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Criminal Wanted

We do not usually cover crime since the big media do such a fine job but for some reason this is not getting the coverage it deserves.  A robbery attempt at 11:45 am on Sunday morning, December 29th at Church and Frankford where the victim is shot.  Call 215-686-tips or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

Check the video at this link.

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Frankford Year in Review

In January, Harry Patel remodeled the exterior of his mini shopping center at Frankford and Sellers.  It brightened up that area quite a bit.  That same month the Frankford NAC began holding meetings on zoning issues.

 

In February, the Northwood Academy Charter School dedicated their new wing on Castor Avenue which brought students under one roof for the first time.

In March, Overington Park got a new tool shed.  The building with the bathrooms was closed at Simpson playground and a Subway opened on the Avenue.

In April,  Hidden City came to Frankford at the Historical Society of Frankford and the Globe Dye Works.  Also Frankford’s oldest building at 1548 Adams Ave. was nominated for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

May saw a change in leadership at the Frankford CDC with the departure of Tracy O’Drain and Michelle Feldman.  Kim Washington moved in

from the EPIC Stakeholders and the board took on new members with Gary McLaughlin as president.

June was a busy time in Frankford.  The Citizens Engagement Academy held classes at St. Marks.  The String Theory at Edmunds held a concert downtown at the Kimmel Center.  Harding Middle School students displayed their art at the Barnes on the Parkway and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed both Mater Dolorosa and St. Joachim parishes.

In July, we began to see some new store fronts go up on Frankford Avenue as Façade Improvement project began to be implemented.

In August it was time for the 9th annual Old Heads softball game at Gambrel recreation center.  The Philly Cup skateboard competition came to  Carmella playground at Torresdale and Wakeling.  Frankford resident, John Valentin, went on to take the city title for his age group.

In September, the Friends of Overington Park received the Community Greening Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  The first public meeting to plan the Frankford Greenway Trail was held.  The dedication of the completed Frankford murals was held at Womrath Park.

October saw the birth of the destination frankford.  Destination Frankford will create a vibrant public space in Womrath Park, artfully designed signage and street furniture, a storefront dedicated to local artists, and an arts-focused marketing campaign. The project will increase exposure to Frankford’s growing arts scene, add vibrancy to Frankford’s commercial corridor, and attract new artists, businesses, and residents to Frankford.   Also the architecture firm DIGSAU of Philadelphia was presented with a 2013 Award for Design Excellence for Frankford Friends School’s new Margaret Passmore Trickey Building.

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In November the competition was opened for artists to submit plans for a public sculpture in Womrath park.  The Frankford Y made some progress as old debts were settled which makes it possible to plan for its return to community use.

In December Health Partners Plans renewed their sponsorship of the Frankford Gazette print edition through 2014.  We thank them for helping us bring the print edition to you each month.

 

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Coming Up in Frankford 12/28 to 1/24/2014

  • Services at St. James – Sat, December 28, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. – Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • Senior Breakfast-Tue, December 31, 8am – 10am, Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor cafeteria – Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly, insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affecting you and your health. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742 and then press 2.
  • Come celebrate your birthday! -Tue, December 31, 11:45am – 12:45pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Join us for cake, ice cream, lunch, and live entertainment! Free of charge
  • Services at St. James – Sat, January 4, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. – Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • Three Kings -Sun, January 5, 2014, 10:30am – 11:30am, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House – Sun, January 5, 2014, 12pm – 5pm, 4278 Griscom Street
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, January 9, 2014, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 2nd floor
  • Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting -Thu, January 9, 2014, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St.
  • BIRDING IN TACONY CREEK PARK – Sat, January 11, 2014, 10am – 12pm, TACONY CREEK PARK, gateaway, I St. and Ramona Ave –
    Join us on a walk through Tacony Creek Park to look for birds wintering in Philadelphia. This FREE walk is open to all — you just need an interest in learning about birds. Expect some good bird spotting (woodpeckers, chickadees, hawks, oh my!) while enjoying lovely undiscovered Tacony Creek Park. This event is part of the Philadelphia mid-winter Bird Census. Donuts, hot cocoa, and binoculars will be provided. Don’t forget to dress warmly! CONTACT: Alex Cooper at cooper@ttfwatershed.org or 215.744.1853
  • Services at St. James – Sat, January 11, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. – Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • Frankford PhillyRising Community Meeting – Mon, January 13, 2014, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia 4634 Frankford Avenue – What is our vision for this year? Events that we would like to see happen? Changes we would like to see in Frankford as a Community?
  • Srvices at St. James – Sat, January 18, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. – Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • PSA 1 Meeting – Thu, January 16, 2014, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 4900 Frankford Ave.
  • MLK DAY OF SERVICE CLEANUP – Mon, January 20, 2014, 10am – 1pm,  Rorer Street and Roosevelt Boulevard, Bingham Meadow – On MLK Day, join TTF to celebrate the importance of giving back to your community! In partnership with the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, TTF will be hosting a cleanup day in Tacony Creek Park at Bingham Meadow. We will be beautifying the area by cleaning up trash and removing invasive plant species from the area.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting – Tue, January 21, 2014, 7pm – 8pm, St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, January 23, 2014, 5:30pm – 7:30pm,  2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street