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4712 Castor Avenue

4712 Castor Ave.

4712 Castor Avenue has often been discussed at the Northwood Civic meetings.  It is the big house on the corner of Castor and Herbert.  It is listed in the August 3rd sheriff sales.

271-315

4712 Castor Ave.     23rd Ward 13,638.80 sq. ft. BRT# 233126100 Improvements: Residential Property
RICHARD M. SNYDER C.P. April Term, 2007 No. 00523     $260,063.38     Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP


Photo taken while it was vacant and courtesy of JM.

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Two Weeks of Frankford Links

I was on vacation last week so I have two weeks worth of Frankford Links:

photo credit: serlingrod on flickr

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, August 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 2, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
    When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
    Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
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NEast Philly Rides Along With West Frankford Town Watch

Phil Pappas, left, and Mike Mawson, of West Frankford Town Watch, outside the Thriftway at Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street around 2 a.m. Sat. July 10.

NEast Philly demonstrates again what a real hyper local news outfit should be about as it rides along with the the West Frankford Town Watch.  Friend of Frankford Chris Wink was out with Phil Pappas and Mike Mawson as they patrolled the surrounds of Frankford on July 10th.  The profile shows their dedication while noting how other neighborhood town watches have their memberships eb and flow over the years.  Great work guys.

To contact the West Frankford Town Watch:

By email: westfrankford@yahoo.com

By phone: 267-628-7712

By mail: 4724 Darrah Street, 19124