Finally, there’s some competition in the 169th Legislative District.
Former Rep. Denny O’Brien, a Republican, last faced a Democratic challenge in 1998.
When Common Pleas Court Judge Chris Wogan last visited the Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association, he assailed the Clerk of Quarter Sessions office.
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By John Loftus
Times Staff Writer
Two black men wearing black clothing.
That was witnesses’ description of the men involved in the shooting death of a Frankford barber in late 2009. The witnesses said the…
The Democratic ward leaders are divided in the 172nd Legislative District.
John Sabatina (56th), Pat Parkinson (57th) and Bernice Hill (63rd) want to fire incumbent Rep. Kevin Boyle and replace him with Dan Collins.
Jacqueline Pardue Goldfinger: Success on Philly stages.
The crowd gathers for the funeral viewing of Fire Lt. Robert Neary at Gavnish Funeral Home. Lt. Neary was killed on Monday…
State Rep. Mark Cohen, first elected in 1974, hasn’t faced a primary challenge since 1984, when he crushed Arthur M. Holst with 87 percent of the vote.
Chris Rhametulla, from Pathways PA, explains how to clear up debts and hidden bank fees during a budgeting and…
Mrs. Denis O’Grady’s pre-kindergarden class takes a break for a portrait after their daily lesson at St. Dominic, Friday, March 23…
A robber who wore traditional Islamic clothing to conceal his appearance struck at a Crescentville bank on Friday. It is not known if the case is related to a recent rash of similar heists in the Northeast and North areas of the city, including one at the same bank…
Wednesday, April 25
EVENTS
Adult Irish Ceili Dancing Rising Sun VFW, 6850 Martins Mill Road. Wednesdays. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 215–725–8055.
Augusto Ortega (left) from Frankford and Alexander Chase from Washington High School during a game, Monday, April 16, 2012…
Tires were slashed on at least 10 more cars in the Mayfair/Holmesburg area early on Monday.
Unknown vandals struck again in the area of Erdrick and Teesdale streets during the overnight hours, said Lt. Mark Burgmann of Northeast…
Under the Legislative Reapportionment Commission plan passed last week, many local Senate and House districts stay somewhat similar, while a few are dramatically altered.
Pennsylvania Republicans will choose among five candidates in next week’s primary for United States Senate, and undecided voters will get to see the hopefuls at a local forum.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS April dates available. Disney World. From $720 per person (family of 4 with children under 17 in one room) for 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights, including air, resort hotel, Disney resort hotel and Disney World admission with a Park Hopper pass. 610–892–1133.
Pennsylvania voters could decide as soon as May 2013 on whether to shrink the size of the state legislature.
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would cut the number of House seats from 203 to 153 and Senate…
Friday, April 20
Alpha Course The course on basic Christianity will be held at a home in Lawncrest on Fridays through April 27. The evening begins with a meal, and will be followed by a DVD talk and discussion. This week’s topic…
On a night when dozens gathered at a Northeast pub to pay tribute to the city’s two recently fallen firefighters, one…
Nathan Kleinman has an ambitious goal on Tuesday.
Kleinman, 29, is a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary in the 13th Congressional District against four-term Rep. Allyson Schwartz, who has more than $2.6 million in…
By Rita CharlestonFor the TimesLegendary funk-soul band Tower of Power will take center stage at Glenside’s Keswick Theatre on this coming Friday and Saturday. Also on the bill and in concert will be the Average White Band.Touring and releasing albums almost non-stop since…
By Hayden Mitman
Newly elected City Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th cist.) might just be the most technologically savvy politician in the city.
Mater Dolorosa April 29. Atlantic Club. $30, includes $25 slot cash. Payment due by April 21. Departure inf.: 215–535–2740.
St. George Parish April 29. Hilton. $45. Bus leaves Edgemont and Venango streets at noon. Inf.: 215–426–6597.
The movie Lockout sends the Earth’s most dangerous criminals to space and keeps them in…
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 Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school for children at 10 a.m. 215–342–6310…