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Tartaglione to Host Financial Freedom Event for Working Families

Free tax return help, unclaimed property search, rent/property tax rebate applications and Earned Income Tax Credit help will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites the community to visit her Bridge Street district office on April 10 to take advantage of a free Financial Freedom for Working Families event. The senator will partner with PA State Treasurer Joe Torsella and the Campaign for Working Families Inc. to “Show YOU the Money!”

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There will be free income tax return preparation available, along with unclaimed property search, rent and property tax rebate application preparation and Earned Income Tax Credit assistance. Visitors can also open a PA 529 College Savings Plan with a waiver of the usual $50 enrollment fee. The event will occur at 1061 Bridge St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“In today’s economic environment with rising costs and stagnant wages, working people should try to take advantage of every opportunity to get ahead,” Senator Tartaglione said. “Through this program, Treasurer Torsella and I want to connect Pennsylvanians, especially those in the 2nd Senatorial District, with the free financial resources available to them.”

This event is the final installment of a six-stop, month-long statewide tour. No appointment is necessary. Visitors will be served in the order in which they arrive. Spanish language service will be available.

Campaign for Working Families Inc. will provide tax return preparation services for filers reporting less than $54,000 income. The federal deadline to file is April 17 this year. Filers must bring the following documents: social security cards for the filer and all dependents, valid state-issued photo ID or driver’s license, all 2017 income documents (W-2 and 1099 forms), a voided check if you wish to receive your return as a direct deposit, any child care co-pay statements with provider’s Social Security information or EIN, any education credit form 1098-T, last year’s tax return, health insurance form 1095-A (if applicable) and identity theft protection PIN (if applicable).

Those applying for EITC must bring photo ID, proof of income and their social security number. Those seeking an unclaimed property search must bring photo ID and proof of residency such as a utility bill. Those opening a PA 529 account must bring a bank account number and routing number or voided check, along with the birthdate and social security number of the child/student beneficiary.

Visit PASenate.com/FinancialFreedom or call 215-533-0440 for more information.

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Philadelphia’s 15th Police District Names Officers of the Year

Burgoon, Kennelly, Acevedo and Wilmer named 2017 Officers of the year

We were honored to be invited to the awards dinner held on March 26th by the 15th PDAC (Police District Advisory Council) to honor 6 officers for their outstanding performance.

Officers of the year Stephen Burgoon and Sean Kennelly were highly successful in reducing the number of burglaries in the District, many of them in the area of Northwood last year.

Roberto Acevedo and Thomas Wilmer did a great job investigating and making arrests in the thefts from vehicles that plagued the District last year. Many of those were in the area of the Frankford Transportation Center.

In addition, Patrick Owens and Megan O’Farrell were named Officers of the month for February 2018.

The short video below shows Captain Anthony Luca making the presentations and giving the details of the work by these Police Officers.

Congratulations to all involved.

 

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Come Help Plan for a Frankford Community Garden

A community garden for Frankford has been talked about for years.

An informational meeting will be held on March 27th at 6 PM at 4355 Paul Street.  It is time to get it done.  See the flyer below.

What can a community garden do for our neighborhood?

  • Provide Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
  • Beautify Neighborhood
  • Increase sense of Safety
  • Build Relationships among Neighbors
  • Catalyst for Community Improvement
  • Creates opportunity for Exercise and Stress-relief
  • Enhance our Quality of Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Frankford Tree Giveaway

Free trees.  It sounds almost too good to be true but it is.

Tree Philly is going to give away 50 trees to Frankford residents on May 5th at the Daral Building.  These are yard trees and not for planting on the curb or in containers.  There is a limited number available and after they are gone that is all till next year.  If you are interested, see the flyer below for contact information.

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Frankford NAC Zoning Group Approves Duffield Street Development

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on March 8th, the group discussed a revised proposal by representatives for 5127 Duffield Street.  Developer met with planning commission prior to the zoning meeting and had agreed to some recommendations going forward, which are as follows:

  • Only 10% of the dwellings are studio apartment and the developer has agreed to make those bigger. This would reduce the number of dwellings.
  • The developer will put in the maximum number of parking spaces allowable.
  • Extra lighting and greenery will be added.
  • Although it was indicated as Veterans housing, it is really Veterans preference.

New plans were reviewed at the zoning meeting and were approved with the changes. (Plans were stamped)

2224 Orthodox Street– Building is zoned as CMX-2 but is being used as a single family dwelling. Applicant was seeking a variance to tear down front wall and install a storefront gate and use it to park her car. After further review of this case, it is opposed. Zoning codes do not allow covered parking space unless it can be accessed by a shared driveway, or alley.

2224 Orthodox Street from Google Street View

4943 Penn Street– continued (seeking a variance to legalize 4 units.

1540 Womrath Street– continued (seeking a variance to have three units).

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on April 12th at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street, Philadelphia PA 19124.