Month: February 2010

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Yesterday’s Frankford Civic Meeting

NEast Philly has a summary about the discussions going on about recovery houses.  Also among new business discussed was the opening of Chinese Restaurant on the northeast corner of Torresdale and Bridge and a new market on the corner of Frankford and Church.  The market seemed to be met with some approval.

Jason Dawkins from Counselwoman Sanchez’s office made a presentation about a new recycling program that’s being started.  The information is contained in this recycling flyer.  The recycling signup sheet is here.

He also discussed the recently extended ex offender program and the recently rehabilitated cleaning up on Frankford Ave.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Registration for the 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!!
    When – Wed, February 10, 7pm – 9pm
    Where – St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room (map)
    Description – THE DENI PLAYGROUND ADVISORY COUNCIL Invites YOU to join us for the Exciting 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!! Registration: Wednesday, February 10th, 7-9 pm Wednesday, February 24th, 7-9 pm Location: St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room T-Ball/In-house Baseball Registration: Only $15 Traveling Baseball/Softball Registration: $35 Late Registration Fee: $40 Divisions: 5-8 year old coed: T-Ball & Coach Pitch; 9-10 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 13-14 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Girls’ Softball. NEPL is a travel league. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN THE FUN! For more information, please e-mail the DPAC at deniplayground@gmail.com
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, February 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, March 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
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New Oxford Pizza

I have a special place in my heart for any pizza shop that sets up at 4728 Oxford Ave.  I used to get the most delicious slices there during my walk home from high school from 92 to 96.  They were greek or something, I never really knew.  At one time I think a woman from the Frankford Group Ministry bought it then shut it down.  And I have no idea how many iterations that location has gone through but it’s open again.  They put a menu in my door so I thought I’d post it.  Check it out below and let me know if anyone tries it.

[Link] New Oxford Pizza menu

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Temple Journalism Student Profiles Frankford’s Main Street

Temple student Morgan Zalot stopped by to highlight Frankford Mainstreet’s Storefront Improvement Program.  She also put some video up on youtube:

Then she threw some suplimental stuff up on NEast Philly.  I’m impressed.  Thorough work.  She made it into Mark My Flesh, a tattoo parlor at Frankford and Orthodox.  She also talked with the owners of Gilbert’s Upholstery.  We’ve been quite heartily scooped.  I am really getting a grasp of how serious Temple takes its journalism.