Rain Check Workshop at Fumo Family Library: Saturday, April 9!!

March 16, 2016

The LoMo Civic Association is hosting a Rain Check Workshop. Come to this workshop to learn how you can get a free rain barrel from Philadelphia Water! Reduced pricing for downspout planters, rain gardens, depaving, and permeable pavers will also be offered. Philadelphia Water (PWD) believes that everyone can make a difference in transforming Philadelphia … More Rain Check Workshop at Fumo Family Library: Saturday, April 9!!

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Learn About Philly’s “Green City, Clean Waters” Program March 16th

March 10, 2016

      Where: Fumo Family Library When: Wednesday, March 16th, 6:30pm Green City, Clean Waters is Philadelphia’s plan to reduce stormwater pollution currently entering our Combined Sewer System through the use of green infrastructure. Maggie Dunn of the Philadelphia Water Department will share information about how green stormwater infrastructure can revitalize neighborhoods. She’ll also … More Learn About Philly’s “Green City, Clean Waters” Program March 16th

Mural Arts Program’s Shari Hersh will speak February 1, 6:30pm

January 25, 2016

Our guest speaker from the Mural Arts Program, Shari Hersh, will discuss how artists are working within a community to make for a safer and cleaner neighborhood with community input and participation, specifically how MAP’s “Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge”, which is focused on an area dubbed “The South Seven” comprised of seven interconnected neighborhoods of … More Mural Arts Program’s Shari Hersh will speak February 1, 6:30pm

Pick It Up, Philly

January 18, 2016

From “Pick It Up, Philly”‘s website: http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/pick-it-up-philly Philadelphia is working hard to make our city litter free. Thanks to weekly curbside pickups, a city-wide focus on recycling, five local sanitation convenience centers and more and more dedicated Philadelphians taking pride in their communities, the path to keeping Philadelphia clean has never been so clear. So … More Pick It Up, Philly

Fumo Family Library pilot program looking for book suggestions

January 11, 2016

From the library: The Fumo Family Library is participating in a pilot program. We are building a community and we need your help! Let us know what you would like to see in our branch – adult or children’s book or even just a genre: sci-fi, fantasy, history – anything you like! Just write your … More Fumo Family Library pilot program looking for book suggestions

Passyunk Post Asks: Does Philly Need a Street-Cleaning Program?

January 6, 2016

A very relevant topic was addressed by the Passyunk Post today. While steps have been made to improve the trash problem throughout Philadelphia, there’s still so much more that needs to be done to improve the streets of our city. So what would it be like if a street sweeping program was brought back? See … More Passyunk Post Asks: Does Philly Need a Street-Cleaning Program?

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Now Accepting Nominations for our 2016 Board of Directors

December 28, 2015

Nominations are now open through the end of March 2016 for the Lower Moyamensing Civic Association’s Board of Directors. We are committed to building a dedicated and diverse Board of Directors who believe in the power of community. Board members play a critical role in improving the quality of life in our neighborhood and through … More Now Accepting Nominations for our 2016 Board of Directors

LoMo’s Environment Committee has first meeting about Storm Drain Art Project

December 11, 2015

The LoMo Environment Committee would like to announce our new initiative, the Storm Drain Art Project! Many people don’t realize that most storm drains connect to local streams that then flow into larger rivers like the Delaware. Our goal is to educate residents about this connection and encourage behavior change, resulting in less trash and … More LoMo’s Environment Committee has first meeting about Storm Drain Art Project