The Frankford Garden club is sponsoring a trip to Longwood Gardens this year. Non members are invited to come along. Price for non member children is $6.00.
Northwood’s Burk Deed Restrictions
My father snagged a Burk Deed Restriction handout from last night’s Northwood Civic Association meeting. I’ve never been able to find anything on the internet about it and its such a shame because it’s probably the greatest asset that community has. I’m kinda fuzzy on the history so if a reader wants to correct me, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll correct it. As far as I know, all properties built within the deed restricted area are required to be single family houses. This forbids corner stores, duplexes and commercial properties. But from what I undertand, doctors are aloud to have their offices in their houses, that’s why you might see doctor signs up.
I had known that the restriction existed in the triangle of Oxford-Harrison-Castor, but I didn’t know there was one on some blocks west of Castor, I wonder how Pat’s Cafe and that auto shop were able to be built. Neast Philly recently reported that the Northwood Civic is planning legal action against any infringement on the deed restrictions which is sure to keep the neighborhood strong for years to come.
[PDF] burk deed restrictions
St. Joachims Christmas Event
The event will be from 3 pm to 4:30 pm with refreshments following.
Frankford High School Offers Parents a Learning Opportunity!
We know that when it comes to technology, our kids are way ahead of us! Here is an opportunity to close that gap and learn some new skills that will benefit you both at home and on the job – even if you are looking for a job! This Saturday from 9 AM until 12 PM, Frankford High School (1st Floor) will be providing a workshop for parents on using the internet, utilizing the School District’s FamilyNetwork to learn more about your child’s progress this school year and available resources, as well as Microsoft’s Office Suite of Word, Excel and Powerpoint programs. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact Patricia O. Green, Parent and Community Ombudsman, at 215.537.2519, ext. 1343. According to Ms. Green, more workshops will be offered! Let’s show her that the interest is there! Challenge yourself! Find out what your children already know! If you are more familiar with computers, you can always pick up a new tip!
Frankford High School Presents Parent Computer Expo!
PA Electricity Rate Cap Due to Expire in 2010
The opportunity for PECO to begin picking your pocket opens up next year. Solar for some folks may be the way to go. The following updates to the schedule just came in:
Please update the website to reflect the following changes to the dates, times, and locations for the Solar Power Sessions:
11/17 in Oxford Circle, Great Awakenings Café, 1466 E. Cheltenham Avenue
11/19 in Frankford, Sankofa Freedom Academy, 4256 Paul Street, Meeting Room
11/24 in Feltonville, S.A.L.E.A. Meeting House, 4837 N. Mascher Street, First Floor
12/8 in Hunting Park, Action Harvest, Inc., 4001 N. 9th StreetThe event on the 10th of December has been rescheduled.
