On Saturday, March 21, 2010, Coach Ryan Davis led the Deni Basketball Team to win the NEPL Championship for the 15/16 year old boys basketball. The game took place at Vogt Recreation Center and the final score was Deni 48, Vogt 43. Deni Basketball had a dream season with a regular season record of 8-1. In the playoffs, Deni went 3-0 to gain the NEPL Title.
Jack McCarthy to Resign from Historical Society of Frankford
It was reported by NEastPhilly.com that Jack McCarthy will resign as Archivist from the Historical Society of Frankford within a month.
We have also heard that Debbie Klak former President of the Historical Society of Frankford will once again take a seat on the board. More information on these changes may be available at the next meeting of the society on Tuesday April 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Coming Up in Frankford
- Free Picture with the Easter Bunny When – Wed, March 31, 3pm – 5pm. Where – Mark My Flesh Tattoo, (Frankford & Orthodox, 2nd Floor) (map)Description – Free Picture with the Easter Bunny Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:00pm—5:00pm Mark My Flesh Tattoo 4601 Frankford Avenue (Frankford & Orthodox, 2nd Floor) Questions? (215) 743-6580 Sponsored by: SPIN Frankford 1616 Orthodox Street Frankford Community Development Corporation 4900 Griscom Street Dream Girls Fashion 4603 Frankford Avenue Richardson Group 1750 Bridge Street Mark My Flesh 4601 Frankford Avenue (215) 533-1149 Holiday Thriftway 5147 Frankford Avenue (215) 535-9043 Frankford Business & Professional Association P.O. Box 4869 (215) 743– 5522 Theresa Hanas Main Street Coordinator Frankford Community Development Corporation 4900 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Office: (215)743-6580 Fax: (215)743-6582
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting When – Thu, April 1, 7pm – 8pm Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House When – Sun, April 4, 12pm – 5pm Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Bloodshed on Lafayette Square” The assasination attemp & attack on Seward Hugh Boyle
- Frankford Parks Cleanup WhenSat, April 10, 9am – 12pm Where – Wilmot Park, across from the Second Baptist Church of Frankford at Mulberry and Meadow streets (map)Description – Frankford residents who have been working on plans to improve some small local parks will meet in Wilmot Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, across from the Second Baptist Church of Frankford at Mulberry and Meadow streets. They and other volunteers will be participating in the Mayor’s Citywide Cleanup. Jason Dawkins, an aide to Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez (D-7th dist.), said during the group’s meeting on Monday that cleanup efforts will focus on: ¥ Wilmot Park on the 1800 block of Meadow; ¥ Hedge and Plum Recreation Center, on the 1600 block of Orthodox St.; ¥ A small parcel next to Hedge and Plum; ¥ A vacant lot across from Hedge and Plum; ¥ The Gambrel Recreation Center, at Wakeling and Ditman streets; ¥ A small parcel at Duffield and Meadow streets; ¥ A small parcel at Tackawanna and Wilmot. For the mayoral cleanup day, Dawkins said, the city will provide brooms, gloves, rakes, shovels, bags and graffiti-removal kits. Volunteers may bring other equipment they think they might need, such as rope, twine, mowers or weed-whackers, but they should not bring gear such as chain saws.
- Overington Park Cleanup When – Sat, April 10, 10am – 1pm Where – Overington Park – Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map) Description – We lost two trees in the storm on Saturday. One, the top was blown off and the other uprooted after all the rain. We reported the downed trees and are waiting for the clean up . Good news PHS is planting more trees in our park. Starting April 5th for two weeks they will be planting around the city. We are to get around 10 new trees. They came out and looked at our park and fell in love. We want everyone to love Overington park so come out and enjoy it! We are holding a clean up on April 10th from 10 till 1. We will mulch our new trees and clean out our flower beds, getting a start on the spring growing cycle. We need your support so come out and join us for a positive experience in Frankford, making this a beautiful place to live.
- Historical Society of Frankford program When – Tue, April 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Following a brief introduction to the founding generations of the Greenwood and Bault families, Torben Jenk will share a sideshow of Globe Dye’s monthly one-page illustrated publication “LOCAL COLOR, For Insiders Only” (published at least from 1942 through 1969). “LOCAL COLOR” is an incredible visual record of the social traditions of Frankford, including wonderful brief stories and photos within the Globe family of the employees, births, marriages, retirements, plus improvements to the products and factory. One favorite article is: “Passing Of An Old Globe Custom. It’s only a matter of five or six years since brides-to-be left the plant after the Globe wedding celebration, arrayed in a mock bridal veil, and leading a tiny pig, a duck, or a turkey, amid laughter and good wishes from the girls they left behind. There was nothing official about it, but it was one of the perquisites of a job with Globe, spontaneous and gaily ushering a friend on her way to happiness. In the early days, when this ‘custom’ originated, Frankford was on the edge of the big city. Young couples often set up housekeeping where there was a bit of land on which to keep a pig or raise poultry. Today, there is no pig, no duck or turkey due to the meat shortage. But the gay send off is just as hilarious as ever, the bridal array faked as cleverly, and the feeling just as deep. It’s the spirit of the occasion that counts, not its form. It’s only two or three months ago that we saw Albina Krull leaving, arrayed in her bridal costume to be come Mrs. Albert McGarrigle.” (October 1946, attached, with photo of Albina Krull with veil and piglet on leash!). Please bring your own mementos of Globe Dye, and other social traditions of Frankford, to share with the audience. Copies of “LOCAL COLOR” will be circulated.
- Italian Style Family Dinner When – Sat, April 17, 4:30pm – 8:00pm Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting When – Tue, April 20, 7pm – 8pm Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Coming Up in Frankford
- Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Sat, March 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pmWhere – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us! - LiHeap Drive Meeting
When – Wed, March 24, 3pm – 6pmWhere – Northeast Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street (map)Description – Need help with your utility bills? Call 215-686-3448 for an appointment.
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, April 1, 7pm – 8pmWhere – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, April 4, 12pm – 5pmWhere4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Bloodshed on Lafayette Square” The assasination attemp & attack on Seward Hugh Boyle
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, April 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pmWhere – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Following a brief introduction to the founding generations of the Greenwood and Bault families, Torben Jenk will share a sideshow of Globe Dye’s monthly one-page illustrated publication “LOCAL COLOR, For Insiders Only” (published at least from 1942 through 1969). “LOCAL COLOR” is an incredible visual record of the social traditions of Frankford, including wonderful brief stories and photos within the Globe family of the employees, births, marriages, retirements, plus improvements to the products and factory. One favorite article is: “Passing Of An Old Globe Custom. It’s only a matter of five or six years since brides-to-be left the plant after the Globe wedding celebration, arrayed in a mock bridal veil, and leading a tiny pig, a duck, or a turkey, amid laughter and good wishes from the girls they left behind. There was nothing official about it, but it was one of the perquisites of a job with Globe, spontaneous and gaily ushering a friend on her way to happiness. In the early days, when this ‘custom’ originated, Frankford was on the edge of the big city. Young couples often set up housekeeping where there was a bit of land on which to keep a pig or raise poultry. Today, there is no pig, no duck or turkey due to the meat shortage. But the gay send off is just as hilarious as ever, the bridal array faked as cleverly, and the feeling just as deep. It’s the spirit of the occasion that counts, not its form. It’s only two or three months ago that we saw Albina Krull leaving, arrayed in her bridal costume to be come Mrs. Albert McGarrigle.” (October 1946, attached, with photo of Albina Krull with veil and piglet on leash!). Please bring your own mementos of Globe Dye, and other social traditions of Frankford, to share with the audience. Copies of “LOCAL COLOR” will be circulated.
Power to the Community
Jim tipped me off to this site. It seems like a great idea. You have a problem, like trash not being handled properly by the apartment building on your block, post it here. Philadelphia 311 monitors this site and the good part is that it’s public. Yes calll 311 first but then hang it out here for all to see. Call your neighbors and have them report the issue too. Have a look at SeeClickFix.com.
