From our friends at phillyyimby.com: Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit residential building at 1417 Unity Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The permit approves a new attached three-story building with a cellar, roof deck, and roof deck access structure. The approved project will span 4,852 square feet of new construction. The development team includes Unity Unlimited LLC as the owner and the 24 Seven Design Group as the architect.

Construction costs are listed at $432,000, which includes $402,000 for general construction and $30,000 for excavation.

The building will be built within the RM-1 zoning district and will be fully sprinklered with an NFPA 13R system. The related zoning permit approves an earth disturbance area of 1,400 square feet. The zoning permit is valid for three years if construction or operation begins within the required period.

The drawings list a lot area of 1,696 square feet. Zoning drawings show the building occupying a narrow interior lot with an alley along one side, a light well near the middle of the structure, and a rear yard with a depth of nearly 13 feet and an open area of 424 square feet. A project information table lists a maximum building height of 33 feet. A zoning section labels the pilot house as connected to the fourth unit and rising above the roof deck, which will span 435 square fee.

Additional permit notes state that underpinning is included, excavation will exceed five feet, and adjacent properties will be impacted.

If you believe in Make Believe, this story may be true.

The one thing I know for sure, I believe in you.

So if you believe in make believe – stories do come true.

So if you believe the Man in the Moon is looking down at you.

Then you can believe in anything, and dreams really do come true.

So if you believe in fairytales, dreams really do come true.

Just remember one thing, whatever you believe – I believe in you.

by Lenny Jaynes 

A partir del sábado 18 de julio. Consulte los detalles a continuación.

√ Nobody holds me, like you do.

√ Nobody calls my name, like you do.

√ Nobody knows me, like you do.

√ Nobody takes care of me, like you do.

√ Nobody talks to me, like you do.

√ Nobody listens to me, like you do.

√ When I’m all alone and nobody calls, but you do.

√ When things are going wrong and no one cares, but you do.

√ Because you care and no one understands, like you do.

“SO, IF YOU LOVE ME √ YOU DO”

by Lenny Jaynes

And we all must play our part. Running in and out of situations, that may be doomed from the start.

It’s not where you finish, it’s where you start. Sometimes your left hand may not know what your right hand is doing, but at least you have a start.

In order to blaze into the future you must come out of the dark, and turn on the light to your future, this is where you start.
Because time waits for no one, it just brings you out of the dark.

So just remember from a little acorn – comes the mighty oak. Because life is a stage, and we must all play our part.

By Lenny Jaynes

Thanks to John Hewitt for the video.

I remember when I was a teenager back in the day. When I walked all alone down by the stream – when no one was home.

I would dream of Big Dreams, while I was all alone. Oh, maybe one day I would walk on the moon.

But now I’m a father with kids of my own. As strange as it may seem, that doesn’t stop my Big Dream. Because as my kids get older, they may have the same dream.

As the days come and go and I get a little older I stop and I think it may not be me.

But maybe I’ll see my kids walk on the moon. It’s only – a Fathers Big Dream.

Because dreams never get old, when you Believe – in a Fathers Big Dream.

Maybe one day, we’ll all meet together – on the moon.

By Lenny Jaynes 

Cream in my coffee, butter on my toast and eggs over easy, and you as my wife.

It took a long time to find you, as I look from coast to coast. But now that I have found you, it’s you I love the most.

When days are dark and gloomy, and I stumble out of bed, and I look around and I can’t find you. Because you already went ahead,

To put cream in my coffee, butter on my toast, and eggs over easy. That’s why it’s you – I love the most.

By Lenny Jaynes

]]> 24898 https://frankfordgazette.com/2026/05/06/historical-society-may-meeting/ Thu, 07 May 2026 00:01:28 +0000 https://frankfordgazette.com/?p=24882 The Historical Society of Frankford is pleased to host “Pastor Paul” A. Andell, the longtime pastor of
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frankford, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, who will
address the HSF May meeting on May 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Paul will speak about the
congregation’s history, its revival under his renewed leadership since 2020, and their plans for
continued service to the community.

Pastor Paul is the authoritative voice for the church, having served as associate and head pastor for
44 of its 100 years. Under his leadership, St. James developed a preschool and many
faith-enhancing ministries including Stephen’s Ministry. St. James became a more inclusive
community church as well and was the largest Lutheran church in Philadelphia, with 5 weekly
services. Having retired from St. James once in 2011, he was called back in 2020 to address a
leadership crisis threatening the congregation’s continued existence. On March 22nd of this year he
led the church in a jubilant centennial service. Now he and his congregation are looking to the
future.

Pastor Paul will also reflect on the church’s early years and pastors serving many thousands of
people, both in Frankford and the northeast, offering hospitality to the community through its
excellent preschool, scouting and youth programs, seniors groups, music and theater, numerous AA
and NA support groups, civic and multi-cultural activities, and many weekly worship opportunities.
This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Free off street parking will be
available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served
before and after the lecture.

About the Historical Society of Frankford:
Founded in 1905, the volunteers of the Historical Society of Frankford preserve and interpret the
history of Northeast Philadelphia through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.