O.R.C.A. is a nonpolitical civic association of resident citizens and resident businesses united for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of life for those who reside within its boundaries. O.R.C.A. is committed to maintaining a safe, stable, and valued community by uniting neighbors for the purpose of furthering public safety, enhancing neighborhood cleanliness and beautification, maintaining property values and neighborhood stability, participating in development and making this community a great place to live.

Boundaries
The organization shall concern, cover, include and represent the interests of the area in the County of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bounded on the East by the Delaware River, on the West by the East side of Trenton Avenue, on the North by the Conrail Railroad lines, and on the South along the River by the I-95 interchange and by the North Side of York Street from Aramingo Avenue westward.

Winter Events
Januray 7 - TreeCycling: bring your tree toThe Dog park – located off of Palmer Street between KCAPA and Shissler Rec center. Between Frankford Avenue and Front Street. from 9-12 to recycle it. We are also looking for volunteers to round up Christmas trees. $5 donation requested. For more information, visit Sustainable 19125.

Ongoing - Farm to Families at The Garden Center: Neighbors can pick up fresh and local fruit, vegetables, meat, and eggs each week. Boxes will be $10 or $15 depending on what you choose! Cooking demonstrations from the Health Promotion Council will take place as well. For more information and to sign-up in advance, email f2f@nkcdc.org or call 215-427-0350 x 110.Distribution Thursdays from 4-7pm NKCDC Garden Center (Frankford & Berks)

For more up-to-date information about up coming events, visit us on Facebook or join our mailing list at the top of this page.

Zoning Notices
If you notice any zoning notices posted within the ORCA boundaries please notify ORCA immediately by emailing OldeRichmondca@gmail.com or by contacting the ORCA secretary directly. Please provide as much information from the posted zoning notice as possible.

January 24
February 28
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
July - no meeting
August - no meeting
September 25
October 23
November 27
December - no meeting

Officers - click to contact
President - Peggy Weinman
Vice President - Phillip Stoltzfus
Secretary - Travis Hanmer
Treasurer - Sharon Morgan
Sergeant at Arms - Thomas Potts

Resourses:
City of Philadelphia
Congressman Bob Brady
State Rep. John Taylor
State Rep. Mike O’Brien
Councilman Frank DiCicco
26th District Police Cpt. Cram
New Kensington CDC
The East Kensington Neighbors Associtaion
Plan Philly
Crime Statistics
Spirit Newspaper
Philly Car Share
Philly Tree People
Fishtown.us