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Dedication of the Frankford Murals

Mural Dedication: Imagining Frankford

Friday, September 13

Womrath Park

Frankford & Kensington Avenues

12 – 2 p.m.

Join City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, the Mural Arts Program, muralist Cesar Viveros, neighborhood youth, and community members-turned-storytellers, for the dedication of the Imagining Frankford mural series. Partner organization the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will be on hand to showcase the rain garden in Womrath Park, created as part of Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters plan.

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Zoning Issues Absent at Frankford Civic

There were no zoning issues on the agenda at the Frankford Civic Association meeting on September 5th but the time was well spent in a question and answer period with State Representatives Brendan Boyle and James (Scoot) Clay.

Boyle is also a candidate for the democratic nomination for 13th Congressional district which is being vacated by Allyson Schwartz.  He spoke at length about his background and how he got to where he is at this point. What is driving him to seek a congressional seat after being in the state house for six years.  The highlight of his talk was the focus on economic opportunity for all as opposed to a system that favors one segment of our society to the exclusion of all others.

Clay talked up the upcoming Town Hall meeting on the recovery house issue in Frankford.  It is scheduled for September 19th at 6PM at Aria Hospital.  All interested neighbors are urged to attend.

The next Frankford Civic Association meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at Aria Hospital.

 

 

 

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Frankford Gazette Begins Third Year in Print

Volume III number 1 of the Gazette is out on the street at the locations listed below.  Thanks to our sponsor Kidz Partners, we are printing 1,000 copies each month.   You can see a pdf of the edition at this link.

 

SEPTA FTC Information Desk Frankford Ave. & Pratt St.
Holiday Thriftway 5147 Frankford Ave.
Frankford CDC 4900 Griscom St.
S&A Dry Cleaner 4935 Frankford Ave.
Rep. Clay’s Office 4915 Frankford Ave.
PA Auto Insurance Outlet 4901 Frankford Ave.
Lee Brothers Deli Harrison St. & Frankford Ave.
Lorenzo Hair Styling 4848 Frankford Ave.
Neil’s Discount Furniture 4831 Frankford Ave.
Sugar and Spice 4801 Frankford Ave.
Peter Bressi N.E. Senior Center 4744-46 Frankford Ave
Taha Barber Shop 4665 Frankford Ave.
Meadow House 4649 Paul Street
Iqraa Cafe 4663 Frankford Ave
Frankford Library 4634 Frankford Ave
Overington House 1528 Overington Street
3rd Federal Bank 4625 Frankford Ave.
Joan Todd, Harding Middle School Torresdale & Wakeling St.
Davids Furniture 4423 Frankford Ave.
Gambrel Recreation Center 1900 Wakeling Street
Boys and Girls Club 4901 Griscom St.
Great Awakenings Café 1466 East Cheltenham Ave.
Sen Tartaglione’s Office Bridge and Large Streets
Quickie Mart Express 4346 Frankford Ave

 

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Coming up in Frankford 9/7 to 10/4/2013

  • Concert and Stroke Awareness Seminar –  Sat, September 7, 12pm – 5pm, Campell AME Church, 1657 Kinsey St. – Sponsored by Aria Healthcare featuring CAMPBELL’S GOSPEL MASS CHOIR CAMPBELL’S GOD’S CREATION YOUTH CHOIR and others.
  • Historical Society of Frankford program – Tue, September 10, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, 1507 Orthodox St. – NORTHERN LIBERTIES: The Story of a Philadelphia Riverward – Harry Kyriakodis, Author/Historian Local historian Harry Kyriakodis traces 300 years of this premier manufacturing district, whose mills were powered by immigrants from across Europe and the city’s largest community of free African Americans. He follows its rise, 1960’s abandonment, and its subsequent rebirth as an eclectic urban riverward neighborhood.
  • Gun buy back -Sat, September 7, 10am – noon, Holy Innocents St. Pauls – Torresdale And Tyson – $50 food store gift card for each gun turned in, no questions asked
  • School Supplies Give Away – Sat, September 7, 12pm – 2pm, Frankford Ave. and Allengrove Street – Outside of the Spanish Second Baptist Church – School supplies, clothes, hot dogs for the kids
  • Open House Party – Thu, September 12, 10am – 2pm,  Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Please join us for our Open House Party on Sept. 12th in collaboration with the Office of State Rep. James Clay Jr. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, live entertainment, and valuable information all being offered at this great event!
  • Neighborhood Advisory Council Meeting – Thu, September 12, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St.
  • Mater Dolorosa Feast Day Mass – Sat, September 14, 4pm – 6pm,  Celebrate the feast day of Our Mother of Sorrows. Light refreshments to follow in the church hall.
  • Movie Matinee – Mon, September 16, 12:30pm – 3:00pm,  Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – You pick it, we play it! Popcorn and beverages served. For more info, contact Jim at 215-831-2926
  • Podiatrist Dr. Steven Schutzbank – Tue, September 17, 12pm – 2pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Podiatrist Dr. Steven Schutzbank will be coming to the center on Sept. 17th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm to present on the topic of proper foot care. He will then be clipping participant’s toe nails. All seniors are urged to attend this no appointment needed event! Please bring proof of current health insurance.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting – Tue, September 17, 7pm – 8pm,  St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street.
  • Town Hall Meeting on recovery houses – Thu, September 19, 6pm – 8pm,  Aria Hospital
  • Cookology Class – Fri, September 20, 10am – 11am,  Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. – A certified Dietitian will be whipping up some delicious, nutritious treats, for all to sample!
  • Flea Market – Sat, September 21, 8am – 1pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave and Pratt Streets – Come to buy or come to sell. Space with our table $15.00. Space with your table $10.00. Any addition table will be $5.00 per table. Proceeds benefit St. James Church. To reserve a space, please call the church office at 215-743-1828.
  • Saturday Showcase – Sat, September 21, 1pm – 3pm, AllStar Learning Academy, 4454 Frankford Ave. – Kids acts, singing and poetry
  • Precious Metals Sales – Mon, September 23, 9:30am – 3:30pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Come make some extra cash by selling off your old silver, gold, and platinum jewelry. Free watch repairs as well.
  • Frankford Garden Club – Mon, September 23, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Wissinoming Park Playground
  • Senior Breakfast – Tue, September 24, 8am – 10am,  Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor conference room – It’s time to take charge of your health and wellness! Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affection you and your health needs. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742.
  • Frankford Business and Professional Association Meeting – Tue, September 24, 12pm – 2pm, Aria Hospital’s second floor conference room – Kimberly Washington, Esq. Frankford CDC, Corridor Manager – Raymond Gant, Frankford CDC, Corridor Cleaning Manager – Jonathan Snyder, Philadelphia Commerce Department, SIP Program – Heather Horrowitz, Finata, Small Business Lending Manager
  • Frankford Parks Group – Tue, September 24, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, CDC Building, 4900 Griscom St.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, September 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street
  • PSA 1 Meeting – Thu, September 26, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital 4900 Frankford Ave.
  • Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s – Sat, September 28, 8am – 10am, Applebee’s, 2535 Castor Avenue – “Court St. Francis De Sales # 2617 Catholic Daughters of the Americas is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser. $8.00 adults, $5.00 kids 6-12.”
  • Third Annual Art Under The Trees – Sat, September 28, 12pm – 3pm, Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Sts. – We will have a chalk art contest, craft project, and more. Please come out and bring you flair for color with you. Prizes will be awarded.
  • Movie Matinee – Mon, September 30, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – You pick it, we play it! Popcorn and beverages served. For more info, contact Jim at 215-831-2926
  • Friends of Overington Park – Wed, October 2, 7pm – 8pm, Overington Park, by the tool shed
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, October 3, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 2nd floor