Recent News
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2020 Park Cleanup Schedule
March 11, 2020 — Now that summer is approaching, the season for park cleanups are back in gear! See the attached schedule. read more
Community Prayer Vigil for Dupont St. Shooting
February 26, 2020 — In response to community concerns arising from the shooting on Dupont St. the Fifth District Police Chaplaincy and other faith leaders will conduct a prayer vigil at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the corner of Dupont and Fleming Sts. It will be less than 30 minutes long. All are welcome to attend. We all […] read more
SEPTA Public Hearing for the new Wissahickon Transit Center
February 26, 2020 — SEPTA holds an Open House at the Gustine Recreation Center to update the public on the plans for the Wissahickon Transit Center. read more
ZBA Denies 331 Fountain St. Reconsideration
February 19, 2020 — Yesterday the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) denied developer Barry Sable’s proposed eight-home development at 331 Fountain St. The Board accepted our representation that there was no hardship to building six homes by right, and that there would be serious traffic issues due to the location and configuration of the proposed project. Our attorney did […] read more
Special Meeting on February 11th
February 10, 2020 — The RPCA will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at the 5th District Police Station beginning at 7PM. We will discuss and vote on a revised development proposal regarding 331 Fountain Street. Please join us! read more
MLK Day on Umbria Street
January 20, 2020 — St. Joe’s students & athletes and the Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to clean up Umbria St. read more
Awesome Night at the Germany Hill Cleanup
September 4, 2019 — Twenty volunteers came out to Germany Hill for a night of cleaning up the park, and then enjoy some well earned food and libations afterwards. The event was organized by Roxborough/Manayunk Conservancy, who hold regular cleanups in the neighborhood throughout the summer. We thank all the volunteers for their efforts! read more
Preservation Alliance honors the Northwest Coalition of Civics
June 29, 2019 — Northwest Coalition of Civics (including ours!) being recognized, by the Preservation Alliance, for the Historic District designation of Ridge Avenue. read more