Rilling’s Bakery is history

Rilling’s Bakery, at 2990 Southampton Road, has closed, ending a 76-year run at various locations in Philadelphia.

The 20,000-square-foot Southampton Road location opened in 1984. The Rilling family sold it in 1993, and the new owners kept the name. There…

Amazing Kreskin is coming to Sellersville Theater

George Joseph Kresge

Maggie’s Waterfront Café is closer to expanding

Due to a recent ruling by Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, Maggie’s Waterfront Café has moved closer to expanding its dining service by more than 40 seats.

For whom the bells toll

Seventh-grade student Dean Nugent, 13, sits outside St, William after the shcool announced it will be closing on…

Fun for kids

CJ and Chafik Waddy’s book, U Nooo Tito, Boy Hero, Says No to Strangers, is a story about a superhero who saves a young girl from being…

Tasty talents

Swenson High School Senior Bridget Giedemann recently scored her 1,000th point and broke the school’s record for career points.

Somerton Civic debates local zoning codes

On the surface, the debate was about two small, independent auto repair shops, along with an equally modest-sized personal training facility.

But Northeast-based zoning attorney Shawn Ward and City Councilman Brian O’Neill’s zoning…

Panther progress

Nijay Kelly of Fels reaches for a rebound in the first quarter of Saturday’s AAAA quarterfinal game at South Philadelphia High…

Launching a medical career

After dedicating eight years of her life engineering spacecraft for the government and the private sector…

He’s the Boss

As an up-and-coming star, Springsteen kept meticulous scrapbooks of his press clippings. In the background is a sign from the Stone…

Franklin Mills has community $$

Franklin Mills Advisory Council offers community grants

The Franklin Mills Advisory Council is taking applications for its annual distribution of funds. Requests may be sent to: FMAC, P.O. Box 21189, Philadelphia, PA 19114–0389.

Hopefuls file for a primary that could be delayed

Candidates last week filed nominating petitions for an April 24 primary that might not take place.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled last month that the plan passed by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission was…

Northeast Times, they are a-changin’

I’ve always been a Northeast Philly gal.

Growing up in Millbrook, I played softball locally for Our Lady of Calvary, Nazareth Academy High School, Philadelphia Spirit and the Philly Flash. And as long as I can remember, I’ve always admired…

Police nab suspected NE-based drug dealer

Philadelphia narcotics officers took an alleged Northeast-based heroin dealer off the streets last week.

Howard Espinal, of the 6500 block of Everett St. in Castor Gardens, was supplying heroin for open-air sales on the 2800 block…

Judge in priest sex-abuse case is staying put

The judge assigned to preside over the upcoming clerical sex-abuse trial isn’t going anywhere.

Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina announced last Wednesday that she would not recuse herself from the trial of two…

Crime’s on the minds of folks at Summerdale meeting

Lt. Thomas Macartney, of the 2nd Police District, addressed several concerns at last week’s Friends of Summerdale Civic Association meeting.

Attack of The Slasher

Marty Costello reads a handout from the 15th Police District about recent vandalism on his street in Mayfair. Costello…

Shamrock Shuttle headed to Mayfair

The Mayfair Business Association is hoping the upcoming Shamrock Shuttle goes on without incident.

Lisa Greco, treasurer of the group, attended a recent meeting that included bar owners and officials of the Mayfair and Holmesburg civic…

‘Borrowers’- inspired movie is a sweet tale for the family

Fund-raiser on Monday

La Casa Di Lucia, located at 14425 Bustleton Ave. in Somerton, will host a Monday night fund-raiser for Showtime Charities Inc.

The concert, From Broadway with Love, will feature female “divas” and male “divos.” The beneficiary will be Children’s Hospital of…

Calendar (February 22, 2012)

Friday, Feb. 24

EVENTS

Alpha Course The course on basic Christianity will be held at a home in Lawncrest on Fridays through April 27 (none March 30). The evening begins with a meal, and will be followed by a DVD talk and…

Holme Circle to talk development

Neighborhood planning and development issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Holme Circle Civic Association on Wednesday, Feb. 29.

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at St. Jerome School library, Stamford and Colfax streets. It is open…

Editorial: Look out!!

It should come as no great shock that a shockingly high percentage of Northeast residents surveyed for a recent poll by Pew Charitable Trusts think Philadelphia has changed for the worse in the last five years.

Trips (February 22, 2012)

GOLDEN FRIENDS Feb. 25. Mummers Show of Shows and dinner at Cracker Barrel. $65. 215–335–2287.

CONGREGATIONS OF NER ZEDEK SISTERHOOD April 18. Philadelphia Museum of Art. $70, includes bus, Van Gogh exhibit, private guided tour prior to regular museum hours…

Sale progresses slowly

Little new information about the Liddonfield property sale has trickled to leaders of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association, according to the neighborhood group’s president, Stan Cywinski.

Argument over dog droppings turns deadly

Franklin Manuel Santana and his family had lived in Northeast Philadelphia for only a…

Liddonfield tops Holmesburg agenda once again

Stan Cywinski, president of Upper Holmesburg Civic Association, spoke at last week’s Holmesburg Civic Association meeting about plans for the former Liddonfield Homes housing project site.

Absentee landlords beware

City Councilman Bobby Henon said about 65 percent of the calls his office has received since he was sworn in on Jan. 2 have been about absentee landlords and negligent neighbors.

Henon (D-6th dist.) plans to send a “gentle reminder” to residents and owners…

Congestion expected due to evacuation drill

Usually, traffic jams happen without warning, but here’s the rare alert:

The streets near the Naval Inventory Control depot at Levick Street and Oxford Avenue are probably going to be jammed beyond imagination sometime during…

Religious Events (February 22, 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…

Casino Trips (February 22, 2012)

Mater Dolorosa Feb. 26. Taj Mahal. $30, includes $30 slot cash. Leave Paul and Ruan streets at noon. Inf.: 215–535–2740.

Seniors on the Go March 1 and March 21. Showboat. $20, includes bus and $30 reel play. Bus leaves Hellerman and Walker…

Pets of the Week (February 22, 2012)

This adult female guinea pig needs a home. The guinea pig (tag number H37182–2) can be visited…

Get free tax help on Sunday

Get some help filing tax returns and forms that will help you apply for college financial aid this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Frankford Community Computer Lab in the Frankford Community Development Corp., Griscom and Harrison streets.

8th district honors heroes in blue

The 8th Police District has named its Officers of the Month for November and December as well as its 2011 Officers of the Year.

Members of the community are invited to help honor the Officers of the Year during a banquet at Cannstatters, 9130…

Calendar continued (February 22, 2012)

Wednesday, Feb. 29

EVENTS

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