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First Anniversary of the Frankford Town Hall Meeting

Last Wednesday was the first anniversary of  the town hall meeting called by councilperson Maria Quinones-Sanchez.  It was held at St. Joachims on February 3, of 2009 and caused quite a stir at the time.  You may remember that the subject was the recovery house problem in Frankford.  The problem being that there is an overabundance of recovery houses in our neighborhood.   We have been told that this is a difficult problem to solve.  It may be but how do we know.  We haven’t had any official communication from the Councilperson.  We haven’t had any news.

This is not to say that nothing has happened down at City Hall.   What we were promised, is a return to our community of the people involved in that meeting to report on what was going to be done.  We need to know what has been done and what will be done in the future to address this problem. A year is long enough.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Registration for the 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!!
    When – Wed, February 10, 7pm – 9pm
    Where – St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room (map)
    Description – THE DENI PLAYGROUND ADVISORY COUNCIL Invites YOU to join us for the Exciting 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!! Registration: Wednesday, February 10th, 7-9 pm Wednesday, February 24th, 7-9 pm Location: St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room T-Ball/In-house Baseball Registration: Only $15 Traveling Baseball/Softball Registration: $35 Late Registration Fee: $40 Divisions: 5-8 year old coed: T-Ball & Coach Pitch; 9-10 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 13-14 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Girls’ Softball. NEPL is a travel league. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN THE FUN! For more information, please e-mail the DPAC at deniplayground@gmail.com
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, February 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!
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, March 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival
    When – Sun, January 31, 3pm – 6pm
    Where – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street (map)
    Description – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street, will be hosting the First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival on Sunday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary. Church Choirs from around Frankford will be here to take part. This is an event the whole family will enjoy! Covered Dish Dinner to follow. If you plan to attend dinner, please bring a covered dish that will serve at least six. Info – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 215-288-9800 or frankfordmemorial@gmail.com.
  • Frankford Special Services District Annual Public Meeting
    When – Mon, February 1, 9am – 10am
    Where – Office in St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave (map)
    Description – Frankford Business Owners and Residents • Meet with Board of Directors • Discuss Frankford’s Sidewalk Cleaning • Consider Additional Services • Voice Business Corridor Concerns • Board Officer Elections • Announce Future Meetings JOIN THE BOARD The FSSD is seeking Frankford residents and business owners to serve in volunteer positions on our Board of Directors. To Apply: www.frankfordssd.org/vacancies (215) 535-2637
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, February 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

  • Adopt a Park
    When – Mon, January 25, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival
    When – Sun, January 31, 3pm – 6pm
    Where – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street (map)
    Description – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street, will be hosting the First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival on Sunday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary. Church Choirs from around Frankford will be here to take part. This is an event the whole family will enjoy! Covered Dish Dinner to follow. If you plan to attend dinner, please bring a covered dish that will serve at least six. Info – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 215-288-9800 or frankfordmemorial@gmail.com.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month
    Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, February 17, 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

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration
    When – Mon, January 18, 8:30am – 10:00am
    Where – St. Joachims, Church and Griscom Sts. Phila. PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Free to all Guest Speaker: Rev. Carlos M. Carrero, Sr. Frankford Group Ministry – Director of Emergency Assistance The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors is a non-profit organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition building. FOR INFORMATION or to volunteer CONTACT: Jennifer Powell-Folks at (215) 744-9170
  • 15TH DIST Patrol Sector Area #1 Meeting
    When – Mon, January 18, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Aria Health – 2nd floor conference room (map)
    Description – The 15th Police District is holding meetings next week with residents, businesses and community stakeholders to discuss issues in each of its three Police Service Areas. The PSA is a subdivision of the district, to which the same officers and supervisors are assigned on an ongoing basis. The goal of monthly meetings is to build a partnership between police and the community. PSA-1 covers the area from Bridge Street to the Frankford Creek and from Roosevelt Boulevard to the Delaware River. The community meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the Aria Hospital second-floor conference room, 4901Frankford Ave.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map) The next general meeting of Northwood Civic Association will be held January 19, 2010, 7:00PM, at Saint James Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. The public will be updated on the VOA property at 4871 East Roosevelt Boulevard. Any new business from the floor will also be taken.
  • 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)
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: