Author: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association

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

Environmental Committee Meeting this Wednesday, July 22

July 20, 2015

When: Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Where: Fumo Family Library, 2437 S. Broad St (Broad and Porter) Join us for our first Environmental Committee meeting of the year. Michelle Feldman, the Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful (KPB), will speak to us about how KPB helps neighborhood based organizations plan and implement community beautification. … More Environmental Committee Meeting this Wednesday, July 22

LoMo Community Meeting This Wednesday, July 15

July 13, 2015

LoMo’s first community meeting of the summer is at the Fumo Family library branch (2437 S. Broad St.) this Wednesday, July 15, at 6:45 PM. Our main topic of discussion at this meeting will be Philly Bike Share. We’ll have a representative from the city’s bike share program to discuss possible bike share locations in our … More LoMo Community Meeting This Wednesday, July 15

New Schoolyard Garden at Key Elementary

June 29, 2015

This new schoolyard garden at Key Elementary is a great example of the potential for community and school collaboration.  With the help of the LoMo Education Committee, Key School received a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to purchase building and startup supplies.  Molly Devinney, then coordinator of the South Philadelphia High School Gardens, helped plan … More New Schoolyard Garden at Key Elementary

LoMo Zoning and Planning Meeting: Monday, June 29th at Fumo Library

June 22, 2015

When: Monday, June 29th, 6:45 PM Where: Fumo Family Library, Broad and Porter What: This zoning and planning meeting has the following agenda – 100-02 W. Moyamensing Ave, NO NEW CONSTRUCTION. APPLICANT SEEKS TO SELL TAKE-OUT FOOD (HOT) IN ADDITION TO EXISTING BUSINESS. APPLICATION IS FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION ON THE … More LoMo Zoning and Planning Meeting: Monday, June 29th at Fumo Library

Where Would You Like to See a Bike Share Station in LoMo?

June 10, 2015

Philly’s Bike Share program has only been in operation a few months now, but judging by the number of blue bikes cruising around the city on a daily basis, it seems to be a hit. Currently, LoMo doesn’t have a bike share station within its boundaries, but with new stations in the planning stages, that … More Where Would You Like to See a Bike Share Station in LoMo?

The Next Edition of the LoMo Green Thumb Social is Tuesday, June 9th

June 4, 2015

Next Tuesday, stop by the Tree Street Garden (at 11th and Tree streets) any time between 6 and 8 PM and join your neighbors for a slice of pizza (from New York Bakery, who have also graciously provided the garden space). There will be discussions about gardening, tree care, water barrels, and neighborhood trash cleanups. Feel … More The Next Edition of the LoMo Green Thumb Social is Tuesday, June 9th

Low-Income Students are Eligible for Free Meals During the Summer

June 1, 2015

Many South Philly students rely on school lunch programs when school is in session – just because summer vacation is coming doesn’t mean the help stops. Use one of the resources below to learn about the program or find meal program sites near you: ·  Call 211 ·  Call 1.866.3Hungry or 1.877.8Hambre ·  Text  “MEALPA” … More Low-Income Students are Eligible for Free Meals During the Summer