Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Frankford CDC & City Year Team Up!
On Saturday, April 9th, the Frankford CDC and City Year's Young Heroes program teamed up for a GREAT service project!
Participants in the Young Heroes program handed out bookmarks produced by the CDC all about the benefits of shopping locally (right here in Frankford!).
Check out these great photos from event.
Participants in the Young Heroes program handed out bookmarks produced by the CDC all about the benefits of shopping locally (right here in Frankford!).
Check out these great photos from event.
Frankford Garden Club May 21 Trip!
Join the Frankford Garden Club on its trip to Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College on Saturday, May 21st. They'll be touring the Arboretum and stopping by its "Unusual Tropical and Annuals Plant Sale"!
The Club will be leaving for the Arboretum at 10a from the Wissinoming Park Rec Center Parking lot on Cheltenham Ave between Frankford Ave and Charles St. Departure time from the Gardens is 3:30p.
Also, bring picnic food - they'll be eating outside! The Garden Club will supply the paper goods and beverages.
Though you do not need to reserve a seat, please call Johnnie Mae (215-537-0145) or Janet Bernstein (267-982-9620) if you plan to attend.
The Club will be leaving for the Arboretum at 10a from the Wissinoming Park Rec Center Parking lot on Cheltenham Ave between Frankford Ave and Charles St. Departure time from the Gardens is 3:30p.
Also, bring picnic food - they'll be eating outside! The Garden Club will supply the paper goods and beverages.
Though you do not need to reserve a seat, please call Johnnie Mae (215-537-0145) or Janet Bernstein (267-982-9620) if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Philadelphia 2035 Public Comment Period Ends THIS SATURDAY!
The public comment period for the DRAFT Citywide Plan of Philadelphia2035: The Comprehensive Plan ends this Saturday, April 30, 2011.
E-mail comments to phila2035@phila.gov, or submit comments through the "Get Involved" page of the project website http://www.phila2035.org/.
The PCPC staff will present the Citywide Vision for Commission action at its May 17, 2011 meeting (1:00 PM, 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor), and will release the document and an executive summary at an celebratory event at Moore College of Art and Design at 5:30 pm, June 7, 2011. That event will also celebrate the start of the District Plans and the graduation of the second class of citizen planners from the PCPC's Citizens Planning Institute.
Visit http://www.phila2035.org/ often for updated information about the Comprehensive Plan.
E-mail comments to phila2035@phila.gov, or submit comments through the "Get Involved" page of the project website http://www.phila2035.org/.
The PCPC staff will present the Citywide Vision for Commission action at its May 17, 2011 meeting (1:00 PM, 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor), and will release the document and an executive summary at an celebratory event at Moore College of Art and Design at 5:30 pm, June 7, 2011. That event will also celebrate the start of the District Plans and the graduation of the second class of citizen planners from the PCPC's Citizens Planning Institute.
Visit http://www.phila2035.org/ often for updated information about the Comprehensive Plan.
LED Light Bulbs
Please take a look at this information concerning the Green Energy Movement. Trillions of light bulbs by law will have to be changed out.
The Standard Edison Bulb that you have been screwing in all your life has now been banned. GE stopped manufacturing them in Sept, 2010
FYI… http://tinychoices.com/2010/11/15/incandescent-light-bulb-ban/
Google incandescent light bulb ban to find several articles on this subject.
Contact the Frankford CDC to learn more about purchasing LED bulbs.
The Standard Edison Bulb that you have been screwing in all your life has now been banned. GE stopped manufacturing them in Sept, 2010
FYI… http://tinychoices.com/2010/11/15/incandescent-light-bulb-ban/
Google incandescent light bulb ban to find several articles on this subject.
Contact the Frankford CDC to learn more about purchasing LED bulbs.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
PhillyRising Wants to Hear More from YOU!
Representatives from the Managing Directors Office, which will be running the PhillyRising program intended to fight crime and blight, want to hear more from YOU.
Log on to facebook.com/phillyrisingmdo to read the concerns raised at last week's community meeting about the program, and to vote for which you think they should prioritize.
Results will be shared on April 27th at 7p at Frankford ARIA Hospital.
Log on to facebook.com/phillyrisingmdo to read the concerns raised at last week's community meeting about the program, and to vote for which you think they should prioritize.
Results will be shared on April 27th at 7p at Frankford ARIA Hospital.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Love Your Park Cleanups!
Celebrate Earth Week right by attending one of these great Love Your Park Cleanups, from 10a to 2p:
Saturday, April 16th @ McPherson Park, Kensington & Indiana Ave., 19134
Wed., April 20th @ Womrath Park, Kensington Ave. & Adams Ave., 19123
Saturday, April 16th @ McPherson Park, Kensington & Indiana Ave., 19134
Wed., April 20th @ Womrath Park, Kensington Ave. & Adams Ave., 19123
Saturday, April 23th @ Harrowgate Park, Kensington Ave. & Tioga Street, 19124
Contact Ray Gant at 215 964 7627 or rohproject@comcast.net for more information!
Contact Ray Gant at 215 964 7627 or rohproject@comcast.net for more information!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Great article in the Northeast Times about Saturday's Cleanup!
Check out this great article in the Northeast Times about this past Saturday's Cleanup! Thanks again to everyone who came and helped out!
http://www.philly.com/community/pa/philadelphia/netimes/Saturday_was_spring_cleaning_day_in_the_city.html
Tracy O’Drain, managing director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation, said 30 people signed up for the city’s Recycling Rewards program during the cleanup in Frankford and almost 150 recycling bins were distributed. She said she and Michelle Feldman, the CDC’s commercial corridor manager, gave out coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts, pretzels courtesy of state Rep. Tony Payton Jr. (D-179th dist.), and 50 T-shirts and 75 reusable shopping bags compliments of the CDC.
O’Drain said the CDC still has about 300 recycling bins currently stored in the organization’s headquarters at 4900 Griscom St. Those bins can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, but O’Drain said she often is out of the office, so anyone who wants a bin should call first at 215-743-6580.
It’s one bin per household, O’Drain added, but block captains may make arrangements to get more.
http://www.philly.com/community/pa/philadelphia/netimes/Saturday_was_spring_cleaning_day_in_the_city.html
Tracy O’Drain, managing director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation, said 30 people signed up for the city’s Recycling Rewards program during the cleanup in Frankford and almost 150 recycling bins were distributed. She said she and Michelle Feldman, the CDC’s commercial corridor manager, gave out coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts, pretzels courtesy of state Rep. Tony Payton Jr. (D-179th dist.), and 50 T-shirts and 75 reusable shopping bags compliments of the CDC.
O’Drain said the CDC still has about 300 recycling bins currently stored in the organization’s headquarters at 4900 Griscom St. Those bins can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, but O’Drain said she often is out of the office, so anyone who wants a bin should call first at 215-743-6580.
It’s one bin per household, O’Drain added, but block captains may make arrangements to get more.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Two Upcoming Frankford Meetings!
The Frankford CDC wants to make sure you know about two upcoming meetings.
The Friends of the Frankford Library will be meeting on Wednesday, April 13th at 5:30p at 4634 Frankford Avenue.
"Our Communities Connect" - a partnership among Frankford Aria Hospital, Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc, CADEkids, Community Women’s Education Project, and Providence Center to improve the overall health of Frankford residents - will be holding a summit to discuss our community's various assets and challenges. The meeting will be held on May 6th from 12:30p to 3:30p at the Community Women’s Education Project, 2801 Frankford Ave. For more information, please contact Alexis Brown at (215) 426-2200 or ALEXIS@CWEP.ORG.
The Friends of the Frankford Library will be meeting on Wednesday, April 13th at 5:30p at 4634 Frankford Avenue.
"Our Communities Connect" - a partnership among Frankford Aria Hospital, Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc, CADEkids, Community Women’s Education Project, and Providence Center to improve the overall health of Frankford residents - will be holding a summit to discuss our community's various assets and challenges. The meeting will be held on May 6th from 12:30p to 3:30p at the Community Women’s Education Project, 2801 Frankford Ave. For more information, please contact Alexis Brown at (215) 426-2200 or ALEXIS@CWEP.ORG.
Having fun at the Mayor's Cleanup!
Check out some pictures & footage from the Mayor's Cleanup on Saturday! Thanks again to everyone who came out & worked so hard!
Friday, April 1, 2011
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