waginger; Logan Welde. ABSENT: Michael Coyne; Lystra Harris; Katrina Mansfield; Chris Somers. The meeting was…
Read More »January Zoning Meetings – Mon, Jan 27 & Tue, Jan 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…
Read More »NLArts Presents the First Family Fun Party of The Year – Sunday, January 19
at Hip Philly in the Piazza – 2:00pm to 4:00pm Admission is FREE! Activity tickets are nominal — $2/each or 6 for $10. Bring a new NLArts friend and receive 4 free activity tickets Bundle Up and Grab the…
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