March 11, 2010

East Mt. Airy Neighbors

Philadelphia, PA

Local Services


EAST MOUNT AIRY NEIGHBORS
Office: Wiedemann Bldg, Lutheran Theological Seminary        
    7301 Germantown Ave.                    
    Phila. PA  19119                        
    215-242-4170
    215-242-4189 (fax)
    info@eastmountairy.org

MT. AIRY USA
A Community Development Corporation
Office: 6703 Germantown Ave.
Phila. PA 19119
215-844-6021
215-844-9167 (fax)
www.mtairyusa.org

WEST MOUNT AIRY NEIGHBORS
Office: 6703 Germantown Ave.
    Suite 200
    Phila. PA 19119
    www.wman.net

MOUNT AIRY LEARNING TREE (MALT)
Office: 6601 Greene St.
    Phila. PA  19119
    215-843-6333
    215-843-6655 (fax)
    www.mtairylearningtree.org

MALT offers a wide variety of classes throughout NW Philadelphia---from crafts, to home repairs, to computers, to cooking---taught by neighbors, for neighbors.

MOUNT AIRY BUSINESS ASS'N (MABA)
    c/o Maplewood Business Services
    46 W. Maplewood Mall
    Phila. PA 19144
    215-967-1422
    www.mtairybiz.com 

MABA supports Mt. Airy's diverse business community through networking, promotion & education.

SUSTAINABLE MOUNT AIRY        
    c/o 518 Carpenter La.            
    Phila. PA 19119                
    www.sustainablemtairy.org

This coalition of residents, community groups, businesses and congregations is dedicated to creating a thriving, walkable urban community in NW Philadelphia.

                                
MT. AIRY QUALITY OF LIFE HANDBOOK        
Produced jointly by EMAN and WMAN, this is a helpful guide to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Mt. Airy. It provides a useful resource for residents, community activists and block organizations. Although some of the phone numbers for city services have been made obsolete by Philly 311 (see below), much valuable information remains.

MT. AIRY SAFETY NETWORK

East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors have created a joint Safety Network website, intended to be a useful resource for all Mt. Airy residents. Its focus is on prevention tips; it also includes information about how to report a crime and information for block captains. (Crimes can be reported to the Safety Network at 215-438-6018.)
www.mtairysafetynetwork.org

(For additional information, www.everyblock.com allows users to access crime information by neighborhood. It also features real estate listings, business reviews & neighborhood events.)


NORTHWEST VICTIMS SERVICES
Office: 6301 Germantown Ave.
Phila. PA 19119
215-438-4410
If you have been the victim of a crime, Northwest Victims Services can provide support, services and information. (Services are free.)


ELECTED OFFICIALS


State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington, 215-242-0472
State Rep. Cherelle Parker, 215-242-7300
State Rep. John Myers, 215-849-6592
State Rep. Rosita Youngblood, 215-849-6426
Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, 215-686-3424


POLICE SERVICES
14th District, Capt.Winton Singletary
43 W. Haines St.
Phila.PA 19144
215-686-3140,-3141                                                                                                                                                                             The updated 14th Police District website, www.14thppd.org provides specific information on criminal activity patterns, crime prevention, etc. It also provides helpful contact info for police services & personnel.

FOR ALL EMERGENCY POLICE & FIRE SERVICES, DIAL 911.

FOR NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES, DIAL 311.
Philly 311 can provide information & updates, and process service requests for all City departments. 311 is available M-F from 8am till 8pm, Sat. from 9-5.



If you feel your rights have been violated by the police, contact the Public Interest Law Center at 215-627-3851.



Information


East Mount Airy Neighbors
7301 Germantown Avenue
(at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia)
Philadelphia, PA, 19119
Phone: 215-242-4170
Fax: 215-242-4189
Email:

Latest News


March 11, 2010
Rep. Cherelle Parker Town Meeting
State Rep. Cherelle Parker will hold her annual Town Meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 7PM, in the Brossman Bldg. on the campus of the Lutheral Theological Seminary. This meeting provides valuable info. about services provided by state, federal & local gov't, as well as other public entities. Rep. Parker will answer questions about neighborhood quality-of-life issues, & about services provided by her office.

March 05, 2010
MARCH FIRST FRIDAY on the Avenue!
Celebrate the coming of Spring (or, at least, the end of Hibernation Season!) with friend & neighbors at First Friday. Our local shops, businesses & eateries are thinking Spring, & looking forward to seeing you.

February 27, 2010
THE PARTY'S STILL ON!
EMAN's "Saturday Night Fever in East Mt. Airy" dance party/fundraiser is still on! The LTSP parking areas will be cleared, the food will be great, the bar will be stocked! The the URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is ready to rock! There will be some tickets available at the door.......please join us!


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