SOSNA e-News
Correction: 5k is now FREE and no park clean up this saturday
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2009-09-10 20:43.Dear neighbors:
Sorry to clog email boxes, but two items to correct from the previous email:
1) The neighborhood 5k is now FREE!
2) The park clean up happened last weekend, so there will not be one again this weekend.
Apologies for these errors.
Reminder: SWCC Run Walk and Roll 5K This Saturday
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2009-09-10 19:57.Dear neighbors:
Today is the last day to pre-register to run in the neighborhood's only 5K race, set to take place this Saturday, September 12 from 7:30 to 8:30 am. More info on the run is here: www.swccrun.org/
FREE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER 17
Submitted by admin on Tue, 2009-09-08 19:10.Dear Neighbors:
As many of you may know, the city's Water Department is working hard to improve Philadelphia's stormwater management system in an effort to lessen the burden on the sewer pipes that transport rainwater runoff to our streams and rivers. Infiltration and retention on-site are the buzz words, and PWD is encouraging individual home owners to do their part.
South Street Bridge Design Approved by the Art Commission
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2009-09-03 16:19.Dear neighbors:
Just a quick update about the progress of the South Street Bridge, which many have been involved in over the past months and years.
Yesterday, the design presented to the community last month was approved by the Philadelphia Art Commission.
Check out a report about the proceedings by the fine folks at PlanPhilly: www.planphilly.com/node/9787
South Street Bridge Design at the Art Commission - Wed Sept. 2nd
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-08-31 16:02.Dear neighbors:
For those of you who have been involved with or following the progress of the South Street Bridge, the bridge's design - including the recently selected towers - will be presented to the Philadelphia Art Commission for approval the Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:30 AM.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2nd.
TIME: 9:30 AM
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor
Nasha Harmon Memorial Fund
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-08-24 13:46.For those who don't already know, a little 11-year-old girl named Nasha Harman died last week in a house fire at 1920 Carpenter Street. The funeral was this past Saturday at the New Light Beulah Baptist Church at 17th and Bainbridge.
August Newsletter - South Street Bridge Reminder, Zoning, and more
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-08-17 18:29.Dear Neighbors:
Hope you all are enjoying your summers as they start to wind down.
Three important and interesting meetings this week to put on your calendars.
1) FINAL South Street Bridge Tower Design Meeting - TONIGHT
IMPORTANT: FINAL SOUTH STREET BRIDGE TOWER DESIGN PUBLIC MEETING and more
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2009-08-12 19:35.Dear neighbors:
Please take the time to review the letter below from our friends at the South Street Bridge Coalition. The final meeting to review the chosen design for the bridge's four towers will take place next Monday, August 17, at 7:00 PM at Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2319 Fitzwater Street.
REMINDER: Tonight is National Night Out!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 2009-08-04 21:56.Dear Neighbors:
A quick reminder to all of you that tonight is the NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, coordinated locally by our friends at the South of South Town Watch. What does this mean for you? It means:
1) Keep your stoop light on all night.
2) Spend some time out on your stoop interacting with your neighbors.
3) Meet new friends as well.
South Street Bridge Tower Design Meeting Synopsis
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-07-27 20:51.Dear Neighbors:
Last thursday evening there was an extremely informative meeting set up by the South Street Bridge Coalition to review design options for the proposed towers on the new South Street Bridge.
A synopsis of the proceedings is available on the SOSNA website under NEWS. See the following link: www.southofsouth.org/
Images of the design proposals are available online here: www.phila.gov/southstreetbridge
