There will be no fireworks this July 4 in Lawncrest, it was announced at last week’s Lawncrest Community Association meeting.
Due to a lack of volunteers, it was previously announced that none of the other activities would be taking place.
There was some late hope for fireworks, as state Sen. Tina Tartaglione secured a $25,000 grant. However, the money was not available in time for the LCA to coordinate with police to control the scene.
The LCA plans to use the money for fireworks next July 4, However, that’s in doubt due to a planned 18-month city Rebuild overhaul of the Lawncrest Recreation Center.
In other news from the June 15 meeting:
• The LCA heard from Capt. Marc Metellus and Lt. Joe Mortimer, of the 2nd Police District, who said Kia and Hyundai donated 112 steering wheel locks to each police district to deliver to owners of those vehicles to deter car thieves.
Also addressing the group were state Rep. Anthony Bellmon; Dominick Mireles, director of the city Office of Emergency Management; and Emma Giardina, infrastructure program manager for OEM. To receive free text messages for emergency alerts, text ReadyPhila to 888777.
• Lawncrest Pool, 6000 Rising Sun Ave., opened on Monday.
• The 2nd and 7th police districts will hold a leisurely community bike ride on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. at Fox Chase Elementary School, 500 Rhawn St. All riders will be entered into a drawing for a free new bike at 5:30.
• Members observed a moment of silence for Nathan Moody, the truck driver who crashed and was killed while exiting northbound I-95 at Cottman Avenue.
• Lawncrest Community Association will meet on Thursday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. at St. William’s Monsignor James E. Mortimer Memorial Hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. A Philadelphia Water Department representative will be in attendance. ••
