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Better Know a Frankford Business: PA Auto Insurance

 

Getting stopped by the police for a traffic violation can turn a bad day to worse in a hurry. That day can quickly change from worse to terrible if the car owner cannot provide proof that they have auto insurance. In Philadelphia, failure to provide proof of insurance can result in your automobile being impounded as well as hundreds of dollars in additional tickets and fees. If you run that risk, fear not, Frankford has the solution for your missing insurance card. The Frankford grown business PA Auto Insurance Outlet has been providing clients with low cost, high quality insurance services for over a decade, while at the same time staying involved in a community they proudly call home.

PA Auto Insurance Outlet, located at 4901 Frankford Ave, is spearheaded by three highly experienced insurance professionals. President Bob Refice has over 40 years of experience in the insurance business, and says his heart has always been in Northeast Philadelphia even when he lived as far away as Ohio.  His Vice presidents, Warren Kukish and Ed Gerber, add an additional 60 years of expertise in the industry. They describe themselves as neighborhood guys who pride themselves on friendly customer service and providing the best deals and discounts for their clients. PA Auto works with 6 insurance companies and specializes in low cost, low down payment insurance plans.  If you need immediate coverage PA Auto can obtain a policy for you for as little as 88 dollars a month. PA Auto also provides Auto Tag and Notary services, homeowner, renters, and life insurance from a variety of companies, conveniently providing all necessary insurance services in one place.  To them, low cost in no way means low service.

With over 100 years of total experience, PA Auto could have located anywhere, but they chose Frankford. They love the convenience of the El, the mix of people, the character of the neighborhood, and the shops along the Ave. To them, Frankford is a special place to run a business. They recently purchased the property they have called home for the last ten years, leaving no doubt that they will always be there for Frankford. They are active community members recently donating to Hope for Philly and Food for Troops. Hope for Philly is a charitable organization that provides area residents with, jackets, shoes, and other necessities. Food for Troops provides our service members overseas with snack boxes filled with some of their favorite Philly snacks.

If you’re having insurance issues, feel free to call PA Auto at 215-827-0800. If you aren’t sold by the low rates, we’re sure the warm face to face interaction and attention to detail will make you into one of their newest clients. Afterwards, make sure to refer a friend and you’ll be entered into monthly 50 dollar gift card drawing. If you aren’t ready to sign or switch policies, simply stop in for a free, no obligation quote and your name will be entered in the drawing too. Drive Safe!

 

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Residents Say Its Getting Ugly Out There

Residents from three blocks in Frankford attended the PSA1 meeting on October 24th to ask for help in dealing with the problems.

The bad news: The drug dealing on the 4700 block of Griscom in becoming a problem again.  The 1500 block of Foulkrod is a circus after dark.  Neighbors on some parts of the 5000 block of Griscom are feeling intimidated by neighboring resident drug users.  The drug house on Foulkrod Street behind the Sugar and Spice store continues to be an after hours drug supermarket.

The good news: A lot of people were at the meeting to get help for their issues.  Residents from Haworth Street who attended last month’s meeting, did not attend this month so we hope things have stabilized over there.

Lt. Wood took notes while Officers Andrew and Austin offered their insights.  Officer Austin the the “Beat Cop” on Frankford Avenue.

Lt. Wood closed the meeting with burglary prevention tips.  The next meeting of PSA1 will be on November 27th at 7PM at Aria Hospital.  If you have crime or even quality of life issues, attend these meetings.