As reported by John Loftus in this weeks Northeast Times, a potential buyer is taking a second look at the building. The buyer is described as a Philadelphia Theological institution.
“It’s about getting this taken over by someone who will make it a benefit to the community.” — Real-estate broker Sal Palantino discusses the potential sale of the New Frankford Community Y.
Read the rest of the story here.
Another church, say it isn’t so. How many empty churches are there already; how many more are closing this year and in financial trouble. Are there any for profit businesses in Philadelphia anymore? This is not progress; it’s more of the same…and living off of government handouts.