The Frankford Gazette http://frankfordgazette.com Covering the Great Neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:04:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 TheFrankfordGazettehttp://feedburner.google.com Frankford Civil War Memorial http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/03/frankford-civil-war-memorial/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/03/frankford-civil-war-memorial/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:04:40 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5844 As we approach the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we should be hearing more about the pivotal part Frankford played in that era.  The Civil War Memorial at Cedar Hill Cemetery is one important monument that is going to get some attention.  The program this month at the Historical Society of Frankford is aimed at bringing some attention and hopefully helping hands to preserve this treasure.

When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – FRANKFORD CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL In preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015) research has begun on the CW veterans interred in Frankford’s Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn of the all-volunteer effort to install individual gravestones involving the Sons of Union Veterans, CW re-enactors, Masons, SW Roundtable members, and others – and how you can be a part of this effort to preserve the history of Frankford and the nation.
I took a walk through today to get a first hand look.  I’ve never been in that part of Cedar Hill.  Looking down on Frankford, you can imagine what it was like back in the 19th century.  Here are some pictures that show the present state of the memorial.
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  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Business and Professional Association Meeting
    When – Wed, September 8, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
    Where – Aria Health 2nd Floor Conference Room – (4900 Frankford Avenue) (map)
    Description – The Frankford Business and Professional Association will be holding a general membership meeting Wednesday, September 8 at 12:00pm at Frankford Hospital conference rooms 1 & 2 (4900 Frankford Avenue). At this meeting the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Streets will be there to speak about Frankford and our efforts to become a Litter Free Zone. We will also be discussing many of the exciting upcoming events we have planned. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP as soon as possible. Theresa Hanas, FBPA Secretary
  • Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
    When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
    Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 9, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – FRANKFORD CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL In preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015) research has begun on the CW veterans interred in Frankford’s Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn of the all-volunteer effort to install individual gravestones involving the Sons of Union Veterans, CW re-enactors, Masons, SW Roundtable members, and others – and how you can be a part of this effort to preserve the history of Frankford and the nation.
  • Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
    When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, September 23, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
  • Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’
    When – Sun, September 26, 12pm – 4pm
    Where – Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library, 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’ General Meade’s Famed Warhorse Returns Home to Post #1 Ceremony at 1:30pm Refreshments & Beverages Tours & Talks Parking at St Joachim’s R.C. Church lot on Griscom St. Please R.S.V.P. to: garmuslib@verizon.net or call: 215-289-6484
  • Unlitter Us Rally and Fair
    When – Fri, October 1, 11:30am – 12:00pm
    Where – outside of Holiday Thriftway (5147 Frankford Avenue) (map)
    • ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/coming-up-in-frankford-64/feed/ 0     Sign-ups for the Deni Intramural 3v3 Basketball League http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/sign-ups-for-the-deni-intramural-3v3-basketball-league/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/sign-ups-for-the-deni-intramural-3v3-basketball-league/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:49 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5837 Deni’s 2010 sign-ups for the Intramural 3v3 Basketball League is here!
    THE 3v3  BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS WILL BE Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 and Thursday, September 9, 2010  from 6-7pm at the Deni Playground Basketball Courts (1381 RUAN ST). The registration fee is $20.
    The Deni 3v3 Basketball League is coed for ages 10-13 and is played on Saturday mornings on the Deni Basketball Courts.
    To review the Deni 3v3 Basketball Rules check the Deni Playground website.
    ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/sign-ups-for-the-deni-intramural-3v3-basketball-league/feed/ 0     Renaissance at Smedley http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/renaissance-at-smedley/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/renaissance-at-smedley/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:56 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5833 From the Notebook on the opening of the Mastery Charter Smedley Elementary School (1790 Bridge Street):

    By 8:30 in the morning on September 1, all of the fourth and fifth graders at the new Mastery Charter Smedley Elementary School in Frankford were assembled in the sweltering cafeteria for a combination PowerPoint presentation and pep rally.

    “On the screen, you see a big eraser,” preached Brian McLaughlin, Smedley’s energetic new principal who, at 27, is just a few years removed from a stint as a Teach for America corps members at Stetson Middle School.

    “I want you to think of all the things from last year that may not have been things you liked,” said McLaughlin. “We’re going to erase those right now.” Mastery Charter banner at SmedleyPhoto: Benjamin Herold
    Taking a breather on the first day back to school.

    Mastery opened Smedley, Mann, and Harrity Elementary schools on September 1, and Young Scholars Charter School opened Douglass Elementary on August 31. For both, the focus of the weeklong head start is establishing a new school culture and new expectations.

    The education of these children is the only hope we have.  See this link on the dropout rate in Philadelphia.

    ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/09/02/renaissance-at-smedley/feed/ 0     Aria Health Names New Chief http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/31/aria-health-names-new-chief/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/31/aria-health-names-new-chief/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:41:04 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5821 From the Philadelphia Business Journal:

    Kathleen Kinslow will take over as president and CEO of Aria Health in November.

    Kinslow is currently CEO and executive director of Pennsylvania Hospital. At Aria, she will succeed Roy Powell, who stepped down from the posts in February after 14 years to lead Aria’s effort to expand in Bucks County — where the health system is seeking to building a new hospital in Lower Makefield.

    Kinslow joined Pennsylvania Hospital in 1992 as director of the school of nurse anesthesia. She continued up the management ranks serving as vice president of clinical services/chief nursing officer and chief operating officer before becoming CEO and executive director.

    Too soon to see what this will mean to the Frankford division.  You would think with her background in nursing she might build on the nursing school’s success and expand here in Frankford.  Somebody in Tony Payton’s office should have a talk about that.
    ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/31/aria-health-names-new-chief/feed/ 0     Frankford Civic Association Meeting http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/28/frankford-civic-association-meeting-17/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/28/frankford-civic-association-meeting-17/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:14:52 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5816 The Frankford Civic Association meeting has been rescheduled from September 2nd to Thursday September 9th.

    ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/28/frankford-civic-association-meeting-17/feed/ 0     Coming Up in Frankford http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/27/coming-up-in-frankford-63/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/27/coming-up-in-frankford-63/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:09 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5806
  • Back to School Supplies Drive
    When – Thu, September 2, 5pm – 8pm
    Where – Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)
    Descriptionhttp://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/18/back-to-school/
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 9, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
    When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
    Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
  • Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
    When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
    • ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/27/coming-up-in-frankford-63/feed/ 0     KYW Local Legend http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/26/kyw-local-legend/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/26/kyw-local-legend/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:59:42 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5811 KYW named Billy Gambrell a local legend today on its website:

    Legendary coach William Gambrell is an icon in the Frankford community, leading the Frankford Chargers football team of the Pop Warner League for over 44 years.  He is the first living African-American to have a recreation center named after him, and has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles for his work in the community.

    Read the rest of it here at KYW1060.com

    ]]>     http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/26/kyw-local-legend/feed/ 1     Pa. House Bill 2291 http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/24/pa-house-bill-2291/ http://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/24/pa-house-bill-2291/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:14:51 +0000 Gil http://frankfordgazette.com/?p=5798 I got an email today about Pennsylvania House bill 2291 capital budget.  A few items are included of interest to Frankford residents.

    • Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the expansion and renovation of the Aria Health Frankford Campus Emergency Room $4,800,000.
    • Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the Frankford Friends School expansion project $750,000.
    • Construction, redevelopment, and other related costs for the Frankford Senior Living Facility $850,000.

    Read the bill its fascinating as usual.

    Aria Health is seeking community support for their project.  They have supplied templates for your use, should you wish to go on record with the Governor, Senator Mike Stack or Senator Tina Tartaglione as supporting the project.

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  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, August 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Aria Health, Frankford Ave. and Dyre St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
  • Back to School Supplies Drive
    When – Thu, September 2, 5pm – 8pm
    Where – Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)
    Descriptionhttp://frankfordgazette.com/2010/08/18/back-to-school/
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 2, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
    When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
    Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
    When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
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