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Next Week in Frankford

  • Movie “Passion of the Christ”Next Week In Frankford
    When-Fri, April 10, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
    Where-Calvary Chapel King’s Highway, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 4442 Frankford Ave. 2nd floor (map)
    Description-“Passion of the Christ” will be shown this Friday, April 10th at 7:00p.m. at the Calvary Chapel King’s Highway. (they are non-denominational) They are located in the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 4442 Frankford Ave. 2nd floor, rear. (film is not for small children)
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When-Tue, April 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-John Wanamaker: The Paper Trail of a Merchant Prince, presented by Bruce M. Conner. Mr. Conner will discuss the ephemera which exists from John Wanamaker’s lifetime (1838 – 1922) which includes letters, trade cards, postcards, newspapers, and catalogs. They combine to form an expansive record of his marketing principles and strategies and provide insight into the evolution of a “Merchant Prince”. Members free, non-members $5.
  • Spring Into Your Park day at Overington Park
    When-Sat, April 18, 10am – 1pm
    Where-Overington Park (map)
    Description-There will be a Spring Into Your Park day at Overington Park on Sat. April 18th, from 10 till 1, rain or shine. We will be putting in new beds, cleaning up old ones, mulching, and general clean up. We are told that our council woman will provide snacks and water, we are hoping to have tee shirts for those who help out with the clean up. Tools and gloves will be provided. If you enjoy the park we need your help to spruce it up and ready it for the spring! Hope to see a crowd there, come out and meet your neighbors and have some fun.
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Real Estate Transactions in Historic Frankford

Here are some transactions from February and March.

1790 Brill St $58,500
2126 Kennedy St $37,500
1104 Anchor St $60,000
2038 Granite St $20,750
2113 Shallcross St $40,000
1615 Allengrove St $39,127
2029 Buckius St $29,000
1752 Brill St  $74,900
4638 Adams Ave $143,100
5036 Jackson St $32,500
1621 Dyre St $50,000
4531 Griscom St $35,000
1932 Haworth St $34,500
4235 Romain St $42,000
5203 Glenloch St $26,000
5016 Torresdale Ave $27,000
1373 Dyre St $49,550
4439-41 E Wingohocking St $99,000
4320 Howland St 98,000
4623 Worth St 31,000
4649 Naples St $65,000
5029 Akron St $85,000
1701 Brill St $41,000
1785 Scattergood St $25,000
1130 Kenwyn St $173,000
5321 Oakland St $75,500
1216 Kenwyn St $100,000
1828 Kinsey St $35,000
1167 Anchor St $67,500
5263 Sylvester St $119,900
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The Northeast Philly Idol Competition

The Frankford Community Development Corporation (FCDC) is hosting The Northeast Philly Idol Competition for all individuals ages 12-21 during 2009. Auditions will take place May 12 & 13 at the Frankford Boys & Girls Club 1709 Kinsey Street. Applications must be received no later than May 1. The Idol Winner will receive a $500 cash prize. All finalists will receive a small cash prize and t-shirt. The competition will take place Saturday, June 20 in Overington Park at the 10th Annual Frankford Festival.
Contact FCDC for more information or for an application click here.

Frankford Community Development Corporation
4900 Griscom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: (215) 743-6580
Fax: (215) 743-6582
frankfordcdc.com
mainstreetcoordinator@yahoo.com

There is also a t-shirt decorating contest for children 12 & under. Cash prize will be awarded and design will be printed on all t-shirts given out at the festival.