Upper Holmesburg Civic Association - UHCA

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

The Upper Holmesburg Civic Association was elated to honor our newest Hometown Hero veteran, Sgt. Daniel Hasher (USMC) whose banner has been installed at State Road and Linden Avenue outside his father's business. Many thanks to Joe Brooks, executive director of the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) for delivering an important keynote address about supporting our most struggling and vulnerable veterans. Also thank you Councilmember Mike Driscoll, Sen. Joe Picozzi and Rep. Pat Gallagher for giving your time and support, as well as all our Hometown Heroes and their families.

05/01/2026

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons will test its emergency alert siren today, Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12 p.m.

04/17/2026

The Upper Holmesburg CA will be making a donation direct to the family of our neighbor who was killed in the CHOP parking garage disaster. We invite you to join us with your own direct contribution if you can and to offer your condolences as well.

Dear family and friends, Our hearts are completely shattered by … William Sheerin needs your support for In Memory of Matt Kane: Fund for His Kids

04/13/2026

In an effort to prevent reckless driving and keep our community safe, a 60-day warning period for new speed cameras in Northeast Philadelphia are starting today.

The locations of these cameras are:

9900 Frankford Ave.
8300 Frankford Ave.
7000 Frankford Ave.
6400 Frankford Ave.
3100 Levick St.
2100 Robbins St.

You can read more about them at https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/new-speed-cameras-go-live-on-frankford-ave-through-northeast-philly-on-monday/4384074/

04/08/2026

We can't wait for the re-creation of Washington Crossing the Pennypack!

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04/08/2026

Another long-term local water project scheduled to start in the fall at Solly & Craig. (This is in addition to the one in the park near Holme Ave.) Full details and projected impact in the link:

https://water.phila.gov/projects/p40989/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

03/18/2026

Hey Park users! Here's a page explaining upcoming sewer work along the creek near Holme Avenue. Project starts in Fall 2026 (projected). So now's the time to speak up if you have a comment. Tell the Water Department.

https://water.phila.gov/projects/p50227/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&fbclid=IwdGRleARDSn9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTbjw2cBCNwmzH4MRY0WwR54zCFhavUWU-zGdGOw-iRWfkiRtsxvdu7QjPc8_aem_NIDS-q_ML36xW_U5jsXodQ

01/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied for our annual Holy Family University scholarships. The application period for 2026 graduating high school seniors is now closed. Watch this page and upperholmesburg.org for 2027 scholarship info.