The forbidden waters of the Pennypack

Although swimming is not allowed at Pennypack Park, people use certain area of the river to…

Hero plaque honors highway patrolman

A photograph of Police Officer Frank Magro before he died in a motorcycle accident in 1977. A…

Football players are heading to the Hall of Fame

Making a big difference from ‘small potatoes’

(from the left) Ladies of the Manor, Angela M. Zungolo, Polly Guerin, Helen…

Trips (Aug. 1, 2012)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS August dates available. Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. Visit U.S. National Parks and Grand Tetons. Packages from $2,249 per person, include sedan service to and from Philadelphia International Airport, airfare, transfers, 11 meals, professional tour guide, visits to Jackson…

Leaving no tree behind

Jerome Gabriel, with Northeast Tree Tenders, helps maintain the organization planted in front of the Cottman and…

Northeast jobless center to close

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced that it will close its unemployment compensation service center at 2901 Grant Ave. on Aug. 15.

The telephone-based customer-service office is staffed by 75 permanent and…

Here comes Santa!

Santa Claus arrived at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in North Philadelphia, via a red Harley Davidson, on Sunday. In tow…

Aria Health gets big bucks from the state

State Senator Tommy Tomlinson presents $3 million state funding for Aria…

Somerton bank robber on the loose

The FBI and Philadelphia police seek the public’s help in identifying a masked man who robbed a…

Editorial: Voter ID is fair

Unless Pennsylvania’s so-called Voter ID law is struck down by the courts before The Big Day — the general election on Nov. 6 — every eligible voter in the Keystone State will be required to show poll workers valid photo ID before they’re permitted to enter the voting booth…

Calendar of Events (Aug. 1, 2012)

Thursday, Aug. 2

EVENTS

Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues Aug. 9 and 16. 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the library. 215–685–0549.

Reunions (Aug. 1, 2012)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nativity BVM

(Port Richmond)

• Class of ’82. Looking for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215–332–2997.

Dave Attell is a ‘Comedian’s Comedian’

Dave Attell will appear at Helium Comedy Club in Center City on Friday and Saturday.

Casino trips (Aug. 1, 2012)

Seniors on the Go Aug. 2 and Aug. 15. Showboat. $20, includes bus and $20 reel play. Bus leaves Hellerman Avenue and Walker Street at 9:30 a.m. Info: 215–744–4391.

St. Bede’s Young at Heart Club Aug. 7. Hollywood Casino. $44, include $25 slots, buffet and…

Water main break creates street geyser

Flooding from a water main break damaged two homes and two businesses, while interrupting water service late Sunday night and early Monday in the Northeast.

An 8-inch underground pipe burst at Willits and Ashton roads at about 10 p.m…

Frankford getting set for community paint days

Feeling artistic, Frankford? How about doing a little painting?

Neighborhood residents who want to add their touches to a series of murals that will be placed in the Frankford business corridor can participate in two…

Horoscope (Aug. 1, 2012)

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion soon will sort itself out.

Religious Listings (Aug. 1, 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 Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school for children at 10 a.m. 215–342–6310…

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At the Movies: ‘The Watch’ is a comedy that misses its mark

National Night Out: An evening for neighbors

Town Watch members and their neighbors will see a very different National Night Out next week when thousands of Philadelphia residents gather at locations throughout the city to demonstrate their support for law and order.