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Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development

From the Frankford CDC newsletter:

The Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development at Frankford and Pratt is on schedule to begin demolition and construction later this year! You can look forward to 114 affordable apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units; a new supermarket; and a 40,000 sq. ft. City health center.

On June 5, 2025, Philadelphia City Council voted to approve funding of the health center project up to $21 million! We want to thank our councilperson, Quetcy Lozada, for her unwavering support of this project and sponsorship of the bill.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Frankford Fall Festival Right Around the Corner!

From the Frankford CDC newsletter:

Join us at Frankford Pause Park on Saturday, September 20, from 12-5 pm, for an afternoon of entertainment, food, resources, and family-fun!

This community event is free, but registration is encouraged. Register online at: bit.ly/frankfordfallfestival.

Interested in sponsoring? Email mharris@frankfordcdc.org for more information.

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On the Wings of a Prayer

9/11- Patriot Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance

 

ON THE WINGS OF PRAYER

I remember back in the day when old folks used to say, if He wanted you to fly He would have given you wings.

Let me tell you this, He gave us more than just wings. He gave us the ability to pray, then after you pray – this is what He would do.

He would send you a dream, and that dream would come true. so, if you believe, and pray – your dream will come true.

So, just remember that old war song, coming home – “on a wing and a prayer.”

BY Lenny Jaynes

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A Brand New You

A BRAND NEW YOU

I’ve seen the red. I’ve seen your heart; I’ve seen the dreams that have fell apart.
I see the tears that follow you, but you’re too strong to let those tears catch up to you.
You’re a winner right from the start, you never let this stress pull you apart.
We have seen you fight for what is right, we have seen you glow with pure delight,
We have seen the red we have seen your heart. Now it’s time to fight – for a brand new you.
Sometimes down but never out, this is what life is all about.
It’s never too late – to make a brand new you.

By Lenny Jaynes

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It Takes Time

IT TAKES TIME

A handful of seeds meticulously placed on the ground, to twist and turn its way into the rich earthly soil, just remember it takes time.

So, chase away those birds so they won’t eat all that they can see. Just remember it takes time, for the seeds to take root, and to be able to hold on to a forever changing world and develop at a special day and time – Just remember it takes time.

When the moon, stars, and sun stand in line hovering from on high, looking down on the seeds from up above, so they can grow with the help of mother nature love. It all takes time.

When the wind tries to blow the seeds away, they are deeply embedded and they are here to stay. It takes time.

Then the rains will come and try to wash the seeds away. But, like I said they’re deeply rooted, and they’re here to stay. Because it takes time.

But when a beautiful flower opens its petals to reach for the sky, thirsting for sun and water so it can survive, and showing its true beauty as the days go by – plus that sweet aroma that catches you by surprise every time that you pass by. Then you turn and smile with a glow in your eye and say – if you truly want to see the beauty of a flower come alive – just remember, it takes time.

Text and Photos by LENNY JAYNES