Month: December 2008
Crime map update
We’ve updated the crime map page with data from 12/08 to 12/21/2008 and the crimes we track are continuing on a downward trend. It could be a seasonal dip or a positive trend. BUT murder in Frankford increased in 2008 over 2007. Not a positive trend.
One item to note is the cluster of burglaries along Orthodox Street, between Melrose and Tackawanna.
Christmas lights in Frankford
We have been touring Frankford for the last few nights and I have to admit I was surprised on a few streets. On some, it was completely dark and yet on others it looked like Broadway. I think the best lights on a single block were on the 5000 block of Duffield. Close to that was the 1600 block of Haworth. The most extensive decoration on a single property was down on Orchard Street. That place deserves a video. The slide show is below. Here is the flickr album.
Christmas in Frankford
We’ll be posting a slide show of the Christmas lights in Frankford this year. We try to hit every nook and cranny of the town but if you have pictures and want to be sure your house will be included, email them to tips@frankfordgazette.com.
Sometimes when we go by a house it looks great but for some reason we can’t get a good picture. Tonight was trash night in one area and we had to pass a few houses because of that. Also parked cars can block a good shot and some other factors will make us pass up your house. To be sure, take a picture and email it. Include the general location, xxxx block of x street.
New surveillance camera
We were out taking pictures of the Christmas lights tonight and found a new one in the 4900 block of Griscom St. It has a great view of the main entrance to Frankford hospital and the surrounding area.