Author: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association

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

Fumo Library Event: Introvert Survival Skills in the Workplace

July 30, 2015

When: Monday, August 3rd, 6:30 – 7:30 PM Where: Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad Street Finding it difficult to compete with extroverts in the workplace? Feeling overlooked or ignored for promotions? Learn how to capitalize on your strengths as an introvert.  This workshop will teach you to build team relationships with extroverts, effectively network … More Fumo Library Event: Introvert Survival Skills in the Workplace

Key Elementary School Garden Looking for Volunteers

July 27, 2015

We are looking for a few good neighbors to help care for the schoolyard garden at Key Elementary (8th & Wolf) until the students return in September. The work includes watering and weeding the garden. If you’d like to help, please visit this sign-up sheet and pick a slot when you’re available. Your help will … More Key Elementary School Garden Looking for Volunteers

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