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Fire in Frankford

News reports today of a fire in the 4700 block of Worth Street. A father and son burned critically. A firefighter and another passerby suffered smoke inhalation.

From CBS3.com:

A firefighter is recovering after he rushed into a burning home in the Frankford section of Philadelphia in order to rescue a father and his young son.

The fire on the 4700 block of Worth Street started on the kitchen stove after something that was cooking caught fire officials said. The flames spread quickly throughout the home, trapping a 3-year-old boy and his 43-year-old father inside.

Philadelphia fireman James Babst, 41, was on his way to work around 4:45 p.m. Sunday when he passed the burning home. He stopped his truck and joined neighbors, who were breaking windows of the home.

Read the entire story here. We wish them all a swift recovery.

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Historical Society of Frankford

A very important event is coming up next month.

The Historical Society of Frankford presents…

Support the HSF Building Renovation Project with Frankford’s Legendary Jazz Drummer Butch Ballard and his Trio
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7:30 pm
Complimentary Wine and Cheese!
$20 General Admission/ $18 for Students & Seniors/ $15 for HSF Members

To purchase tickets:
Please mail your check or money order payable to:
The Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
*Please include your name, address, phone numbers, & email address. Tickets available at the door but limited Seating.

For questions or concert information call 215-743-6030
www.historicalsocietyoffrankford.org

Thank You to THIRD FEDERAL BANK for sponsoring this event!

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Northeast history center

From the Northeast Times:

Excitement is building around the Center for Northeast Philadelphia History. Local historians held their third meeting at the Historical Society of Frankford last week to discuss the project that would preserve and promote the history of Northeast Philadelphia.

When asked if there is a defining line for what might — or might not — be considered historical, Harry Silcox, retired Lincoln High School principal, historian and co-director of the project, said that while most people think of history as when George Washington walked down Bristol Pike, to Silcox “it’s yesterday.”

The session also included discussion of the history center’s Web site. The site will feature information, photos and links to each neighborhood, an overview of houses of worship, parks and watersheds, along with information related to sports and the history of ethnic groups and religions in the region. The historians discussed ways to get the community involved, as well as the benefits of undertaking possible partnerships with other organizations.

Read the entire story here.

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Another day in the city

From CBS3 today:

A suspect is in police custody after a brief standoff following a bomb scare in the Frankford section of the city Thursday.

Philadelphia Police were called to the 5200 block of Marlow Street after reports of man constructing bombs in his home.

The suspect’s girlfriend told authorities she smelled some type of accelerant and that there were bomb making materials in the home.

The Bomb Squad was called to the home as a precaution.

Read the entire story here.