The Frankford Gazette

George Patterson 1845-1923 George Patterson came from Scotland with his parents in 1849 and they settled in Frankford. At age 16 he enlisted in the 8th Pennsyl...vania Cavalry as a bugler. He served in Gettysburg under General Gregg. He was a fine musician who continued to perform for the rest of his life and sounded "Taps" at many memorial services. This photograph was taken in 1895 at Gettysburg by William Overington. See more

TARTAGLIONE ANNOUNCES AWARD OF $50,000 WATERSHED RESTORATION GRANT FOR FRANKFORD WORKS PROJECT Philadelphia, PA State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that 1320 Pine Street BJ Venture 1 LP, developer of the Frankford Works project at 2127 Gillingham Street, has been awarded a $50,000 Watershed Restoration and Protection Program grant from the Commonwealth for stormwater management in a newly restored mixed-use campus.... https://frankfordgazette.com///30/frankford-works-project/

Virtual Community Design Workshop We are inviting all community members to take part in a virtual design workshop for the Frankford Library. The upcoming workshop will be hosted online via Zoom on Thursday, May 6 from 6:30 pm - 8pm. During the workshop, community members will meet with the project team. This includes the project manager, architect and Free Library staff.... https://frankfordgazette.com//virtual-community-design-wo/

SEPTA has made promises about development at the Frankford Transportation Center. Press Conference on Monday, April 26, 11am, corner of Frankford and Pratt. The Philadelphia2035 Plan, developed in 2011 with community input stated that FTC would be an ideal location for a new health center. Since 2016, the Frankford CDC and the City have been working to bring new development and a new supermarket to the old Holiday Thriftway site at FTC.... https://frankfordgazette.com//23/we-plan-to-make-them-lis/

15th Police District Captain's Town Hall Community Virtual Conference Call Meeting Thursday December 3rd 2020 700pm To participate please dial 215-201-2956 or click on link to participate https://www.uberconference.com/room/gregorybucceroni

Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum Zoom Program Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The Civil War Diary of Rev. James Sheeran, C.Ss.R., Chaplain, Confederate, Redemptorist Patrick J. Hayes, Ph.D. Historian, author, researcher This exciting Civil War diary of a Redemptorist priest, Rev. James Sheeran, C.Ss.R., who was chaplain to the 14th Louisiana Regiment of the Confederacy, is a national treasure.... https://frankfordgazette.com//the-civil-war-diary-of-rev-/

Hello all! The food pantry at St. Mark's Church will be distributing pre-packed grocery bags from our parking lot beginning at 9am until 10:30am (or supplies la...st). No ID needed, all are welcome. Come as you are but please wear a mask and observe social distancing. Afterward, beginning at noon, 15th PDAC will be serving brown bag meals to go beginning at noon from our Courtyard gate on Frankford Ave. Our friends in service over at The Ray of Hope Project will be distributing children's coats and large food boxes at Faith Assembly of God church on Margaret Street from 10-12:30. Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be in need.

Master Craftsman needed

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Today is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Check here to make sure you are registered: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov//voterregistrationstatu... Click this link and scroll down to complete your application! Do it NOW! Make your voice matter! https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov//VoterRegistrationAppli

The Philly Captain is not always historically accurate but he is always interesting. Here he starts out at the Knights of Pythias/Greenwood Cemetery on Adams Avenue. Come Sail with The Captain as he shows you some graves from 3 different cemeteries in Philadelphia. See the grave of the parents of W.C. Fields and hear about the worst mother of all time. See a Blue Note, an American Hero and two baseball players. https://frankfordgazette.com///15/greenwood-cemetery-tour/

The Historical Society of Frankford live streamed Fred Prescott's presentation of the Story of Wistar Park last night in place of their regular monthly in person meeting. Fred is our former neighbor from Griscom Street and his roots go way back in Frankford history. He packed a lot of history into this video. Take a look. https://frankfordgazette.com//10/14/the-story-of-wistar-p/

Philly Captain tours the cemeteries

Coming events at St. James Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Avenue: Blessing of the Animals - October 18th at 10 AM - In the Courtyard, weather permitting - All are welcome. Trunk or Treat - Distribution of candy for children in a safe space - October 31st from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on the side lawn. https://frankfordgazette.com//coming-up-at-st-james-luthe/

This Thursday evening, 6 PM, Simpson Playground

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter266 will be holding their annual name reading at the memorial on Saturday Oct. 24 at 12 noon. It is also the 33rd anniversary of the memorial. The memorial is located at Front and Spruce Sts. Please come out to show your respect for the 648 men and women from Philadelphia who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Chapter 266 is also looking foe new members. If interested email or call Chuck at [email protected] or 215-722-3518. masks and social distance required https://frankfordgazette.com//candlelight-name-reading-at/

Mt. Sinai Cemetery https://youtu.be/9bTCDnMwx9o