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Mastery Charter School Smedley Expansion

Mastery Charter School Smedley Showing New Addition

At the August Frankford Civic meeting, one of the items on the agenda was a zoning variance to allow the Mastery Charter School Smedley campus to expand by adding a new gymnasium and four new classrooms.  Joe Ferguson, Chief Operating Officer of Mastery Schools and Brian McLaughlin, Principal of Smedley made the presentation to the Civic.  The plan is to fill in the area of the building at the rear with the gym on the bottom and to add four new classrooms at the top.  The plan also will add an elevator for students with disabilities and air conditioning for the building. Mastery noted when the took over the building that it needed extensive improvements.

The Civic voted unanimously to support the variance.

Brian McLaughlin and Joe Ferguson

 

 

Joe Ferguson (Chief Operating Officer, Mastery Charter Schools).
On the left is Brian McLaughlin (Principal, Smedley Elementary)
Joe Ferguson (Chief Operating Officer, Mastery Charter Schools).

On the left is Brian McLaughlin (Principal, Smedley Elementary)
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Frankford Farmers Market

Peaches from the Food Trust Farmers Market in Frankford

This came in on the tip line today, from somebody who really knows their produce:

Went over to the farmers market today. Besides peaches and tomatoes, the Hands on the Earth stand is selling a golden apple that’s about the best I’ve ever tasted.

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Zoning Issue in Frankford and Bridesburg

Back in December of 2010 we posted the news about the proposed Aramingo Rail Transfer Station.  There is an zoning appeal hearing on August 10th at 1PM.  This falls into the area between our two great neighborhoods and effects many people who use the businesses along Aramingo Avenue.

 

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Frankford Apps

Frankford’s own Tim Wisniewski has developed two new text message applications.  One is geared towards helping Frankford residents find out their polling place, ward and division, and elected officials.  The other will provide Frankford residents with the closest local source of fresh, affordable produce who also accepts food stamps.