Author: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association

A grassroots, volunteer-powered civic association in South Philadelphia. From Broad -7th, Snyder-Oregon

Recycling Is Now Every Other Week

April 6, 2020

Recycling Collections Reduced to Every Other Week Pickup As the City continues to address the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Streets Department has been challenged with maintaining trash and recycling collection on a consistent schedule. Effective Monday, April 6th, the Philadelphia Department of Streets introduces additional changes to its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recycling materials … More Recycling Is Now Every Other Week

Census Alert

April 6, 2020

  We have received reports from several of our partners that Census Bureau impersonators are going door-to-door in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. The male actors asked for money and requested the completed paper questionnaire to “return to the Census Bureau”. These men are NOT employees of the U.S. Census Bureau or authorized to collect … More Census Alert

Laptop Distribution for South Philadelphia High School

April 6, 2020

South Philadelphia High School Laptop Distribution will occur according to the following schedule: ·  Tuesday, April 7, 11th and 12th Grade students ·  Wednesday, April 8, 10th grade students ·  Thursday, April 9, 9th grade students Time: 9 am to 1 pm all days Line up on the patio at the designated spot. Student / Parent … More Laptop Distribution for South Philadelphia High School

COVID-19 Update

March 16, 2020

Due to COVID-19 precautions, all LoMo public meetings and activities are cancelled up until March 31. We will reassess the situation on April 1. We encourage everyone – our friends, neighbors and local businesses – to follow safe practices but also to remain calm. The LoMo Spring Flea Market (April 25) Registration is still open at this … More COVID-19 Update

Meet the Candidates for PA State House and Senate

January 31, 2020

Join Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) next Thursday (2/6)  to see candidates for State Senate – 1st District – for a Q&A Forum and Meet-and-Greet with voters. On March 5 GRASP is inviting all candidates for all State House Districts in South Philly to meet with voters in an informal meet-and-greet setting. See the … More Meet the Candidates for PA State House and Senate