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Gambrel’s Wet & Wild Summer Splash Off

There was some significant political speech making today but it not get in the way of the kids having a good time.  The community residents celebrated the grand Opening of Gambrel’s brand new Playground and Spray Park at the Gambrel recreation center at 1900 Wakeling Street (map).

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My father used to take me on walks through this little park back in the 40s so I have an attachment to it even now.  It has never looked better.  Have a look at our flickr slide show to see all the pictures.

This was the ribbon cutting and official turn on of the water.




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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Gambrel’s Wet & Wild Summer Splash Off Next Week In Frankford
    WhenFri, June 26, 12pm – 4pm
    WhereGambrel Recreation Center, 1900 Wakeling St. Phila. PA 19124 (map)
    DescriptionOffice of Councilwoman Maria D. Quinones Sanchez & Gambrel’s Advisory Council invites you to Gambrel’s Wet & Wild Summer Splash Off Councilwoman Sanchez and other community residents celebrate the Grand Opening of Gambrel’s brand new Playground and Spray Park! Food, Fun and Games for Everyone! See what activities and programs your recreation center has in your community. Highlights – ribon cutting of Playground & Spray Park – Face painting – Potato Sack Race For more information call Jason Dawkins at 267-992-0729
  • Word of Faith Christian Center Annual Fair
    WhenSat, June 27, 12pm – 3pm
    WhereWord of Faith Christian Center, 4355 Paul St. Phila. 19124 (map)
    DescriptionWord of Faith Christian Center, will hold their annual fair on Saturday June 27th from noon to 3:00 PM at the church at 4355 Paul St. Phila. 19124 Basketball tournament, children’s play/skit, face painting, dunk tank,(State Rep. Tony Payton, or a representative), will be inside, moon bounce for younger children, aerobics instruction, Health& wellness tips presented by physicians from a local hospital for children, and adults, children’s dental information. “Jewels” the clown will entertain, as well as a local drill team, and a Latin musical group. Gospel rap will be performed by our very own “100 FOLD” group.Gently used clothing for all will be given away. Food will include hot dogs, pretzels, water ice, bottled water. The event is totally free of charge. All are welcome.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    WhenThu, July 2, 7pm – 8pm
    WhereFrankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
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1 Shot Dead, 2 Wounded In The Irish Kitchen

crime graphicFox News sent Julie Kim up to the Irish Kitchen at 1257 Pratt St to report on a shooting at 1:30 this morning.

UPDATE: The man shot in the stomach, and who later died, was identified as Dallas Iway Custalow Jr of the 1300 block of Anchor Street.  On Feb. 23, Custalow’s father, also named Dallas Custalow died after a violent attack.  During that incident, police allege that a neighbor on Anchor Street, Michael Bocchinfuso, 44, used a shovel and trash can to bludgeon the elder Custalow, 71.

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Northwood Civic Association

At their meeting last week the Northwood Civic Association voted to approve a new car wash in the Juniata Plaza shopping center on Castor Avenue reports the Northeast Times in this weeks edition.  Read all about that and the other issues they are working on now in the Northeast Times.

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