The Philly Captain, AKA John McCann, gives an update on the Holiday Thriftway building at 5147 Frankford Avenue.
Thank you, Captain..
Thriftway Demolition
Tire Dumpers Use Covid as Cover
There is nothing new about tire dumpers but its interesting that they may be emboldened by the Covid problems. The city is scrambling to maintain basic services, so its a safe bet that these guys think they get a free pass to dump when and where they want.
So if you are near 2166 Granite Street in Frankford, a parking lot for the now shuttered Chateau Caterers, you may see a massive pile of tires. Neighbors have reported it to 311 but no action so far. DAY BY DAY THE MOUND GETS BIGGER.
Being so close to Torresdale Avenue, my guess would be they came from up that way.
Frankford Gazette Update
Since we moved to Virginia in March of 2019, the Gazette has depended on news submissions from individuals and community groups. We have no reporters in Frankford to cover events. Anyone claiming to be a reporter for the Frankford Gazette is acting on their own behalf and is not, in any way, working for or with us.
News should be emailed to me at gil@frankfordgazette.com or through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FrankfordGazette.
A SPLINTER OF HOPE
A SPLINTER OF HOPE
On dark days, hope may be hard to find,
But if you look between the lines you’ll find a splinter of hope,
Even though it may be hard to find.
Hope is what keeps the wheels turning,
Hope is what keeps a wood fire burning,
Hope is what a soldier needs when he tries to find his way,
So he won’t get lost in sympathy.
Sympathy will bring you to your knees,
Hope will lift you higher so you can see,
Beyond the stars, beyond the clouds, beyond eternity.
Hope will give you what you need when you’re fighting for what you believe.
BY LENNY JAYNES
Historical Society of Frankford Virtual Meeting December
The HSF held their annual holiday meeting online due to the unfortunate COVID situation we are all living through.
The historical subject of the program was a presentation by Philadelphia author Allen Hornblum on his most recent book about the story of Holmesburg Prison inmates who were baked alive in their punishment cells in 1938. A bit heavy for the Christmas season but very interesting.
