Volunteer Opportunities! We Need Your Help!

7:18 AM |

Philadelphia Youth Music Program in Point Breeze

Philly Rising is looking for volunteers to help with their music instruction program at Wilson Park Community.  No experience necessary!

Walking School Bus at Girard Elementary
Volunteers will walk with Girard Elementary students either in the morning to school or in the afternoon home after school, providing a safe walking environment for the children. Scheduling is flexible.

West Passyunk Ave Mulching - Saturday, April 6
We survived the construction, and now it's time to start working on the greening of West Passyunk Ave.  First up: Mulching! You may have noticed the areas of dirt that were left behind after construction.  Throughout the year we will be planting in those, but first we must mulch.

Philly Spring Cleanup - Saturday, April 13
Join us as we clean up West Passyunk Ave! And stay tuned for details on a post-cleanup party for volunteers.

Spring Tree Planting - Saturday, April 20
We have 22 trees to plant this Spring and we need your help! No experience necessary.

Please email us at westpassyunkneighbors (at) hotmail (dot) com if you are interested in any of these opportunities!

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DATE CHANGE: WPNA Zoning Meeting - Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm

7:16 AM |


DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLY THURSDAY
Please join WPNA’s Zoning Committee for a public meeting to solicit community feedback for the following application:

2435 W. Passyunk Avenue Application 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 **NEW DATE**
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.

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WPNA Zoning Meeting - April 3, 7:00pm

1:21 PM |

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.

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FREE Tree Application Now Available!

2:02 PM |

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.

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Actual Value Initiative (AVI) Town Hall

8:06 PM |

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

When: Tuesday, March 12th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Guerin Recreation Center, 16th  & Jackson St
Who: A Panel of Representatives from the Office of Property Assessment
 

Have a question for Panel?
Send it to us at westpassyunkneighbors at hotmail.com
Subject: AVI
Before March 10th 

Here are some helpful resources: 
·         A Message from Mayor Nutter (Video) 
·         Map showing predicted property tax changes
·         View your property assessment value and estimate your property tax
·         Office of Property Assessment Website
·         Apply for your Homestead Exemption

*The Actual Value Initiative (AVI)

AVI is a program for the assessment of all real property—land and buildings—in Philadelphia, effective Tax Year 2014, at their current market value. Market value reflects the approximate amount a property would sell for in today’s real estate market. The purpose of AVI is to make sure that all values are assessed fairly and in compliance with state laws, statutes, and industry standards. It will ensure that properties of equal value get the same assessments.

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Calling all Seniors! Sweetheart Dance

2:26 PM |

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.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for ALLEY CLEANUP!

11:01 AM |

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 

Hope you can make it and we hope to see you there!

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