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Police have recovered the body of Judith Franzen, who went missing from her Wissinoming home Jan. 2.

Franzen, 73, was found dead in her neighbor’s garage — on the same block as her own home on the 6200-block of Cottage Street. Northeast Detectives sought help from the public in locating Franzen, who suffered from diabetes and dementia. The investigation continues, but no foul play is suspected in Franzen’s death.

Judith Franzen. Photo/Philadelphia Police

Police in the 15th District continue their search for 73-year-old Judith Franzen.

The Wissinoming woman was last seen Jan. 2 at her home on the 6200-block of Cottage Street, and suffers from diabetes and dementia. She is 4’9″ and weighs 113 lbs. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a red coat, and has green eyes and brown hair.

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Stacey McCarthy is off this week, and will return next week with an all new installment of Real NEastate. Today, we look back at one of her tips from Winter 2011.

Q: I decided to sell my home in Wissinoming but I don’t want the neighbors to know because they are so nosy. I do not want a “for sale” sign or any open houses or the home advertised in the paper. My realtor told me that wouldn’t be a problem, but said he still wants to advertise online. Will my neighbors find out I have my house for sale if I let him advertise on the Internet?

A: You might be able to sell your home without a “for sale” sign, holding open houses or advertising in the paper, but according to the National Association of Realtors, nine in 10 buyers used the Internet to search for their home in 2010. Don’t you want to capitalize on that and find a buyer? continue reading »

The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will get the small screen treatment next month, and don’t be surprised if the Northeast makes an appearance.

National Geographic’s WILD channel will debut its “Philly Undercover” series Jan. 7, but tickets for a special screening Jan. 5 are on sale now.

The six-part series will go undercover with the PSPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement officers as they investigate and break up cases of animal hoarding, dog fighting and cockfighting. continue reading »

Friday – Police have some questions for a man found in Frankford Friday night with firearms and grenades, according to a West Frankford Town Watch alert. Responders arrived on the 1300-block of Harrison Street for a fire alarm call when they found a suspicious man and discovered the weapons. Bomb squad officers determined the grenades are inactive. continue reading »

The School District of Philadelphia recommends grade reconfigurations for Stearne School in Frankford and Lawton School in Wissinoming.

The School District of Philadelphia announced at Wednesday School Reform Commission meeting the recommended closure of nine city schools and reconfigurations to 17 others.

None of those closures are meant for Northeast schools, but two are part of the grade reconfigurations outlined in the district’s facilities master plan. Though specific plans for the schools haven’t been made clear, Henry W. Lawton School in Wissinoming and Allen M. Stearne School in Frankford both need reconfigurations, according to the district. continue reading »

Munchie's Breakfast & Lunch in Lawncrest will celebrate its grand opening Oct. 31.

What used to be the Lawncrest Diner is now Munchie’s Breakfast & Lunch in Lawncrest, and the next generation of the Rising Sun Avenue diner will celebrate its grand opening Monday.

Owner Bob Convery promised Lawncrest residents fresh food, a family atmosphere and friendly, courteous service when he, brother-in-law and co-owner Mark Zawierucha, and chef Carlos Medina addressed the Lawncrest Community Association last week.

Convery, of Wissinoming took over the old diner about a month ago, and Munchie’s has been open with limited hours and a small menu since then. Come Monday, the Munchie’s menu will expand. continue reading »

CBS, you’ve got some ‘splainin’ to do.

In a report last week following up on a deadly hit-and-run in Wissinoming, CBS reported the suspect, Angel Roque, was arrested in Bridesburg.

Well Roque lives on Devereaux Street, which isn’t in Bridesburg. continue reading »

Ten women were arrested last week after police raided a Mummers facility and broke up a prostitution ring.

Two members of the Downtowners Fancy Brigade face liquor charges, and several suspects have been charged for prostitution following a weeks-long investigation of the South Philadelphia club. continue reading »

Update - Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old suspect. Angel Roque is charged with vehicular homicide, among other charges, after he was found out when he tried to report his truck stolen to allegedly cover up his crime. Roque lives in Wissinoming, where the truck was also found.

Police are looking for the driver who struck a woman this morning in Wissinoming, leaving her dead. continue reading »