Resident interviews, human interest stories
The South Philadelphia Book Fiesta offers you the chance to win a $50 or $30 Target gift card, or a one-year family membership to the Philadelphia Zoo, plus events, music, art activities, and more. The fiesta will be Saturday, October 19 from 11 am to 3 pm. But first, pick up your fiesta pass at … More S. Philly Libraries’ Book Fiesta, Oct. 19
The next and final meeting of the PES Refinery Advisory Group is tomorrow night, September 25th, 5:30-7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Prep Charter School at 1928 Point Breeze Avenue. This meeting will include an open house style format with boards that summarize what they have heard from feedback sessions so far and … More PES Refinery Advisory Group Meeting
Please join the blood drive TOMORROW Tuesday, September 24th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Morgan Conference room at Jefferson Methodist Hospital, 2301 South Broad Street. Many morning appointments still available! Did you know… ? A blood transfusion is needed every 2 seconds in the United States. Each blood donation can save the lives … More Methodist Blood Drive Sept. 24
LoMo is working with the Planning Commission and Councilman Squilla’s office to update our neighborhood’s zoning map as part of the Philadelphia 2035 planning process. By getting feedback from LoMo residents the city can expedite the process in updating the zoning codes for our neighborhood based on what we envision for the use and beautification of … More Join LoMo in Planning Our Neighborhood
The Brush Factory Lofts is having a grand Opening Party tomorrow night — Wednesday 25, 6pm – 9pm. The number for the Lofts is 215-982-2521. Website is still being built, but the landing page is up: brushfactorylofts.com. Update 8/15/2019: Brush Factory Lofts (the official name) is now open! Tenants are moving in as of today. So … More Brush Factory Cleans Up Its Act
The LoMo Fall 2019 Flea Market (Saturday, Sept 21) registration will open August 1! Vendor spaces will be set up along the highly trafficked area on Broad Street between Snyder Avenue & Jackson Street (street-side in front of South Philadelphia High School). Our past flea markets have featured over 60 vendors and 1,600 shoppers! Event proceeds benefit our … More LoMo Fall Flea Market – Sat. Sept. 21, 2019!
Join LoMo, the Office of State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, and Francis Scott Key Elementary for a spring clean up on Saturday, April 6 from 9 am to 12 pm. Volunteers should meet at Key School at 8th and Wolf Streets. Everyone is welcome! We’ll be cleaning around the school and 10th Street, or you … More Spring Clean Up – April 6
Join LoMo for an Un-Townwatch training Thursday, February 21 from 6 to 8 pm at Epiphany Church (1121 Jackson Street, lower side entrance). If you have concerns about safety in our neighborhood, you can be a part of the solution. There will be a presentation by Carmetta Dickerson, Town Watch Integrated Services. Questions? Email lomophilly@gmail.com … More Un-Townwatch Training, Thursday, Feb. 21
The Board of LoMo wishes everyone a very happy, healthy and peaceful holiday & New Year!
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is holding a Naloxone (Narcan) Giveaway Day on Thursday, December 13th from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm at the South Philadelphia Library as part of Stop Overdoses in PA Week. Each individual will be able to get one kit (2 doses per kit) and no personal information will be … More Naloxone Giveaway Day
