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Historical Society of Frankford Meeting

Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) held its monthly meeting this past Tuesday on May11th.  The society’s newest exhibit offers historic aspects of food in Northeast Philadelphia, highlighting culture, preparation, storage and marketing.  Frankford Friends School students researched the history of local food sources and establishments.

Now the interesting thing to me was that the kids made models of some of the places that were on Frankford Avenue during different time periods.  You can see what they did in the short video below.

Sarah, Micah and Austin took turns reading their paper explaining their research.  The models done by the students were on display as you can see in the video.  It was interesting that one of the models was of the Jolly Post hotel.  As we sat in the hall at the HSF, we were on the land that was once the orchard of the Jolly Post.  I can picture John Adams stopping by the Jolly Post for lunch on the way to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia for a meal in the quiet of the country before arriving in bustling Philadelphia.  He could have strolled on that very ground.

The last piece of the video is of Patricia Coyne plugging the upcoming Frankford version of the Antiques Road Show.  You might consider attending if for no other reason than to see what everybody else brings for appraisal.

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Frankford Friends Middle School Students Receive New York Bridge Film Festival Best Documentary Award

8th grade students from Frankford Friends School (FFS) received an award for best documentary from the New York Bridge Film Festival for their entry “Every Little Drop Counts” on March 26, 2010.  The Bridge Festival features short films made by schools from around the world. FFS’s entry “Every Little Drop Counts” is about the work of humanitarian Aldo Magazzeni who built fresh water systems in war-torn areas like Afghanistan and transformed the lives of thousands of people. Mr. Magazzeni was so impressed with FFS students he visited the school to personally thank the students for creating the film and supporting his work of helping and improving the lives of children around the world.

Six eighth grade students compiled the documentary under the direction of their teacher Jonathan Clifton.  Jonathan says, “We are building bridges between countries and cultures.  It is great to think that through this film our children are teaching other children to care”. You can watch the award-winning film below.


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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Frankford Friends Open House
    When – Wed, January 13, 9am
    Where – 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, January 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
  • Adopt a Park
    When – Mon, January 25, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, January 3, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM:
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, January 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Frankford Friends Open House
    When – Wed, January 13, 9am
    Where – 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, January 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, January 3, 2010, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM:
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, January 7, 2010, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Frankford Friends Open House
    When – Wed, January 13, 2010, 9am – 12pm
    Where – 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 2010, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, January 20, 2010, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!