Holmesburg Civic Association last week approved a woman’s bid to open a day care at 3405 Welsh Road.
The site, at Crispin Street, is a former wedding venue and before that a Knights of Columbus hall.
The property is zoned residential. Attorney Alan Nochumson and property owner and daycare provider Irina Fradkin presented letters of support from neighbors, and outlined her education and experience in the field.
The site would care for up to 50 children and be open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Holmesburg Civic executive board did not oppose the plan, and the membership vote was 13 not opposed and none opposed.
The civic will write a letter of support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The hearing is Sept. 18.
In other news from the Sept. 10 meeting:
• The civic heard a presentation from Waste Management, which has a non-hazardous materials drop-off site at 5109 Bleigh Ave.
• The civic received a $1,000 Philadelphia Activities Fund grant from City Councilman Mike Driscoll.
• The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Guys and Dolls from Oct. 11-13 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available with Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, call Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714, visit the group’s Facebook page or follow @starplayersPPR on X.
• Holmesburg Civic Association will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:15 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center. The guest will be city elections commissioner Lisa Deeley. ••
