Category: Meetings and Events

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Important Northwood Civic Meeting Tonight

The next Northwood Civic Association Meeting is tonight at 7:00 PM at Simpson Recreation Center, 1010 Arrott Street.

Councilman David Oh, or a representative from his office, will be speaking about the legislation proposed on the issue of squatters. Update on 1301 Wakeling Street. Please attend this important meeting and bring a neighbor with you.

1301 Wakeling Street

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Need Healthcare Coverage? It’s Not Too Late

“Healthcare premiums are expected to rise again in 2018, but folks who need to renew their insurance or enroll in a plan for the first time may visit Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s district office in the Northeast on Tuesday, Nov. 21, for expert advice on getting the best health coverage for their money.

The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats’ Affordable Care Act enrollment tour will stop at Tartaglione’s office at 1061 Bridge St. (Bridge Street and Oxford Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the public can sign up for ACA coverage or for Medicare with the help of certified enrollment specialists.

Visitors to the office should bring income documentation such as a pay stub or W-2 tax form, as well as their driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID.

Enrollment for ACA has become a lot more difficult for 2018 because of several cuts in the program enacted by the federal government. The enrollment period has been cut in half and runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. In past years, the enrollment window stayed open until Jan. 31. Also, the government’s enrollment website Healthcare.gov will be shut down for maintenance from midnight to noon on most Sundays. The site will not shut down on Dec. 10.

Further, the federal government has cut funding for its public awareness campaign and for consumer help. That’s why PA Senate Democrats created the HealthcareForPA.com website to promote and share information about enrollment.

For more information, visit HealthcareForPA.com or SenatorTartaglione.com. Or call the senator’s office at 215-533-0440.”

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Frankford NAC Zoning November Wrap Up

There were 5 cases on the agenda for the meeting on November 9th.

  • 5127 Duffield Street – Develop lot into Veterans housing – Continued, the applicant did not appear.
  • 4535 Tackawanna Street – Legalization of a five-dwelling unit – Opposed by 2.  Application was disallowed for 5 units because of no egress for basement and no safe access out for the attic.  The zoning board’s recommendation is 3.
  • 4416 Frankford Avenue – To be used as a Hall/ Entertain Events with food service.  Approved – The kitchen is to be used to feed the youth who come in for boxing classes and events.
  • 4938 Penn Street – Rooming house for six individuals – Opposed by 2 votes. Applicant’s lawyer mentioned that applicant will probably withdraw application because of the opposition and then reapply at a later date.
  • 4562 Hawthorne Street – Auto Repair shop – Continued until next meeting.

The next Frankford NAC Zoning meeting will be held on December 14th at 7 PM at the Daral Building, 4667 Paul Street.

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Catch a Stagecoach on Frankford Avenue

The Historical Society of Frankford Presents

1507 Orthodox Street

Philadelphia PA 19124

Stagecoach Travel Along the King’s Highway

With Charles Moody

November 14, 2017 7:30 PM

Charles will present the results of his research on stagecoach travel during the early 1800’s along the King’s Highway that connected Philadelphia with New York with some newly added content. Unpaved roads with deep ruts and tree stumps were common obstacles to a smooth ride. Toll gates and inns were prevalent and the journey’s progress was measured by roadside mile markers.

Some of the stops along Frankford Ave. included the Seven Stars Hotel, the Jolly Post, the Red Lion Inn and the Cedar Hill Hotel.

The 7 Stars Hotel – Frankford Avenue and Oxford Avenue – Now the site of the Citizens Bank

Refreshments served after the lecture

Admission Free-Donations accepted

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Stacey Lee Webber at the 2017 PMA Craft Show

So this is what’s happening at the Globe Dye Works.

Artist Stacey Lee Weber is known for her work with metals and will be showcasing at the 2017 PMA Craft Show. Provided

“I am often inspired by my environment,” she says. “Currently the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia in the Globe Dye Works building [is inspiring me]. The row housing, electric wires dangling, trash on the street are all sources of inspiration.”

Read the rest of the story from the Metro at the link below.

Source: Stacey Lee Webber gears up for the 2017 PMA Craft Show | Metro US