Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Volunteer Opportunities! We Need Your Help!

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!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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


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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

WPNA Zoning Meeting - April 3, 7:00pm

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
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.

Friday, March 15, 2013

FREE Tree Application Now Available!

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.