Month: July 2010

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TV Show Friday Night Lights Gets Shot At Frankford Stadium

According to Inqlings, that huge light setup that’s annoying Glen Quagmire over on philadelphiaspeaks.com is for some filming the tv show Friday Night Lights is doing at Frankford Stadium.  We have a pretty long list of stuff that’s been filmed around 19124.  I’ve never watched the show but any regular viewers should keep a look out for our stadium, maybe I can grab some screen shots, it’ll probably be months before it airs though.

[link] http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20100718_Inqlings__Now__America_s_got_______Mummers_.html [philly.com]

[link] http://www.nbc.com/friday-night-lights/ [nbc.com]

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ReadyNotifyPA

I don’t give too many plugs here but in the public interest I have to tout ReadyNotifyPA.  Sitting here amidst the thunderstorms tonight after I got notice of it about 30 minutes ago seems almost routine now.  This system has performed as it should and if you have a cell phone then by all means sign up.

I signed up for this last year to test it out thinking that like many other systems it was not likely to do what it was supposed to do.  I initially signed up for weather alerts and they started coming like clockwork.  I added police notices a few months ago and now when the 15th District has a meeting, my alert comes to me with a warning.

You pick from a list of various types of notices.  it’s not limited to Philadelphia, all the local counties are also included.  The best way to find out what is going on is to check out their web site.  Have a look here.  I highly recommend it.

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PSA 1 Meeting

Tim Wisniewski discusses the safety ambassadors with Lt. Zaffino and Officer Andrews

The PSA meeting was held Thursday night at Aria Health.  If you read only that first line you would think we were all getting together for a prostate check.  No wonder so many guys were there.

Seriously though, PSA in this instance refers to patrol sector area of the 15th district of the police department.  PSA number one is the area that covers Frankford and Bridesburg.  The meeting gives citizens an opportunity to talk with the police about what is going on, in their neighborhood and on their block.

If some slime sucker has decided to sell drugs on your doorstep, you can talk to the Lieutenant and he’ll tell you what can be done and what he’ll do and he’ll give you his email address.  That’s what the meeting last night was about.

Lt. Zaffino runs a very good meeting.  He asks everybody what is on their mind and then provids answers.  There is not always a easy solution but over the last few months, I’ve seen that he has done things that have helped people who attend this meeting.

I don’t report details of the issues discussed at these meetings to protect the identities of the people who attend.  However, Tim Wisniewski of the Frankford Special Services District discussed the positive impact the safety ambassadors are having on the avenue.

If you have a problem, show up at the next PSA meeting for Frankford which is on August 10th at 7 PM at Aria Health, second floor conference room.  This is your best shot at talking to somebody who can get things done.

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Frankford Links

photo: mobicat snaps a pic of the Dye Works from a moving Amtrak car

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • 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)