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Another Shooting in Frankford

Residents reported gunfire in the area of Foulkrod Street between Penn and Leiper about 10:15 PM Friday,  August 19th.  Police responding located the victim minutes later at Aria Frankford.  He had been transported there in a private vehicle.

No further information is available.

Police later reported the incident as having taking place on the 4800 block of Oxford Avenue.  The ID number is 201615080277.

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Record Turnout at Frankford Town Hall

There were about 70 people crowded into the room on the second floor of the Frankford Boys and Girls Club on August 15th at a Town Hall to address the shooting that took one life and left two others injured (one critically) on August 13th.

The shooting took place on the basketball court at the Square/Wilmot Park which had been a safe zone until this incident.  The community was outraged and mobilized into action.

People from all over Frankford and from all ages attended and gave their ideas and suggestions on a course of action.  What became clear is that all recognize there there is no quick fix for this problem.

  • There are too many illegally gotten guns in the wrong hands of people who are all too ready to use them.
  • The lack of opportunity for the youth of the community.
  • Children raising children.
  • Teaching right from wrong in the home.
  • Closing down the nuisance bars.
  • Economic development on the Avenue will bring new jobs.
  • Reactivate the Power Circle at the Boys and Girls Club for mentoring the youth.
  • New policing strategies from the Police Department.
  • Bringing the various competing groups in Frankford into a force that works together.

A peace walk is planned for August 19th at 6 PM starting from 2 points in Frankford: Wilmot Park/the Square and Wakeling and Griscom Streets.  Both of those locations were the scenes of shootings on the weekend.  The two groups of walkers will then meet at Margaret and Frankford.

The next steps will be announced at a future time.

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Doctor and Office Manager of Frankford Clinic Charged

It had been operating on the 4900 block of Frankford Avenue before it moved to 4606 Frankford Avenue.  There were long lines outside every day and the story below may help explain why.  It shut down due to the fire on Frankford Avenue.

A South Jersey psychiatrist with a practice in Philadelphia and his office manager were indicted Wednesday on charges of illegally selling more than $1 million in prescription drugs for cash, federal prosecutors said.

Source: Philly doctor and office manager charged with illegal drug sales

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Northwood Town Watch Forced to Consider Patrols

Burglary was the topic at the Northwood Civic Association meeting on August 16th and residents were frustrated with the lack of police patrols in the neighborhood, given the increase in burglary over the past few months.

Under discussion are either bringing back the private security firm for patrolling the area or expanding the Northwood Town Watch to incorporate patrols.  Tom McAvoy, President of the Town Watch is looking for volunteers interested in patrolling. His email is nwtownwatch@hotmail.com

The next meeting of the Northwood Civic Association will be on September 20th at 7 PM at St. James Lutheran Church where nominations for Board membership will be accepted.

Active participants in the work of the Civic is needed for it to get anything done.