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Crime map update

We have a few crime bits here:

  • I noticed while updating the crime map page that there was an attempted rape by a stranger on the 4600 block of Large Street on 11/21 at 10:22 PM.
  • From our friends at the West Frankford Town Watch: 15 year-old female reports while riding the Market-Frankford train to school, an unknown black male engaged her in conversation and then exposed himself to her. Offender; b/m, 40’s, dark complexion, 6’ tall, thin build, wearing thick glasses, a brown hat and sweatshirt, black leather jacket and tan work boots.
  • We have updated the crime map page to include the period from 11/10 to 11/23/2008
  • There has been a significant increase in burglary in Frankford.  It may be a normal fluctuation that will return to normal but the most recent report shows a 70% increase.  Might be time to get one of those alarm systems if you don’t already have one.  Keep these vermin our of your home.
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Frankford Health splitting from Jefferson system

From the Philadelphia Business Journal:

Frankford Health Care System and the Jefferson Health System signed a realignment agreement Thursday under which Frankford will remain “closely affiliated” with Jefferson, but will no longer be part of the system.

Based in Northeast Philadelphia, Frankford operates hospitals in the Frankford and Torresdale sections of the city along with a Bucks County hospital in Falls Township. Frankford is exploring building a replacement hospital for its Bucks County medical center in Lower Makefield.

The two organizations in a joint statement said, “The decision to realign came after thorough reviews by both organizations, which resulted in the determination that the [Frankford and Jefferson health systems] could best serve their respective communities as independent organizations which maintain substantial business and clinical ties. The realignment will have no effect on the services provided by Frankford Health Care System to its patients.”

The realignment requires regulatory approval and is not expected to become effective before the end of 2008.

The Philadelphia-based Albert Einstein Healthcare Network dropped out of the Jefferson Health System Sept. 30.

The remaining members of the Jefferson Health System are Main Line Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Next week in Frankford

  • Frankford Garden Club making flower arrangements
    When-Sat, November 22, 10am – 12pm
    Where-Frankford Group Ministry – 4620 Griscom St. (map)
    Description-The Frankford Garden Club will be making floral arrangements to brighten the spirits of the hospice residents at Frankford Hospital. If you would like to lend a hand, you help will be greatly appreciated.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When-Tue, November 25, 7pm – 9pm
    Where-St. James Lutheran Church (map)