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Please join WPNA’s Zoning Committee for a public meeting to solicit community feedback for the following application:

2435 W. Passyunk AvenueApplication for demolition of all existing structures on lot and the erection of a one story structure & canopy above a fueling island for use as automobile fueling station with accessory retail sale of groceries with prep & serving of food for takeout; For the erection of one double sided freestanding sign & for the creation of six off-street parking spaces (including zero handicap spaces). Refusal was on the grounds that automobile service station with take-out food is prohibited in Passyunk Ave; special controls district; proposal does not include required handicap space; the required 6’W X 6’H screening along residential lines is not included in proposal.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm
Where: 1st District Police Station, 2301 S 24th St. (between Wolf & Ritner)

PLEASE NOTE: WPNA Zoning Meetings will be held the 4th Thursday of every month at 1st District Police Station at 7:00pm.

Would you like to apply for a FREE Street Tree in front of your house or business? Now is the time to apply! There are no costs involved - the City will even come out and cut your sidewalk if needed. The deadline for this round is March 31, 2013. Please email us for a copy of the application at westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com.

Are you concerned or confused about how the City's AVI* (Actual Value Initiative) is going to affect your property taxes?  We will be hosting a Town Hall to help educate neighbors on the AVI

You're invited to the Healthy Living, Active Lifestyle Sweetheart Dance on Thursday, Feb. 14th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Yesha Fellowship Hall, 2301 Snyder Ave. The dance is co-sponsored by State Rep. Jordan Harris, State. Sen. Anthony Williams and Kenyatta Johnson. The dance will feature live entertainment and refreshments. There will be information on heart health, nutrition and more. Contact the Office of State Rep. Harris at 215-952-3378 for information on reservations and transportation.

Volunteers needed for our first cleanup of 2013!!
Sunday, February 10 from 10:00am-1:00pm

Help keep our neighborhood clean and free from litter as we take on
the alleyway of 2400 block of Fitzgerald St! Brooms and trash bags
provided along with free coffee and donuts!

Meeting Point:Corner of 25th & Fitzgerald Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Contact us: westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com 

Do you want to help the environment and learn to plant and care for trees! Sign up to be a Tree Tender through the PA Horticultural Society (PHS)!

Classes:May 3, 10 & 17, 5:45-8:45pm
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Classes fill up quickly. Sign up at www.pennhort.net/treetenders

At our last meeting, the members voted to have monthly meetings rather than meetings every other month. So mark your calendars for the Second Tuesday of Every Month from 6:30-7:30pm and join us for our meetings at the 1st District Police Station at 24th & Wolf!