Posted on by

East Frankford Civic Meeting with NET

“Representatives from NorthEast Treatment Centers faced a packed room of opposition at the East Frankford Civic Association last week.” This is the report from the Northeast Times.

While our less than scientific poll indicates only about 23% of our readers think this will definitely have a negative impact on life in Frankford, it certainly has a significant political impact that may be more important for our future. It has had a unifying effect that has brought a diverse group of people together to voice their anger at the lack of community consultation related to this transaction. Could this be the line drawn in the sand? Do not cross this line, Frankford has had enough.

[where:4625 Frankford Avenue, Phila, PA 19124]

Posted on by

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

On Sunday morning September 19th as reported on philly.com:

At 2:24 a.m. in the city’s Frankford section, on Margaret Street near Tackawanna, a 33-year-old man driving a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in the wrong direction on Margaret slammed into a telephone pole, said Sgt. Larry Ritchie, of the police Accident Investigation Division.

A 20-year-old man riding in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. A 31-year-old female passenger was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital with a broken leg, a broken hip and facial lacerations. She was in stable condition, said Yolanda Dawkins, a police spokeswoman.

Read the entire story here or here in the Northeast Times.

Posted on by

Tonight at Mozaic

The Vince Lardear Trio will be performing tonight at mozaic from 7PM til 11PM.

Vince, a native of Wilmington, Delaware is a former member of The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. He played lead alto saxophone with The Illinois Jaquet Big Band until the legendary saxophonist’s death in July, 2004. Highlights include the release of a CD featuring many of Vince’s compositions performed along with the Marty Nau Quartet and perennial jazz poll winner Phil Woods. Just close your eyes and it’s as if you’re listening to Charlie Parker.

mozaic is pleased to announce that Butch Ballad has agreed to a ten year gig.

A joyful shout-out to all of the friends of mozaic, PhillyBlog friends, musicians, staff, and family for making the 1st. Anniversary of mozaic such an enormous success. At the risk of repeating myself, without all of the support, encouragement, and generosity you all have been so kind to offer, these good-times wouldn’t be happening. It is my privlege to know and love you all. Thanks for letting an old girl realize a dream. Few people get to experience this. I am indeed blessed. Thank you all.

Peace,
Joan Oliveto

[where:4524 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124]

Posted on by

The Row House

I grew up reading the Evening Bulletin along with the Inquirer and the Daily News. The old Evening Bulletin is gone but the online Bulletin covers Philadelphia issues from a different perspective. Here is an interesting piece on the venerable row house and how it is now gaining the respect that it truly deserves.