What used to be McDonalds, across from the Transportation Center, is now a vacant storefront.    The word on the street is the loiterers have relocated.

 

Now reopened after a forced shut down a few months ago, the owners are interested in selling their franchise.  Follow this link to the listing. 7-11 has a Veterans program.  It will take a tough owner to take on this job.

Across the street from the 7-11 the Chinese takeout has closed and a new Adja Binta African Wholesale Food Market is open.  It is a nice little store that carries the basics.  Very clean inside and you can see pictures at this link.

Coming two doors down, New York Pizza and Grill.  Don’t know anything about this one yet.

Formerly Lorenzo’s Barber Shop is now the Infinity Hair Salon.

There is always something new happening in Frankford.

 

 

VALLEY OF DREAMS

When your world seems like it’s shutting down and you think you have nowhere to turn,
Go to the place they call the Valley of Dreams.
Whatever the cause, whatever the reason,
Stress, burnout, depression, or anxiety.
Go to the place they call the Valley of Dreams.
Where the trees are all clustered and they make wonderful shade,
In that place, they call the Valley of Dreams.
Flowers so beautiful look like they were handmade.
Grass the color of emerald green,
Ducks floating down a shallow stream,
In that place, they call the Valley of Dreams.
But if you can’t make it there today, just close your eyes, take a deep breath and let your mind take you away,
To that place, they call the Valley of Dreams.

BY LENNY JAYNES

“Everyday in Frankford” is a new feature in the Frankford Gazette by photographer Chris Baker Evens.

Chris grew up in Australia and moved to Frankford with his family three years ago. He is passionate about bringing dignity to local communities and finding joy in small, ordinary moments of life. He recently exhibited a selection of photographs called “Found in Frankford” and is working on a new series of portraits.