Month: April 2016

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Frankford NAC Zoning Meets April 14th

Frankford NAC zoning meeting agenda for April 14th at 7 PM at 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street:
5103 Duffield Street- continued from last month. This property wants to change from a family daycare to a group daycare. Up to 12 children
5103 Duffield Street from Google Maps

5103 Duffield Street from Google Maps

1631 Haworth Street- Property owner is seeking a variance to have a place of worship on the first and keeping the second floor as a rental unit.
4623 Mulberry Street- Is seeking a variance to legalize a triplex already in existence..However, there are several code violations on it. No renters license, windows and doors are in need of repair.
4623 mulberry from Google Maps

4623 mulberry from Google Maps

The Bridge will also make a presentation on their request to add capacity to their facility on Adams Avenue.
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Violence in Frankford

Homicides

January 16th on the 4600 block of Penn – 201615004629

February 3rd on the 1800 block of Fillmore – 201615009784

February 20th on the 4800 block of Penn – 201615014979

March 17th on the 4700 block of Oxford – 201615023994

March 23rd on the 1600 block of Pratt – 201615025965

March 23rd on the 1600 block of Pratt – 201615025900

After 6 homicides in the 15th District PSA 1 over a three month period, Frankford is on track to set a record this year for murder in the community.  See the March crime summary on the chart below and you can see the detailed report at this link.

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Only one of those homicides has lead to an arrest so far.  Local video surveillance cameras helped identify suspects in the incident on the 4800 block of Penn Street.

The number code following the crime is one way of tracking an incident.  Thanks to Christopher Sawyer at philadelinquency.com who has given us a new tool for tracking this information with CourtWatch.  Besides a huge collection of other interesting stuff, he has provided this great tool for tracking arrests.  

Thanks to OpenDataPhilly for making this raw data available for our use.

If you are concerned about violence in Frankford and want to take action, there is a meeting at St. Marks Church at 4442 Frankford Avenue on Monday, April 11th at 6 PM.

 

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PHILLY SPRING CLEANUP: POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH

From the Streets Department:

ALERT : Apr 07, 2016 – Philly Spring Cleanup: Postponed Until Saturday, April 16thDue to the forecasted inclement weather, the Streets Department has made the decision to postpone the 9th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup until SATURDAY, APRIL 16. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of all residents and sanitation crews at the forefront.

That being said, please hold on to your supplies, rally more neighbors, family and friends and on Saturday, April 16 – let’s all get together and pick it up, Philly!

This year has an historic number of registered projects, so thank you for your enthusiasm and understanding.

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Streets Department’s 2016 Yard Waste Recycling Program

Streets Commissioner Donald D. Carlton announced today that the Streets Department will host the 2016 Yard Waste Recycling Program by offering 23 citywide locations for residents to drop-off their yard waste. Residents may drop off their materials to be recycled on two Saturdays, April 16 and April 30 during the hours of 9 am to 3 pm. This special service is being provided as an environmentally safe alternative for the disposal of yard waste.  The drop off location in Frankford is at Castor Avenue and Foulkrod Street.

Philadelphia residents may drop off brush cuttings, tree limbs, leaves and other similar material for recycling no more than 4 feet in length and no more than 8 inches in diameter.

  • Yard waste brought to the sites for recycling should be untied.
  • Yard waste will only be accepted in biodegradable paper bags.  These bags can be processed for recycling along with the yard waste. This reduces contamination in the recycling process.

Yard waste is also accepted at the Streets Department’s six (6) Sanitation Convenience Centers throughout the year. Materials must be in biodegradable bags or bundled. The centers are open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm, except holidays. Residents wishing to use the Sanitation Convenience Centers must show proof of Philadelphia residency as the centers are for City residents’ use only. Yard waste set out for collection will be picked up with rubbish.

As always, there is no charge to drop-off materials. No waste materials generated by businesses or non-Philadelphia residents will be accepted. Vendors are responsible for making arrangements for the private disposal of their yard waste.

Citizens who require additional information regarding the disposal of yard waste or any other Streets Department service may contact the Customer Affairs Unit at (215) 686-5560 or visit us online at www.philadelphiastreets.com .  For all other City services, contact 3-1-1.