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Thursday, November 15, 2018, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Epiphany Church 1121 Jackson St. lower entrance next to rectory Training will be provided by Carmetta Dickerson, Town Watch Integrated Services “Get to know your neighbor before you need to know them!”
Join the Not In Philly group for a meet up and informational happy hour on how to become an ambassador. Let’s work towards keeping LoMo litter free! Additional information below: Meetup and Ambassador Training Enjoy happy hour on us, connect with other citizens who want to see a cleaner city, and become a Not in … More Not In Philly: Meet Up & Training on 9/18/2018
We are sad to report that a LoMo and South Philly staple, Villari Brothers, has closed. Here is an excerpt from the Philly.com article written for them: “Twice, the bakery almost took the Villari brothers’ lives. First Joe, nine years ago, on a delivery a few blocks from their shop on 10th Street, as picture-perfect … More Villari Brothers Bakery Closes
“Dear Participants, Parents, and Supporters of SEAMAAC: It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I write to inform you that after eight years at the Academy at Palumbo, SEAMAAC’s Hip Hop Heritage Program will be moving to a new location at the end of August 2018. Our new location will be at South … More SEAMAAC’s Hip Hop Heritage Program Moving to South Philadelphia High School
FALL FLEA MARKET: Sat., Sept.22, (Sept. 23 rain date) 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 civic association. … More Buy & Sell at LoMo’s 2018 Fall Flea Market
In Summer 2017, the City completed Phase 1 of the South Philadelphia 13th and 15th Street Neighborhood Bikeway Project: installing bicycle priority and wayfinding signage in South Philadelphia and Center City. The limits of the project are Market Street to Oregon Avenue on both 13th and 15th Streets. The project is being implemented in two phases. In … More South Philadelphia Bikeway Project -Survey for Phase 2
STREETS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR WEEK OF May 14 Temporary, Full Street Closures and Parking Restrictions Expected PHILADELPHIA –The following streets are scheduled for street improvement work during the week of May 14, Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced today. The work schedule includes temporary, full street closures and parking restrictions. Weather or special events … More Streets Department Announces Street Improvements
Join us for our monthly happy hour at Frida Cantina! Meet your neighbors and mingle while celebrating National Margarita Day! Where: Frida Cantina; 1000 Wolf St When: Thursday, February 22, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Happy Hour Deals: $3 drafts, $5 margaritas, $4 fish tacos, $2 for regular tacos.
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!
LoMo’s own Capri D’Amario has been nominated for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year. She’s in the middle of a campaign to raise $100,000 in 10 weeks – no small feat. The deadline is June 13th, and you can help tonight (May 8th) by joining her at SouthHouse for a happy hour … More Help a LoMo Resident Reach Her Goal
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 