Frankford native Chris Gulledge strongly believes that unlike Batman and other fictional characters admired by children, fathers are the real heroes. Once a struggling single parent, Gulledge knows first hand how difficult parenthood can be [continue reading…]
When U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa., announced her candidacy for governor earlier this year, her impending departure from Congress created a void in the 13th District. With five months to go before the Democratic primary election, no [continue reading…]
The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, located on Townsend Road in Northeast Philadelphia, recently held its second annual “Back-To-Savings Art Contest” for local 3rd through 5th grade students in the Philadelphia area. Students were asked to submit a [continue reading…]
Led by captains Rachel Gilborges, Rebecca Gilborges and Devon Keller, the women’s soccer team at Franklin Towne Charter High School won the championship in the Philadelphia Public League this fall. The victory has brought pride [continue reading…]
The Northeast Community Center on Holme Avenue wasn’t empty for very long as new tenants from Lighthouse Chapel International moved in last month, but the community is still concerned with the parking and the pool. [continue reading…]
The property at Leiper and Arrott streets will soon be put to use as the Northwood Frankford Community Y building. The Y has been closed since 2009. The main issue to opening the place back [continue reading…]
The Frankford Civic Association met recently to discuss two shopping centers that have been proposed to be constructed in the area. Mark Hankin (above), president of the Hankin Management Company, spoke about a proposed shopping [continue reading…]
Most people think of William Penn when they think of who founded the city of Philadelphia but what most do not realize is there was another person who worked with him, Thomas Holme. His final [continue reading…]
Yard sales don’t require a yard anymore. In fact, they may not even require a house. Meet Patricia Cioccia. She’s a resident of Frankford but she’s no stranger to the folks in Fox Chase. Cioccia [continue reading…]
Real estate sales are up in the Parkwood section of Northeast Philadelphia and according to Keller Williams Real Estate agent Joe “Big Joe” McCarthy, it’s the perfect time for first-time buyers. “Interest rates are still low [continue reading…]
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