Neighborhood or civic group
Tacony CDC
A neighborhood group that residents founded in 2001 to preserve Tacony's housing. It now works to revitalize Torresdale Avenue, the main shopping street, and runs events such as Tacony Third Thursdays and a yearly Halloween celebration.
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What they do
Come to a Tacony Third Thursday event, join a seasonal street celebration, or contact the office about neighborhood services, business help, and what the area needs.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Neighbors, Families with children
When and where
Tacony Third Thursdays runs every third Thursday of the month, 6 to 9 pm, at Costello Boxing Gym on Torresdale Avenue.
- Days
- Thursday
- Times
- Evening
Office
- Address
- 4823 Longshore Ave, #101
- Part of the city
- North Delaware
Tacony Third Thursdays venue
- Address
- 6846 Torresdale Ave (Costello Boxing Gym)
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Go to Tacony Third Thursdays on the third Thursday of the month, 6 to 9 pm, at Costello Boxing Gym on Torresdale Avenue..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Tacony Third Thursdays runs from 6 to 9 pm and is aimed at the whole family. The site lists a food truck, produce and flowers, live music, family activities, and tables from local organizations and elected officials. The site does not say whether it costs anything or whether you need to sign up.
Tips for your first visit
- You can come for part of the evening, since the event runs from 6 to 9 pm.
- Call (267) 276-2586 before you go, because the site lists no office hours.
- The site says to check the Tacony CDC Facebook page for current dates, so look there before you go.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The Third Thursday event is for the whole family and community, and the site gives its time and place. The site does not say how residents join the group or volunteer..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. The site does not list costs for the events or programs.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: visittacony.com Source: Neighborhood Advisory Committees (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: director@taconycdc.org Source: Neighborhood Advisory Committees (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 267-276-2586 Source: Neighborhood Advisory Committees (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Xhulio Binjaku Source: Neighborhood Advisory Committees (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X Source: visittacony.com
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Neighborhood Advisory Committees (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Email, Phone, Contact name
- visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Categories, Crowd
- visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step, Cost, What they do
- visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience
- visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Contacts
- visittacony.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life
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