A grassroots, volunteer-powered civic association in South Philadelphia. From Broad -7th, Snyder-Oregon
A message from Philadelphia City Council: This Tuesday is Primary Election Day. The polls will open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. We want to encourage you to vote. If you are not sure of where your polling place is you can check by clicking here filling in the requested information and clicking on polling place. If … More Tuesday, May 19th is Primary Election Day – Please Vote!
The Philadelphia Streets Department announced yesterday that it would begin installing speed cushions to various roads around the city where speeding has been identified as a problem: From the Streets Department press release: Speeding is a major cause of many crashes and is one of the top complaints received from City residents. The speed cushions … More Philadelphia Streets Department to Begin Adding “Speed Cushions” in Various Locations
Stop by the Tree Street Garden (at 11th and Tree streets) any time between 6 and 8 PM this Tuesday, and join your neighbors for a slice of pizza (from New York Bakery, who have also graciously provided the garden). There will be discussions about gardening, tree care, water barrels, and neighborhood trash cleanups. Feel … More Come to the LoMo Green Thumb Social, May 12th
LoMo’s own Capri D’Amario has been nominated for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year. She’s in the middle of a campaign to raise $100,000 in 10 weeks – no small feat. The deadline is June 13th, and you can help tonight (May 8th) by joining her at SouthHouse for a happy hour … More Help a LoMo Resident Reach Her Goal
Have you recently had a tree planted in front of your house? Do you want to help the LoMo Environment committee care for the trees within our neighborhood boundaries? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society offers a great training program on how to plant and care for trees in an urban environment. This series of 3 classes … More Sign Up Now to Become a Tree Tender
Spring weather is finally here and the LoMo Environment Committee is kicking things into high gear! Led by Darlene Olson, the team is working hard to get two of our local, public gardens into top shape – the Gas Station garden at 11th and Snyder and the Tree Street garden at 11th and Tree. They … More Join the LoMo Environment Committee
Join us on Saturday May 2nd during the time frame of 9am to about 1pm. If you cannot work, just stop by and say hello. Gas Station Garden and Tree Street Garden. Let’s enjoy a pizza again around noon before departing, make it a social event. If rain is a problem, we can move to … More LOMO Green Thumb Gardeners! Gather Sat May 2 9AM (Pizza at Noon at Tree)
A big thanks to all who came out yesterday – you helped make the spring 2015 flea market a great success!
On Saturday, June 6th, the 3rd police district (that’s LoMo’s district!) will sponsor a community day. There will be music, refreshments, games, and prizes. See below for more details.
On May 1st, Southwest Philadelphia District Services will present a candidates forum at the Kingsessing Recreation Center. See below for details.
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 