Monday, July 13, 2020

SOSNA Newsletter


A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH OF SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
ZBA RECONVENES
The ZBA’s meetings have moved online to Zoom and will follow the new regulations for virtual hearings (PDF). A few upcoming presentations relevant to our neighborhood include 2031-35 Washington Avenue on July 15 at 10:00a and 2101 Washington Avenue on July 22 at 3:30p.

You can call +1 (646) 876-9923 or use the Zoom webinar ID: 820 8829 2595 and password: 634842. For details, see the meeting agenda for July 14 (PDF) or the meeting agenda for July 15 (PDF).
NEW BUSINESSES
Despite COVID, we're excited to welcome a few new businesses to the area including: Rose Garden PHL (1437 South) and The Breakfast Den (15th & South, previously Little Spoon).

And returning businesses including: PHS Pop-up Garden (1438 South) and Jet Wine Garden (1525 South Street), The Social House (2100 South Street)

Stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood!
WHAT WE'RE READING
Forward Equitable Development Conference Online (video) via PACDC
ICYMI
(IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
TRASH PICK-UP IS ONE DAY BEHIND

Due to our wild weather last week, our favorite sanitation workers were setback a day on their pick-up schedules last week. So if you put out on Tuesday regularly, please put out your trash on Wednesday this week! Read more.

Regular trash & recycling pick-up schedules resume next week!
WE'VE MOVED!

from 1901 Christian to 1901B Washington Avenue. We're also still seeking a roommate to share the space with us. We're offering 1,400-1,600 square feet of space for $1/sqft.

Please direct inquiries to nicoleatsosna@gmail.com for more information.
DONATE TO MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Our neighborhood's beloved Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society  has recently suffered from flooding in the basement of the Museum and is working to repair and cover the cost of the damage. This is estimated to be between $3,000-5,000 in costs.

Today, we're helping Jillian of the Museum to fundraise the costs incurred over the COVID-19 period including the cost of the damage to the basement.
GOOD NEWS ABOUT SPOTTED LANTERN FLY

The results of this study suggested that biopesticides containing Beauveria bassiana — a native soilborne fungus that attacks insects but is not harmful to birds and mammals, including humans — were effective in reducing spotted lanternfly populations.

Learn more...
#MaskUpPHL
UPDATE: On June 26, Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley signed an executive order requiring people to wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Philadelphia.
In addition to staying at home, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands thoroughly, wearing a mask in public is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others around you from COVID-19. Many people are making their own masks for themselves and others with what they have available at home. Here are some tips to make sure you know why, when, and how to properly use a mask. LEARN MORE
OFFICE CLOSED
Our office will be closed until further notice. If you have any concerns or questions, you can reach our Executive Director, Nicole via email at nicoleatsosna@gmail.com.
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SOSNA is only able to do the work that we do with the support of our neighbors, our neighborhood businesses, and our community partners. We depend on the countless hours our residents volunteer with SOSNA, and we rely on generous donations, like yours, from neighbors and businesses to carry out our mission of improving our community.

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