Detectives name Northeast’s most wanted (Feb. 19, 2014)

Ahmed Williams

Members of Ironworkers Local 401 arrested Tuesday

Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested 10 members of Ironworkers Local 401 on charges they allegedly participated in a conspiracy to commit criminal acts of extortion, arson, destruction of property and assault, in order to force construction…

Fundraiser will benefit Bustleton Bengals

A generous donation: City Councilman Brian O’Neill and volunteers and athletes from the…

St. Basil finds success with heavy N.E. influence

Elected officials, union members decry closing of old Nabisco plant

In loving memory

Faculty greets Connor’s parents, Martin and Georgette, during the ceremony.

Mayfair couple to wed at Flower Show

That magic moment: Frank Kennedy proposed to Roxanne Wilson on Dec. 27.

2nd PDAC honors local officers

Heroes in blue: Pictured are (from left) Police Officers Kenneth Tilley and Thomas Nolan, state Rep. Mark…

Three men shot and killed in Lawncrest home

The recent death toll in Lawncrest grew last Thursday. In fact, the tally doubled as intruders executed three men inside a twin home on Martins Mill Road, according to police.

East Torresdale approves zoning applications

The owners of an apartment building and a tavern each won the approval of the East Torresdale Civic Association last week in separate zoning cases.

Oldtimers club gives two awards

Big honor: Pictured are (from left) Oldtimers official Ron March, Bobby Shantz and Tom McGuckin. MARIA…

Leach talks with voters at Somerton diner

Daylin Leach

A view from the top

Two days after beating La Salle, Judge defeated Northeast to win the District XII wrestling title. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOY…

Vacant auto dealership will become home to Wawa, CVS

Members of Ironworkers Local 401 arrested Tuesday

Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested 10 members of Ironworkers Local 401 on charges they allegedly participated in a conspiracy to commit criminal acts of extortion, arson, destruction of property and assault, in order to force construction…

A plan for Penn State

Returning to his roots: Somerton native Gavin Keirans is campaigning for a seat on Penn State University’s Board of…

Man takes batteries, punches worker at CVS

Surveillance photo

An unidentified shoplifter with a mean streak continues to elude capture, but Philadelphia police hope that images of his face will spark a tip that will unlock the case.

Two mugged on busy Holmesburg street

Surveillance photo

Crime log: February 19, 2014

Jan. 27 through Feb. 9

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

Calendar of Events: February 19, 2014

Thursday, February 20

EVENTS

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

Trips: February 19, 2014

ST. JAMES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION February and March 2014. Exotic Southern Caribbean cruise. $2,845 per person, double occupancy includes roundtrip airfair, taxes and fees, ocean view cabin, port charges, insurance, meals, drinks, spirits, and entertainment. 610–566–1080.

Reunions: February 19, 2014

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

St. Anne

• Class of ’58. Trying to locate former classmates to plan a reunion. Jack Reilly, 215–579–1711 or email johnreilly44@gmail.com.

Letters to the Editor: February 19, 2014

D.A.’s inaction an insult to city’s firefighters

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s refusal to file criminal charges against the owners of the derelict York Street warehouse in Kensington that claimed the lives of Lt. Robert Neary…

Pets of the Week: February 19, 2014

Mike

Run with Riley!

Armed robber sought in 7-Eleven heist

An armed robber struck at an Upper Holmesburg 7-Eleven store on Feb. 11.

Police have released surveillance video of the heist, which occurred at about 4:55 a.m. at 9001 Frankford Ave. The robber initially posed as a patron, picked up an…

Blue Flame Bouts will be Feb. 28

Police and firefighters will square off in the boxing ring on Friday, Feb. 28, as the Philadelphia Blue Flame hosts the 11th annual Blue Flame Bouts at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road.

Corrected real estate tax bills to be distributed

A Bustleton resident is one of those city taxpayers who, on one hand, won, and on the other, lost.

Sharon Styles is hoping to win again, and chances are she might.

Solomon vows to tackle violent crime

Jared Solomon, who is challenging state Rep. Mark Cohen in the May 20 Democratic primary, offered some short- and long-term fixes to reduce violent crime and blight following the triple murder in Lawndale last week.

$9,000 windfall just a con game

The callers say they’re from the government and they want to give you $9,000.

The very idea of that is bound to provoke a chuckle, but some people really are making such calls. That doesn’t mean what they’re offering is genuine.