The Newbold Neighbors Association is a volunteer-run civic group that represents the Newbold neighborhood in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. We welcome all residents, property owners, and business owners to attend our general meetings, get involved with our committees, or help out at our community events.
There will be a Zoning Meeting Thursday, December 15th 6:30pm at the Reed Street Presbyterian Apartments (1401 S. 16th Street). The meeting will review an application from the owners of 1848 S. 16th Street. They are requesting support for a permit for a four (4) family dwelling within a three (3) story structure. Contact zoning@newboldneighbors.org for more information.
Safe Streets for Healthy Neighborhoods
Public Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2011
6pm-8pm @ East Passyunk Crossing Offices (1729 S. 11th St.)
more info below
We all walk in South Philly and many of us bike as well. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has partnered with The Community Design Collaborative to look at innovative ways to make the streets more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Come join us and give us your perspective on what works and what needs work regarding safe streets in South Philadelphia.
Contact and more information: susan @ bicyclecoalition.org
It's that time of year again! Newbold Neighbors is getting 16 more trees to go in the ground around the neighborhood, and volunteers are needed this Saturday, November 19th. Aside from the actual tree planting, we'll also be sending the groups out with some tree tending tools to care for some of our existing trees.
Volunteers should meet at the courtyard in front of the Free Library and the Health Center at Broad and Morris Sts. Come at 9am to get fueled up on bagels (thanks to South Philly Bagels), KIND Bars, coffee (thanks to Ultimo Coffee), and other refreshments. At 9:30, we'll go over basic tree planting techniques before we split into groups and head off to dig!
Would you like a tree in front of your property? We'll have blank tree applications at the planting on Saturday, or you click here for the application. You can drop it off Saturday morning or email it to trees@newboldneighbors.org. The deadline for the Spring 2012 planting is this Sunday, November 20th.
Join your neighbors at Chew Playground this Saturday (11/5/11) to help the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Department of Parks and Rec Love Your Park!
From the website, volunteers are needed from 9am to 1pm. RSVP or just show up.
JNA Institute of Culinary Arts has unveiled its fall menu, which features Italian-influenced fare. They've extended a welcome to anyone who lives in the neighborhood, creating a coupon code NewboldRocks913 that will give anyone who lives in the vicinity (and mentions the code) 2 full 4-course meals for $25! JNA is BYOB as well.
From JNA's website:
Our student operated restaurant opens for dinner at 4:30pm. The last seating is at 8:00pm.
All of the food is prepared and served by the students. Such experiences are a vital part of our students' education.
We're open Tuesday through Friday, excluding school holidays.
If you want to learn more, you can view the menu or visit their website. Reservations can be made by calling JNA at 215-468-8800.
