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…

Dynamic Duo

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

It was a full agenda at Lawncrest meeting

The Lawncrest Community Association last week welcomed officials from the 2nd Police District, state Rep. Dwight Evans and Kathleen Kane, a Democratic candidate for state attorney general in Tuesday’s primary.

Feds charge suspect in Bellagio Jewelers robbery

The Philadelphia district attorney’s office last week dropped felony charges against a man suspected in the armed robbery of Bellagio Jewelers in the Northeast last year, clearing the way for federal prosecution.

Charter school is expanding

Paul Stadelberger, CEO of New Foundations Charter School, last week told members of the Holmesburg Civic Association that the school finally has purchased a building to accommodate a high school expansion.

Doing good deeds

Volunteers with the Philadelphia Catholic League Alumni Corps refurbished a former convent at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in…

8th district commander beefing up street patrols

“It’s not my job to baby-sit your kids,” the 8th Police District’s new commander told members of the Millbrook and Parkwood civic associations last week.

Man shot and killed in Far NE

Philadelphia police are trying to figure out who shot and killed a Parkwood man early last week and why.

David Cintron, 41, of the 3100 block of Morning Glory Road, was pronounced dead at Aria Health-Torresdale at 1:53 a.m. on April 16. He had been…

Bustleton home-invaders are sought by police

Police investigate a suspected home invasion and shooting on the 9300 block of…

Problem properties are targeted

City Councilman Bobby Henon last week introduced an ordinance that would designate certain properties as nuisances, create a Problem Property Task Force and provide for penalties for, and remediation of, such nuisance properties and the eviction of tenants under certain…

Laugh ’til you turn green

Stephen Medvidick, Kirsten Quinn and Dan McGlaughlin rehearse a scene from Philadelphia, Here I Come! MARIA…

Young actress builds resume with ‘My Fair Lady’

Eileen Cella, My Fair Lady

‘The Lucky One’: It sure isn’t the audience

Taylor Schilling and Zac Efron are nose to nose in “The Lucky One.”

2nd district is set for Community Day

Neighbors can get some great freebies, meet local firefighters and members of several police units, get information from various state and local agencies and meet elected officials on Saturday, May 19, during the 2nd Police District Advisory Council’s eighth…

Events (beginning April 27, 2012)

Friday, April 27

EVENTS

English Language Conversation Group for Adults Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. If your English needs a little practice, join a library volunteer and others for an opportunity to chat…

Crime log (April 25, 2012)

March 26 through April 8

As reported by Northeast Detectives. Does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other specific crimes investigated by specialty police units. All locations listed by block, not by exact address.

Freight company is working on the railroad tracks

Freight hauler CSX will be working on a line that runs through Northeast Philly into Bucks County, lowering track so that cars double-stacked with cargo containers can pass safely under local streets including Red Lion, Byberry and Southampton…

Happy trails are coming to you

As executive director of the Delaware River City Corporation, Tom Branigan is overseeing a series of…

Ryan seniors savoring one last championship run

Trips (April 25, 2012)

HAPPY TRAVELERS April 27 to 29. Washington, D.C. Package includes visit to Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Capitol Hill, Ford Theater, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and more. 215–922–1700 (day), 215–423–8854 (evening).

Cops hurt in encounter with Jeeps

Two 8th Police District officers were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after a Jeep rammed their patrol car while they chased another Jeep that had been reported stolen.

Casino trips (April 25, 2012)

Mater Dolorosa April 29. Atlantic Club. $30, includes $25 slot cash. Departure inf.: 215–535–2740.

St. George Parish April 29. Hilton. $45. Bus leaves Edgemont and Venango streets at noon. Inf.: 215–426–6597.

Pets of the Week (April 25, 2012)

Miss Pretty, please

The field of Liddonfield suitors is down to two

The field of possible developers for the former Liddonfield Homes site has been narrowed to two, according to the leader of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association.

Live, from the Armory: Wrestling!

Promoter Steve O’Neill is expecting a big crowd for Saturday’s Extreme Reunion professional wrestling card at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard).

Happy Days

Bandstand dancer Bunny Gibson points to the image of herself in the new mural at the old WFIL studio. The mural unveiling marked the 50th…

Burglars strike again in the 7th Police District