Important Public Meetings on Re-zoning Properties in NL
June 18 at 7th & Spring Garden; June 20 Downtown As part of zoning reform, the Planning Commission will examine every property in Philadelphia to see if its zoning needs to be changed. This is called remapping….
Read More »Probable Final Vote on Property Tax Changes
Tomorrow, June 14th, at 10AM is City Council’s second-to-last session before the summer recess. We are informed it is likely that Council will consider several property tax bills, some overlapping, some competing – and vote on one or…
Read More »Three Updates on Piazza Incident
What we know: Police are seeking, 23 year-old Steven Miller in the fatal shooting outside PYT after midnight on June 11. A brief report can be found here. Next Step #1: We have received questions, comments, and suggestions…
Read More »Update: Own a Tax-abated House? Apply for the Homestead Exemption Now
Link to downloadable Application file – HERE Form also available from State Rep. Mike O’Brien’s office – 610 N. 2nd St. here in NL (215-503-3245) Many neighbors who own tax-abated houses have contacted us asking if they need…
Read More »Music Fest and Flea Market on Saturday, June 9th
Saturday June 9th, all day at Liberty Lands It’s time again for the Spring Music Fest and Flea Market! It starts at 9AM with the flea market, which runs all day. Sell your stuff – just $20 for a…
Read More »Neighborhood Cleanup from Waterfront Square to Fairmount Avenue
Saturday, June 9th Meet up at Waterfront Square (Penn St. near Brown) at 7:30AM, where residents of this condo, along with KassCon Cleaning Services, will be doing a cleanup from the condo site, down to Fairmount Avenue. Questions?…
Read More »Deadline: Get Your Property Tax “Homestead Exemption” in Now
July 31 Deadline The City’s Property Tax situation remains in flux, with new property assessments not yet released; the new tax rate unknown; and the PA legislature still having to act in order to make some of the…
Read More »Bodine High School Flea Market May 12 – Sign Up Now
Flea market, raffle, snacks and beverages The Home & School Association of our neighborhood’s award-winning Bodine High School for International Affairs is holding a flea market next Saturday, 9 AM-12 Noon. Help the school and sell your stuff…
Read More »Love Your Park Day at Liberty Lands May 12
Love Your Park Day at Liberty Lands May 12 Starts at 9AM – free coffee, snacks, and lunch Next Saturday it’s a Love Your Park work day at Liberty Lands! Come out anytime starting at 9am. Coffee and…
Read More »“Penn St. Trail” to connect Spring Garden to SugarHouse New Waterfront Trail Section to Open Next Spring
The Delaware River Waterfront Corp. is getting ready to create the next section of the waterfront trail. More information at PlanPhilly.com – click HERE.
Read More »The Famous Night Market – sponsored by The Food Trust – Is Coming To Our Neighborhood!
A big hit in Mt. Airy, Chinatown, University City and East Passyunk over the past couple of years, the Night Market draws thousands of locals and visitors to sample food from dozens of vendors, and to learn more…
Read More »FUNDRAISER FOR NEIGHBOR KEVIN NEARY RAISES $20K
January 29’s fundraiser for neighbor Kevin Neary, left paralyzed after a tragic robbery late last year, raised more than $20,000. Many thanks to eveyone who gave, and to North Bowl, which donated all its proceeds from the day’s event…
Read More »BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of December 3, 2012
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Don Phillips, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Rick Angeli; Fernando Benavides; Michael Coyne; Larry Freedman; Erika Goldberg; Katrina Mansfield; Chris Somers; Anne Waginger. ABSENT: Lystra Harris The meeting was called to…
Read More »UPenn produced Girard Ave. transit oriented development plan
Click to download the plan (16.2 MB).
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