Recenty, news stories about Cedar Park appeared in The Philadelphia City Paper and the University Review:

Good Design, Better Community
Good fences, we all know, make good neighbors. But a bad fence can really mess up a place.  Consider the cyclone fence that once encircled a pocket park at Baltimore, between 49th and 50th. Cedar Park is at the heart of its eponymous neighborhood. But, says civic leader Maureen Tate, its fence had turned the park into "a wreck."
Read the Full Article in the Citty Paper

Cedar Park Neighbrs Scholarship Committee Brews Up Fun some fun in May
The Scholarship Committee of Cedar Park Neighbors (CPN) is celebrating 20 years of scholarships by hosting a fundraiser at Dock Strett Brewery and Restaurant, 701 S 50th Street on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Read the Full Article in the University City Review

Celebrating 20 Years of Promoting Scholarships!

CPN Scholarship Committee Brews Up Double Fun in May

The Scholarship Committee of Cedar Park Neighbors (CPN) is celebrating 20 years of scholarships by hosting two fundraisers.

The first will be held at Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant, 701 S 50th Street (at Baltimore Ave.) on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets for this event are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Admission includes live entertainment, pizza and beer from 5-7 p.m. There will be a cash bar for one hour, from 7-8 p.m.

There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. The silent auction will include a weekend getaway to Jim Thorpe in the Poconos, a professionally designed website, a portrait, and other fun, desirable items. Tickets for the 50/50 are $1 for one, or $10 for an arm’s length. For tickets or more information, contact Laurie Friedman at (215) 747-1910 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

The second fundraiser will be held at Abbraccio on Friday, May 9, 2008, from 8-10 p.m. Listen to the acoustic music, enjoy all-you-can-drink draft Yuengling or the house red and white wines and nibble on bruschetta, dips and nachos. Advance tickets are $25. For tickets or more information, contact Laurie Friedman at (215) 747-1910 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

These fundraisers will offer local students financial assistance to further their education. These scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who live in the Cedar Park neighborhood. Since 1988, graduating high school students who have been accepted to a school for advanced education are eligible to apply for a CPN scholarship. The scholarship is renewable so long as the student maintains good grades.

Established in 1988, the CPN Scholarship Program has made 97 awards for a total of $46,550.00 to more than 45 young neighbors. Scholarships for the 2008-2009 college academic year will amount to approximately $600/student. For more information on these events or the Scholarship Program, contact Laurie Friedman at (215) 747-1910 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

President's Message

This is my last message as President of Cedar Park Neighbors, and it is a message of thankfulness and appreciation. I have enjoyed all the support and confidence that Cedar Park has given me and continues to give me during my 3 years as president. I wish the future president, Monica Allison, all the success and good wishes which she deserves. I have appreciated working with the Cedar Park Neighbors Board and all of the neighbors within our great community. The challenges have been few, but the successes have been too numerous to count. I know you will support Monica as you have supported me in the past. I won’t be that far, I will still be on the Board as Vice President.

And remember…There is always something good going on in Cedar Park!

Read the March Cedar Park Neighbors Newsletter

Apply for a Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship

Apply for a Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship

Download the Scholarship Application Form.

We request your assistance in promoting the 2008 Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship Program. Our neighborhood association annually provides scholarships to local students who will or are attending college to help defray the cost of books, fees, travel, or other needs. Established in 1988, the CPN Scholarship Program has made 97 awards for a total of $46,550.00 to more than 45 young neighbors. Scholarships for the 2008-2009 college academic year will amount to approximately $600/student.

Candidates must reside within Cedar Park boundaries (an area that is part of zip code 19143). Cedar Park Neighborhood is bounded to the East by 46th Street, to the South by Kingsessing Avenue and the R-3 railroad tracks, to the West by 52nd Street, and to the North by Larchwood Avenue. These boundaries, in addition to other eligibility requirements, are clearly printed on the application. Grants will be awarded based upon financial need, and to those students who can demonstrate a commitment of service to the community.

If you know a student who is qualified, please give her/him a copy of the application below.

With your support, we hope to award 10-12 scholarships of $600.00 each, 6 of which will be renewals. The deadline is June 2, 2008. Awards will be decided in June, 2008, and presented during Denise King’s Jazz Concert in Cedar Park, located at 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in August.

If you have any questions, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 215-747-1910.

Sincerely,
Laurie Friedman
Co-Chair, CPN Scholarship Committee

Apply for a Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship

Download the Scholarship Application Form.