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Frankford NAC Approves Auto Repair Shop

The vote went in favor of approving the application for a variance for the auto repair shop at 1911-15 Church Street at the Frankford NAC meeting on September 8th.

The property is zoned RSA-5 for single dwellings but has been in use as an industrial site since anyone can remember.  There was neighborhood support for the variance with one elegible voter in attendance.

The other cases on the agenda were:

1640 Church Street is seeking a variance for an auto detail/repair shop.  The owners failed to show for the third time and must now go through the application process again.

1930 and 1958 Bridge Street are single family homes and the owner wants to convert them to triplex apartments.  They came well prepared and made a presentation but the zoning notices on the properties were not on display (they had been vandalized) when the NAC visited the site.  The applicant posted new notices and will ask for a continuance and return to the next meeting for a vote.

The next Frankford NAC meeting will be held on October 13th at 7 PM at the 2nd Baptist church at 1801 Meadow Street.

 

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Pennsylvania to Fund Holistic Drug Addiction Treatment

Pennsylvania is funding health care centers that take a holistic approach to drug addiction treatment.  I am assuming that this is after a statistical analysis, they have proven that this method has significantly higher positive outcomes than the pill mills that have made a home in Frankford in the past.

There are 45 statewide “Centers of Excellence” and Frankford’s Wedge Medical is among them.  Get the entire story from Newsworks at the link below.

Source: Pennsylvania to fund drug addiction treatment centers — NewsWorks

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Citizens Planning Institute

A tip from Ellie Devyatkin, Commercial Corridor Manager, Frankford Community Development Corporation

The Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) is the education and outreach arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

CPI’s main programming is a seven-week course that empowers citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Philadelphia through a greater understanding of city planning and the steps involved in development projects. The course includes six evening classes: three introductory classes on planning issues and principles, land use and zoning, and the development process; and three electives, the topics for which change every session.

The course runs every Spring and Fall.  Each participant is also required to complete a final project in order to earn their Certificate of Completion as a Philadelphia Citizen Planner, which they receive at a public ceremony.

The application period for the fall session of the Citizens Planning Institute has opened.

Who might want to take this course?  Any Frankford resident interested in economic development.  If you go to the NAC zoning meetings this would be a natural.  If you want jobs to come to Frankford and want to be a part of that process, this is for you.  If you are active in a civic association, it would be beneficial to your group.

See this link for course information and cost.  Yes it does have a cost but if you represent a group, get them to foot the bill.

 

 

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Frankford Restaurant Review – Teddy’s Pizza

Teddy’s Pizza is a Frankford institution.  Located in the heart of Frankford right off Foulkrod Street  at 4748 Frankford Avenue.

We ordered on line through Grubhub and the order was delivered on time and accurately.  We gave them 5 stars for that day.

The cheese steak and fries were better than average and that was great.  Have since used Teddy’s several times and no doubt its good.  We have often gone over there to pick up rather than wait for the extra time for delivery, since its within walking distance.

You can also call Teddy’s direct and save a bit.  The number is (215) 533-3366.

Next week we’ll be at Leandros.