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Frankford NAC Zoning Meeting April 2019

The Frankford NAC zoning group heard the following cases at the meeting on April 11th.

2000 Orthodox Street – PERMIT FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. – Continued, need blueprints

2000 Orthodox Street

4340 Leiper Street – PERMIT FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE – Continued, need blueprints that indicate an egress for the second floor.

4340 Leiper Street

4360-62 Leiper Street – PERMIT FOR A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. – Opposed

4360 Leiper Street

4637 Mulberry Street – PERMIT FOR USE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS A (2) TWO FAMILY DWELLING. FIRST FLOOR GARAGE TO BE USED FOR STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. – Opposed

4637 Mulberry Street

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on May 9th at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street.
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Joe Hohenstein to host job fair at Vogt Rec April 26

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein, is hosting a Spring Job Fair for local residents on Thursday, April 26.  The job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vogt Recreation Center, 4131 Unruh Ave.  Representatives from CareerLink PA, SEPTA, the City of Philadelphia, healthcare providers and more will be at the fair to talk to participants about available job openings and career opportunities.

“Whether you are unemployed or underemployed, or looking for something new, this job fair will have plenty of avenues to pursue,” Hohenstein said. “Join us!”

More information is available by calling Hohenstein’s office at 215-744-2600.

 

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Frankford Northwood Y Proposal

Story and picture by: Chaplain Patrick, Frankford Community Ambassador
On Monday, April 15th Ms. Angenique Howard of Unique Dreams Inc. met with the Northwood community at Simpson Recreation Center to present her proposal to open a Family Therapeutic,  Recreational,  and Educational Center in the former Frankford-Northwood Y located at 4700 Leiper Street.
She stated that the 33,000 square foot facility will include wrap around mental health and wellness programs, along with recreation gym memberships.  She also said that the indoor pool would reopen for swim leagues from the local schools.
A group of area residents asked questions, some of which went unanswered, as her business plan and financials are still in the works.
The community is in a wait & see mode as there is no lease agreement with the building owner or other paperwork present.
Future meetings will be announced in time.
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Balboa Catering Moving to Frankford

Frankford Welcomes Balboa Catering

Alex and Jocelyn Garfinkel are moving their business, Balboa Catering, to 4345 Orchard Street in the American Silk Building in Frankford.  The building has undergone major renovations to accommodate seating for 60, with plenty of off-street parking and is set to continue their tradition of fine dining.

Executive Chef Alex Garfinkel is a graduate of the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill and has spent the last decade honing his craft at various eateries including Le Bec Fin, Lacroix, Morimoto, and Amada.

Jocelyn Garfinkel attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and worked in some of Manhattan’s best restaurants such as Tribeca Grill and Park Ave Café.  However, she realized her true calling was in food, but not cooking and now manages the front of the house in the catering operation.

In addition to their catering, Balboa has become well known for their Supper Clubs, which are pop up dinners held at various locations in the area.

To learn more about Balboa Catering, read Michael Klein’s excellent piece on Philly.com and follow this link to their web page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read the details at this link.