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PSA1 Crime Report for May for the 15th District

Overall crime incidents in the 15th District PSA1 for the first 5 months of the year reported are down compared to last year by about 10%.  May of 2016 compared to 2015 is down 16%.

crime summary may

Thanks to OpenDataPhilly we have a lot more information about crime.  The data available goes back to 2006 and includes the entire city which amounts to 2 million reports.  It now includes all incidents rather than only the most serious categories.

crime summary

 

The Gazette will continue to report crime news as it impacts our daily lives in as balanced a way as possible.  We can’t ignore it but Frankford is much more than the crime stats indicate.

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Overington Park Flea Market Big Success

Friends of Overington Park held their first flea market in several years on June 4th along Orthodox Street.  The weather looked threatening earlier in the morning but when I stopped by there about Noon the sun was beaming.

Vendors were lined up along Orthodox street and reported brisk sales.  No doubt that was helped by the high visibility location.

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And coming up this weekend, June 11th, at Overington Park Meet and Greet with the annual Salsa contest and Pot Luck picnic.

meet and greet

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Making Ends Meet in Frankford

Research Study

“Making Ends Meet in Frankford, Philadelphia: The Social Situation of Young Urban Men”

Looking for Participants
Adult Males (ages 25-34)
Must be a long-term resident of Frankford

Temple University is conducting interviews of young men living in Frankford for a study of employment and other strategies for making ends meet. Interviews will last approximately 2-3 hours. Respondents will receive payment for their time.

To find out if you qualify for the study,
call Dr. Jamie Fader at 215-341-3234