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Frankford Y Building on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Garsed Bromley Mansion – New Frankford Community Y

At the July 8th meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Garsed Bromley Mansion / YWCA of Frankford was approved and placed upon the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. ( I was the lead nominator, Debbie Klak, former president of the HSF (Historical Society of Frankford) and Diane Sadler, curator of the HSF were the co-nominators)
There was no local representative or elected public official in support – or against, there was no representative from the “owners” of the present non-profit who control the building, there were no representatives from Northwood Civic Association (that once so loudly vocal about demolishing the Building). 
There was no broad community support. 
Ashley Hahn of Planphilly was (as she usually is) present with her lap-top typing and covering all the nominations.
John Buffington board member of Historical Society of Frankford and Frankford resident, was the lone-wolf who spoke highly and eloquently about the building and Frankford in general.
Thank you John,
and thank you Ashley.
If you want to see or read the nomination, 
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Frankford High Class of 66 Reunion

The 1966 class of Frankford High School is planning our 50-year reunion, so please SAVE THE DATE!  The reunion will be held the evening of SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 at The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053.

The cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.  There will be a dj with dancing until 11:00 p.m. and a cash bar throughout the event.  We are so looking forward to reuniting with old friends from a very special time in our lives.  There will be lots of time for good conversation, great music and fun.

The admission prices are $75.00 per person if your reservation is received by August 1 and $85.00 per person if your reservation is received after that.  Reservation requests received after October 1 will be honored if space is available.  To register, download and complete the registration form at this link and return it with your check payable to “Frankford Class of 1966.”

If you are in contact with any former teachers and want to have one or more join us at the reunion, you are welcome to sponsor them.  Please add his/her/their name(s) to your registration form and include their admission price in your total check.

For anyone who is coming into the Philadelphia area from out of town and needs a hotel room, we have negotiated a very good rate at the Radisson Hotel Northeast Philadelphia (Route 1 in Trevose) for Friday and Saturday nights, October 14 and 15.

For anyone in town on Friday evening, looking for an informal get-together, we will gather at the Library Lounge at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast,

(www.radisson.com/trevose-hotel-pa-19053/patrevos).

Please visit our reunion website at:  http://fhsclassof66reunion.org to register and find out who is coming and see if you can help us find some fellow classmates.

Questions?  Please call Janet (Hall) Pratowski, 215-368-3858.

 

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Aria Health is Jefferson Now

Under the terms of the agreement, Aria will be designated as a regional referral site and will be “an epicenter for new program development” as well as the expansion of existing programs, according to a statement from the hospital. Moving forward, it will be known as Aria-Jefferson Health and its Frankford, Torresdale and Bucks County operations will all carry the Jefferson Health brand.

Source: Jefferson and Aria Health Now Operating As One

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Frankford NAC Zoning to Meet July 14th

Note change of location to the Northeast Baptist Church, 4744 Tackawanna Street

Time:  7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us and Vote on what happens in your neighborhood!

You must be 18 or older with ID to vote in these proceedings.

5520 Harbison Avenue (St. Bart’s Convent) – Property owner is seeking a variance for twenty three (23) units within the entire building and a proposed business/professional office.

1640 Church St.

1640 Church St.

1640 Church Street – Special Exception for an auto detailing shop (personal repair and maintenance) on the 1st floor with an office on the 2nd floor.

4114 Torresdale Avenue – Lot adjustment (to create one lot from six (6) OPA accounts 4114, 4116-16 Torresdale Avenue, 4101 Worrell Street, 4103 Worrell Street, 4103 Worrell Street, 4105 Worrell Street, 4107 Worrell Street

Approval Process: Determined by Community Vote

Eligible Voters: Community and Neighborhood Residents/ Residents must have ID in order to vote.

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Burglary Up in Frankford

We have been working on the crime stats for June and are waiting for some followup information from the police for the full report but one thing is obvious,  burglary is up in June compared to May.  Compared to last year at this time, it is about the same.

From Joe Krause, President of the Northwood Civic:

Just getting the info now so don’t reply with questions. Apparently there was a burglary today on the 5100 block of Castor Avenue. As I get details I will post them. I encourage everyone to invest the $200-$300 and get a surveillance system. They are easy to install and easy to access. If it’s not affordable then go in half’s with a neighbor and you will all have access through your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. We really need to get some pictures of these mutts and we need to follow their prosecution so the DA’s office and judges don’t drop the ball and let these people walk. The last burglar caught was out in 2 days.

Follow this link to see where the burglaries were in June.  Take Joe’s advice.  I know these camera’s have solved crimes and probably saved lives.  You can’t stop the burglars but you can encourage to go somewhere else.