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
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
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?
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
Come out this Thursday, June 4th – meet your neighbors, enjoy some food and drink, and clean up that block! More details can be found on Facebook, here.
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
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.
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
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 