The building substitute of Northwood Academy gave the school a four out of five star review on greatschools.com.  She noted that with experience in 4 Philadelphia schools, Northwood has been her favorite.

I’ve taken a vacation from these links so here’s a couple weeks worth from a couple weeks ago:

• NEast Philly reports on the Frankford Arsenal’s plan to demolish some old buildings to build a shopping center
• The Philadelphia Inquirer has a small piece about Maria Quinones Sanchez, counselwoman for most of Frankford, being named to the Delaware River Port Authority board
• 949 Kenwyn St is listed for $209,900 on trulia.com
• The Daily News notes that Northwood Academy has been listed as in a report by city controller Alan Butkovitz questioning it’s financial dealings
• The Northeast Times has a piece by John Loftus detailing the 15th District PSA meeting detailing the frustrations of Frankford’s residents over the neighborhood’s deterioration
• A memorial service was held fro Dorothy Flora and Shane Ferguson who were murdered in their home on Leiper Street by Flora’s boyfriend, via Northeast Times
• Lorraine wants to know what’s going on at the New Frankford Community Y over on our message board.
• The McDonald’s across from the Frankford Terminal gets 1 star on Yelp.
• The Northeast Times reports that a robber has struck the Metro PCS store at 4633 Frankford Ave twice in three days.
• The Northeast Times reports that a teen was shot dead on the 1900 block of Harrison St over Labor Day.
• Cintioli Music at 5349 Oxford Ave receives a two out of five star review on Yelp.

• Northwood Civic Association Special July Meeting
  When – Tue, July 20, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Saint James Lutheran Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt St., Phila. PA 19124 (map)

  Description – ON THE AGENDA: • Presentation by Northwood Academy Charter School about their new building plans. • New crime and quality of life issues in Northwood. Please bring your neighbors!
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, July 29, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where second-floor conference room of Aria Health (map)

  Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse. The city’s chief assistant district attorney, Beth Grossman, of the Public Nuisance Task Force, will be the keynote speaker.
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, August 1, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Wicked Women of Winchester Jerry Holsworth
• Frankford Special Services District Board Meeting
  When – Mon, August 2, 8:30am – 9:30am

  Where – St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave, Griscom Street entrance. (map)

  Description – Open to the public
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, August 5, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
• PSA1 Meeting
  When – Tue, August 10, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Aria Health – 2nd floor conference room – 4900 Frankford Avenue (map)

• Mayor Nutter Walks Frankford Avenue
  When – Sat, June 26, 1:30pm to 2:30pm – 2pm

  Where – 4600 block of Frankford Avenue Business District (map)

  Description4500, 4600, 4700 block on Saturday the 26th from about 12 noon
• Northwood Academy Charter School Public Meeting
  When – Mon, June 28, 6pm – 7pm

  Where – 4621 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Northwood Academy Charter School proposes to construct a new building on the grounds of the school. There will be a public information meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010, 6:00 PM. Enter through the double red doors on the Adams Avenue side of the building. Please attend – and bring your neighbors!
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, July 8, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, July 22, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.

From the Northood Civic:

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Northwood Academy Charter School proposes to construct a new building on the grounds of the school. There will be a public information meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010, 6:00 PM. Enter through the double red doors on the Adams Avenue side of the building.

Please attend – and bring your neighbors!