St. Cecilia Elementary rallies to save school

(left) Meghan McHugh watches daughter Piper McHugh, 2, hold a sign at a protest…

Courtroom drama at abusive-priests hearing

A litany of allegations of priests gone wrong was recited in a Philadelphia courtroom Monday, and defense attorneys didn’t like it.

Assistant district attorneys are going to conduct “28 minitrials,” complained attorney Thomas…

Group has an innocent mission, aiding wrongly convicted inmates

Police generally spend most of their time trying to put criminals in jail.

But on one recent afternoon, members of the Northeast’s 7th Police District and the civilian advisory board that…

Republicans tap mayoral runner-up for Congress

Multicultural moves

Indo-Pak, a student organization in Northeast High School, performs traditional Indian dances for the school’s…

Holy Family could take over Liddonfield

(from left) Stan Antonowicz, Mary Jane Warne and Jim Cirillo examine Liddonfield drawings

He’s the taxman

Tom Maniaci is the owner of C. Thomas Maniaci Accounting in Mayfair. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

Mystery suspect

At first glance, the facts just didn’t add up.

Geator’s rockin’ the Kimmel

When the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opened a decade ago, Jerry Blavat was sitting with crooner Paul…

Trips (January 25, 2012)

FOX CHASE TRAVEL CLUB & BENSALEM SENIOR CITIZENS March 15. St. Patrick’s Festival at Doolan’s in Spring Lake, N.J. $70, includes bus, one-hour open bar, meal, wine and soda during dinner and traditional Irish show. Payment in full by Feb. 10. 215–742–3898, 215–884–3820.

‘This is a sad situation’

On Monday, Ellen Broniszewski stood and looked at a shut-down Jin House Chinese Restaurant & Deli.

The highs, lows, of something called ‘Kush’

“Oh, that stuff,” the woman behind the counter said.

Playing Beatle tunes never gets old for ‘Rain’ performer

Steve Landes

Supporters of St. Hubert raise about $620,000

Students, alumnae, friends and other supporters of St. Hubert High School spent the last 12 days raising money any way they could in an effort to save the school from closing.

Religious Events (January 25, 2012)

All Saints Episcopal Church, Rhawnhurst, 1811 Loney St. Handicrafters meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Harmonie Singing Society meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist services on Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school for children at 10 a.m. 215–342–6310…

State Road lane changes get a green light

The four-lane configuration of State Road in Torresdale will not return with the imminent conclusion of a multiyear sewer and water main installation project.

Police locate suspect who dumped decapitated animals

The person who dumped several decapitated animals on a Far Northeast property in mid-December has been tracked down and fined.

The suspect, a Northeast resident, was fined $50, said Wendy Marano, a spokeswoman for…

Property issues a hot topic for Northwood Civic

Neighbors at last week’s Northwood Civic Association meeting discussed a few topics — a used-car lot at Castor Avenue and Bridge Street and a couple of property issues in Frankford.

Calendar continued (January 25, 2012)

Wednesday, Feb. 1

EVENTS

Adult Irish Ceili Dancing American Legion hall, 301 E. Godfrey Ave. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–725–8055.

Police and property matters top Summerdale Civic meeting

Police matters and property issues were the main topics at last week’s meeting of the Friends of Summerdale Civic Association.

Complaints included a high fence placed outside a house on the 5500 block of…

Police union is moving its headquarters to Normandy

Members of the Normandy Civic Association gave the FOP’s Lodge 5 a big welcome last week.

John McNesby, FOP president, on Jan. 17 asked association members to support the police union’s move from its current…

Casino Trips (January 25, 2012)

Seniors on the Go Feb. 2 AND Feb. 15. Showboat. $20, includes bus and $30 reel play. Bus leaves Hellerman and Walker streets at 9:30 a.m. Inf.: 215–744–4391.

Fox Chase Travel Club & Bensalem Senior Citizens’ Association Feb. 10 AND March 2. Mohegan…

Pets of the Week (January 25, 2011)

Bear deserves a chance

Calendar (January 25, 2012)

Friday, Jan. 27

EVENTS

Arts and Crafts Russo Park Playground, 7321 Torresdale Ave. For ages 8 and older. Fridays. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 215–685–8747.

Editorial: Bring down the House

While so many Pennsylvanians continue to spend an absurdly inordinate amount of time lionizing and mourning a man who was a great coach but who was not so great at calling police, Republicans in the state capital are spending time on an issue that could have a far greater…