Philadelphia Neighborhood Associations Update! 09.21.09
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Neighborhood Update by Aaron Stella
CITYSPACE: re-thinking real estate. Philadelphia is a neighborhoody city, and we love if for that. Each neighborhood possesses its own charm, feel, aesthetic and various delights. So those in-the-neighborood-know are the ones who will reap the benefits, no? Absolutely! Ah, but so many neighborhoods to choose from. Not to worry, folks. Every week, CITYSPACE brings you updates of the movements in, out and about the city’s haunts. Saves you time so you can hang-ten on the web just a little longer. This time around, we’re zeroing in on the Libby North (a.k.a Northen Liberties) and the south-of-South St (South Philly). Check out the info below to get the skinny on events, meetings, festivals, weekend bashes and more blowing up in these neighbohoods. Nothing but love for Philly here, folks. Check in on our blog site for periodic updates on other neighborhood events throughout the city. Plenty of other event on the horizon to, folks. Don’t miss out. Until next time…
The Party and Fundraiser of the Season – Sep 26, 5-10PM, 3rd & Fairmount
Phase One of the NL Community Center Project – the rehabilitation of 700 N. 3rd St. into first floor office and meeting room with 2nd & 3rd floor apartments is complete… Well, almost.
We still need exterior lighting for safety, some repair work, and some interior finishing-up.
So join us Saturday for grilled food, beer, raffles, presentation of the NLNA Leadership Award, and live music! RSVP’s are not required, but are appreciated - 215-627-NLNA or pgansky@aol.com.
Please bring a check or a credit card to make your tax-deductible donation. Can’t make it on the 26th? We’ll be happy to pick up your donation – or you can donate online anytime at nlna.org!
September 23 – SOSNA GENERAL MEETING – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE SOSNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 PM
WHERE: St. Charles Senior Center, 1901 Christian Street
The SOSNA Board annually seeks 5 new members.
Come nominate yourself, your friend, or your neighbor. Board members MUST reside/own property within the SOSNA area – South Street to Washington Avenue, Broad Street to the Schuylkill River.
Why sit on the SOSNA Board?
• Give back to the neighborhood you love.
• Learn a lot about the day-to-day issues, like zoning, safety, and sustainability.
• Help your fellow neighbors make our neighborhood the best place to live in the City.
Elections will take place on OCTOBER 14, 2009!
ZONING: SOSNA holds monthly zoning meetings about new construction in the area, providing the only local opportunity for neighbors to raise suggestions and concerns about nearby building projects directly to developers and designers.
CLEANING: SOSNA organizes many neighborhood clean-up days throughout the year with the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee, and in conjunction with your PMBC Block Captains.
RECYCLING: In partnership with Councilman At-Large Bill Green’s office, SOSNA has distributed over 500 blue recycling bins to neighbors this year – helping the environment and saving neighbors from getting fined.
GREENING: Over the years, SOSNA has organized the planting of hundreds of new trees in the neighborhood, and assisted neighbors’ efforts to create new public open space.
SAFETY: SOSNA has a close working relationship with the 17th Police District and the South of South Townwatch, most recently helping to organize a Nuisance Court for our area.
WALKABILITY: This year SOSNA was awarded a nationally competitive grant to help improve pedestrian safety neighborhood-wide, specifically around our three elementary schools.
Any questions? Call 215 732-8446, email AndrewD@southofsouth.org, or stop by the SOSNA Office at 1901 Christian Street during office hours – Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
CITYSPACE: re-thinking real estate. Philadelphia is a neighborhoody city, and we love if for that. Each neighborhood possesses its own charm, feel, aesthetic and various delights. So those in-the-neighborood-know are the ones who will reap the benefits, no? Absolutely! Ah, but so many neighborhoods to choose from. Not to worry, folks. Every week, CITYSPACE brings you updates of the movements in, out and about the city’s haunts. Saves you time so you can hang-ten on the web just a little longer. This time around, we’re zeroing in on the Libby North (a.k.a Northen Liberties). Check out the info below to get the skinny on events, meetings, festivals, weekend bashes and more blowing up in the artsy north. Nothing but love for Philly here, folks. Check in on our blog site for periodic updates on other neighborhood events throughout the city. Plenty of other event on the horizon to, folks. Don’t miss out. Until next time…
CITYSPACE: re-thinking real estate. Philadelphia is a neighborhoody city, and we love if for that. Each neighborhood possesses its own charm, feel, aesthetic and various delights. So those in-the-neighborood-know are the ones who will reap the benefits, no? Absolutely! Ah, but so many neighborhoods to choose from. Not to worry, folks. Every week, CITYSPACE brings you updates of the movements in, out and about the city’s haunts. Saves you time so you can hang-ten on the web just a little longer. This time around, we’re zeroing in on the of south-of-South (a.k.a South Philadelphia). Check out this link to 
It’s florists like Pure Design that remind us of the glory of fields. Not to get to all literary on ya, but if you had your office space garlanded weekly in mother’s nature’s finest, you’d perhaps get a lump in your throat, or swell with feelings of sublimity. Located on 22nd and Lombard Streets in the Fitler Square Area, Pure Design is extolled citywide as being one of the finest, most accommodating and affordable florist’s in Philadelphia. Any search online for reviews will result in multiple accounts of from the Philly community, each testifying to the quality of the shop’s arrangements and friendly service. We here at CITYSPACE enjoy Pure Design as our resident designers. Pop into our office at 2200 Walnut near Rittenhouse Square if you don’t take my word for it. We have our interior floral arrangements changed weekly; each arrangement is as stunning as the next. Pure Design also supplies an assortment of decorative items in their shop, which, by the way, is also a work of art in itself. Wedding and other various catering services are also available through them. Be sure to stop in and see what they’ve got.
Jeans and a tee (holes saluted) is the official garb of Philadelphia’s First Friday attendants. Every first Friday of the month, more than 40 art galleries throughout the city open their doors to the public (cover charge-free) to give a chance for unsung artists to flaunt their finest and to gather together art enthusiasts of every cast. And it just so happens that the highest concentration of participating art galleries lies in Old City, Philadelphia. Back in 1991, the Old City Arts Association launched the first First Friday a as a tacit acknowledgment of the wide gamut of art appreciators residing in and around the city; also as a way to bolster the economy generated from the purchasing of artwork produced by local Philadelphians. In Old city, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets are lined with street artists and filled with the approving chatter from the surrounding galleries. Free wine and cheese is usually available, provided free for a little extra incentive. (Goes good with art, and not a bad perk if I do say so myself). So if you live in the city, or are thinking about moving here, be sure to check out First Friday. And to get you started, below you’ll find a short list of participating galleries in the Old City area. Enjoy!