Why Be a QVNA Member?

Because

Hello Neighbors, Every time it starts to get warm, I’m reminded of the beginning of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

Summers in the Village means roof deck dinners, block parties, and movies in the park. Unfortunately, the rising temperatures also bring challenges that are usually on reprieve during the colder months.

A dedicated coalition composed of members from the surrounding neighborhood associations, our business improvement district, and the South Street MiniStation have been working diligently for months to prepare and get ahead of would-be pressure points.

What have we been doing?

• Courting resident-friendly businesses to open on South Street. If you haven’t already, check out some new friends like Sam Shaw’s Treatery, Brazas Peruvian Chicken, and Yowie Boutique Hotel.

• Supporting community policing. Lt. Steve Ricci, new commanding officer of the South Street MiniStation, has made this his mission.

• Creating community programming. Instead of heading down the shore, stay in town and enjoy some Village fun: movie nights, the Tour d’Art, and more!

• Enforcement. Coordinating with City Hall to enforce the laws already on the books.

We know Queen Village is the best neighborhood in Philly. That comes from having an active community. Thank you for everything you do and looking forward to seeing you around the Village this summer!

Cait Allen