Bella Vista Neighbors Association
@bvneighbors.bsky.social
All volunteer RCO representing residents, nonprofits, business owners, improving the quality of life, South St to Washington Ave, 6th-11th, Philadelphia 19147.
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"Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief."
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After ICE raids, Norristown, Princeton residents step up to aid impacted families
Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief.
whyy.org
August 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief."
whyy.org/articles/ice...
whyy.org/articles/ice...
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This August is full of civic holidays, neighborhood festivals, historic Philly traditions and opportunities to engage with your city. Find it all here in our 2025 Good Philadelphia Citizen Calendar!
The 2025 Good Things to Do (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
There are so many good things to do in 2025 to make this year in Philadelphia your civic best, from volunteering to celebrating!
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This August is full of civic holidays, neighborhood festivals, historic Philly traditions and opportunities to engage with your city. Find it all here in our 2025 Good Philadelphia Citizen Calendar!
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Every part of this is so stupid and I feel so awful for this person who just wants to do tech consulting for the GSA and make Gelato.
Birdhouse Gelato plans to close, and the owner cites a financial issue: Their layoff at the hands of DOGE
DOGE eliminated Aspen Simone's day job, which was helping to support the fledgling Birdhouse Gelato. The situation is ironic, as Simone worked for a government-efficiency agency.
www.inquirer.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Every part of this is so stupid and I feel so awful for this person who just wants to do tech consulting for the GSA and make Gelato.
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It's time to register for @loveyourpark #loveyourpark @fairmountconservancy @philaparks
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April 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It's time to register for @loveyourpark #loveyourpark @fairmountconservancy @philaparks
loveyourpark.givepulse.com/event/576200
loveyourpark.givepulse.com/event/576200
We need demo lite protections and partial facade preservation; no one for example sees the value of protecting the non street visible back of a church when the very revenue needed for its restoration, will likely come from bumping out the back to allow for an arts performance space for community use
March 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We need demo lite protections and partial facade preservation; no one for example sees the value of protecting the non street visible back of a church when the very revenue needed for its restoration, will likely come from bumping out the back to allow for an arts performance space for community use
Thank you CLIP for keeping our neighborhood graffiti free.
March 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you CLIP for keeping our neighborhood graffiti free.
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South Philadelphia author Liz Moore, whose bestselling novel "Long Bright River" becomes a Peacock series this month, talks living in the Italian Market, being one of Barack Obama's faves, and what it's like to be really tall.
Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show "Long Bright River"
Liz Moore talks being one of Barack Obama's faves and what it's like to be really tall.
www.phillymag.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
South Philadelphia author Liz Moore, whose bestselling novel "Long Bright River" becomes a Peacock series this month, talks living in the Italian Market, being one of Barack Obama's faves, and what it's like to be really tall.
Please keep your recyclables secure.
They are easily the #1 source of trash in our neighborhoods.
More than menus, street litter, and porch pirate residue.
(That's good news; we don't suffer as much from illegal dumping, etc).
Please, contain recyclables - don't use paper🛍️
#LitterFreeBV
They are easily the #1 source of trash in our neighborhoods.
More than menus, street litter, and porch pirate residue.
(That's good news; we don't suffer as much from illegal dumping, etc).
Please, contain recyclables - don't use paper🛍️
#LitterFreeBV
February 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Please keep your recyclables secure.
They are easily the #1 source of trash in our neighborhoods.
More than menus, street litter, and porch pirate residue.
(That's good news; we don't suffer as much from illegal dumping, etc).
Please, contain recyclables - don't use paper🛍️
#LitterFreeBV
They are easily the #1 source of trash in our neighborhoods.
More than menus, street litter, and porch pirate residue.
(That's good news; we don't suffer as much from illegal dumping, etc).
Please, contain recyclables - don't use paper🛍️
#LitterFreeBV
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"Over the years, it’s been used as a hotel, affordable housing for the Divine Peace Mission Movement led by Rev. Major J. Divine, sat vacant for 20 years, was renovated into apartments, and most recently, an extended-stay hotel."
whyy.org/articles/div...
whyy.org/articles/div...
Divine Lorraine is no longer a hotel, new owners say it will reopen soon
The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.
whyy.org
February 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Over the years, it’s been used as a hotel, affordable housing for the Divine Peace Mission Movement led by Rev. Major J. Divine, sat vacant for 20 years, was renovated into apartments, and most recently, an extended-stay hotel."
whyy.org/articles/div...
whyy.org/articles/div...
Come talk mass transit funding, parking protected bike lanes and other state level policy tied to a more livable urban community, with @RepBenWaxman and BCG.
The event will take place at Le Viet (11th & Washington).
@benwaxman.bsky.social
The event will take place at Le Viet (11th & Washington).
@benwaxman.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Come talk mass transit funding, parking protected bike lanes and other state level policy tied to a more livable urban community, with @RepBenWaxman and BCG.
The event will take place at Le Viet (11th & Washington).
@benwaxman.bsky.social
The event will take place at Le Viet (11th & Washington).
@benwaxman.bsky.social
We are thrilled to see our beloved library reopened, after a few weeks.
"Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues."
whyy.org/articles/phi...
whyy.org/articles/phi...
Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on
Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.
whyy.org
January 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We are thrilled to see our beloved library reopened, after a few weeks.
Registration is open and capacity is limited, even for in-catchment families!
Register early to secure a spot
philasd.org/thriveatfive
@CoppinSchool
@Meredith_HSA
@NebingerPTA
Register early to secure a spot
philasd.org/thriveatfive
@CoppinSchool
@Meredith_HSA
@NebingerPTA
January 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Registration is open and capacity is limited, even for in-catchment families!
Register early to secure a spot
philasd.org/thriveatfive
@CoppinSchool
@Meredith_HSA
@NebingerPTA
Register early to secure a spot
philasd.org/thriveatfive
@CoppinSchool
@Meredith_HSA
@NebingerPTA
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This is a good overview of many of the issues that will be on the agenda for the coming legislative term.
Pa. lawmakers eye skill game regulation, taxation as new session begins
In an age of political division across the country, Harrisburg is no exception. Still, state lawmakers on both sides believe one measure has a good chance to pass.
www.fox43.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is a good overview of many of the issues that will be on the agenda for the coming legislative term.
Trash night?
Please ensure recycling is in a hard container (ok if not blue; just label it recycling). Paper bags blow trash everywhere.
For trash, please tie up bags securely. If your residence supports it, please use a trash can to contain the bags.
Please ensure recycling is in a hard container (ok if not blue; just label it recycling). Paper bags blow trash everywhere.
For trash, please tie up bags securely. If your residence supports it, please use a trash can to contain the bags.
January 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trash night?
Please ensure recycling is in a hard container (ok if not blue; just label it recycling). Paper bags blow trash everywhere.
For trash, please tie up bags securely. If your residence supports it, please use a trash can to contain the bags.
Please ensure recycling is in a hard container (ok if not blue; just label it recycling). Paper bags blow trash everywhere.
For trash, please tie up bags securely. If your residence supports it, please use a trash can to contain the bags.
Congratulations to our state legislators on this inauguration day!
Thank you for your dedication in service to the people of our community and beyond.
@benwaxman.bsky.social @pasenatorsaval.com
Thank you for your dedication in service to the people of our community and beyond.
@benwaxman.bsky.social @pasenatorsaval.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations to our state legislators on this inauguration day!
Thank you for your dedication in service to the people of our community and beyond.
@benwaxman.bsky.social @pasenatorsaval.com
Thank you for your dedication in service to the people of our community and beyond.
@benwaxman.bsky.social @pasenatorsaval.com
Bella Vista resident recognized for groundbreaking work www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, honored for pioneering work in breast cancer, says she's still a 'Philly girl'
Frances Visco, a self-described “Philly girl,” was one of 20 Presidential Citizens Medal recipients last week for her pioneering work with the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
www.audacy.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Bella Vista resident recognized for groundbreaking work www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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There is so much construction happening along the Delaware River Waterfront, you can barely keep track of all the action, so we did it for you - 1,906 units in 22 seconds 😮
January 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
There is so much construction happening along the Delaware River Waterfront, you can barely keep track of all the action, so we did it for you - 1,906 units in 22 seconds 😮
"We have people making anywhere from $38,000 a year to people making $180,000 and they're living in the same building."
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
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Philly debuted an exciting affordable housing pilot in 2024. Will Mayor Parker plan more like it?
This affordable housing proposal has been in the works since former Mayor Jim Kenney's first term, and provides 70% of its units at market rate rents and 30% at affordable rents.
www.inquirer.com
January 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"We have people making anywhere from $38,000 a year to people making $180,000 and they're living in the same building."
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
As the year draws to a close, we just want to extend a special thanks to everyone who supported our mission to serve the neighborhood this year!
Thanks to your volunteer efforts, generosity and attendance, we are able to reflect on another successful year -one filled with a little something for all
Thanks to your volunteer efforts, generosity and attendance, we are able to reflect on another successful year -one filled with a little something for all
December 31, 2024 at 2:32 AM
As the year draws to a close, we just want to extend a special thanks to everyone who supported our mission to serve the neighborhood this year!
Thanks to your volunteer efforts, generosity and attendance, we are able to reflect on another successful year -one filled with a little something for all
Thanks to your volunteer efforts, generosity and attendance, we are able to reflect on another successful year -one filled with a little something for all
Happy holidays
December 25, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Happy holidays
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A ton of new retail, and no apartments , is the latest plan for Midwood Development’s huge vacant parcel in the Italian Market www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
New plans for huge vacant lot in the Italian Market feature more retail and no apartments
An ambitious new retail proposal is replacing the company's almost decade-long quest to construct an apartment building at Ninth and Washington.
www.inquirer.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
A ton of new retail, and no apartments , is the latest plan for Midwood Development’s huge vacant parcel in the Italian Market www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Stinger Productions will be filming on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
Any vehicles not moved will be relocated to another street.
No parking:
Both sides of Carpenter St between 8th St & 9th St (half block closest to 9th St)
Any vehicles not moved will be relocated to another street.
No parking:
Both sides of Carpenter St between 8th St & 9th St (half block closest to 9th St)
December 3, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Stinger Productions will be filming on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
Any vehicles not moved will be relocated to another street.
No parking:
Both sides of Carpenter St between 8th St & 9th St (half block closest to 9th St)
Any vehicles not moved will be relocated to another street.
No parking:
Both sides of Carpenter St between 8th St & 9th St (half block closest to 9th St)
Residents confirm:
Today, the city's second weekly trash collection took place.
Monday morning will continue to be the second collection day for trash only.
Thursday morning remains our recycling and "primary" trash day.
Today, the city's second weekly trash collection took place.
Monday morning will continue to be the second collection day for trash only.
Thursday morning remains our recycling and "primary" trash day.
December 2, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Residents confirm:
Today, the city's second weekly trash collection took place.
Monday morning will continue to be the second collection day for trash only.
Thursday morning remains our recycling and "primary" trash day.
Today, the city's second weekly trash collection took place.
Monday morning will continue to be the second collection day for trash only.
Thursday morning remains our recycling and "primary" trash day.
www.ready.gov/winter-ready
Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare.
Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen.
Do not run a space heater unattended or placed too closely to flammables.
Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare.
Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen.
Do not run a space heater unattended or placed too closely to flammables.
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Preventing House Heating Fires Preparing for Power Outages Winter Travel Tips for Your Specific Needs Additional Resources Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps...
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December 2, 2024 at 2:05 PM
www.ready.gov/winter-ready
Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare.
Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen.
Do not run a space heater unattended or placed too closely to flammables.
Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare.
Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen.
Do not run a space heater unattended or placed too closely to flammables.