Man could face 20 to 40 years for starving parents

Thomas Houck

Nazareth’s Visconto does it all for her school

Century club

Gilmore had supporters everywhere on her special day.

Popular Rhawnhurst bakery closes its doors

Hesh’s Bakery

Fox Chase UMC violated zoning code with new school

The Fox Chase United Methodist Church violated the city’s zoning code by opening its doors to a private Christian secondary school last fall, according to the leader of a neighborhood civic association.

Tacony woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 18-month-old twins

A Tacony woman was sentenced to life in prison last week after a Philadelphia judge convicted her of murdering her twin toddlers in a dispute with the children’s father.

City controller, district attorney sworn in to four-year terms

Chief LePre honored for 50 years of service with the Phila. Fire Department

Battalion Chief Charles LePre, who last year celebrated his 50th anniversary with the Fire Department, was honored during last week’s LaSalle-George Washington game at the university’s Gola Center…

Colleagues mourn loss of Parkwood’s Duda

Joseph Duda

oseph J. Duda Sr., a Parkwood resident and four-term city elections commissioner, died last week. He was 74.

Duda was elected in 1995, replacing John Kane as the only Republican on the…

Local charity garners $500,000

Tickled Pink: Guests enjoyed the “50 Shades of Pink” Tie Ball. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN Z. JOHNSON

Crime log: January 15, 2014

Dec. 16 through 29

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.

Margolies lands five ward leader endorsements

Five Philadelphia ward leaders have endorsed Marjorie Margolies in the Democratic primary in the 13th Congressional District.

The ward leaders backing her are Bill Dolbow (35th), Elaine Tomlin (42nd), Janice Sulman (53rd)…

City controller releases jobs plan for the city

City Controller Alan Butkovitz last week released a plan for the city to create 4,400 jobs by partnering with its education and medical anchor institutions to spend more of their money in Philadelphia rather than outside the city.

Police searching for robber who held Lawndale 7–11 employee at knifepoint

Surveillance photo

New Year’s Day wasn’t so joyful for a clerk at a 7-Eleven in Lawndale. Not only did the woman have to work, a robber held a knife to her back.

Heartbeats reunion show Jan. 25

Upcoming concert: The Heartbeats band leader, Nick Casciano, during rehearsal for the band’s big…

Gifts of Generosity

Gianna Granato, 6, and her brother Steven Granato, 7, of Bustleton, started raising money for Toys for Tots by making…

Lackman renovations to be reviewed

City Councilman Brian O’Neill (R-10th dist.) will review plans for the renovation of Lackman Recreation Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the playground, 1101 Bartlett St. All neighbors are welcome to attend and review the plans for the project. The renovation…

Castor Gardens Wawa robbed for fifth time since October

Armed robbers have targeted the same Northeast convenience store five times since October, with the latest heist occurring early Monday morning, Philadelphia police say.

Around town: January 15, 2014

Recycle your Christmas trees

The city’s Christmas tree recycling program will run through Saturday, Jan. 18.

Citizens can take their trees to the Department of Streets’ sanitation convenience center at State Road and Ashburner…

Tacony bank robbed Jan. 10

Surveillance photo

An unidentified robber held up a Tacony bank on Friday afternoon.

According to the Philadelphia FBI office, the crook walked into the Citizens Bank at 6958 Torresdale Ave. at about 1:41 p.m. and handed a demand…

Trips: January 15, 2014

GE RETIREES Jan. 18 to Feb. 6, 2014. Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific oceans cruise. $2,479 per person, double occupancy. Includes $150 per cabin shipboard credit, stateroom accommodations, taxes, meals, port charges, insurance, and onboard entertainment. 610–892–9767.

Greed might not be good, but it can be funny

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’

Calendar of Events: January 15, 2014

Thursday, January 16

EVENTS

Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their…

Lawmakers propose gay marriage bill

Three Greater Philadelphia state senators last week talked up bills that would allow same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania and also ban landlord and employer discrimination against gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender persons. Speaking at a City Hall news conference…

Police search for man who robbed Hammer Auto in Tacony

Surveillance photo

Reunions: January 15, 2014

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nativity BVM

(Port Richmond)

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

Ryan’s Horan guides young Raiders to key win

Hot hand: Archbishop Ryan senior Brendan Horan poured in 23 points in his team’s…

Pets of the Week: January 15, 2014

Miranda

Henry needs a home

Frankford NAC hears zoning concerns

Members of the Frankford Neighborhood Advisory Committee’s zoning panel didn’t support — or oppose — a Edmund Street homeowner’s plans to improve his property on the 4700 block.

Fire claims two lives in Far Northeast home

Two men died in a fatal fire in a Far Northeast home Saturday. The men, who were not named, said Capt. Clifford Gilliam, were believed to be a 69-year-old man and his 32-year-old son.

Letters to the Editor: January 15, 2014

Are we all safe in Sochi?

Rob Harris from the Associated Press wrote an enlightening article in Sunday’s Inquirer titled “Olympic Games’ Safety a Challenge for Putin.” It could also be a nightmare for Putin, given the demeanor of his…

Dawkins joins Democratic race

Jason Dawkins last week announced he’s a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 179th Legislative District.

The Frankford resident has resigned his post as senior legislative aide for City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez to run for the…