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Frankford man on most wanted list

From the Northeast Times:

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northeast Detectives division is seeking the public’s help in locating the following five most-wanted suspects in connection with crimes linked to the Northeast. Northeast Detectives updates the list every four weeks and releases information about each suspect to the Northeast Times.

• Daryl Cleckley, 36, of the 4800 block of Darrah St., for burglary.
On May 1, Cleckley allegedly used a pry bar to break through the front door of a home on the 8900 block of Frankford Ave. The victim told police she had not given anyone permission to enter the house. Cleckley is black, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

You can see his picture in the print version of Times.  Read the entire list here.

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The new urbanism

This is the first time I have heard this term.  For the old folks like me, it recalls the times past when people did not live and die for their cars.  Now what was old is new and the circle has come round once again.  Jon Campisi of the Nottheast brings us:

In her former life, Sandy Sorlien was an accomplished photographer who traveled the world and visually documented her encounters.
She also taught her art form of choice at various area colleges and universities, and even had a book published of her works.
Then Hurricane Katrina hit. From that point on, everything changed for the Roxborough resident.
After seeing the devastation wrought by that natural disaster in August 2005, Sorlien’s interest turned from taking snapshots of communities to helping them change in another way.
Today, Sorlien is certified by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council as what is known as a Commonwealth Speaker, eligible to put on presentations throughout the state on her topic of expertise. For Sorlien, that subject is new urbanism.

Read his entire piece here.

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Frankford Civic Association

Jon Campisi of the Northeast Times reports on last weeks meeting. 

Members of the Frankford Civic Association, who have opposed the recent influx of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in the neighborhood, addressed a member of Mayor Michael Nutter’s staff at their meeting last week, attempting to seek resolution to the issue.
Roland Lamb, director of the Office of Addiction Services in the Department of Behavioral Health & Mental Retardation Services, sought to dispel some of the myths tied to these types of facilities, although he also told the group he could relate to their concerns over quality of life.

Rehab centers is a subject of interest to everyone.  Read the story here.