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Becks’ Philadelphia Brigade Band

Tanks to the Grand Army of the Republic Museum:

Becks’ Philadelphia Brigade Band is a Civil War era brass band portraying the brass band of the 2nd Division, 2ndCorps, 2nd Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac in 1863. The Band plays the music of the Victorian era for concerts, ceremonies, balls, parades and commemorations. The band is authentically uniformed, playing music of the period on instruments that were correct for the time.  The program featured tunes played during the Civil War era, including Christmas songs that date back to the 1850’s, plus some vocal renditions from that period. Songs will include “Cheer Boys Cheer”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “Shenandoah”, “Battle Cry of Freedom”, and “Dixie” (a personal favorite of President Lincoln.)

The music comes from manuscripts dating back to 1830, publications courtesy of the Library of Congress, and arrangements created for the band by our own members.

 

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Old Thriftway Site Gets Approval for Construction

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A large mixed-use development is moving forward at 5113 Frankford Avenue in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story, 196,600-square-foot modular detached building combining retail, healthcare, and residential uses, with the latter comprising a total of 132 dwelling units (including 80 designated affordable units). Wulff Architects serves as the project designer, with Domus listed as the contractor.

Construction costs for the development are listed at approximately $35.6 million, which includes $34.9 million allocated to general construction and $650,000 for excavation work.

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Fire and Rain

Fire and Rain

I see fire, I see rain, I see the stars, I feel the pain.

Since you walked out of my life, I see darkness where there used to be light
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What I don’t understand, how did you leave me standing in quicksand.

I see fire, I see life, in the middle of the night – when the moon is my only light.

I see fire, I see rain coming down like buckets of pain. I don’t know what I’m going to do, but I’m going to just keep on – moving on.

Because I see fire, I see the rain, and nothing in this world is going to stop this pain.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Friendship

FRIENDSHIP

Some people may never see a volcano erupt.
Some people may never see Niagara Falls.
When God looked down and saw me standing all alone. He said I’m going to send you something that you will never forget.
It’s so rare – it’s not a diamond; it’s not a black pearl. It’s something that you will never forget.
IT’S CALLED FRIENDSHIP. MORE POWERFUL THAN RICHES AND WORTH MORE THAN GOLD.
Instant eternal friendship.
From sunset to Dawn.
When poetry meets poet.

by Lenny Jaynes

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MLK Day 2026 Free Market

The Historical Society of Frankford encourages support of our neighbors and partners Unique Dreams (https://www.uniquedreamsinc.com/), the 15th Police District, and It Takes One Village to Feed a Child (https://www.feed1child.org/) at their MLK Day 2026 Free Market, which will provide free food, clothing, and household goods at Unique Dreams headquarters at the historic Garsed Center, 4704 Leiper Street, January 19, 2026, 1-3 p.m. The 15th Police District is also collecting toiletries to be distributed at the event. Please drop off toiletries at the 15th Police District, 2831 Levick Street, prior to January 19.