Newbold Neighbors Association News

The May Public Zoning Meeting has been rescheduled to May 15th. 

The Public Zoning Meeting for May has been moved from May 22nd to May 15th.  At this time, there is only one applicant presenting.  The official meeting notice will be posted by the first week of May. 

1715 McKean Street

Application is for 2 use variances to allow a capoeira studio and a dance studio to operate at the location of 1715 McKean Street.  These uses are not permitted in this I-1 zoning district. No changes are proposed to any of the building dimensions/structures. 

From Councilman Johnson's office:

City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson will host a "Youth Resource Night" this Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5 pm - 6 pm in the City Hall Caucus Room, Rm 401. If you are aware of High School aged children who are searching for summer opportunities, please advise them to RSVP by contacting our office.

From the Philadelphia History Museum and the Energy Coordinating Agency:

Did you know the first row home in Philadelphia was built in 1691. By 1890 there were over 300,000 row homes in the city. Do you live in one of them?

Allegheny Ave., c. 1940, Philadelphia History Museum collection

 JOIN US FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP

 The Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) presents a workshop on ways to make your home more energy efficient and lower your utility bills.

 Held in conjunction with the exhibition Philadelphia Voices: Reinventing the Row Home for Energy Efficient Living

 Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia History Museum

15 South 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission is FREE, RSVP here

 Representatives from PGW and PECO will be present to announce new program incentives. Light refreshments will be served. 

The Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit working to transform homes and neighborhoods into sustainable, affordable, and healthy environments for almost 30 years.

 The exhibition Philadelphia Voices: Reinventing the Row Home for Energy Efficient Living features ECA's work in transforming Philadelphia into a greener city for the future. The exhibition is on view in the Museum's Community History Gallery through April 2013.

 For more information and to register, click here.

The Philadelphia Streets Department is sponsoring a confidential document destruction event for the City of Philadelphia residents on Monday, April 22nd from 10a-3p. There will be five (5) mural arts trucks placed strategically throughout the city for the convenience of residents. Please bring your documents to a designated location (below) to be loaded on a compactor and transported to Newman Paper Company. All documents will be destroyed immediately upon arrival at this location.

Monday, April 22nd 10am-3pm 

Locations:

• South/Southwest Philadelphia - 25th and Washington
• West Philadelphia - 49th and Parkside
• North Philadelphia - 2600 Glennwood Avenue
• North West - Wayne and Logan
• North East - Torresdale and Ashburner

Happy Earth Day from the Streets Department!

Are you looking for ways to meet new neighbors and help improve your community?  We've got just the thing!

Join us this Wednesday (4/10) at Ms. Rachel's Pantry (1732 W Passyunk Ave, starts at 6pm) for an evening of good food, drinks, and raffles.

Then, on Saturday (4/13), meet up at Childs School (16th and Wharton, starts at 9am) as part of Philadelphia's Spring Cleaning Kick-Off.  We'll be helping clean the surrounding blocks, and all who participate are invited to take part in multiple after-cleanup celebrations in the area.

The following Saturday (4/20), meet up in front of the South Philly branch of the Free Library (Broad & Morris, starts at 10am) to plant trees and to help residents without trees fill out tree applications for future plantings.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEET AND GREET

We want to see your MUG! 

WHEN: Saturday March 30th, 10 am to noon
WHERE: The Center for Medicine and Commerce (formerly St. Agnes)
1900 S Broad St (enter on Broad & McKean Sts)
NEWMAN CONFERENCE ROOM

Come out to this informal event to meet your neighbors and NNA committee members. You can hear about a few events we have planned for the upcoming year, and how you can join in on the fun!

Bring your favorite coffee mug and enjoy some coffee and snacks from local establishments.

We hope to meet you on March 30th!