Saturday, September 20, 9 am – 3 pm Want to clear out some clutter and earn some cash while doing it? Register now for a spot in LoMo’s Fall Flea Market, which will take place Saturday, September 20 at the intersection of Broad & Jackson Streets. All spaces are approximately 10 ft x 6 … More Buy and Sell at LoMo’s Fall Flea Market
LoMo submitted its letter of support for the redevelopment of the Brush Factory at 12th and Jackson Streets on September 7. Click below to read it. Brush Factory Support
As you know, we recently conducted a zoning and planning meeting regarding the development of the Brush Factory. I will be honest, I planned for a shout-fest, anticipating that emotions would run high about parking and other issues related to such a large development project. I was so wrong. The passion was there and everyone … More Update on Brush Factory
Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30pm. The South Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School 2407 S. Broad Street (Broad & Ritner) 1st Floor Gymnasium. The vacant building (factory), was used to make paint brushes from the 1920’s until 2005. The factory closed in 2005 and remains vacant. Tony Rufo (Developer) proposes to convert the factory … More Brush Factory Meeting
Were you hoping to hit the ICS lottery but didn’t? Check out a NEW research-based, 2-way, Spa/Eng, dual language program (Kindergarten) @ Southwark Elementary School, SDP. I enrolled my son today after 3 visits to the school and am happy to answer any questions you might have via email: Jessica.esquivel34@yahoo.com. This program is being offered … More Undecided About Kindergarten?
REGARDING THE PROPOSED The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Family Care Center The City of Philadelphia and CHOP are planning to join forces to provide health care to South Philadelphia adults and children in a unique arrangement that will include a new library and recreation center. This meeting is being held to provide an … More NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
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!
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 