KatieRose Keenan of the Northeast Times writes about the positive changes at Northeast High. it seemed that not a month went by that there was not an assault there. So we’ll keep a hopeful eye on things. Read the entire story here.
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Northwood Civic Association Meeting
Tom Waring of the Northeast Times reports on the most recent meeting. Read it here.
Frankford Friends finds new space
Frankford Friends (1500 Orthodox St.) opened 2 new classrooms in the old candy factory at Griscom and Gillingham. This story from the Northeast Times gives the details on how this came about and their ongoing search for a permanent solution for their growing student body.
8th murder this year in Frankford
I missed the original story.
The Philadelphia Police Department last week announced an arrest in the fatal beating of a 72-year-old man in Frankford on Aug. 27.
Larry Cunningham, 53, has been charged with murder in the death of Russell McCoy, of the 1800 block of Gillingham St.
This is the link to the Northeast Times.
Al Angelo
From the Inquirer:
The game was an afterthought.
Most in attendance came to pay tribute to the late Al Angelo.
Former Frankford football players, coaches and fans from various generations came to Frankford Memorial Stadium yesterday for a memorial service to honor the Pioneers’ winningest coach.
And this season’s team perhaps paid Angelo the biggest homage, beating Lincoln, 33-0, in the home opener.
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