Tonight’s meeting of the Holmesburg Civic Association has been canceled due to impending snow. We’re awaiting calls back from the Tacony and Somerton Civic Associations to determine if their meetings are canceled, as well.

Holmesburg Civic Association's September meeting

UPDATE (Sept. 15, 9:28 pm) — HCA President Fred Moore tells us the Holmesburg Library will re-open in two weeks. This information came from the office of Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

Last night was the first of many bi-monthly and monthly meetings for the Tacony Civic Association and Holmesburg Civic Association, respectively.

The two, who worked together on zoning issues over the summer, held their first civic meetings of the 2010-2011 seasons. Each drew between 20 and 30 residents, and board members at both tackled questions about zoning and I-95 roadwork. continue reading »

Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.

The Safety Ambassador Program has returned to the Frankford Business Corridor as of yesterday. The program — part of the Frankford Special Services District — was a part of Frankford in the late 1990s and will allow for of uniformed personnel to patrol Frankford Avenue in order to increase commerce on the corridor.

Keep reading for news on a police couple who saved the day, the first ever doctoral program at Holy Family, and more. continue reading »

Upper Holmesburg Civic Association President Stan Cywinski discusses zoning issues. Photo by Christopher Wink.

Presidents from two other Northeast civic associations addressed the Upper Holmesburg civic about what they say is becoming a big problem in the area: neglect from the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Lou Iatarola of the Tacony Civic Association and Sean McAleer from the Holme Circle Civic Association, shared their neighborhoods’ experiences with the zoning board, as requested by Upper Holmesburg President Stan Cywinski, who said the zoning board needs a change. continue reading »

Three community groups are looking for volunteers – some on specific dates, and others with more flexible time commitments.

Friends of Pennypack Park will hold its monthly cleanup  tomorrow, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to go to the Delaware recreation area on State Road, just below Rhawn Street along the river. If you’re going, wear long pants and closed shoes. The group will supply gloves, grabbers, bags and refreshments. You can call 215-934-PARK for information, or to see if the cleanup is canceled.

The Tacony Civic Association is looking for volunteers for various activities throughout the year. Particularly, high school and college students in need of community service hours are welcome. You can contact the group at taconycivic@gmail.com.

St. Cecilia’s Home & School Association is seeking demonstrators from companies like Avon, Southern Living, Princess House and others to participate in a Demonstration Day on Oct. 4. Those interested can contact Joann at 215-342-6969,

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By Shannon McDonald

The Tacony Civic Association will hold a general meeting tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church at Tyson Avenue and Glenloch Street.

Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department will be there to discuss the new firehouse, along with City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who will answer questions about the budget.

Attendees are instructed to use the side door of the building.