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The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has scheduled its second meeting for the Lower Northeast District.

Stakeholders from Frankford, Northwood, Summerdale, Lawncrest, Oxford Circle and part of Castor Gardens first met in early April to identify their neighborhoods’ strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. They gathered around seven large maps of the area to discuss the assets and detractors. continue reading »

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St. Martin of Tours will host a reunion for all graduates and current and former parishioners, with a Tour of Philly theme.

The April 23 event will be held in the school’s auditorium at 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. With their $30 tickets, guests can enjoy beer, food, soft pretzels, Tastykakes, a DJ and live music from the Woodland String Band, in addition to a 50/50 raffle and basket of cheer.

The reunion will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, and all proceeds will benefit the school’s technology and tuition funds. For tickets and more information, call 215-535-2962.