Has it been awhile since you attended a WICA meeting or are you an interested newcomer? Join us for our November General Membership Meeting on November 14, 2018 at 7pm at A Tutti Pizza (5154 Ridge Ave). Members and non-members are welcome. Find out what WICA has been up to and how you can help. (We will return to the Northern Children Services board room in December).
News & Events
Ridge Avenue Historic District Passed
On October 12, 2018, the Philadelphia Historical Commission passed the Ridge Avenue Thematic Historic District designation.This is great news for the ongoing preservation of our neighborhood’s unique character. The initiative seeks to protect historically significant buildings and structures along Ridge Avenue from the Wissahickon Creek to the Montgomery County line.
LaNoce Park Fall Service Day 2018
Save the date! Help us clean, green and love LaNoce Park on Saturday, November 10th 9am-1pm! We will tackle inside the park as well as the surrounding sidewalk. Work will include leaf raking/collection, weeding/gardening, and bulb planting. We will have supplies and tools on hand but you are welcome to bring your own. Refreshments will be provided by local businesses. All are welcome to attend – invite your neighbors!
Last year we had a tremendous effort from our volunteers who filled more than 100 lawn waste bags! Check out the photo gallery. (more…)
State Rep. Pam DeLissio’s Town Hall Meeting
Join the conversation at State Representative Pam DeLissio’s 77th Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, September 17th at 7pm in the Community Room at Falls Ridge located at 4349 Ridge Ave.
A letter from State Rep. Pam DeLissio regarding the recent tragedy in Manayunk
Dear Neighbor,
To a one, I believe we are all terribly saddened and appalled at the murder/suicide that occurred in Manayunk this past week involving a 7-year-old little girl and her biological father. I know only what I have read in the paper and I am aware of much commentary on social media. In particular, citizens are questioning the process and the decisions made by the judge in this matter. (more…)
Wissahickon Gateway Plan
The City Planning Commission adopted the Wissahickon Gateway Plan on July 18, 2018. The plan’s goal is to make it easy to connect to buses, trains, sidewalks, bike trails, and shops at the Wissahickon Gateway. The next steps will be:
- – SEPTA to hold meetings about the design of the Wissahickon Transfer Center with the public and community groups later this year.
- – Parks & Recreation to seek money for trail design and construction
- – Philadelphia City Planning Commission to work with community groups and property owners to make sure new development is consistent with a shared vision.
A Tutti Grand Opening
A Tutti, Ristorante Italiano, located at 5154 Ridge Avenue (formerly All Star Pizza & Restaurant and most recently Mannino’s Manayunk) will have their Official Grand Opening Monday, July 9, 2018 7am-10pm. A Tutti is a casual dining restaurant serving authentic Italian favorites. They will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Check out their website and Facebook page for more information. Join us in welcoming A Tutti to our neighborhood!
Wissahickon War Memorial: History & Future
One hundred years ago the Wissahickon Businessmen’s Association, along with the Rexton Boys Club and other supporters, moved the Wissahickon War Memorial to it’s current home on Rochelle Avenue, across from the train station. The original wood memorial had been located at the corner of Osborn Street and Manayunk Avenue. Funds were raised for the permanent Memorial in existence today. The time has come to once again raise funds for the preservation of the Memorial.
Wissahickon War Memorial: Memorial Day Weekend Planting
This Memorial Day Weekend please consider helping to honor our fallen soldiers by assisting with the planting of the flower beds at the Wissahickon War Memorial on Rochelle Avenue across from the train station. Phil Moyer, the primary caretaker of the Memorial for many years, will be working Friday evening 5/25 and Saturday 5/26. If anyone could help with preparation, planting, and mulching, it would be greatly appreciated.
May General Membership Meeting at Wissahickon Presbyterian Church
The next General Membership meeting is May 9, 2018 at 7pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the Wissahickon Presbyterian Church at 5245 Ridge Avenue.
Matt Wysong, the North/Northwest Senior Planner from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, will present the final Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) draft.
Per WICA’s Bylaws, nominations for the election of officers will be made – President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer – all of whom shall be elected at the June meeting.
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