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Buying and Selling: Giving Back to the Neighborhood

9/28/2016

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Noah Miller and Andrew Whalen sat down with our LEAD SPONSOR The Shelley Snow Realtor Group to discuss ways that we can partner together to increase homeownership and improve the quality of life in our neighborhood.
Shelley Snow has been a licensed Realtor for over 20 years. The one constant is that the customer is always looking for a Realtor that can help them feel comfortable with the selling or purchasing process. Her years of experience and variety of learning opportunities assist Sellers and Buyers in making informed decisions about their real estate transaction. ​
Shelley recently launched a rewards program for referrals in our neighborhood. She will donate 10% of her commission from the sale of these homes towards Neighbors United's Safer, Greener, Cleaner initiative. To learn more, please contact The Shelley Snow Realtor Group and mention Neighbors United. 

​Shelley currently offers two homes in our neighborhood that are only one block from Urban Place. She believes that interest in our neighborhood is building momentum, because it is a wonderful place to both live and work. 
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540 N PLUM STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602
$119,900
Classic all brick row home located in a super convenient location of the Lancaster City. You'll enjoy walking to shopping, restaurants and other conveniences and making a quick drive to Route 30 or Center City Lancaster. This newly renovated home has fresh paint, new carpeting, newly installed energy efficient windows and AC, and a beautiful gleaming kitchen. As an added bonus, it qualifies for the LGH Home in the City Program. Ask for details!
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711 N MARSHALL STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602
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$199,900
A stately all stone detached home on a corner lot, complete with white picket fence...it's like a dream come true. Beautiful outdoor area, and a 1 Car Garage are exterior features you can enjoy all year. Inside you'll enjoy the comfort of the newly refurbished kitchen, fabulous hardwood floors, 2 full baths and four bedroom plus a bonus room new windows, Central Air and Gas Heat. This home is a rare find!
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Neighborhood and Local Business Donations Contributed to National Night Out Effort

8/2/2016

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National Night Out 2016 was a huge success! Each year, we rely upon many volunteers for their time and sponsors for their donations. Thanks to our neighbors and Turkey Hill, we had more than enough hot dogs, snacks and ice cold Haymakers for everyone -- no one left hungry! Thanks to Christ House, we had games for all ages.  Thanks to Tim at 30 West Entertainment and Music for Everyone's Ukulele Uprising, we had musical entertainment all evening. Thanks to our Hometown Heroes, the Lancaster Police and Fire, we had a reason to get together in solidarity and celebrate community. 

Our neighbors knocked on doors and were able to bring to the party some amazing donations for door prizes and our raffle. We would like to thank the many local businesses and individuals who donated to our raffle: 
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Stauffers of Kissel Hill
​$20 Gift Card
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Rep. Mike Sturla
2 Family Packs to the Barnstormers
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Lancaster Rec
​3 Family Pool Passes
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Mister Car Wash & Express Lube
4 Platinum Car Wash
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Linda Leaman
3 x $10 Turkey Hill Gift Cards
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Stubby's Bar & Grille
​$25 Gift Card
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Sidler's Garage
Wiper Blades and Gift Card
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Final Fade 
2 x $20 Gift Cards
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Fringe Hair Salon
Goldwell Premium Hair Care Gift Box
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Lancaster Barnstormers
Jersey, Cap, License Holder, All Star Baseball, Hess BBQ Bag
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Evelyn LeFever
Soothing Sounds Water Fountain, Bubble Bath
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Neighbors United to Complete Fundraising Campaign

6/9/2016

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Neighbors United is a group of involved citizens in the Northeast section of the City of Lancaster, PA. We try to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by becoming informed citizens who take an active role in our community. 

Neighbors United hosts special events throughout the year, including mixers, game nights, town hall meetings, fundraisers and National Night Out. 

We are known in the neighborhood for our efforts to bring the LCA Bike Ambassadors to our streets, plant street trees, Adopt a Block litter program, sponsor Little Free Libraries and community gardens, and being overall good neighbors.    
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Safer | Greener | Cleaner

In 2014, we embarked on a campaign to make our corner of the city a safer, greener and cleaner place. Through a partnership with the Lancaster City Alliance, we were able to bring together the city's best resources for the benefit of our neighborhood. Many shareholders invested their time, energy and resources to help bring about positive change. Through these efforts, the quality of life in our neighborhood and the City of Lancaster continues to improve.

What will a safer neighborhood look like? Friendly neighborhood Block Captains and Bike Ambassadors will engage the neighborhood.  The Lancaster City Alliance’s Bike Ambassadors enhance the quality of life for people who live, work and visit the City. They are trained to serve as community ambassadors, aiding people with directions, and routinely identify nuisance issues such as excessive trash, graffiti and city maintenance issues. They act as additional eyes and ears in the community, providing an enhanced sense of security, often providing support to first responders. 

How are we making Lancaster a greener place? Last fall, with assistance from nearly 50 volunteers, numerous community organizations and businesses, we planted 27 beautiful street trees. We continue to support efforts to reduce storm water runoff and beautify our city with plans to plant 165 trees along our city streets.
What are the benefits of cleaner streets? Neighbors may adopt a block by picking up litter in their neighborhood. Businesses may sponsor locations for trash receptacles.

Neighbors United is already a shining example of what neighbors can and should do. Just as our homes do not stop at our front door, our city does not stop at the downtown. Other city organizations have formed in the last year specifically following in our footsteps, because they recognize how effective a neighborhood can be when neighbors work together.

Together, we are involved in making our city a safer, greener and cleaner place.  We are making significant progress and will officially launch the Bike Ambassador program on August 2, 2016 during our National Night Out celebration! We thank the many businesses in the Northeast that have stepped up to provide funds. We thank our community partners, who have also raised significant funds through spaghetti dinners, yard sales and pop-up coffee shops.

We are headed in the right direction and are empowered to advocate for a better quality of life for you. We recently reached $55,000 of our $65,000 fundraising goal! Can you help us to the finish line?
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​To help create a Safer, Greener and Cleaner neighborhood, you can write a check to the Lancaster City Alliance:

​LANCASTER CITY ALLIANCE

PROJECT: “Neighbors United Safer, Greener, Cleaner”
Tax ID: 46-3353021
354 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
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LNP: Residents in Lancaster city's northeast pulling together for revitalization project

4/20/2016

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Imagine our excitement yesterday when we opened the newspaper and saw this article about our grassroots efforts to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood!

Shelby Nauman, Vice President of the Lancaster City Alliance, shared how residents in the city's northeast are pulling together in our current revitalization project. It is the goal of this partnership to demonstrate that the presence of bike ambassadors and a neighborhood-driven focus on quality-of-life issues give residents and community stakeholders confidence and motivation to take even more of an ownership role of their community.
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"While progress and funding goals can be challenging, this effort has proven to be a great opportunity to shine a positive light on the many things that are happening in the Northeast while having quality discussions about successful neighborhood engagement." - Shelby Nauman
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Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and neighbors like you we have raised $55,000 of the $65,000 needed to launch this project!  The Northeast is headed in the right direction, and engaged neighbors are driving change and are empowered to advocate for their quality of life. Can you help us to the fundraising finish line?
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Neighbors United exists because of people like you who want to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood. 
​You can write a check to the LCA or contact us to talk with you about your gift. 
PROJECT: "Neighbors United Cleaner, Greener, Safer"
Tax ID: 46-3353021
354 N Prince St., Lancaster, PA, US, 17603
Lancaster PA 17603
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Lancaster City Alliance shares Economic Development Strategic Plan at Neighborhood Meeting

2/11/2016

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There was a great turnout last night for a community meeting hosted by Nxtbook Media with the Lancaster City Alliance, businesses and residents.

Building on Strength is the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Lancaster, PA. It is important to know that there are 8 focus areas that the City and LCA wish to address over the next 15 years. Our neighborhood area of focus is in the NE along New Holland Ave. including: Plum and Walnut Street Anchor, Ross Street Gateway, and New Holland Ave infill.

After hearing about the plan, we were invited to share our concerns and dreams for the neighborhood. Input from neighbors included (to name a few): a desire for a gathering place for residents, a coffee shop, more pet friendly/outdoor dining establishments, a grocery store, better use of alleys, adding small residential units above alley garages, better street wayfaring, places to safely walk and improvements to our gateways -- especially near the Amtrak bridges, and better attempts at inclusiveness to get more residents involved.
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Our city is growing and we wish to continue in the right direction. A plan that focuses on areas beyond the Downtown core is essential. For more information on the plan, visit: http://www.lancastercityalliance.org/building-on-strength/

‪#‎BuildingonStrength‬
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Small Business Saturday an Opportunity to Support Neighborhood Businesses

11/10/2015

 
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Shop Small is a movement encouraging people to shop at small businesses, local businesses. Small Business Saturday 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 28th to support small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 

The public is asked to please shop at our local merchants on this particular Saturday and show their support for the small businesses that anchor the City of Lancaster and strengthen our local economy. 

Lancaster City Alliance and Lancaster Downtown Investment District support this annual event and in partnership with the many small businesses in Lancaster provide links here to various materials small businesses may use to get the word out. 

For more information and additional resources, visit: 
http://www.lancastercityalliance.org/business-resources/small-business-saturday/​ 
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​Here is a sampling of small businesses in our neighborhood: 
businesses in bold are Neighbors United Business Partners learn more...

Attractions
Lancaster Science Factory | 454 New Holland Ave | http://www.lancastersciencefactory.org/

Beauty/Hair
Dexterity Tattoo Studio | 609 N Plum St | https://www.facebook.com/Dexterity-Studios
Elarice Hair Salon | 571 N Queen St | http://hairsalon-lancaster.com/
Final Fade Barbershop | 605 N Plum St | https://www.facebook.com/Final-Fade
Milanda Beauty Salon | 605 N Plum St
Visage Visage | 802 N Duke St | http://visagevisage.com/

Grocery
Asian Market | 248 E Liberty St 
Gesino's Italian Specialty Food  | 945 N Plum St |  http://www.gesinosfood.com/
O&G Grocery | 701 N Shippen St
Plum Street Grocery | 599 N Plum St 
Super Star Grocery | 601 N Lime St
VF Mini Market | 611 N Plum St 

Lodging
Pearl's Place Bed and Breakfast | 723 N Duke St | www.pearlsplacebnb.com

Restaurants/Take-out
The Baker's Table | 480 New Holland Ave | http://www.thebakerstable.com/
four*54 Grill | 454 New Holland Ave | http://www.454grill.com/
Friendly Greek | 549 New Holland Ave | http://www.friendlyg.com/
Quips Pub | 457 New Holland Ave | http://www.quipspub.com/
Rumplebrewskin's | 834 N Plum St | https://www.facebook.com/Rumplebrewskins
Slugger's Pizzeria |  701 N Queen St | http://www.sluggerspizza.com/

Stubby's Bar and Grille | 254 E Frederick St | http://www.stubbysbarandgrille.com/
offering on Saturday $2 Miller Lite Drafts, Chef Choice Dinner Special 
Late Night (10 pm - midnight $2.50) Captain and Cokes


Retail
​Adorable Baby Clothing | 302 E New Street | https://www.facebook.com/Adorable-
offering 20% off consignment purchases this Saturday only
mention Neighbors United promo code:
NU2015
 

Drums Etc | 548 New Holland Ave | https://www.drumsetc.com/
Penn Stone | 190 W Ross St | http://www.patiopennstone.com

Radius Bike Shop | 545 New Holland Ave | http://www.radiusbike.com/
Radius will donate $1 for every Radius branded t-shirt and Radius branded accessory
 sold
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Neighbors Unite to Make City a Greener Place

10/18/2015

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On Saturday, October 17th 2015, nearly 50 volunteers representing community organizations and homeowners, planted 27 street trees in our neighborhood. We are grateful for the generosity and support of UGI, TreeVitalize, the Lancaster Rotary, LNP, Ross Street UMC, Save It!, City Arborist Jim Bower, Lancaster City Parks and Public Property workers, the Lancaster County Conservancy Urban Greening, Kristen Thomas and PA Master Naturalists. 
previous articles:
http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/fox-43-news-volunteers-spruce-up-the-city-of-lancaster

http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/press-release-neighborhood-greening-efforts-take-root
http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-shade-tree-planting
http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/ugi-partners-with-neighbors-united-to-bring-shade-trees-to-the-city
http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/neighbors-united-meeting-hosted-by-fritz-schroeder

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FOX 43 News: Volunteers spruce up the city of Lancaster

10/18/2015

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​Visit: http://fox43.com/2015/10/17/volunteers-spruce-up-the-city-of-lancaster
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Press Release: Neighborhood Greening Efforts Take Root

10/14/2015

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​PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
 
Contact:
Andrew Wesley Whalen
Neighbors United
Phone: (717) 598-7441
E-mail: awwhalen@yahoo.com
 
Neighbors Unite to Make City a Greener Place
Alt Headline: Neighborhood Greening Efforts Take Root
Gift of Street Trees Part of Effort to Improve Quality of Life in Lancaster City’s NE
 
Lancaster, PA  – On Saturday, October 17th, neighbors in Lancaster City’s NE will clean up the community and plant 28 street trees as part of an effort to improve their quality of life. Thanks to the support of UGI, TreeVitalize, the Lancaster Rotary and the Lancaster County Conservancy Urban Greening, these trees will be planted free of charge to residents. This is the first phase of a project that hopes to introduce 160 beautiful street trees to the neighborhood over the next three years.
There are over 160 locations in our neighborhood that would benefit from a tree. Did you know that a single tree can prevent 3440 gallons of water from entering our city's combined sewer system each year? In addition, trees provide shade, reduce heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, reduce noise and increase property values. Imagine what 160 trees could do!
For nearly a year, Neighbors United has worked with Kristen Thomas, a local resident, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist trainee and member of LCC Urban Greening, and others who are interested in making NE Lancaster City a greener place. Her team took an inventory of vacant locations in our neighborhood that at one time had a tree (you can see the stumps or holes) and areas where there was no shade at all. Working with the Lancaster City Arborist, they researched trees that were a good fit for the neighborhood, making recommendations based on proximity to power lines and personal preference. With help from the Lancaster City Alliance, they also discovered funding and secured sponsors for the project. Finally, they went door-to-door informing residents when there were good locations in front of their homes. 

Alongside Kristen's efforts, Fritz Schroeder, Director of Urban Greening at the Lancaster County Conservancy, held an informative seminar last spring to educate the community on the benefits of greening the neighborhood to reduce storm water runoff.




Additional Info
VOLUNTEER!
Northeast Lancaster City - Street Tree Planting
Sponsoring organization is the Lancaster County Conservancy working with Pennsylvania Master Naturalists Stewardship Project and Neighbors United

When: Saturday, October 17
Location: Ross Street United Methodist Church, 312 East Ross Street, Lancaster City
Time: 8:30 am start / 1:00 pm (approximate finish)
Goal: Plant 28 Street Trees
Tasks: The city will have already removed the concrete and done an initial planting site preparation. The volunteers will be digging out soil, placing the tree, watering, adding mulch and staking the tree.
Additional Volunteers will be needed to pick up litter, weed and mulch existing tree wells.
 
Links
Website: http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/neighborsunitedLancaster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nu_lancaster
News Articles:
  • http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-shade-tree-planting
  • http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/ugi-partners-with-neighbors-united-to-bring-shade-trees-to-the-city
  • http://www.neighborsunitedlancaster.com/news/neighbors-united-meeting-hosted-by-fritz-schroeder
 
About Neighbors United
Neighbors United is a group of involved citizens in the Northeast section of the City of Lancaster, PA. We try to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by becoming informed citizens who take an active role in our community.
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Volunteers Needed for Street Tree Planting

9/14/2015

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Did you know that a single tree can prevent 3440 gallons of water from entering our city's combined sewer system each year? In addition, trees provide shade, reduce heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, reduce noise and increase property values. Imagine what 160 trees could do!
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Summer fades away and a new season begins. The neighborhood transforms as brilliant fall leaves adorn our trees. Trees not only look great in the fall, they provide shade in the summer and help reduce storm water runoff in the city.

Like most people in our community, you probably wish there were more beautiful trees lining your street. In October, we will begin planting the first of more than 160 street trees. We could use your help! All you need is a good shovel and a couple of hours on Saturday, October 17th. 

For nearly a year, Neighbors United has worked with Kristen Thomas, a local resident, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist trainee and member of LCC Urban Greening, and others who are interested in making NE Lancaster City a greener place. Her team took an inventory of vacant locations in our neighborhood that at one time had a shade tree (you can see the stumps or holes) and areas where there was no shade at all. Working with the Lancaster City Arborist, they researched trees that were a good fit for the neighborhood, making recommendations based on proximity to power lines and personal preference. With help from the Lancaster City Alliance, they also discovered funding and secured sponsors for the project. Finally, they went door-to-door informing residents when there were good locations in front of their homes. 

Alongside Kristen's efforts, Fritz Schroeder, Director of Urban Greening at the Lancaster County Conservancy, held an informative seminar last spring to educate the community on the benefits of greening the neighborhood to reduce storm water runoff.

There are over 160 locations in our neighborhood that would benefit from a street tree. Did you know that a single tree can prevent 3440 gallons of water from entering our city's combined sewer system each year? In addition, trees provide shade, reduce heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, reduce noise and increase property values. Imagine what 160 trees could do!

Thanks to the support of UGI, TreeVitalize, the Lancaster Rotary and The Lancaster County Conservancy of Urban Greening, along with the PA Master Naturalist program, the Lancaster City Alliance and Neighbors United, we will reap the benefits of a greener neighborhood soon!
VOLUNTEER!
Northeast Lancaster City - Street Tree Planting
Sponsoring organization is the Lancaster County Conservancy working with Pennsylvania Master Naturalists Stewardship Project and Neighbors United

When: Saturday, October 17
Location: Ross Street United Methodist Church, 312 East Ross Street, Lancaster City
Time: 8:30 am start / 1:00 pm (approximate finish)
Goal: Plant 28 Street Trees
Tasks: The city will have already removed the concrete and done an initial planting site preparation. The volunteers will be digging out soil, placing the tree, watering, adding mulch and staking the tree.

Please, contact Andrew Whalen if you can help!
previous articles:
UGI Partners with Neighbors United to Bring Shade Trees to the City
Neighbors United Meeting Hosted b Fritz Schroeder
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