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Orianna Hill Dog Park

Liberty Lands Listserv

NL Community Center

Northern Liberties Now

Councilman Frank DiCicco

State Rep. Mike O'Brien

Mayor Nutter's Office

Governor Rendell

Philadelphia Police:
Dist. #26 (Poplar and above): (215) 686-3260
Dist. #06 (Poplar and below): (215) 686-3063 or (215) 686-3060

File a police report

Crime Stats Online

Join the NL town watch. Send a blank email to
nltw-subscribe@nlna.org

Licenses and Inspections (L&I) (215) 686-2463

Philadelphia recycling Info.

Dept. of Public Health:
Air Management Services: (215) 685-7580
Asbestos Unit: (215) 685-7576

Bulk Trash Removal: (215) 686-5560

Report Illegal Dumping:
(215) 686-3260

Anti-Graffiti Network: (215) 685-9556

Delaware River Keeper

Operation Smooth Streets

SEPTA

Lawn Chair Drive-In

Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System

 

Old News:

08.07
State Rep would grant riverfront land rights

08.07
Rendell to Consider Alternate Casino Sites?

06.07
Supreme Court dismisses appeals challenging casinos building on riverfront.

05.07
Planning Commission Approves SugarHouse Casino

05.07
Election Results

04.07
Supreme Court keeps casino referendum off the ballot until further notice

03.07
Casino Referendum To Appear On May Ballot

02.07
Police Attacked

01.07
Water Main Break

12.06
Sugarhouse Wins

12.06
DiCicco asks for more time before slot locations are announced

12.06
Pursuit of gaming license documents yields 14 arrests

11.06
Work Reported at Sugarhouse site

11.06
Panel OKs towers on Delaware

11.06
Improvements for Orianna Hill Park

11.06
Decision on Bridgeman’s View Tower Zoning Delayed

11.06
Suit declares that stand-alone casinos are unconstitutional

10.06
Casino size, signage: the sky's the limit under new zoning code

09.06
Legislation would require appointees to the City Planning Commission to be qualified

07.06
Surveillance cameras installed at 7th & Girard

07.06
Major Water Main Bursts [discuss]

06.06
3rd and Wildey part of "Safe Corners" program

06.06
Bank sinking its roots in NL

06.06
Councilman boosts new riverfront agency

06.06
Councilman pulls bill condemning NL tracts
[ list of properties ]

06.06
Supersized Del. Ave. Condo Project Jumps a City Council Hurdle

06.06
A developer's 'Northern' revival

06.06
Property transfers spark Council flap

05.06
Strip club fails to win zoning OK

05.06
Trump unveils tower

05.06
The actual evidence against Scores

05.06
Police seek man in sexual assaults

04.06
Grinding away at Scores

04.06
Gloves come off at strip club hearing

04.06
Cops hunt predator in NL area

04.06
Suspect Flees On Bike After Sexual Assaults [ video ]

04.06
What's behind Rendell's sudden concern about rampant development?

04.06
Rendell halts Phila. riverfront projects

04.06
Neighborhood mourns slain bicyclist

04.06
Slots hearings conclude

04.06
Police seek leads in fatal shooting

04.06
No Motive in Teen's Slaying

04.06
Teen Murdered near 4th and Girard

04.06
Casino hearings begin

04.06
Casino Ventures Tout Rosy Numbers

04.06
NLNA Hears Slots Developers

04.06
Harsh response to strip club plan

04.06
Zoning hearing on strip club just a teaser

04.06
Strip-club flap reveals discord

04.06
Club applying for adult cabaret license launches website. [website here]

03.06
City Grows Up, Up Without a Plan

03.06
Strip Club Seeks to Open Near National Constitution Center

03.06
Preparing for Silk City's final meals.

03.06
Mayor Street gives NL land for community center at 3rd and Fairmount.

02.06
“People are cutting their deals now” ... Residents learn the latest on the casinos.

01.06
An artist and a big-time NoLibs developer remain mired in legal battle over property demolition

01.06
Trump plans condo tower down by the river

12.05
Penn's Landing Corporation Authorizes Option Agreement for Riverwalk Casino Project

12.05
Former Street fund-raiser admits fraud and conspiracy to commit extortion in connection with Penn's Landing development

12.05
Penn's Landing Extortion plot confirmed

12.05
Street ally doesn't have to aid probe

12.05
Penn's Landing and the Corruption Probe. A harbor for cronyism

11.05
NL makes the New York Times travel section.
[discuss]

10.05
Residents meet with Water Dept. and Brownfields officials to discuss nieghborhood issues.

10.05
Philadelphia Glass Works sets up shop on Third Street.

10.05
The Inqy: Worries surface after water-main break.

10.05
Bar Fight. A councilman will launch a pre-emptive strike against a potential club district.

09.05
NLNA Proposes Long-Term Development Plan

09.05
Phila. Weekly on the environmental situation at the Schmidt's Brewery site.

09.05
The Inqy: Not all on board trolley's return

09.05
A Neighborhood Watched. Home invasions, armed robberies and car break-ins plague Northern Liberties.

08.05
We Need More Cops

08.05
The birth and growth of 'Port Fishington'

08.05
Northern Liberties in the NY Times. [Philebrity's Jessica Pressler interview]

08.05
NLNA recently engaged Interface Studio to undertake a wide-ranging neighborhood planning study. [Interface Studio]

07.05
Water main break floods part of NL. [ flood photos ]

07.05
Five NL buildings sold for for more than $9 million dollars.

07.05
Woman carjacked at 5th & Poplar: 11:30 Saturday night.

07.05
The Daily News chronology of events in the recent effort to develop Penn’s Landing.

07.05
From the F.B.I. tapes: "I know [a local developer is] gonna be OK," Ross was heard telling White in an April 1, 2003, phone call, "but... I wanna make sure all these other guys... are gonna come to a few of our fund-raisers."

07.05
Trolleys set to roll on Girard.

06.05
City Council approves proposals to build roughly 3,000 condos and townhouses in NL.

05.05
Neighborhood developer says the city's anti-blight program was not a factor in his decision to invest more than $100 million in the old brewery, at 4th Street and Girard Avenue.

03.05
NL Developer obtains $60M to Fund Temple Residential Project.

03.05
Developer-Produced video screened at the city's Redevelopment Authority meeting met with harsh criticism .

02.05
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Inga Saffron on what the FBI's wiretap revealed about the Penn's Landing development collapse.

02.05
FBI wiretap transcripts capture conversation that suggests city favoritism toward a local developer. Timetable tampering, fund raisers, mobsters and more...

12.04
The official announcement of the opening of Liberties Walk's first wave of retailers.

12.04
Caesars to buy riverfront property for the development of a $350 million slot parlor and entertainment complex.

12.04
Philadelphia Glass Works to open at 817 North 3rd Street... January, 2005. Just what is Philadelphia's Redevelopment Authority ?

11.04
Demolition clears way for developers in Coatsville.

10.04
Steve Volk's cover story from the Philadelphia Weekly. Strip-mall threats, flooding basements and all-expene paid trip to Italy.

08.04
Jewish Publishing Group names new president.

06.04
The Demolition of Ortlieb's. It's getting ugly.

03.04
Erdy McHenrey Architecture's Plans for Second and Girard.

03.04
Inqy: A New Design for the Schmidt's Brewery Site.

03.04
Developer asks the city to delay selection of a Penn's Landing builder for six months.

03.04
Daily News: FBI Turns Attention To Penn's Landing

02.04
Philadelphia announces Penn's Landing development finalists.

01.04
Developer wins support for new liquor license in Coatesville.

01.04
Whatever Happened to that Northern Liberties Shopping Center?

01.04
The Inqy: Development in Coatesville.

06.03
A Developer's Italian Dream. From Daniel Brook's City Paper article.

02.03
Alan J. Heavens' article from the Philadelphia Inquirer

07.02
An architect vs. a developer

11.01
Neal Pollack's article from Philadelphia Magazine

09.01
Daniel Brook's Liberties Walk article from the City Paper - part 2

09.01
Daniel Brook's Liberties Walk article from the City Paper - part 1

08.01
Katie Haegele's article from the Philadelphia Weekly

08.01
Artists mall proposed for Northern Liberties - Phila. Business Journal

06.01
WHYY's Emerald Street piece on the Schmidt's Brewery site.

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Wine & Dine [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Pizza U

Arbol Cafe
A Taste of Paraguay in Philadelphia. Lomitos, Palmitos, Salads,
Coffee, Tea, Mate. Open 8am-8pm
CLOSED Thursdays. Sunday Closed at 5pm. 209 Poplar St. 215.284.5788

Elixer Cafe

El Ranchito opens north of the border

El Wingador [Now Closed]

Honey's Sit & Eat.
"Jewish Country" in a space that feels like home. Quality ingredients for the best omelets, reubens, breakfast burritos and latkes. Bring a paper for the wait on weekends. . M-F 8 AM to 10PM. Weekends 8 AM to 4PM (cash only). 800 N. 4th St. (215) 925-1150. [discuss] [Phila. Weekly] [now open for dinner]

The 700 Club.
A great place to have a beer on a Friday afternoon or cut some rug on a Saturday night. Bartender spins album sides downstairs. PM DJ upstairs. 700 N 2nd St. (215) 413-3181.

Bar Ferdinand
Spanish tapas restaurant at Liberties Walk. [discuss]

Isla Ibiza
Karaoke Wednesdays with drink and tapas specials. Sunday brunch from the prix fixe menu or a la carte. 3rd and Girard.[now closed]

Euphoria Smoothie Cafe

Quince Specialty Foods
Imported cheeses, artisanal breads, easy to prepare ethnic cuisine, products from Spain, pantry essentials, breakfast items, and fresh-brewed coffee. 209 W. Girard M-F 8-6:30, Sat 9-5 Sun 12-4.

Copper Bistro
American bistro and BYOB. 614 N 2nd St. [discuss]

A Full Plate Cafe
New BYOB at 1009 N. Bodine St. (Liberties Walk). Large variety of homemade dishes. Sides include fried okra, brussel sprouts, fried pickles, & hand cut french fries. [Foodadelphia] [NL Msg. Board]

Taste
At the top of the neighborhood at 161 W Girard Ave. (215) 634-1008. In Phila Weekly and The Inqy

Soy Cafe.
Specializing in all things soy. Free Wi-Fi. Located in the old Pond location just south of 2nd and Fairmount.
[boutique in the back]

Higher Grounds Cafe.
Smoke friendly coffee shop serving organic, free-trade brew and 16 different loose leave teas. Open late. Live music. 631 N. 3rd. More.

Palm Tree Market.
The neighborhood grocery market. Self-serve La Colombe coffee, pastries & a full deli. 717 N 2nd St. Open 6 days. Free delivery. (215) 925-4707.

Azure.
Award winning "vacation style" restaurant run by some very good folks. 933 N 2nd St. (215) 629-0500

North Third.
Funky and comfortable space with affordable food and an appreciation for creativity. Local films & entertainment weekly. Craig Laban's Review. 10.05 Inquirer. 3rd & Brown.

Almanac Market
Fresh produce at 4th and Poplar. (215) 625-6611.

EatsFoodMarket
Opening soon at Liberties Walk. NL's newest food market. Breads, cookies, pies and vegan baked goods made daily.

Pura Vida
Eat in or take out at this BYOB that serves up "Latin Style Cusine" in the form of giant burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more. 6th and Fairmount. (215) 922-6433

Chinese food in the hood

Deuce Bar & Restaurant
Liberties Walk watering hole featuring everyone’s favorite comfort foods like the Kobe Beef Hamburger, the Cheese Steak Spring Rolls and Fried PB&J. 1040 N. 2nd Street (215) 413-3822. [In the Inky] [Craig LaBan] [discuss]

Sovalo.
Italian food and a great selection of wines brought to you by a husband and wife team. 702 North 2nd St. Closed Sundays. Read the Daily News review. (215) 413-7770

Taco Riendo
From the folks who brought you Las Cazuelas comes an authentic Mexican Taqueria. Fast, cheap and BYOB. "La Salsa Hace La Differncia!" Just north of Girard at 1301 N. 5th St. (215) 235-2294.

Rustica.
It's not Lorenzo's... Creative pizzas and sandwiches in a by-the-slice environment next to The Standard Tap. Truly some of the best pizza in the city. Eggplant and saussage toppings highly-recommended. 903 N. 2nd St. Don't be fooled by similar-looking flyers. Call (215) 627-1393.

Koi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Japanese food and drink. Wonderful sushi, tempura and more served amid a modern decor. 604 N. 2nd St. (215) 413-1606 [discuss]

The Standard Tap.
The anchor of the Northern Liberties bar/restaurant scene. Always excellent food & beers. Try the Pork Sandwich with a Yards Philly Pale Ale.


Josh's Google Maps:
[Drinking Map] [BYOB Map] [discuss]

Penthouse Lounge

Silk City
Under new mgmt. In the NYT

Tiffin Indian Restaurant
Worth the trek up to Girard (past 7th) for friendly service and generous portions that will feed two for less than ten bucks. Delivery for significant orders (Over $15 I think?). [discuss]

The Foodery
Amazing beer selection, cheap smokes, sandwiches and Ben & Jerry's at 2nd and Poplar... Should be called "The Vicery."

Yards Brewery
Same great beer, new NL location on Delaware Ave. Tours to start in late April/early May, '08.

Philadelphia Brewing Co.
Not technically in Northern Liberties... but, if you've got a car (or maybe a taxi would be better) it's well worth the trip up Frankford Ave. Stop by and ask Nancy for a tour and sample their new brews. [Yards Brewery Split]

Il Cantucio.
Sister Italian BYOB of Old City's La Locanda. Small menu, many specials. Don't be surprised if you're denied dessert. 3rd & Fairmount [discuss]

Las Cazuelas.
Excellent Mexican food... You can't go wrong, but you can go more right by showing up on a weekend night while the strolling guitar player is making the rounds. 426 W Girard Ave (215) 351-9144

Mexican Food Debate

Kaplan's New Model Bakery
Pastries & cookies to die for for over 50 years... Don't tell anybody. 901 N 3rd St. (215) 627-5288
.

Pernitsky's Bar

Brown Betty Dessert Boutique
Grandma's old-fashioned recipes merged with modern techniques and the best ingredients. Wonderful cupcakes, Ganache, and more made fresh daily (215) 629-0999.

Second Street Pizza.
Newly renovated and under new management. West side of N 2nd Street's 800 block.
[discuss]

1 Shot Coffee
Now open on Liberties Walk. Perfectly brewed coffee & tea, a comfortable atmosphere, delicious pastries and light fare. Free Wi-Fi, table-top Frogger and great music. NL 1040 N. 2nd St. (215) 627-1620.

Ortlieb's Jazz Haus.
No "Smooth Jazz" here. The former Ortlieb's beer brewery lunchroom now serves up the real deal in live jazz... Seriously. Just south of 3rd & Poplar. (215) 922-1035. [Under New Mgmt. | discuss]

North Bowl Philadelphia
Bowling coming soon. [discuss here and, most recently, here]

The Fire.
Great live music in a 70's recroom setting. On Girard a few doors east of Las Cazuelas next to the fire station.

Cescaphe Ballroom
Beautiful banquet, reception, etc. space just south of Azure. Book your wedding reception now! 923 North 2nd Street (215) 238-5750. [discuss]

The Druid's Keep.
Great Guinness and an online jukebox... Plus a funky backyard in the shadow of 95. Feels like a barbecue in the Great Northeast. 149 Brown St. (215) 413-0455

Ministry of Information (aka: The W&J)
Just east of 5th and Poplar. Pool. No yelling. The monthly "Juke, Jerk & Jive" Soul food buffet is not to be missed... 449 Poplar Street. (215) 925-0999

Liberty Deli.
326 West Poplar Street. Mon–Fri: 7am–9pm Sat: 8am–8pm; Sun: 9am–6pm.

The Abbaye.
Casual pub & restaurant on the corner of 3rd and Fairmount. Sidewalk seating perfect for low-traffic people watching... darts, etc. 637 North 3rd Street. (215) 940-1222 or (215) 627-6711.

Liberties Restaurant.
Celebrating more than a decade on Second Street. Burgers, beers & "mashers" next to a miniature Statue of Liberty... 705 N. 2nd St. (215) 238-0660

The Pond.
Now Closed! (former) Earthy coffee shop serving up gas-fired espresso drinks, superior self-serve coffee and a small, but thoughtful menu. Always a friendly dog or two. 630 N 2nd. Phila weekly review.

The Latte Lounge.
Northern Liberties' oldest coffee shop always has something good on the hi-fi. 816 N. 4th St. (215) 629-9808

The Kind Cafe.
NOW CLOSED: "Kind Cuisine" that aims to improve the health of the community and earth. 724 N 3rd Street.

Cacia's Bakery

Wine-O Opens in Old Ministry / W&J Location ... Then closes for repairs?

Body & Mind [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Penn Herb

Feel Better Reflexology Center
Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage at affordable prices. Monday through Saturday. 601 N. 2nd St. (215) 928-8828

Ovations Salon and Spa
Dedicated to making you look and feel your best inside and out. From superb facials to relaxing body massages, we indulge all of your senses. 539 N. Orianna Street (215) 923-4747

Closet Fever.
Salon / Studio / Boutique for men and women. 707 North 2nd Street. (215) 627-4600.

Brian Stern's Structural Integration
Based on the idea that there is a direct connection between your life experience and your body... read more at Brian's website.

DnA Salon
The science of beautiful hair. Opening January 2006 at Liberties Walk Our process incorporates consulting and analysis, skill, and an awareness of fashion trends. 1030 N. American St. Suite #801 (215) 925-1881

CoreFitness & Urban Defense Center
We are a studio specializing in physical fitness, self defense and personal training. Plus pilates and yoga. 725 North 6th St. (215) 421-7856.

City Fitness [discuss]

NL Rec Center

Iron Works 2
A full service, state of the art fitness center from the folks who brought you Old City Ironworks. 821 North 2nd Street. (215) 923-9400 [discuss]

Studio B
Yoga, Pilates, Capoeira & Nutrition open to anyone wishing to experience harmony, peace and wellness. 209 Fairmount Ave.

Spa East
"Where Western Science Meets Eastern Wisdom" An exclusive menu of healing and rejuvenation for men and women. (215) 829 1009 or (215) 829 1027.

Rec Center.
Northern Liberties' very own Rec Center.

Lithe Pilates
Integrating the Stott Pilates method with alternative physical therapy, stress reduction and sport-specific conditioning. Small equipment mat work training. (215) 928-1662

Shops & Galleries [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Arcadia Boutique
A place for the independent-minded to find fabulous and original, yet affordable, pieces from emerging and eco-friendly fashion designers and artisans from Philadelphia and around the world. 819 N. 2nd St.

Baltzell Design
Large collection of imported furniture, rugs and ceramics. Interior design services. NL Design Center 919 N. 5th St. W-Sat 11-5.

Flowers

Conspiracy Showroom
Co-op botique featuring clothing, accessories and jewelry. 910 N. 2nd St. Thur - Sat 12-8 & Sun 12-6 [City Paper]

Tropy Bike Garage

Denim Society
Women's premium denim boutique. 627 A North 2nd St. (215) 923-0536

L’Erbolario
Exclusive line of skin care products from our herbalist laboratory in Lodi, Italy. We look forward to Allowing our customers to sample products once our NL Boutique opens this Fall at Hancock Square: 1001 N. 2nd Street (215) 609-4410

Near & Far Furniture and Art
A large selection of imported exotic wood furniture, handcrafted goods for the home, and original art work by local artists. 1151 N. 3rd St.
(215) 829-9800

Tolou
Specializing in distinctive vintage finds, restored vintage apparel and chic modern basics for men and women. Plus cowboy boots, handbags, jewelry and more. 716 N. 3rd St. (215) 629-1710

Projects Gallery
Presenting local and internally known contemporary artists in the former Hyder Gallery space at 629 N. 2nd St.

Think Music and DVD rentals
Liberties Walk. (215) 625-0445

Delicious Boutique & Corseteria
New to Liberties Walk. Innovative corset design since 1995.

Philadelphia Glass Works
21,000 square-foot glass blowing studio offering classes and handmade glasswares from around the coummunity and country. 908A N. Third St. (215) 627-3655 [ on Myspace ]

P.A.D.
Featuring 20th century home furnishings and accessories, contemporary accents and local work. 804 N 2nd St. (215) 925-4005 [on Philly.com].

Flowers Etcetera by Denise
637 North 2nd Street (215) 238-0808 Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm.

R.E. Load Custom Messenger Bags.
Hand-made, Heavy-duty custom messenger bags sewn right before your eyes. 608 N. 2nd St. (215) 922-2018.

700 Block of 2nd Street - 1914

"On Market day, Second street for its whole three miles was lined with wagons without horses and close to each other, and all would be so loaded with provisions as to impress the beholder with the fact that he was in the centre of one of the most bountiful regions of the earth.”

Art Star
Handmade works, unique designs, and innovative solutions for display are on display and available for purchase at Liberties Walk unit 301.

 

Liberties Walk on MySpace

Remix

Bell Flooring
1050 N. 2nd St. (215) 925-3089.

Cheree Amour Shoes
Upscale shoes including Charles David and Donald J. Pliner and a unique
brand of handmade jewelry and handbags constructed with materials from around the world. 1040 N 2nd St. (215)625-0225.

Zoey Boutique.
Women's Fine Apparel & Accessories. Now at Liberties Walk 1030 North American St. Unit 901 (215) 923-1501.

Sherr's Books.
Featuring the best bookstore sign this side of the Delaware... Now closed. Re-opening a few doors North of it's original location on the 700 block of North 2nd St... the neon sign is already there!

Keystone Sewing Machine Co. Inc.
Located in one of the greatest buildings in the neighborhood. 833 North 2nd Street 215-922-6900.

Bill Russell Studio
Beautiful, unique hand-painted finishes for furniture, accessories and architectural detail.

Carriage House Frame Shop.
Offering a broad range of options and the experience to satisfy all of your framing needs. Appointments preferred. 718 N. 3rd St. chousefs@aol.com (215) 923-9232.

Norma Jean's Closet
A consignment shop. 958 N. 2nd St.

Architectural Antiques exchange.
It's worth the trip. Large antiques for that old house.

Very Bad Horse.
Very good Clothing for rock stars by appointment.

Philadelphia Pet Food.
Since 1910. 600 North 2nd Street (215) 627-6303 Mon – Fri 9am - 4pm, Sat. 9am - 1pm.

DiPinto Guitars.
World famous guitars that used to be handcrafted right here in the neighborhood at
631 N. 2nd Street... Now at a bigger location just up the street at 407 E. Girard. (215) 427-7805.

Dark Secret Gallery
Paintings and photographs for the counter cultural connoisseur. (215) 629-1112.

The Chic Petique
Natural foods and remedies to keep your pet safe and healthy. (215) 238-0981.

Victor Baker Guitars
Handmade custom jazz archtop guitars.

Vintage Modern
Furniture . Objects . Lighting
Across from the Standard Tap at 906 N. 2nd St. (215) 238-1997

Liberti Thrift Store
Occasionally held in the church at Brown & American Streets. Funds generated help the homeless and youth in our community. They also accept donations... So, clean out that basement!

Arts [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Projects Gallery

Joe Netherwood

Rebecca Jacoby

Ben Leuner

Gilbertbrowning Studios

Yurii DeLaney

Big Swing Face

Philadelphia Glass Works

633TV.com [discuss]

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

Kukuli Velarde

Ray King

King Britt

ADM Gallery

Women Holler

Lisa Graf

Pete Checchia

The Fractals

D8 Photography

American Street Feb 26, 2006

Ashley Gallery

Music by TH Model

Jason Varney Photography

Sofia Negron Photography

Lauren Lyons Photography

TheDelegation.com Photography

Northern Liberties Arts Association

Leo Razzi

Murals, Treatments & Finishes by Scott and Janet

Leana Song

Artists @ Work

 

Realtors, etc.: [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Solo Real Estate
(215) 564-7656.

Christine White Remax City Group
632 N 2nd St.

Weichert Realty
Neighborhood sales and rentals. Stop by their spacious office on Fairmount between 2nd and 3rd. (215) 923-3737.

Coldwell Banker Realty Corp. Associates
Jaclyn Skirlis. 7 N. Columbus Blvd. (215) 351-7437

Chris Somers, Remax Realtor
Chris is your neighbor in Northern Liberties and a leader in investment and residential realestate in Philadelphia. (267) 987-4443

Carol Scott, First Prudential Mortgage Services
Residential and commercial refinancing, purchasing, construction. Can get the “Impossible Deals” done! 267.341.1070.

Flagstar Bank
Specializing in NL lending. Purchase, Refinance, and Investment financing available. Email or call Brad Hoffman at 267-255-3317. 421 N. 7th St.

Apartments:

NL Apartments on Craigslist

Liberties Lofts
61 Loft-Style Apartments & Public Storage... 5th and Brown. (215) 928-1000.

Boone Lofts


Condos:

Trump Tower Philadelphia

Waterfront Square.
The first of the hi rise waterfront condos.

Creating Real Estate Innovations
The folks bringing you the "American Loft" and "Northern Life" developments.

Cobblestone Court

Services & Contractors [ Top | NL Msg Board ]

Concrete

P.S. Pet Sit
NL Pet Sitting Service. Offering daily visits, dog walking, house sitting, overnight and holiday care
for Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles & small animals. Insured & Bonded (267) 574-3110. [discuss]

Beautiful Blooms
Stylish floral and event design [discuss]

Chimney Sweep

Churches

[ Auto Inspection ]

Metro Tags And Registration
Auto tags, registration, insurance, faxes, copies, money orders, mortgages. 958 N. 2nd St.
(215) 922-6110

[ Movers ]

[ Dress Alterations ]

GalaFont
Professional hand lettering for wedding & party invitations, holiday cards, etc. GalaFont is a block-letter 'architectural style' of hand lettering that provides a customized presentation to each recipient.

Artistic Faux Finishes
For the home, office, restaurant or cafe. Work with a professional artist to create colorful, textured walls. Contact Rebecca at (267) 808-6840.

Buckminster Green
General Contracting. Specializing in efficient, sustainable and environmentally sound home remodeling and construction projects since 1999.

Michael Simmons General Carpentry & Contracting.
"The Guy that does good work" 804 N. 2nd St. (215) 413-3666.

Precision Painting
Quality Work, Reasonable Rates
Living & Working in NL for 10+ years.
Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates
No job too small. Jeff: (215) 275-4497.

RAJ Painted Interiors
Original faux-finishes, Custom Colors and Designs for the home, office, restaurant or cafe. (267) 808-6840

Lutheran Settlement House Computer Services
Computer repair, custom built computers, network services, computer upgrade, web page development and application training. (215) 235-3422 x 107.

Steven M. Weisbrot, Esquire
Attorney and NL resident. Currently accepting cases in Personal Injury, Employment, Criminal, Collections, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, more... (215) 772-2701

YIKES Internet Services
Web design, Ecommerce and multimedia for the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond at competitive prices.

Good Dog! Dogwalking and Pet Sitting
Responsible, friendly and flexible, one-on-one dogwalking and pet care services gooddogphilly@yahoo.com (215) 232-8645

Private Tutor
Certified in Elementary Education. Call or email Danielle Davies. (216) 760-4564

Tub Reglazing

Third Federal Bank.
Free checking for you. Free gift for your dog. 905 North 2nd Street (215) 922-0217.

Hyperion Bank
Located in a beautifully restored building at 2nd and Girard. Open an account, get a free toaster and get to know the President.

Eneone
Expertise in producing multimedia, brands, and print campaigns. We specialize in illustration, storyboards, apparel, packaging, web interfaces and development, corporate identity, 3D design, and fine arts.

i-SPY Mystery Shoppers
Our quality assurance mystery shopper services assist clients with taking their guest service experience and return on investment to increased levels of performance.

Henry Jose
video editor. gadget geek. mac user. movie buff. tech dork. tivo worshiper. music enthusiast.

Steeprock Media.
Recording Studio. Producers of award winning music for broadcast, theater, and interactive media. (215) 413-0453.

lawrenceotoole.com
Accomplished, professional design and direction.

Gestalt Works
Graphics : Web : Multimedia

FiveSixMedia
Multi-media production specializing in music remixing and production, lifestyle marketing, music programming consultation, artist management, film and video services and web design.

Gannon Insurance.
Your local Nationwide Insurance agent in the old Sherr's Bookstore location next to Sovalo. (215) 629-2800.

Raylene's House Cleaning
Keep it clean with Raylene. Hostess Helper Service, etc. (215) 203-8688

Green Team Errand & Housecleaning Service
You Buy, We Fly. Don't get up... let us run to the video, Rx, take-out, convenience store for you. Starting at $8. (267) 241-8375

Jesse Gardner
Design for the built environment.

MoFo Productions, Inc.
Home of Diversity Records & PigPen recording.

Media Bureau.
Interactive web site development and design plus a whole lot more.

Liberties Computers
24 Hour Computer Repair, Home and Business Networking, Custom Built Systems, Consulting and Instruction. 1113 N. Lee St. (215)634-4824

Any & Everything Mac
Professional Services: Hardware, Software, Networking, Tutoring, Spill Cleanup, Broken LCD, Consulting, Spring Cleaning, Data Backup & Recovery

Doggie World Daycare.
We treat your dog like family.

Past violent crime in NL:

4/07
NL Resident "Jumped"

3/07
Man Breaks Into Cars And Is Photographed


3/07
Dog Walker Attacked

2/07
Young Man Drives Into Police

7/15/06
Tolou Robbed At Knife Point [The Spirit]

5/25/06
Bank Robbed Again. Arrest made

5/18/06
Bank on 2nd St. Robbed

4/30/06
Bodine and George 1:00 AM

4/30/06
3rd and Poplar 12:50 AM

4/30/06
700 block of N. Front St. 12:40 AM

4/19/06
900 block of N. 2nd St. [ CBS ]
[ Download A Wanted Poster ]

Authorities described the suspect as a black male 5ft 10in to 6-feet tall, between the ages of 25 to 35 and weighing 180 to 190 pounds

4/9/06
1100 block of N. Orianna St.
[ KYW's Report ] [ Philly.com ]
[ Patrick Spencer Reward Fund ]

3/26/06
800 block of N 3rd St.

03/13/06 *
700 block of N 2nd St.

03/05/06
300 block of Brown St.

02/13/06 *
800 block of N 2nd St.

02/01/06 *
700 block of N 2nd St.

12/20/05 *
200 block of Poplar St.

12/16/05
200 block of Fairmount Ave.

12/08/05
600 block of N 4th St.

* same suspect in these crimes

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Home invasions, armed robberies ... plague Northern Liberties.

PPD:
District #26 (Poplar and above): (215) 686-3260
District #06 (Poplar and below): (215) 686-3063 or (215) 686-3060
File a police report