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Crime Map Update


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We’ve updated the crime map page to include the period from 7/06 to 7/19/2009.  Overall crime numbers are about the same as this time last year but there have been some shifts in categories.  Robbery and burglary are down.  Theft is up significantly.  In addition there was one murder and two sexual assaults during that period.  There was another sexual assault right over the boundary of Frankford as well.

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Summer in Frankford

IMG_3494 crop smallThere was a discussion going on the Frankford Gazette message board a while ago about all the block parties that turned up around the 4th of July.  The issue was that there were so many you almost had to detour to get anywhere around Frankford.

I found that to be true but it didn’t really bother me all that much.  If they get the permit and everybody behaves then why not.  It might be an inconvenience for a day but its not like there aren’t other ways to get around.

I like the summer around here because it is less crowded.  Some folks must be taking time at the shore.  For those that are home for the holidays a block party is a nice way to get folks together and give the kids some space to have fun.

IMG_3499_crop smallFamilies on the 4800 block of Penn Street were having a good time past Saturday.  A little music and some good food put everybody in a happy frame of mind.  The kids bounced all afternoon on this contraption. Not a bad way to spend a summer afternoon in July.

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If you are planning an event on your block this summer and would like to see it featured on the Frankford Gazette, send us an email and we’ll try to cover it.  If we miss it, send us some pictures.  You can catch up on all of our pictures at our Flickr page by following the link up at the top left of this page.

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Overington Park Cleanup

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I know this is short notice but we are having a small clean up this Sat. morning from 10 till 1 in Overington Park. We will need help weeding and mulching the trees and flower beds. There will be some kind of refreshments for the people who show up and put in some work. Anything time you can give would be helpful! I know it’ summer and your busy , but if you could stop by, we would love it. Thanks for you support and help, Friends of Overington Park.