After months of open communication, the design proposal at 90 Rochelle Ave has remained unchanged since the first CDR Committee meeting held in October 2021. We invite the community to join us for a rally to oppose the current development.
On October 5, 2021, WICA hosted a Community Zoning Meeting and Official Vote on the proposed design for 90 Rochelle Avenue. 496 votes were cast and verified – a record turnout for the neighborhood. Of those votes, 491 participants opposed the proposal and 100% of the near neighbors were against the current design. The community made it clear that we want to see a new proposal for the site.
Let the Zoning Board of Adjustment know that we want the developers to build something better.
The ZBA Hearing has been scheduled for June 21st at 9:30am. The date for the 2nd CDR Committee Meeting has not yet been scheduled. We will update the community once we are informed of any additional details.
Help us honor and prep the Wissahickon War Memorial (100 Sumac Street) for the Memorial Day Services! As part of Love Your Park week, join WICA in cleaning up the Memorial on Saturday, May 14th, 9am-12pm. We’ll be picking up trash, weeding, and mulching. With your help, we’ll have the space looking its best for Memorial Day weekend.
This Friday, May 13th at 7pm there will be a moderated forum at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Hear from the democratic candidates for State Representative of the 194th Legislative District at this free event.
The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, May 11th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone.
All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues (membership not required, although greatly appreciated).
The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, April 13th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone.
All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues (membership not required, although greatly appreciated).
Meet us at LaNoce Park at 9am on Saturday, April 2nd to sweep up LaNoce Park and the surrounding side walk and tree pits. We will then meet up with Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) to pick up litter and debris along nearby parts of Ridge Ave. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own materials including brooms, gloves, grabbers, and trash bags.
Click “Sign Up Here” next to the “Love LaNoce Park & Lower Ridge Ave” project. You will likely have to create an account to access the page. If spaces are full, please still plan to join us. The more the merrier!
The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone.
All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues (membership not required, although greatly appreciated).
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Donate to WICA
WICA is a community-based, volunteer organization. We welcome your support and generosity. All donations are tax deductible.
ShopRite Save-A-Tape Program
Turn your ShopRite purchases into funds for WICA! ShopRite reimburses WICA for 0.5% of the total receipts we turn in. Save your receipts and bring them to any of our meetings, send them to Lisa Wetzler at 124 Sumac Street, or we can arrange to pick them up from your home. Receipts must be no older than 5 months.
What is WICA?
WICA is the Civic Association representing the Philadelphia, PA neighborhood between East Falls and Manayunk at the gateway to the park where the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek merge.
Get Involved
There are multiple things you can do to get involved in the Wissahickon community. Become a member, attend monthly meetings, join a committee or make a donation. Every little bit helps.
