http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/ Frankford, Mayfair, Tacony, Lawndale, Pennypack etc. en Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/images/styles/DeFraction/misc/rss.png http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/ http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36771-pleasant-hill.html Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:30 GMT Does anyone know if there are bathrooms at Pleasant Hill? Does anyone know if there are bathrooms at Pleasant Hill? ]]> Northeast Philadelphia dmandy http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36771-pleasant-hill.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36758-directly-between-northwood-park-frankford-high-school-new-neighborhood.html Mon, 20 May 2013 21:11:50 GMT Hey Everybody!

I just bought a house that falls directly between Northwood Park & Frankford High School. We haven't gotten to do much exploring around the neighborhood yet, so I wanted to see if there was anyone around to give us the low-down!

We've walked/drove around some of the neighboring blocks and took a homey/neighborhood feel from it. The possibility of a decent-sized house with a real yard was too tempting to say no to! We're moving from South Philly and will both taking the MFL in to 30th Street for work. When walking around, the MFL station was really the only spot I came up on that had a real shady feel to it.

I don't know much about the area at all. I've had some people tell me we'll be in Northwood, others insist it's Frankford. Where do the dividing lines fall?

Are there any good restaurants, delivery spots we should try?

Are there any neighborhood organizations in the area?

I'm looking for any and all info I can find.

Thanks everybody!! ]]> Northeast Philadelphia Kingsleymalta http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36758-directly-between-northwood-park-frankford-high-school-new-neighborhood.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36698-wawa-cvs-coming-grant-academy.html Thu, 16 May 2013 01:07:26 GMT The owners of the property at Grant and Academy (formally NE Auto) have filed for a variance for the approval of a Wawa and CVS pharmacy. I guess you... The owners of the property at Grant and Academy (formally NE Auto) have filed for a variance for the approval of a Wawa and CVS pharmacy. I guess you can never have too many Wawa's and pharmacies. ]]> Northeast Philadelphia NE Mike http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36698-wawa-cvs-coming-grant-academy.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36697-fake-cop.html Wed, 15 May 2013 23:25:25 GMT every need to be on the look for a guy pretending to be cop just passed a old rusted out piece of JUNK white chevy blazer about an 86 89 year had... every need to be on the look for a guy pretending to be cop just passed a old rusted out piece of JUNK white chevy blazer about an 86 89 year had blue light in the grill and some goofy light on the dash had a car with a young girl pulled over at welsh and Fairview across the play ground in front of father judge There is NO way this was a real cop d He did not even look real I have hear about this before but this is the first time I saw it I am mad at my self for not getting the tag number :mad:
two months ago my wife co worker got stopped on welsh rd by a beat up blazer he give her a ticket something about her tail light she found out later form phila police that the ticket was fake
I am NOW going to be on the look out for this sob ]]> Northeast Philadelphia Stingray66 http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36697-fake-cop.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36666-petpalooza-ryerss-sunday.html Tue, 14 May 2013 10:20:59 GMT Sunday, May 19 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PETAPALOOZA!!!!
Celebrate the Ryerss' love of animals! Held outside the museum rain or shine. Pet rescue groups for cats, dogs, rabbits, pigs and rats (yes... rats!); pet adoption opportunities. At noon bring your dog for Pooches on Parade - the most Victorian dog wins a prize! We will be accepting donations of pet supplies.
Also that same day:
11:00 a.m. - Special Crafty Kids - 2nd floor. Make a dog puppet!
10:00 a.m. - Stamp Club Show - 1st floor of museum.
2:00 p.m. - Fox Case Reading Series: Poetry by Lelie Anne Mcilroy adn Rosebud Ben-Oni - 2nd floor ]]> Northeast Philadelphia Wylie http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36666-petpalooza-ryerss-sunday.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36643-what-i-learned-18-months-oxford-circle.html Sun, 12 May 2013 07:12:59 GMT As those of you who know me or follow me online know, my sojourn in the Northeast came to an abrupt and sooner-than-expected end March 1. I... As those of you who know me or follow me online know, my sojourn in the Northeast came to an abrupt and sooner-than-expected end March 1.

I already knew before I moved up this way that Scoats runs the coolest neighborhood taproom in the city, and maybe even the country - and I am going to have to make my way back over to check out his place in Fox Chase. (Fortunately, I live along the route of the 18 bus, which lays over just below it.)

But I learned a lot more in my time in the Northeast. One thing I learned is that the area - or at least parts of it - is far more diverse ethnically than those living outside it may suspect. That, from what I understand, is a relatively recent development, and one that some oldtimers have a hard time swallowing still.

But it is a sign - a sign that the Northeast continues to play the role it played for at least two generations prior to the arrival of the immigrants who have given the area its diversity. That role is one that neighborhoods in a number of our peer cities have surrendered - and, it appears, that a number of Philadelphia neighborhoods also no longer play.

As a result, the Northeast remains one of the two places where the future of Philadelphia continues to unfold. The other is Center City, but everyone knows its story. I'm not sure everyone knows the Northeast's, and I'm just presumptuous enough to believe I can tell it, or at least a piece of it, after only 18 months there.

What people may also not know is that the Northeast and places like it are endangered places in the modern American urban taxonomy. As the middle hollows out of our socioeconomic layer cake, neighborhoods like it face two possible fates, neither totally agreeable: gentrification or immiseration.

We'd be the poorer for both - literally, in the latter case. I explain why, or try to, in my latest essay for Hidden City Philadelphia:

The Green Grass of the Middle Class | Hidden City Philadelphia

I welcome your thoughts on whether I got the story right. ]]> Northeast Philadelphia MarketStEl http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36643-what-i-learned-18-months-oxford-circle.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36638-looking-ne-philly-rental-apartment-duplex-any-ideas.html Sat, 11 May 2013 20:22:39 GMT My son is looking for a new place. His landlord sold the building where he's rented for the last 3 years. We've been looking in Bensalem, Levittown, etc. but the complexes there are either really expensive or really, really rundown. I used to find apts/duplexes in the Northeast Times. Is that still published? All these online sources just lead you to the same complexes.
Any ideas would be appreciated! ]]> Northeast Philadelphia PhillyGirl4ever http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36638-looking-ne-philly-rental-apartment-duplex-any-ideas.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36600-speeding-school-zone.html Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:12 GMT Well it's happen again at Torresdale and Rhawn st a car into the school fence thank God it was 5am and no kids going to school that corner has no crossing guard or Police at opening or closing and it's a bad intersection. And all who like to speed thru there when the signs are flashing 15 miles per hour I just hope to god no hits my grandkids cause then it's game over slow the fxxk down at schools:mad::mad::mad::mad: and a lot speeding thru there are CFCF guards not to blame just them HEY 8TH DISTRICT how about showing the colors once in a while to save a kids life ]]> Northeast Philadelphia drtfis http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36600-speeding-school-zone.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36593-2013-mayfair-may-fair.html Wed, 08 May 2013 05:07:00 GMT We still have spots available for any Crafters, Carnies, Magicians, Sidewalk Acts, etc who would like to set up a table to pedal their wares, or to... We still have spots available for any Crafters, Carnies, Magicians, Sidewalk Acts, etc who would like to set up a table to pedal their wares, or to flash their stuff at this years Mayfair May Fair on Saturday May 18th.

Please contact the Mayfair Civic Association ( mayfaircivicassociation@yahoo.com ) ASAP for more info or to get on board!

Thanks! :Tip-Hat:

]]> Northeast Philadelphia Mayfair http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36593-2013-mayfair-may-fair.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36589-pennypack-music-festival-2013-season.html Tue, 07 May 2013 21:55:39 GMT Starting tomorrow night (May 8th) at 6:30pm, the Pennypack Music Festival begins!

Tomorrow night's show titled - 'Waking the Dead - Season Opener' features:

The Father Judge H.S. Jazz and Drum Line



followed by - Steal Your Face - a tribute to Greatful Dead




Please be kind when the buckets come around! These shows are put on with the help of some VERY generous sponsors, as well as with your donations.




Thank you! :Tip-Hat: ]]> Northeast Philadelphia Mayfair http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36589-pennypack-music-festival-2013-season.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36565-smokeeaters-done-closed-finished-etc.html Mon, 06 May 2013 19:48:25 GMT It appears that SmokeEaters (a bar which despite it's problems in the past, I found to be relatively pleasant) is closed for good. I've heard through the grapevine that the owner was losing $ hand over fist, which isnt' terribly surprising considering anytime I was in there, the bartenders were not using the register to ring up sales. I think that's a great location for a bar, so I'm hoping someone comes in and takes over, with better oversight and a good staff....The bartenders weren't always up to snuff, too many just standing around playing on their phones.. ]]> Northeast Philadelphia JohnnyRivers http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36565-smokeeaters-done-closed-finished-etc.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36557-74-year-old-couple-attacked-wife-dies.html Mon, 06 May 2013 11:55:08 GMT Scumbag(s) attacked elderly couple in Castor Gardens. I know this neighborhood. It was a really nice place a mere 10 years ago. What happened? ... Scumbag(s) attacked elderly couple in Castor Gardens. I know this neighborhood. It was a really nice place a mere 10 years ago. What happened?

Wife killed, husband hurt in Northeast Philly home invasion ]]> Northeast Philadelphia lemko http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36557-74-year-old-couple-attacked-wife-dies.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36550-mcduffs-bar-formally-squires.html Sun, 05 May 2013 04:29:17 GMT New owners took over back in march and they had a grand opening last weekend, well it looks like friday and saturday nights it will be a nuisance bar... New owners took over back in march and they had a grand opening last weekend, well it looks like friday and saturday nights it will be a nuisance bar nothing but 20 something year olds and they have a dj now on the weekends so loud music will be another problem. ]]> Northeast Philadelphia tom8010 http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36550-mcduffs-bar-formally-squires.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36538-moving-yard-sale.html Fri, 03 May 2013 19:34:38 GMT Saturday May 4th, 8 AM til 3 PM Household Items books antiques Fuji bike art a garage full of tools including a lathe and incredible wood... Saturday May 4th, 8 AM til 3 PM

Household Items
books
antiques
Fuji bike
art
a garage full of tools including a lathe and incredible wood working tools
a bedroom set
roll top desk
other furniture

... and more!!

1440 Aldine Street.

1 block north of Cottman St. near Pennway St. (behind the 7-Eleven) ]]> Northeast Philadelphia Jim Black http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36538-moving-yard-sale.html http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36498-does-anyone-here-live-pennypack-woods.html Wed, 01 May 2013 01:12:23 GMT Does anyone here live in Pennypack Woods? Please PM, I have some questions. It would be appreciated :) Does anyone here live in Pennypack Woods? Please PM, I have some questions. It would be appreciated :) ]]> Northeast Philadelphia filmiracle http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/forum/northeast-philadelphia/36498-does-anyone-here-live-pennypack-woods.html