Now if we can just get that dumpster out of there.
Spring into your Park in Frankford
Well you could not ask for better weather for a park cleanup day. So first off were the volunteers at Wilmot Park map across the street from the Second Baptist Church on Mulberry Street. There was a group of about 20 folks ranging in age from the very young to the less young. All were busy doing their various jobs and enjoying the outdoors after our recent rainy period. I took some pictures and then went over to Overington Park map where things were well underway. This group, lead by Diane Kunze, had a much bigger job with not many more volunteers than the folks over on Wilmot.
Refreshments for both groups were supplied by Maria Quinones-Sanchez and Tony Payton. From Maria’s office was Jason Dawkins and Tony came out himself. Thanks to both for the support.
Next Week in Frankford
- Spring into your park day at Wilmot Park
When-Sat, April 18, 9am – 1pmWhere– Park – 1700 block of Meadow St., Phila. PA 19124 (map)Description-Jason Dawkins from Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez will act as project coordinator to organize volunteers and provide support to Anthony Smith. The Plan: 1) Making and Planting new flower beds 2) Mulching and Cleaning up Park 3) Paint basketball Circle (Green) 4) Paint court pools (White) 5) Replace basketball nets 6) Trash pick-up on center grounds- outdoors The estimate numbers of volunteers is (25-30) • Frankford Park Committee is volunteering • Lunch is going be sponsored by State Representative Tony Payton • PHS is providing all cleaning supplies & Planting material Supplies: • 30 T-Shirts( Design by PHS) • 4 Push Brooms • 3 leaf Rakes • 55 Brown Bags • 20 Gloves • 10 Gallons of Paint • 4 Flat Shovels • 3 Point Shovels Schedule: 8:00am: Pick-up flowers 8:30am: Set-up equipment 9:00am :Volunteers Arrival 9:15am :Volunteers Briefing 9:30am: Begin to clean-up projects 11:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm: Departure
- Spring Into Your Park day at Overington Park
When-Sat, April 18, 10am – 1pmWhere– Park (map)Description-There will be a Spring Into Your Park day at Overington Park on Sat. April 18th, from 10 till 1, rain or shine. We will be putting in new beds, cleaning up old ones, mulching, and general clean up. We are told that our council woman will provide snacks and water, we are hoping to have tee shirts for those who help out with the clean up. Tools and gloves will be provided. If you enjoy the park we need your help to spruce it up and ready it for the spring! Hope to see a crowd there, come out and meet your neighbors and have some fun.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When-Tue, April 21, 7pm – 8pmWhere-St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
When is neighborhood rehab clinic one too many?
That was the headline of the write up this week in the Northeast Times about the task force meeting on the drug services businesses in Frankford. And what is the answer to that question? Dump them in there till the people scream in pain. So in Bustleton, they win and in Frankford we lose. At least up until now. Maybe they have pushed us too far.
Now maybe there is a chance that we can get this thing under control. Why? Well a lot of people are really justifiably pissed off.
…the councilwoman was adamant that she does not want any more approvals of rehab facilities or recovery houses in the 19124 ZIP code. She said her office is looking into the licenses and permits of facilities located in Frankford. The city Department of Licenses and Inspections prepared to start visiting the locations on the councilwoman’s list to make sure that city codes and regulations are being adhered to.
L&I’s Dan Quinn told the task force that any houses found to be in violation will be shut down. If they continue to operate after a shutdown order, the buildings will be sealed, Quinn added.
The next Frankford Civic meeting is on May 7th. There is strength in numbers.
Bullet Through Screen Door Strikes Man on Dyre Street
CBS3 is reporting that at 5:30 am this morning, a bullet went through the screen door of a residence on the 1600 block of Dyre Street and struck a man inside in the head.
You know, it’s relatively quiet for so long, and then this wierd stuff happens. It’s a shame too because Darrah Street from Dyre to Harrison have some really nice, well kept homes.
From the crime statistics you can see the guns are running rampant all over the city. I updated our crime page with the latest data. You can have a look at it here.
