Northern Liberties

Philadelphia 76ers Sixth Man - Invite a Friend Email

2007-10-09T09:59:00.001-04:00

You've been sent two Philadelphia 76ers tickets* by Ryan Roat. Use this link to redeem your tickets: Click here to claim your tickets * You must be 18 or older to register for tickets This e-mail message was generated automatically by Ryan Roat through the Philadelphia 76ers Sixth Man Club. If you do not register for your complimentary tickets, you will not be sent any further

for reference: Thin Flats contact info

2007-10-09T09:02:00.001-04:00

from kyw1060.com: http://www.kyw1060.com/Several-Philadelphia-Neighborhoods-Get--Green--Hom/1067485 Tim McDonald, architect and partner in Onion Flats Development, says three buildings nearing completion in Fishtown will be LEED certified, but Thin Flats homes in Northern Liberties will be LEED Gold, the second highest rank. They'll have have such insulation and efficient heating, cooling,

Meet author and blogger Glenn Greenwald and discuss his new book How Would a Patriot Act? Defending American Values from a President Run Amok

2006-06-16T14:49:00.000-04:00

A Drinking Liberally Philadelphia Special Announcement: Meet author and blogger Glenn Greenwald and discuss his new book How Would a Patriot Act? Defending American Values from a President Run Amok Monday, June 19, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Higher Grounds Café in Northern Liberties 631 N 3rd Street / www.highergroundscafe.com Close to the Spring Garden stop of the Market Frankford El, and right

Fwd: Ryan Roat has invited you to an Upcoming.org event

2006-05-16T18:16:00.000-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: ryanroat@gmail.com Date: 15 May 2006 16:15:41 -0700Subject: Ryan Roat has invited you to an Upcoming.org eventTo: ryanroat@gmail.com Ryan Roat has invited you to an event posted on Upcoming.org!Event Details: (http://upcoming.org/event/75802/?invitation=5d4f74cec4 )"Crashing the Gate" book tour and signingWednesday, May 17, 2006 (6

Fwd: [nlna] Time-Sensitive: Slots Deadline Friday, and Meeting Next Week

2006-03-16T09:35:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Mar 16, 2006 8:47 AMSubject: [nlna] Time-Sensitive: Slots Deadline Friday, and Meeting Next Week Neighbors,Two important notices on slots casinos:(1) Slots testimony deadline TOMORROW(2) NLNA Meeting on Slots March 23(1) Testimony DeadlineA reminder: TOMORROW, Friday the 17th, is the postmark deadline to

Fwd: [nlna] Reminder: Special Zoning Meeting for Schmidt's Site - March 13

2006-03-13T07:27:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Mar 13, 2006 12:40 AMSubject: [nlna] Reminder: Special Zoning Meeting for Schmidt's Site - March 13 Neighbors,A reminder that tonight is a special NLNA Zoning Committee meeting tohear a presentation from Tower Investments on proposed development onthe old Schmidt's Brewery site at 2nd and Girard: Special NLNA

Azure Restaurant "Two for Tuesdays"

2006-03-10T13:20:00.000-05:00

Customer Appreciation continued... Thanks to the outstanding response for our two dinner special which included a bottle of red or white wine or a pitcher of selected beers, we will be offering the same on Tuesday Evenings calling it "Two for Tuesdays" We're offering a selection of our dinner entrees for $35. for two. Hope to meet some new neighbors soon... Sue, Bob, Brandon and Staff.more about

Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl

2006-03-08T11:39:00.000-05:00

As discussed on the northernliberties.org message board, a neighborhood pub crawl is in store for Cinco de Mayo (or thereabouts).An organizational meeting will be held at Liberties on 2nd Thursday the 16th of March at 8pm for anyone who would like to contribute.

Council measure lets city set zoning for casinos

2006-02-24T07:53:00.000-05:00

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/13949199.htmCity Council unanimously approved a measure yesterday that would allow members to set zoning rules for gambling facilities.Frank DiCicco, who sponsored the measure, said it would mean casino developments are no different than other projects, and Council members would have much say over what happens in their districts."It gives the

Operators offer a cut to casino neighbors

2006-02-24T07:33:00.000-05:00

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/13947152.htmBy Tina MooreInquirer Staff WriterCasino operators vying for licenses to run slot parlors along the I-95 corridor are promising to pour money into city neighborhoods.The funds, they say, would be used to plant foliage, repair infrastructure, install security cameras, and even create scholarships.In private meetings that began this month, casino

Deuce adds Tarot Card & Palm readings

2006-02-24T06:57:00.000-05:00

DEUCE, PHILADELPHIA’S ‘BEST NEW RESTAURANT’, OPENS FOR BRUNCH!Deuce, the Northern Liberties restaurant and bar voted “Best New Restaurant” in the 2005 Philadelphia CityPaper’s “Reader’s Choice Awards”, has finally opened for Sunday brunch. Deuce’s owner, Laura Vernola, has also started a late-night happy hour from ten until midnight every night.Deuce, which opened in September 2005, was given two

Fwd: [nlna] Important News: Mayor Street at NLNA Meeting Thursday

2006-02-23T09:35:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Feb 22, 2006 10:26 PM Subject: [nlna] Important News: Mayor Street at NLNA Meeting Tomorrow (Thursday)Neighbors,I have just gotten word that Mayor Street will be attendingThursday's NLNA General Membership Meeting: THURSDAY, Feb. 23 7PMSt. Michael's Church4th and FairmountIt is very likely that the Mayor is coming

DnA Salon

2006-02-22T09:17:00.000-05:00

Since Ovations got a plug for their upcoming charity event Sunday, it's only fair to give other establishments a post: DnA Salon1030 N. American StSuite 801@ Liberties Walkin Northern LibertiesPhiladelphia PA 19123215.925.1881Currently accepting applications.Contact us

Fwd: [nlna] Annual Northern Liberties Cut-a-Thon This Weekend

2006-02-21T17:59:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Feb 21, 2006 5:57 PM Subject: [nlna] Annual Northern Liberties Cut-a-Thon This WeekendNeighbors,Mark your calendars - and make your hair appointments - for thisSunday, for the annual Ovations Northern Liberties Cut-a-thon! Enjoy discount hairstyling, massages, facials and manicures atOvations Salon, with all

Fwd: [nlna] February General Meeting THURSDAY

2006-02-21T17:51:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Feb 21, 2006 5:37 PM Subject: [nlna] February General Meeting THURSDAYNeighbors,Be sure to come out to the February NLNA General Membership meetingthis week:Thursday, February 237:00PMSt. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church NE corner 4th and FairmountScheduled for the agenda:- Update on casinos/slots- Crime/safety

NKCDC Rehabs for Sale to First-Time Homebuyers

2006-01-21T06:55:00.000-05:00

from phillyblog:NKCDC Offering Eight Newly-Rehabbed Homes to First-Time BuyersNew Kensington Community Development Corporation is in the process of renovating 8 single-family homes for first-time homebuyers. Applicants must qualify for a mortgage, attend our free homebuyer certification course, and agree to reside in the home for at least 15 years. Through the American Dream Down-payment

Comments due Friday for Schmidt's Environmental Process

2006-01-18T21:02:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Jan 18, 2006 6:45 PMSubject: [nlna] Comments due Friday for Schmidt's Environmental Process Neighbors,Over the past two months Tower Investments has held three PublicInvolvement Plan (PIP) meetings on environmental issues at the oldSchmidt's brewery site.As part of the PIP process, anyone from the public can ask

Hay!

2006-01-13T15:50:00.000-05:00

I almost missed this one:To horseGold watches? Nay. But there will be plenty of carrots and apples at tomorrow afternoon's retirement party at 76 Carriage Co. in the Northern Liberties section. Three horses, who've schlepped tourists and romantics through historic-district traffic for at least 15 years, are moving to a 155-acre farm in Upstate New York, owned by the family of driver Sandy Beare.

Standard Tap: not for sale

2006-01-13T15:40:00.000-05:00

Whew...from phillyblog:Standard Tap for sale for $1,990,000?I suppose this could be a hoax. Anybody know?I'd be very upset to see this place turned into condos.http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/rfs/124999234.html [post removed]...Yup. Got curious, so I called the Tap. It's not for sale....Ummmm, no...like I said, it's not true. I spoke to one of the owners and she said I was not the first to

Drinking Liberally, tonight, Johnny Brenda's

2006-01-09T09:29:00.000-05:00

6:00 - 9:00See you there!

new satellite photo/mapping website

2005-12-21T11:03:00.000-05:00

Check out the bird's eye views of local.live.com; like this one in Northern Liberties:600 N 3rd St

ethical concerns about casino deal

2005-12-16T07:49:00.000-05:00

philly.com:Penn's Landing slots deal drawing criticism One day after the Penn's Landing Corp. board reached an agreement with Planet Hollywood that would allow it to pursue a slots casino on the riverfront, several members of the board expressed concern over the way the deal was handled.The deal allows Planet Hollywood and 13 other politically connected investors to try to win a state license to

Fwd: [nlna] Daily News Article on Slot Casino Decision

2005-12-15T16:58:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Dec 15, 2005 4:53 PM Subject: [nlna] Daily News Article on Slot Casino Decisionhttp://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/13412848.htmFYI.Best,Matt ---Matt RubenPresident, Board of DirectorsNorthern Liberties Neighbors Association733 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123215-627-NLNAwww.nlna.org matt.ruben@nlna.org

Fwd: [nlna] Important - Changes to Tonight's NLNA General Meeting

2005-12-15T16:57:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Dec 15, 2005 4:54 PM Subject: [nlna] Important - Changes to Tonight's NLNA General MeetingNeighbors,Please note the following three items for tonight:1) As of now tonight's General Meeting is still on, and we have important items on the agenda - please try to make it!2) Re yesterday's Penn's Landing vote on the

Penn's Landing Corp Gives Okay to Slots Casino

2005-12-15T06:34:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Dec 14, 2005 8:59 PM Subject: [nlna] Penn's Landing Corp Gives Okay to Slots CasinoNeighbors,Today the Penn's Landing Corporation Board of Directors voted infavor of the proposal for a casino slot machine facility at the old city incinerator site at Delaware and Spring Garden.The PLC press release can be found here

January Meeting For Former Schmidt's Brewery Site Will Take Place At St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church

2005-12-13T14:05:00.000-05:00

Act 2 PIP meeting scheduled for January 9 at 335 Fairmount Ave.(Philadelphia, PA) . Northern Liberties Development, LP today announced ithas scheduled the last of its three public meetings to review and discuss thefindings of its environmental investigation and proposed remediation at theformer Schmidt's Brewery site. The meeting will be held at the St. Michael'sRussian Orthodox Church at 335

Community Meeting For Former Schmidt’s Brewery Site To Take Place At Free Library

2005-12-12T07:32:00.000-05:00

[Northern Liberties Development, LP press release (word doc)]Act 2 PIP meeting scheduled for Dec. 21 at Ramonita G. de Rodriguezlibrary branch at 6th Street and Girard Ave.(Philadelphia, PA) – Northern Liberties Development, LP today announced it has scheduled the second of its three public meetings to review and discuss the findings of its environmental investigation and conditions at the former

Philly Car Share in Northern Liberties

2005-12-09T08:30:00.000-05:00

http://www.phillycarshare.org/What is Car Sharing?Car sharing is a transportation service that makes vehicles available to people on a per-use basis. Think of it as a neighborhood-based time-share that allows you to use vehicles when you want to, and pay for only how much you drive. Car sharing provides a way to dramatically reduce the number of cars in an urban area and is a practical way to

more on NLNA's Operation Santa

2005-12-08T21:25:00.000-05:00

Operation SantaOperation Santa is the NLNA's annual program that helps families andseniors in need with holiday presents and holiday meals. You cancontribute to the effort by:- Donating money to buy food, gifts and wrapping paper;- Notifying the NLNA of any families or seniors who could benefitfrom Operation Santa;- Helping to wrap presents on Friday, December 16, 6PM onwards, NLNAoffice, 733 N.

NLNA General Meeting; PA DEP Reps

2005-12-08T21:23:00.000-05:00

Neighbors,Before the Thanksgiving holiday Tower Investments held an informativemeeting on environmental issues on the former Schmidt's Brewery Site.Two more meetings are planned, one for December 21st and another forJanuary 9. Watch this list for more details on those in the near future.The NLNA has been working to inform neighbors about this as well -our last General Membership meeting included

What would you like in Northern Liberties newest gourmet food market?

2005-12-08T17:06:00.000-05:00

Eats Food Market would like to know: What items would you like in a gourmet food market?Already there is a great response at our working website and all those who already send their email and information, you will be getting a personal invite to our grand opening tasting and will be included in a special drawing to get free food items for our first year of operations. Again Thank You.We are still

Put on your snowshoes for Friday happy hour

2005-12-08T14:39:00.000-05:00

Liberties Walk First Anniversary Party Dec 14

2005-12-08T07:39:00.000-05:00

from phillyblog.comThe Liberties Walk First Anniversary Party takes place from 6-9PM on Wednesday, December 14- 1040 N. 2nd Street -Among the participating retailers will be established favorites like Brown Betty’s Dessert Boutique and Spa East. New additions include 1-Shot Coffee, Delicious Corsets, DnA Hair Technology and Deuce Restaurant & Bar, named “Best New Restaurant” in the recent

NLNA's Operation Santa

2005-12-07T10:21:00.000-05:00

In the middle of our discussions of the gentrification of Northern Liberties, it can be easy to forget that there are still many people here who can use some help to have a merry Christmas. For many years, the NLNA has been providing food and toys to needy families and seniors from our neighborhood.Donations of cash from local businesses and supportive neighbors help make this happen. Please send

Yards Brewing Open House Saturday

2005-12-02T11:21:00.000-05:00

Local favorite and generous neighbor Yards Brewing is kicking off the holiday season with their annual open house: Tis' The Season! Saturday December 3rd - 2 o'clock until 6 o'clock - Yards Annual Holiday Open House!! Bring your friends...Meet new friends...it's all free and loads o' holiday fun. It's the best way to kick off the holiday season.Yards Brewing Company2439 Amber StreetPhiladelphia,

Army - Navy Salute at Penns Landing

2005-12-01T17:45:00.000-05:00

Army/Navy Salute at Penn's LandingDecember 3—4, 2005Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing,Columbus Boulevard at Market Street10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Enjoy music, food and fun including tours of two of the U.S. Navy’s most impressive ships, ice-skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink and the National Anthem Project presented by Jeep (more information on this Project under Events).Navy will exhibit

Northern Liberties Charter School update

2005-11-29T15:41:00.000-05:00

Earlier this month, founders and supporters of the proposed Northern Liberties Charter School presented the School District of Philadelphia with updates and follow up information regarding the school's application.Monika Kreidie, president of the NLCS, reported, "The NLCS was happy to be given the opportunity to answer the panel's questions on our application. We are one of 6 finalists (and one

NL makes the NY Times

2005-11-29T15:08:00.000-05:00

Nice write-up on the neighborhood and some of the establishments:A Philadelphia Neighborhood Wears Its Grit WellIN a past life, the humming factories, breweries and metal shops of Northern Liberties embodied blue-collar Philadelphia. Industrial decline was followed by an infusion of artists seeking cheap rents, and a trickle of restaurants and bars opened in their wake. Eventually, that trickle

Copy of Tower Investments Draft Environmental Report

2005-11-22T05:51:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Nov 21, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: [nlna] Copy of Tower Investments Draft Environmental ReportNeighbors,Integral to the three-meeting Public Involvement Plan process on theSchmidt's Brewery site - the first meeting of which is tonight, Rodriguez Library, 6th and Girard, 6:00PM - is Tower Investments'Draft Environmental

Phila. Councilman Promotes His Proposed Public Smoking Ban

2005-11-21T14:46:00.000-05:00

My opinion is it's time for this to occu; what's your's?from kyw1060.com:by KYW's Robin CulverwellPhiladelphia city councilman Michael Nutter was out and about on Monday morning, keeping his proposal to ban smoking in the public eye.Councilman Nutter stood side-by-side with restaurateur Derek Davis inside Derek's, one of a handful of area restaurants now smoke-free.Davis says even if the city

Philly-Jersey Tram Project Moves Forward

2005-11-20T07:18:00.000-05:00

from kyw1060.com:by KYW's Ed KasubaThe long-talked about Delaware River tram connecting Camden with Penn's Landing has been on hold for several years, but it now appears the project may finally move forward.The project has been in limbo because plans to develop Penn's Landing have fallen by the wayside.Port Authority Deputy CEO Robert Gross says despite the problems on the Philadelphia side,

Northern Liberties blog and group

2005-11-18T19:27:00.000-05:00

I've been maintaining a NL blog and a NL group for sometime now, while I tweaked the posting methods and layout.As of now, they're open for public use, with these caveats. Messages sent to the group email are moderated, meaning I'll review them before they go 'live.' I had to implement this procedure to wean out the porn spam. It seems the only way to cull that out. However, if you become a

Fwd: Community Meetings

2005-11-18T18:19:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------Date: Nov 18, 2005 6:03 PMSubject: Community MeetingsTo: northernliberties@googlegroups.com Community Meetings Northern Liberties Development LP ("NLD"), an affiliate of Tower Investments, Inc. will host three community meetings to review and discuss the findings of its environmental investigation at the former Schmidt's Brewery site on North Second Street

Fairmount Park needs your help

2005-11-18T06:47:00.000-05:00

Philadelphia Inquirer:Fairmount Park and city officials yesterday unveiled two different styles of park bench under consideration for placement along the Parkway as the park seeks to standardize and upgrade the landscape there. The two contending benches will be on the sidewalk at Levy Park - between 16th and 17th Streets - until early next month.Officials want citizens to try out the benches and

Deuce Now Open for Sunday Brunch!

2005-11-17T06:06:00.000-05:00

Voted “Best New Restaurant” in the Philadelphia CityPaper’s “Readers’ Choice Awards 2005”, Deuce has made its mark as an intimate, welcoming presence in Northern Liberties. Taking its cue from the neighborhood’s artists, Deuce presents its own unique twists on tavern favorites. Don’t miss the Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, the Kobe Beef Hamburger and Fried PB&J. A solid selection of beers, both

Northern Liberties Newest Gourmet Food Market

2005-11-16T11:32:00.000-05:00

Coming Soon!Shop for everyday to gourmet food products with a quality selection along with quick service and affordable pricesOur breads, cookies, pies and vegan baked goods will be made daily in our “open-air bistro” kitchen along with our specialty sandwiches, salads and soupsFancy yourself a “foodie” or want to cook like a “pro”, stop by and check out our smart selections of fresh domestic and

TreeVitalize

2005-11-11T15:00:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, November 12th, residents, volunteers & EKNA members will work with NKCDC to plant 48 street trees in our neighborhood. The planting is part of TreeVitalize, a partnership to restore tree cover in 40 neighborhoods throughout southeast PA. Neighborhoods selected have low tree cover, high population density and incomes at or below the region's average. Over the next three years, each

Trash Pickup one Day Late this Week

2005-11-10T10:30:00.001-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Nov 9, 2005 6:02 PM Subject: [nlna] Trash Pickup one Day Late this WeekNeighbors,NLNA Trash/Beautification Coordinator Bronwyn Reice has pointed outto me that trash pickup is SATURDAY, not Friday this week, because Friday is Veteran's Day.So please put your trash out no earlier than 7:00PM Friday this week.Best,

NLNA Vacancy Election Nov 17; Voter Registration Deadline Nov 10

2005-11-10T10:30:00.000-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Nov 9, 2005 2:51 PM Subject: [nlna] NLNA Vacancy Election Nov 17; Voter Registration Deadline TomorrowNeighbors,Most of you know that we have a new voting system for NLNA Boardelections. Now every adult (18+) resident can vote - provided they pre-register at least one week before the election.There's still plenty

I'm sorry, this doesn't sound kosher to me...

2005-11-08T07:37:00.000-05:00

Developer is back - after 11th hour By EARNI YOUNGyounge@phillynews.comJust when everyone thought she was out, North Philadelphia activist Paula Peebles has clawed her way back into the running for control of her bankrupt shopping center on Girard Avenue.After a court deadline - and by using money provided by the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corp. - Peebles has made a bid to buy the partly

NLNA Recycling - SATURDAY

2005-11-04T12:26:00.000-05:00

From: Matt Ruben Date: Nov 4, 2005 9:33 AMSubject: [nlna] NLNA Recycling - SATURDAY Neighbors,A reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, is NLNA Monthly Recycling Day:Saturday, Nov 5, 9AM-11:30AM (NOTE the end time)Green St between 2nd and AmericanWHAT YOU CAN RECYCLE: - Paper: all mixed paper and cardboard – if it came from a tree andit's notstill wood, you can recycle it- Plastic:

C'mon people, let's get the Tap & Johnny Brenda's on here

2005-11-02T11:30:00.000-05:00

http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/beer_choiceBest Beer Choice 2005You voted for the best Beer Choice in Philadelphia, and we tallied the results. See if your favorites are winners, and tell us if you agree or disagree by adding your own ratings. 1. O'neal's611 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA This ever-inviting watering hole proves that local denizens, sports fans and South Street

Fwd: MEET & GREET FOR NORTHERN LIBERTIES CHARTER SCHOOL

2005-10-31T07:02:00.000-05:00

MEET & GREET FOR NORTHERN LIBERTIES CHARTER SCHOOL__________________________________________________ _______________ Join the Steering Committee and Founding Coalition Members for a First Friday Family Meet & Greet for the Northern Liberties Charter School. Friday, November 4, 2005 5-7pm at the Angler Movement Arts Center, 1550 East Montgomery Avenue. There will be drinks, light fare and music

Better uses for Penns Landing than slots

2005-10-27T09:11:00.000-04:00

http://kyw1060.com/news_story_detail.cfm?newsitemid=50135Report Says Penn's Landing Should Not be a Spot for Slotsby KYW’s Mike Dunn A new report being released by the mayor’s office says Penn’s Landing should not be a site for one of the city’s two slots parlors. KYW Newsradio has obtained the report. The mayor’s Gaming Advisory Task Force examined 11 potential sites for the city’s slots parlors

Fwd: [nlna] Club Event Alert: Transit this Sunday

2005-10-26T13:24:00.000-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: mruben@sas.upenn.edu < mruben@sas.upenn.edu>Date: Oct 26, 2005 1:18 PMSubject: [nlna] Club Event Alert: Transit this SundayTo: nlna@nlna.orgNeighbors,(First off - please be sure to come to tomorrow night's General Meeting - Water Dept., City Brownfields Dept., and a Community Service Award for Richard andDonald of Ovations Salon!)We have received word

Fwd: [nlna] Water and Environmental Experts at Thursday's General Meeting

2005-10-21T10:41:00.000-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Matt Ruben Date: Oct 20, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: [nlna] Water and Environmental Experts at Thursday's General MeetingTo: nlna@nlna.orgNeighbors,Please join us for another action-packed NLNA General Membership Meeting, featuring representatives from the City's Water Departmentand Brownfields Program:NLNA October General

2 bid to buy bankrupt Heritage Village

2005-10-15T07:21:00.000-04:00

To: Northern Liberties from philly.com: http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/12909154.htm2 bid to buy bankrupt Heritage VillageBy EARNI YOUNG younge@phillynews.comBidding for the bankrupt and partially finished shopping center onGirard Avenue closed yesterday with two offers on the table, neither ofthem from developer Paula Peebles. Peebles, head of

Center City's Sidewalk Cafes Are All The Rage

2005-09-21T07:56:00.000-04:00

http://kyw1060.com/news_story_detail.cfm?newsitemid=49425by KYW’s Lynne AdkinsDining al fresco is all the rage in Philadelphia and officials expect the boom to continue.Just 10-years ago no one would have considered sitting on a center city sidewalk sipping a merlot and nibbling a salmon steak. But if you look around now, there are 167-outdoor restaurants and cafes scattered around center city,

liquefied natural gas tankers to close I-95 / bridges ?

2005-09-08T06:00:00.000-04:00

To: Northern Liberties http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/12587442.htmPassing of tankers could affect I-95A police official said securing an LNG terminal proposed for PortRichmond would require stopping some traffic. By Frederick CusickInquirer Staff WriterSecurity for a proposed liquefied-natural-gas terminal in Port Richmondwould require shutting down

EVENT CHANGE: Livin' Well Festival now on SUNDAY

2005-08-06T08:27:00.000-04:00

The Livin' Well Healing Arts Festival has been RESCHEDULED to itsrain date because of anticipated thunderstorms Saturday. So it willbe on SUNDAY instead:- Livin' Well Healing Arts Festival with live music, plus First Saturday events- SUNDAY August *7*, 10AM - 10PM- Location: Liberty Lands (3rd between Poplar and Wildey)---Livin' Well is presented by The Kind Cafe - www.kindcafe.com - andfeatures

Flood!

2005-07-23T07:29:00.000-04:00

Fwd: [nlna] Lawn Chair Drive-in, at Liberty Lands

2005-07-20T19:18:00.000-04:00

From: Matt Ruben Neighbors,This year's Wednesday night movie series in Liberty Lands is in fullswing, with some of the largest attendance ever! Be sure to catch the next film tonight! Here's the schedule for the rest of the summer -our 10th Anniversary season.Movies in the ParkWednesdays at sundownLiberty LandsFREEJuly 6 JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS July 13

we are looking for volunteers

2005-07-20T19:15:00.000-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Pgansky@aol.com Date: Jul 18, 2005 6:15 PMSubject: we are looking for volunteersTo: northernliberties@googlegroups.comCc: floorguy44@yahoo.com Hi, We are looking for volunteers to help out at the First Saturday carwashing fundraiser. It'll be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00-2:00 p.m. (I can't remember) on Saturday, August 6th on North

Amber Alert- CHILD FOUND

2005-07-14T17:42:00.000-04:00

Missing Child FoundNorth Philadelphia, July 14, 2005 — The girl has been found with her father. The girl's father does have parental custody.

Amber Alert

2005-07-14T17:10:00.000-04:00

Philadelphia police say they've issued an "Amber alert" for a six-year-old girl who was taken this afternoon from her home in Philadelphia'sKensington neighborhood.http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/71405-abduction.htmlThe girl's babysitter says an unknown man walked into the home and led the barefoot girl out of the house, north toward Tioga Avenue.The girl, whose name is Eshine Smith, is about

Northern Liberties needs you!

2005-07-13T16:19:00.000-04:00

Northern Liberties needs you!Date 2005/7/13 15:47:52 Topic: Community Newshttp://spiritnewspapers.com/main/modules/news/print.php?storyid=25 Story by Matt RubenPresident, NLNA 215-627-NLNA mruben@critpath.orgMaster Plan Our Neighborhood Master Plan process is well underway. Interface Studio has compiled lots of data on neighborhood trends (for example, since 2000, home sale prices have risen more

Charter School looking for new image, name:

2005-07-13T15:47:00.000-04:00

The future charter school in the Northern Liberties area is looking for a new name and image, although its core mission is still the same.

2005-07-12T13:47:00.000-04:00

Subscribe to Northern LibertiesEmail: Browse Archives at groups-beta.google.comNorthern Liberties group: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/northernliberties/aboutDescription:The Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.Access:• Anyone can join• Anyone can post• Archives are publicGroup email:northernliberties@googlegroups.comOwner email:northernliberties-owner@googlegroups.com