A grassroots, volunteer-powered civic association in South Philadelphia. From Broad -7th, Snyder-Oregon
FREE Yoga at Mifflin Square Park Yoga classes at the park have started again, for the 2nd year in a row! Come out and enjoy this amazing South Philly green space by joining the next class on May 31, 10-11am. This is part of our five class series presented by the folks at Wake Up … More Free Yoga Classes at Mifflin Park
At a news conference on April 29, Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed an executive order extending smoke-free rules to all City parks, comprising over 11,000 acres of public space. The policy goes into effect immediately. “This policy builds on a long history of promoting smoke-free spaces in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Nutter. “Smoke-free policies are good for … More Mayor Nutter Signs Executive Order Making City Parks Smoke-Free
The Philadelphia Streets Department announced today new initiatives aimed at improving communications between the Department and the public. Residents may now register their cell phones and e-mail addresses with the Department through its website www.philadelphiastreets.com in order to receive real-time messages concerning City services, vital information and news. “Phone calls to landlines are no longer an effective … More STREETS DEPARTMENT WANTS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS
Your dog could be the face of PWD’s clean waters initiative. Win $200 in prizes. Woof! The aim of the PWD’s Spokesdog Contest is to keep waterways clean by encouraging dog owners to pick up after their pup. Winners will represent our neighborhood at at least 2 events, handing out tips on keeping sidewalks & … More The search for a LoMo Spokesdog is ON!
Learn what it takes to start a community garden. Open to groups, individuals, educators, and anyone interested in gardening with others. The course combines in-depth and hands-on gardening experience with topics such as basic horticulture, recruiting and keeping volunteers, assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood, planting and garden maintenance, finding a site, getting permission, … More PHS Garden Tenders Course
As the weather finally turns warmer, there’s something for everyone going on at Marconi Plaza this spring. Whether it’s the Spring Cleanup, Easter Egg Hunt, LOVE Your Park, or Relay for Life, you’re bound to find an event (or two) that catches your eye. Check out the flier for details.
Your dog could be the face of PWD’s clean waters initiative for the next year and win $200 in prizes. Woof! The aim of the PWD’s Spokesdog Contest is to keep waterways clean by encouraging dog owners to pick up after their pup. Winners will represent our neighborhood at at least 2 events, handing out tips on keeping … More The Search for a LoMo Spokesdog is On!
It was great to see so many neighbors at the December 18 Zoning Committee Meeting regarding preliminary plans to redevelop the old “Brush Factory” at 12th & Jackson into luxury style apartments with onsite amenities including a fitness center and maybe even a “green roof.” This was just the first of what will likely be … More The Brush Factory –> The Artisan Lofts
Information from the Philadelphia Streets Department The Streets Department is altering two regulations under its Sanitation Code. These changes will affect residents and small businesses that receive City sanitation services. Effective October 1, 2013 there will be a new set-out time for trash and recycling collections citywide. Citizens are able to set-out their trash and recyclables … More Sanitation Code Changes
LoMo’s Board of Directors would like to thank all 216 people who took the time to share their thoughts and opinions in the LoMo Neighborhood Survey. We shared the results of this year-long survey during our Community Meeting on September 19 and a discussion was had on what our next steps should be to address … More Neighborhood Survey Results
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 