Making the Grade

Jovan Cordero (right) welcomes Mayor Michael Nutter to the Northeast GED Center. Cordero is a former student. DONNA DIPAOLO / FOR…

Playing the fields

(left to right) Head Varsity Coach Tom Coyle, Director of Institutional Advancement Brian Patrick King, and Father Judge High…

Old City murder suspects await ruling

Steven Ferguson didn’t think it was going to be “that serious” when his two friends hopped out of his car to confront Kevin Kless on an Old City sidewalk on Jan. 14.

Instant legend

Sean Thomson stretches before he begins his regular training for the 100-mile run to raise money for autism and the Reebok CrossFit…

Change in store for troubled Frankford bar

A grocery store might occupy a notorious Frankford property, members of the Frankford Civic Association learned during their April 5 meeting.

Pete Specos, the association’s president and zoning officer, said the neighbors of 4691…

Down to the wire in the 169th district

State Representative hopeful John McCann, left, along with 2-year-old son Quentin McCann…

In memory of Jacob

(left) Mike, Shane, 1, Dylan, 13, Christopher, 1, and Frany Sales. The Sales family holds a photo of Jacob Sales, one of a…

Dynamic Duo

Lincoln pitcher Dylan Burke delivers a pitch during Saturday’s game against Bensalem, April 21, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Scott Anderson)

Putting it on the line

Dan DiZio is a founding partner of the Philly Pretzel Factory. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTO

In the 169th district, a pair of hearty contests

Finally, there’s some competition in the 169th Legislative District.

Former Rep. Denny O’Brien, a Republican, last faced a Democratic challenge in 1998.