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Did you know that you can easily go green in Queen Village? Or that you can participate in a number of community events, activities or committees that make a difference? Or that Queen Village has a rich history, which is being explored and documented by a number of residents who post their findings here. This is merely just a sample of the ample opportunities and noteworthy items that we will be sharing on this website. You can explore our articles here, subscribe to our listserve, follow us on Facebook or Twitter or download our iPhone or Android app, where these news items are also posted.
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How to buy a security cameraBy Allan Hasbrouck If you’re considering adding a video-surveillance system to your home, take a step back and do some homework before you buy. Residential-grade systems . . . Read More
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Help make our Village even saferBy Allan Hasbrouck, Public Safety Committee Police Department statistics show it clearly: Queen Village is one of the very safest neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Why? Because we . . . Read More
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Streetscape study begins with help from Headhouse and Bainbridge GreenBy Lauren Leonard The Friends of Bainbridge Green have received a design grant from the Community Design Collaborative (CDC) to begin the process of revitalizing the . . . Read More
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New sign at Shot Tower heralds pride, teaches physicsThe Shot Tower — it’s one of the iconic structures in the neighborhood, seen from near and far. Built in 1808, and one of the first . . . Read More
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Leash Walking Techniques from QVK9On Thursday, April 25, 2013, QVK9 hosted a free leash walking seminar with BarKadelphia to help provide tips and tricks for making leash walking more enjoyable . . . Read More
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Tree Tending GuidePublished by the Queen Village Tree Tenders This guide provides advice on how you can help your new trees get started and care for older, established . . . Read More
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Homestead Exemption Application Deadline ExtendedMayor Nutter and city council members have agreed to extend the Homestead Exemption application deadline from July 31st until September 13th. If you haven’t already . . . Read More
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Request for CCTV Surveillance FootageThe Sixth Police District and the Central Police Division are investigating a robbery and shooting that occurred on Monday evening, April 29th, at about 9:50 PM . . . Read More
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Pilot program ends soon for early set out time of trash and recyclingPilot program ends for early set out time of trash and recycling collections in 1st, 6th, and 10th Councilman Districts Philadelphia – Deputy Commissioner Donald Carlton . . . Read More
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QVNA Unveils Winning Logo DesignCongratulations to Jon Kostesich for submitting the winning design for the Queen Village Neighbors Association (QVNA) Logo Design contest. Jon serves as an art director at . . . Read More
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Fabric Row Relief Fund: How You Can HelpIt has been awe-inspiring to see this community come together to help the displaced residential tenants get back on their feet and devastated neighborhood businesses rebuild. . . . Read More
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Revitalized Spray Pool Coming to the Shot Tower PlaygroundA wading pool has been in place at the Shot Tower Playground since the early 1900’s. In the Evening Bulletin of July 1928, 6 year old . . . Read More
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Now that you have your 2014 tax assessment . . . Here’s what comes nextBy Alex Schernecke By now, you have received your 2014 property tax assessment based on the actual value of your home or business in today’s market. . . . Read More
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Pennsylvania Property Tax or Rent Rebate ProgramIf you are age 65 and older, a widow or widower age 50 and older, or someone with disabilities, 18 or older, you might be eligible . . . Read More
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Lights On for SafetyThe Queen Village Neighbors Association has recently revived its Public Safety Committee and is looking for new members. The committee meets from 7 to 8 pm . . . Read More
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QVNA Goes AppQueen Village is not only Philadelphia’s first neighborhood but the first Philadelphia neighborhood to have a dedicated smartphone app. We are pleased to announce that our . . . Read More
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Sustainability Committee offers Home Energy Assessmentsby Ed Bell, Sustainability Committee Chair The average household is responsible for 21% of all US emissions of climate-changing carbon dioxide. Not only that, but our . . . Read More
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Warning: AVI Assessments for property taxes will arrive soon. Are you ready? Here’s the timeline.By Richard Wolk, QVNA representative to the Fair Tax Coalition and Chair of the QVNA Tax Committee With the specter of AVI (Actual Value Initiative) looming . . . Read More
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Annual Queen Village Open House Tour: What about your house?Do friends and neighbors always compliment you on your home? Have you just done a renovation that you’d like to show off? Or do you need . . . Read More
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QVNA Logo Design Contest – Submissions Due by March 31stQueen Village Neighbors Association is seeking a new logo to communicate its activities to the public, focusing on the dual goals of honoring the neighborhood’s history . . . Read More
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Opportunity to join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) – Limited availabilityNeighborhood Foods, a West Philadelphia urban farm, has some spaces left for its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)* drop-off site in Queen Village. The Neighborhood Foods CSA . . . Read More
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Free Street Trees through Tree Vitalize: Deadline for submitting Request Forms is March 29Would you like a tree for the sidewalk in front of your home? Queen Village Tree Tenders are accepting request forms from Queen Village homeowners or . . . Read More
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Ignatius BeckBy Terry Buckalew Ignatius “Nace” Beck was a common man forced by prejudiced state of affairs to uncommon levels of accomplishment and action. He was a . . . Read More
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Phone Book Opt-Out ProgramDo you get way more phone books at your front door than you need? You don’t have to! It’s easier than ever to visit the National Yellow . . . Read More
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Philly 311 – Your Connection to City Hall3-1-1 (215-686-8686) is the only number you need to call when you need information or help from the City of Philadelphia. It will revolutionize the way . . . Read More
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Appeal parking tickets on new websiteThe City of Philadelphia has launched a new website that allows individuals to appeal parking tickets online. Appellants may upload documents in support of their appeal . . . Read More
