Frankford

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

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

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

Tony Croasdale, local birder, environmental educator and field biologist, stopped by the Historical Society of Frankford recently to assure the locals that there is an abundance of bird species other than pigeons that can be

“This building does have ghosts,” said Hugh Boyle, executive director at the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library in Frankford. Built in 1976 by its original owner, Dr. John Ruan, this civil war

[vimeo 76408052] Artistic innovation will soon find a permanent home and potentially make a positive impact within the Frankford community next year. Thanks to a $550,000 grant funded by Artplace America intended for “creative placemaking,” the project

[vimeo 75169677] A mix of irate, frustrated and desperate Frankford residents gathered at a recent Town Hall Meeting to discuss with State Representative James Clay, Jr. the status of legislation for illegal recovery houses in the

https://vimeo.com/74682508] Convoy of Hope organized a massive event known as The Convoy Philadelphia on September 14th to bring the community together and provide them services. A nonprofit organization, Convoy of Hope works across America to