Greater Bustleton Civic League

09/21/2026

Fall has arrived and the GBCL is holding its September community meeting Tuesday the 22nd, 7:30 PM in the Community Room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. All are welcome. The meeting will cover topics directly affecting this area: 7th District Police activity, data centers, 311 service presentation, access to free fire alarms, and more.
You can also attend remotely through Zoom by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5940908792?pwd=RjRvU1VaQ1Z6YTlGcDV4OVdrUVltQT09 If you want to simply join by phone, dial 646-876-9923 and when prompted, enter ID 594 090 8792, # sign, and then # sign again, passcode 934311.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.
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06/22/2026

Greater Bustleton Civic League – Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 7PM

This is a friendly reminder that our June community meeting takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23 in the Community Room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. After our summer recess during July and August, we will meet next Tuesday, September 22, pending any unforeseen events causing membership to meet.
Tuesday’s meeting will include updates on a number of topics relevant to Bustleton, including 7th District Police report, trash tickets, e-bikes and data centers. We will also hear three (3) zoning presentations. We hope to see you then.

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06/17/2026

LIVE Jazz - TONIGHT, June 17, 7:30
Enjoy toe-tapping jazz favorites this cool, spring evening in the historic Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Rd. The 338-year-old Church continues its jazz night series in their surprisingly acoustic setting, with another memorable performance. Treat yourself to an affordable mid-week night out, because it’s all FREE.

06/05/2026

Bustleton Events at Pennepack Baptist
No need to travel far. One of Bustleton’s most unique destinations is contributing to the city’s America250 festivity with a full weekend of their own events. The 338-year-old Pennepack Baptist Church, right here at 8732 Krewstown Rd. has plenty of historical significance to learn about and explore. Best of all, these events are all free.
· Friday, June 5th - What better way to spend a cool Friday evening in June than with a ghostly Cemetery Tour, starting a 6 PM, followed by a movie on Philadelphia history.

· Saturday, June 6, 12:00 to 3:00 - “Threads of History”, an educational program with a local artist teaching weaving on cardboard looms.

· Sunday June 7th , Pennepack Day. 11:00 AM - Communion Worship Service. At 1:00 until 3:00 PM Open House with a Cemetery tour to each of our Revolutionary War Hero’s gravesite to hear about their lives and sacrifices. At 3 PM the day concludes with a re-enactment of a traditional service performed during Revolutionary War times before heading into battle.

Also, by popular demand, LIVE Jazz is back on Wednesday, June 17, starting at 7:30 PM. Enjoy toe-tapping jazz favorites in this historic and acoustic church.

And looking ahead, our June community meeting takes place Tuesday, June 23, 7 PM at American Heritage. After our summer recess in July and August, we meet up next on Tuesday, September 22.

Enjoy your weekend.

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05/26/2026

Upcoming Agenda:

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 7 PM – Civic Design Review (CDR) PRESENTATION for 1685 and 1719 Fulmer Street. What is a Civic Design Review? https://www.phila.gov/2024-04-03-what-is-civic-design-review/
The VIRTUAL presentation is hosted by the applicant’s attorney at Klehr Harrison; Katherine Missimer, Esq. [email protected] 215-569-2700. The May 27 presentation can be accessed via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87485483122?pwd=Js1tkvW18uOnEdCcaBBpXuyXz7gZQc.1 Meeting ID: 874 8548 3122 Passcode: 318203. Or by phone at 309-205-3325
After the mandatory May 27 community presentation, a hybrid public hearing of the Civic Design Review Committee will take place at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor. This CDR Committee presentation has yet to be scheduled. Once scheduled, you will be notified and can view the presentation via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN X4z48ofCSkeVKdZP1G_WHQ #/registration

THURSDAY, May 28, 7 PM – GBCL Monthly Meeting – Community Room at American Heritage, 2060 Red Lion Road. If you want to attend virtually by Zoom go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5940908792?pwd=RjRvU1VaQ1Z6YTlGcDV4OVdrUVltQT09
If you want to simply join by phone, dial 646-876-9923 and when prompted, enter ID 594 090 8792, # sign, and then # sign again, passcode 934311.
We will have two (2) zoning presentations on May 28. 9708 Dedaker, is seeking a variance for an existing gazabo and shed. 9996 Haldeman, the Dunkin Donuts sense-of-body presentation we recently heard is seeking a variance to establish their business in a RSD-3, residentially zoned district.

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission's blog about the Civic Design Process.

05/01/2026

Our May community meeting will take place THURSDAY, May 28, 2026, 7 PM, in the Community Room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road.

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04/10/2026

02/25/2026

The GBCL gave Mayor Cherelle Parker a warm Bustleton welcome at our February membership meeting at the American Heritage Credit Union. We were honored to have her as our guest and welcome her return visit.

The Mayor is a busy person and members felt privileged that she traveled to the northeast to attend our meeting.

01/28/2026

January Community Meeting - Thursday 1/29, 7 PM

Hello neighbor,

As reported last month, our January community meeting is being held this month on Thursday the 29th in the Community Room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. Next month we are back to Tuesday’s; February 24.

Thursday’s meeting will include an area Police Report from Captain Steven O’Brian, several Bustleton related stories, and two zoning presentations and VOTEs. The two parcels requesting variances are 9533 Bustleton Avenue with an amended plan for only auto repair, and 1957 President St. for the creation of a surface parking space as the result of a garage conversion.

An agenda will be sent out prior to Thursday’s meeting. Also, in the event of any inclement weather, a meeting cancellation notice will be sent out by noon on the day of the meeting.

We hope to see you Thursday. And please remember, January is Membership Renewal month. Renewal Form is attached.

Thank you,
Greater Bustleton Civic League
215-676-6890
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01/12/2026

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