Stephanie Phillips, executive director of the nonprofit Riverfront North Partnership, addressed last week’s meeting of the East Torresdale Civic Association.
Phillips explained that Riverfront North works on projects along the Delaware River, from Port Richmond to Torresdale. In all, eight parks have been built over the years.
In addition, Riverfront North offers more than 200 free public programs per year.
The 10-acre Borski Park, the newest park along the river, at 3150 Orthodox St., will host Parks on Tap from Sept. 10-14. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. from Sept. 10-12 and noon to 10 p.m. on Sept. 13-14.
Phillips said Riverfront North has planted 1,000 trees at Pennypack on the Delaware to prevent shoreline erosion.
Phillips spoke of a few upcoming projects, including a feasibility study to improve the ponds at Pleasant Hill Park.
Also, a design will be completed by the end of the year at Tacony Boat Launch, at Princeton Avenue, to offer fishing and boating opportunities.
There are also improvement plans for Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony St.
• Dan McGugan, of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, discussed ways that registered community organizations such as ETCA can handle proposed development projects. McGugan will provide ETCA with suggested language RCOs can use in agreements. He will also supply a list of approved contractors. In response to a question, McGugan predicted that any new Eagles stadium will be built in South Philadelphia, not at the site of Franklin Mall.
• Cinnamon Hill, community relations officer in the 8th Police District, was in attendance. Hill said there are three upcoming Captain Town Halls, all at 6 p.m. at the district, 3100 Red Lion Road. The dates are Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30.
• St. Katherine of Siena Parish, 9700 Frankford Ave., will host an Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2-6 p.m. There will be food trucks, a biergarten, handcraft market, petting zoo and moonbounce. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids.
The parish will also hold a candlelight rosary procession through the neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. The rosary will also be said in the church for those unable to walk. The rain date is Oct. 8.
The parish will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m., in the church parking lot. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. There will be crafts, games and music. The cost is $8 for kids. Adults are admitted free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
• East Torresdale Civic Association will meet on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. The guest speaker will be Steven Carson (brother of ETCA president Joe Carson), of the Temple Center for Population Health. ••
