Category: Public Safety

$29K Raised for AAPI Elders by SEAMAAC

April 27, 2020

SEAMAAC surpassed their $24K goal for the Elders grocery initiative and instead raised $29,000! They are able to continue delivering over 180 shipments of groceries per week to Elders and highly vulnerable community members across Vietnamese, Lao, Bhutanese, Chin, Indonesian, Chinese, Karen, Cambodian and Latinx communities. Serving as part of the frontline during the current COVID-19 … More $29K Raised for AAPI Elders by SEAMAAC

Food Delivery Available for Those Unable to Access City Sites

April 27, 2020

The City of Philadelphia has set up food sites throughout the city where any resident can pick up free food for their household. We encourage you to use these sites if you are in need of food. You can find more information on the City’s website by clicking here. Liberty Resources is offering contact-free deliveries … More Food Delivery Available for Those Unable to Access City Sites

A Message from SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards

April 8, 2020

April 07, 2020 Dear SEPTA Key Customer: During this challenging and unprecedented time, I want you to know that SEPTA has been laser-focused on operating a safe transportation system, both for the region’s essential workers and our employees. While it feels strange to discourage you from taking SEPTA and using your Key Card – unless … More A Message from SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards

Census Alert

April 6, 2020

  We have received reports from several of our partners that Census Bureau impersonators are going door-to-door in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. The male actors asked for money and requested the completed paper questionnaire to “return to the Census Bureau”. These men are NOT employees of the U.S. Census Bureau or authorized to collect … More Census Alert

COVID-19 Update

March 16, 2020

Due to COVID-19 precautions, all LoMo public meetings and activities are cancelled up until March 31. We will reassess the situation on April 1. We encourage everyone – our friends, neighbors and local businesses – to follow safe practices but also to remain calm. The LoMo Spring Flea Market (April 25) Registration is still open at this … More COVID-19 Update

Un-Townwatch Training, Thursday, Feb. 21

February 13, 2019

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