Work begins on Frankford murals
Saturday was the first public community paint day for the Frankford murals after a lengthy community input project to choose the designs and work with artist Cesar Viveros.
This Saturday will be the second. Volunteers can help from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 18o1 Meadow St.
The Frankford Gazette has more photos from Saturday’s paint day.
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