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The historian, preservationist Torben Jenk, says the find is a portion of Batchelor's Hall - a society whose members included many prominent 18th Century Philadelphians, and where the nation's first botanical garden of medicinal plants was established in 1729. Read more here.
Beginning Handbuilding for Adults: 8 weeks, Tuesday's, 6:30pm – 9pm beginning November 18, 2008 fee $125* @ The Northern Liberties Rec Center, 321 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19123. To register, contact Mary Kerr 215-686-1785 (space is limited)
*materials will be supplied for the first class, students will be required to purchase supplies for the following weeks
The NLNA and an environmental advocate for the Delaware River have asked the state's Environmental Hearing Board to overturn a SugarHouse Casino sewer permit. Read more here.
Developer Donald J. Trump has postponed construction of his $300 million Trump Tower Philadelphia project because of tightening market conditions. Read more here
The PA House of Representatives is working to repeal the 1907 law that gives Philadelphia the authority to grant ripairian rights. Read more
elected officials and representatives from Foxwoods Casino will announce that Foxwoods may move from its currently proposed Delaware River location to The Gallery at Market East. Read more
A 94-page neighborhood development plan produced on behalf of the Girard Coalition by a University of Pennsylvania Department of City Planning Spring 2008 Workshop group. Read the full report here
The NLNA is looking to form an education committee. The purpose of the committee will be to reach out to area public schools to assist with and augment the educational process of the local youth. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Micah Gold-Markel at micah at aveight dot com
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