Football foursome

The Rhawnhurst four (from left): Samir Bullock (Judge), Rushawn Grange (Northeast), Vince Moffett (SJ Prep) and Marquis Seamon…

V marks the spot

Local singer V says there are not many iconic male singers in our society. He hopes to change that with his music about love…

Accused priest will return to ministry

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput has decided a 72-year-old priest accused of molesting a teenage girl in the 1960s is fit to return to ministry.

The Rev. Joseph DiGregorio, who was assigned to St. Martin of Tours in Oxford Circle…

Trips (October 17, 2012)

SISTERHOOD OF THE CONGREGATIONS OF NER ZEDEK Oct. 18. Society Hill Playhouse. $55, includes bus, the new musical comedy “Cooking with the Calamari Sisters” and gratuities. 215–728–1155, Ext. 2.

Worth the Wait

Ryan quarterback Mark Ostaszewski (right) hands off to running back Jeremiah Agrio in the Raiders’ 32–31 overtime win over Judge…

Party with Sluggersville

Sluggersville Philadelphia, an indoor baseball and softball training facility, will have a grand opening party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at 9490 Blue Grass Road.

The facility contains 11 “tunnels,” or netted training areas, within an indoor space, a…

Local teams aplenty as soccer playoffs approach

Police officer killed in 1940s to receive plaque

Relatives and friends of slain Philadelphia Police Officer Thomas J. Wixted are invited to attend the dedication of a plaque memorializing him on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m., at 34th Street and Curie Boulevard in University City.

‘He was smart, tough and loved to serve’

Arlen Specter is being remembered fondly by some local people who worked with him during…

Somerton gets advice on the upcoming election

The deadline to register to vote in next month’s general election has passed, but folks who already are registered can still apply for absentee ballots.

Reunions (October 17, 2012)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nativity BVM

(Port Richmond)

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

The battle in the 169th district is heating up

Crime log (October 17, 2012)

Sept. 10 through 23

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.

A grand night singing with the Philly chorale

The vice president of the Greater Philadelphia Chorale, Cliff Barcliff, sings to…

Five vehicles are torched early Sunday

Five parked vehicles in the Bustleton and Bell’s Corner sections of the Northeast were set afire early Sunday, according to Philadelphia police.

Firefighters were called to the 8200 block of Castor Ave. in Bell’s Corner at about 3:20…

Foe does chicken dance for congresswoman

Republican congressional candidate Joe Rooney (right) stands outside U.S. Representative…

House fire kills Somerton man

A Monday morning house fire claimed the life of an elderly man in the Overhill section of Somerton.

Firefighters were called to the 300 block of Buxmont St. at about 8 a.m. and encountered smoke in the basement of an occupied two-story single home…

Police charge four in Mayfair heroin bust

Philadelphia police last week seized more than 5 kilograms of heroin valued at almost…

Tacony’s Iatarola to be honored on Friday

Lou Iatarola (left) is happy to report on several improvements to Tacony this year. One…

Hospitality group is looking for volunteers

Deb Kish-Silver and Bob Byrne outlined the goals of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at a recent meeting of the Take Back Your Neighborhood civic associ-ation.

Span of the centuries

The new placard commemorates the 300-year-old Pennypack Creek Bridge as the oldest roadway bridge in the United States.

Officers lauded for nabbing robbery suspects

Chasing down armed robbery suspects in April spurred applause for three officers…

Cavanaugh wins ninth annual Northeast Philly run/walk

Michael Cavanaugh was the overall winner at Sunday morning’s ninth annual Northeast Philly 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

PECO to resume smart meters

PECO will resume installing its new “smart meters” within the next 45 days, the utility announced last week.

Smart meter installation was suspended last month after some of the devices overheated and caused fires. More than 200,000 of the meters had been…

‘Freedom Writers’ author to show movie, give talk

A movie about a young teacher who gained fame for guiding students thought to be “unteachable” will be screened next week in Northeast High School’s auditorium.

Lawncrest man charged in SEPTA robbery

A Lawncrest man has been arrested in connection with the Oct. 7 shooting and robbery of a SEPTA subway passenger in North Philadelphia.

Police arrested Shawn Walker, 18, of the 500 block of Anchor St., on attempted murder, robbery…

Office Max donates $3,000 in school supplies to middle school teacher

Office Max recently donated school supplies worth almost $3,000 to Warren G. Harding Middle School teacher Kate Weldon.

Celebrate NE’s finest at Hall of Fame induction

Man sought in dozen drug store robberies

Rite Aid Corp. and the Citizens Crime Commission have posted a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man suspected of a dozen gunpoint robberies of Northeast pharmacies since last December.

Rhawnhurst NORC sets next meeting schedules

The Rhawnhurst Naturally Occurring Retirement Community will hold its next luncheon at noon on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Samuel Tabas House, 2101 Strahle St.

Pets of the Week (October 17, 2012)

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Two weeks, two forfeits, two wins for Lincoln

Even for the Public League, this is a weird situation.

How else would you describe the luck of the Lincoln football team that has won two straight games — without actually stepping onto the field?

Pay homage to Philly Vietnam vets

The 25th anniversary of the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be observed during events at the shrine at Front and Spruce streets on Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27.

Events (October 17, 2012)

Thursday, Oct. 18

EVENTS

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Program Villages at Pine Valley clubhouse, 8540 Verree Road. Course is designed for drivers age 50 and older. Bring a copy of driver’s license and completion certificate from a…

After its first loss, G.W. football bounces back

It’s not easy to commit 16 penalties and have two field goals blocked yet still manage to win a football game by more than three touchdowns. But somehow, that is what George Washington High School managed to do on Friday against Samuel Fels.

Help local families in need this holiday season

Just the other day, the Northeast Times received an e-mail from Sue Abbott, a human resource specialist for the IRS. She said she and her co-workers were interested in adopting another family as part of the newspaper’s annual campaign to connect…

Writing on the wall

Cesar Viveros and Ana Guissel are working on a series of four murals at an intersection in Frankford. Currently, two of the…

Lawmakers honored at awards dinner in D.C.

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz was one of 38 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to receive an award from an organization that stresses solutions to budget deficits and rising entitlement program costs.

Editorial: Rebel with a cause

Arlen Specter

Casino Trips (October 17, 2012)

Mater Dolorosa Church Oct. 21. Taj Mahal. $30, includes $30 slot cash. Leave Paul and Ruan streets at noon. Info: 215–535–2740.

St. Matthew’s Seniors Oct. 24. Sugar House. $54, includes bus, $15 slot play and family-style luncheon at Buca Di Bepo…