On the 1600 block of Dyre Street is one of the nicest collection of well kept homes in the area.  There are several that are outstanding but they do not all make good pictures.  This one is just an example of what you will find when you walk down the street.

• Gun Buy Back
  When-Fri, Aug 15, 10am – 2pm

  Where-Frankford Group Ministry - 4620 Griscom St. (map)

  Description-Members of the community who would like to turn in a gun will receive a $50 voucher for groceries, no questions asked.
• Rep. Payton Community Day Picnic

  When-Sat, Aug 16, 10am – 7pm

  Where-Gambrel Playground (Ditman and Wakeling streets) (map)

  Description-Residents of Frankford, Hunting Park, Feltonville, Olney and Oxford Circle are invited to join Rep. Payton and Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez for their first ever – Community Day Celebration. Meet with Rep. Payton and celebrate the spirit of community. Food and beverages will be provided. Entertainment will include disc jockeys spinning hip hop, R&B, salsa and reggae music. There will also be live musical performances. Representatives from local and state agencies will be available to provide information about a variety of social services. Please join us for a day of food, music, friends and fun!

Sorry for the short notice:

Landmarks Tours

Guided Architecture Walking Tours of Philadelphia & the Region

• All walking tours last approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours and are conducted rain or shine. 

• Tour admission is $10/person for adults, $8/person for students with current ID, and FREE for children 10 and under and accompanied by an adult. 

• Admission may be purchased from your guide at the designated meeting place. 

• Reservations are NOT required. 

Aug. 6, Wed. 6 pm        AROUND WASHINGTON SQUARE
                                 Meet
Aug. 10, Sun. 10 am      FRANKFORD
                                 Meet in front of 7th United Presbyterian
                                 Orthodox & Leiper Sts.

From kyw1060.com:

Four people — including three Philadelphia firefighters — were injured Monday afternoon in a rowhome blaze in Frankford.

The fire started in a home along the 5300 block of Charles Street just after 3pm.

Officials say three firefighters were hurt.  Two were taken to Temple University Hospital with minor burns.  Another was taken to Jeanes Hospital with cuts to the face.

Read the entire story here.

From the CBS3.com:

A man sitting in his truck became the latest victim of crime in Philadelphia when he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Authorities said the unidentified 24-year-old victim was shot in the chest while sitting in his pickup truck in the 5000 block of Cottage Street in the city’s Frankford section.

Read the entire story here.