Returning to his roots: Inspector Benjamin Naish, a Northeast Philadelphia native, is the new commander of the Philadelphia Police…
Speaking out: In 2011, Paul Zenak began questioning what appeared to be shoddy…
Brothers know best: Tyler (left) and Dylan McHugh guided St. Matthew JV to a CYO title. Team members behind them (from left): Sean Pedrick, Sean Coyle, Pat Donahue, Paul Hesper, Tom Visconto, Kieran McGroaty, Shane Boylan, Mike Elliott, Connor…
On the campaign trail: Mike Driscoll talks about why he is running for state…
Nick Cinciruk may be inheriting a lot of problems, but one of them isn’t a shortage of work. As the city’s new district traffic engineer for the Northeast, Cinciruk already has a desk full of complaints from citizens who insist that local roads…
The art of Iraq: ‘Baghdad,’ a painting by Northeast resident Mayyadah Alhumssi, be on…
Hard work pays off: Father Judge students (from left) Brian Kennedy, Kevin Hawe, Joe Marinucci, Steven Pangburn, Bob Midiri…
Parents Lauren and Bill discuss their son’s journey after being born with a mass on his right lung. Brennan was a patient of the St…
It was a verdict almost a dozen years in the making, but justice may have to wait some more.
A Common Pleas Court jury on Feb. 25 found a former Frankford man guilty of first-degree murder in the slayings of two neighborhood…
A hero’s honor: Community Relations Officer Rich Simon (left) was named Officer of…
Quite an honor: City Councilman Bobby Henon (center) was awarded the Dan Gottlieb Humanitarian Award on…
The Holmesburg Civic Association and some State Road businesses have entered into an agreement with NorthEast Treatment Centers that will allow for a methadone clinic to open in the neighborhood. The agreement follows a recent court victory by NET, which…
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City to hold special election to fill Green’s seat
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke on Tuesday announced he would issue a writ of election to fill the At-Large Council seat vacated on Feb. 18 by Bill Green, now chairman of the School Reform…
Peace be with you
Our city and our Lawncrest neighborhood are experiencing pain, fear, and hurt after a recent series of homicides in our community. In Lawncrest, on Jan. 19, two people were found shot to death inside a house on the 300…
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Echoing elected officials’ call for a boycott of Oreos and other snack foods made by Mondelez International, the union whose members will lose their jobs when the company closes its Northeast Philadelphia plant next year also is asking the public…
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
H.R. Edmunds
• All class reunion. A reunion for all classes will be held on March 28, 2014. $30. 7 to 10 p.m. 215–537–2520, nrichter@stringtheoryschools.com, bmayer@stringtheoryschools.com.
The Montgomery County Democratic Committee last week voted for an open primary in the 13th Congressional District, which includes most of the Northeast.
The Democratic candidates are state Sen. Daylin Leach, state Rep. Brendan Boyle…
Thursday, March 6
EVENTS
Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualizexd instructions in their choice of…
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.
On their very first date, way back in 1931, my parents went to the Philadelphia Flower Show. My mother was a 20-year-old beauty. My father was a dashing young lawyer of 26.
Feb. 10 through 23
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.
A Northeast-based nonprofit can provide financial help to crime victims, the organization’s executive director last week told 15th Police District Advisory Council members.
If you’re going to spend money on anything, members of the Greater Bustleton Civic League were told last week, spend your organization’s dollars to preserve your neighborhood.
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.
Klein JCC March 26. Resorts Casino. $27 includes transportation and ticket to Maxine Nightengale. 215–698–7300.
Resurrection Seniors March 26. Resorts Casino. $88 includes lunch at Moshalu, $10 slot play and ticket to Disco Lady. Mary Farrell…
The City of Philadelphia is accepting applications for prospective crossing guards. The deadline is March 21. Crossing guards are part-time and seasonal civil service employees who work under the supervision of the Philadelphia Police Department. General and bilingual…