Comments on: Seal-Tite Factory Pops Up On My Radar

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:13:03 +0000

Tackawanna and Womrath is dead center in the middle of Olde Frankford.

By: AMRE

AMRE — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:49:03 +0000

Thank You for the updates in EAST FRANKFORD. I have lived here since 1960 & yes, there have been many changes. Many have not been for the better. Years ago when I saw those gates going up on the storefronts on Frankford Ave., it saddened me. Having grown up in southwest Philly, I saw the same situation precede the decimation of a neighborhood. It is so heartening to hear positives about East Frankford.

If we rename the east side to Old Frankford, do include Tackawanna St. throught to Womrath St. My house was built in1902. That’s a bit old.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:14:29 +0000

Well, I haven’t been to Bridesburg in several years. I drive threw once in a while thats it. So I decided to see if it was what I remembered. I was truly amazed how meticulous the homes were. Almost every house had flags. Old ladies sweeping the outside of their homes. I noticed an Old fashion hardware store, baseball card shop for kids, a neat flower shop that was closed. So I decided to get out and walk. Gil I don’t know what blocks you are talking about but I didn’t see any filth, drug dealers, whores, abanded houses. What took me is that the people were so friendly. I was told that there was a memorial day parade tomorrow! String bands and all. Well, I had seen enough so I went back to my truck to head home. Yes threw East Frankford. Gil, I’m sure their is a lot of good people over there but it is riduculous.

By: Gil

Gil — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:02:40 +0000

On the issue of crime, if you take a close look at the crime map that I compile every 2 weeks from the official police crime map site, it shows that the area of east Frankford from Meadow south is not all that bad. That does not include drug arrests but it does include violent crimes.

I am not sure why. I go down some of those blocks and they are as nice as any where I grew up in Bridesburg. Then you go down the street to the next block and you find the opposite. There are a lot of good people over there.

Our objective with the Frankford Gazette is to provide balance. The most effective lie is to just tell half the truth. Yes there is crime in Frankford. Now what is left unsaid is the most important part of the story. That is the story we want to tell.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:13:07 +0000

I guess it is who’s going to move into these houses. I know none of my friends would. We need decent people. There is not enough decent people in east frankford. We have some, not enough. Just keep your property neat and clean.And respect you neighbor. Its that simple.

By: IbeBack

IbeBack — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:59:09 +0000

Frankford will change. This city is in a constant change. Back in 2003 and 2004, I have an opportunity to get a few homes for 30k which need some work around 2nd and Gerald ave. Well I didn’t understand that area enough and my crystal ball couldn’t tell me what will happen a few years down the road. Who know what the future will bring but we know for facts. Some people already move into East Frankford. Some abandon buildings and homes are reclaimed and fixed up. This trend will continue one the housing market will improve.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:57:58 +0000

Yeah it’s a start. Layers was really impressive. It was kinda cool having that in my neighborhood. I really just went to check out the loft’s. I didn’t find the art too interesting. I then went to eat at a bar in Fishtown and on my way home I drove by Globe to see if was still jumpin that was around 10:30- 11:00 and their were alot of hipsters outside. A good sign til I was going home and their was a little kid in daipers playing in the middle of the street while her mom was on her cell phone and her music was blasting out a speaker out front of her livingroom window Back to reality.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:22:39 +0000

Yeah I don’t think Frankford has much in common with Northern Liberties and Fishtown, other than these factory conversions appeal to them, and they’re cheaper than what’s going on in Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Kensigton.

I do think East Frankford has many many things in common with Kensington, and Kensington is up and coming. I really don’t disagree with anything you say Joseph. And I absolutely agree that East Frankford needs more than these building conversions, but I think this is the start.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:38:51 +0000

Crime happens everywhere. Not everynight. Do you fell safe? Can you walk out your door at night? Maybe its me. If you live in mayfair you can walk Frankford Ave. If you lived in Kensington you would have less of a mortgage and get downtown in 14 minutes. What do you “love” about east frankford besides getting out to CC and surbubs. What inside of east frankford do you love? If I was to move to Philly from NY, why would I choose Frankford over Kensington?

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:26:03 +0000

I love East Frankford. It is a great value and a great location. I’m in center city in 30 minutes and the suburbs in 15 minutes. I wouldn’t think of moving. Several friends of my friends live in the far northeast and can’t enjoy life because ther mortgage is so high, not to mention taxes. Crime happens everywhere.