World War II veteran Tony Lapkiewicz talks about what it was like to be a Marine at Iwo Jima, the…
Active members of the Mayfair Business Association gather to discuss how to create…
The Holme Circle Civic Association last Wednesday unanimously approved a plan by a resident of the 8200 block of Albion St. to enclose his 12-foot-wide patio and to build a deck onto his house.
You’ve lived in the city for a long time. You’ve driven its streets. You know Philly, or at least you think you do.
But do you know …
State Sen. Anthony Williams and state Rep. Brendan Boyle are both hopeful that their legislation requiring the teaching of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations will become law.
Thursday, May 30
EVENTS
Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their choice of media. Ten-week sessions…
Philadelphia Police Officer Randy Vogt was the big winner at the monthly meeting of…
Members of the 2nd Police District Advisory Council honored four patrolmen as officers of the month for February and March during its May 14 meeting at the Philadelphia Protestant Home.
A 74-year-old priest was put on administrative leave following an allegation he molested a minor more than 40 years ago, Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic archdiocese announced Sunday.
May 6 through 19
As reported by Northeast Detectives. Does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other crimes investigated by specialty police units. All locations listed by block, not by exact address.
Several dozen friends and family members of Somerton’s Nick Forgione gathered recently at the Boulevard Diner to celebrate his 30-year cancer survival.
Forgione, 90, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on May 9, 1983, at the old…
We were startled on Sunday when we opened an email from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with a headline that told us of the imminent merger of Catholic parishes in “Upper” Northeast Philadelphia.
The Art Museum of Philadelphia opens an exhibit called The Art of Golf, which will run through July 7th of this year. In addition…
The Community College of Philadelphia recently presented Distinguished Leadership…
The timing was perfect for state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
Last June, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved a plan that would move most of Burholme into his 172nd district. At present, the neighborhood is…
Holy Family University hosted its seventh annual Blue Mass to honor fallen police and firefighters and those who have supported them.
Joe McBride, a retired police sergeant and director of security at Holy Family, and the Rev. James MacNew, campus…
City Controller Alan Butkovitz arrives at a post election celebration at the Palm…
A Rhawnhurst couple, who prosecutors said prayed over their sick 7-month-old son instead of…
The Hospital Fire Marshals’ Association (HFMA) has arranged for Incipient Fire Suppression Training directed toward healthcare and educational facilities. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employees having such…
The Northeast Times has helped reunite a lost dog with his Somerton home.
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 9:30 a.m. 215–342–6310, www.allsaintsrhawnhurst.org
For the third time this year, Mayor Michael Nutter has backed out of a speaking engagement with the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Nutter was scheduled to address the business group on Jan. 24 and March 21, but had…
Zuri is ready to brighten your home
Zuri is a 6- to 12-month-old pit bull/terrier mix
who weighs about 52 pounds.
The dog is deaf, but her volunteer trainers are teaching her sign language.
Police officers shot and killed a man on an Oxford Circle street on Saturday morning after he allegedly charged at them with a butcher knife.
Patrol officers from the 2nd district went to the 1400 block of Robbins Ave. at about…
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Nativity BVM
(Port Richmond)
• Class of ’82. Searching for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215–332–2997.
State Rep. Brendan Boyle last week held his first major fundraiser in his campaign…
Neshaminy Activity Center June 6. Harrah’s Philadelphia. $30. Departure inf.: 215–355–6967.
Young Seniors Travel Club June 18. Taj Mahal. $68, includes bus, $25 slot play, buffet and show, “Tribute to the Supremes and Diana Ross.” Bus leaves 2301 Tremont…
BRIDESBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH June 27. Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster. Adults (19 and older) $100, teens (13 to 18) $85, children (3 to 12) $70. Package includes transportation, show and all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant. Full payment due by May 30. 215–901–5061.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a parish merger in Bridesburg on Sunday, and more closings and mergers are expected to come this weekend.
A City Council committee last week unanimously approved a measure that would absolve property owners who lose assessment appeals of interest payments on their 2014 taxes.
A New Jersey firefighter, whose son is a Holy Family University student and also a…