Farewell, Sisters

An old faculty photo adorns a wall of the school.

Undercover cops make prostitution, drug arrests

Irina Bogdanova

Somerton group opposes gas station expansion plan

The Somerton Civic Association has rejected a neighborhood gas station owner’s plan to build three auto service bays.

During the SCA’s monthly meeting on March 11, opponents of the proposal cited traffic congestion in…

Winter winners close book on basketball season

New food service provider is named at Glen Foerd estate

Some major changes are afoot for the Glen Foerd estate, most notably inside the kitchen.

The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation has not renewed the the contract of longtime in-house caterer Jack Conroy…

Bowled over

All smiles: Part of Barrett’s success over the years is the deep bonds she forms with her bowlers, taking an interest in all of their…

Police announce arrest of Burholme Wawa robbery suspect

Surveillance photo

Local man awarded for outstanding community service

Making a difference: Somerton resident Ruben David was presented with the 2014 Outstanding Service to the Community Award on Feb. 14.

The Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia presented Somerton resident Ruben David with…

Local Eagle Scout soars

It’s official: Nick Kozankywycz, of Boy Scout Troop 321, officially became an Eagle Scout earlier this month during a…

Clinton to appear at Margolies fundraiser

Former President Bill Clinton will appear at an upcoming fundraiser for Marjorie Margolies, a Democratic candidate in the 13th Congressional District.

The event will take place on April 10 at noon at the Prime Rib, located inside…

Arrests made in convenience store robberies

John Gordon

With the help of surveillance video and public tips, police have made arrests in connection with two February robberies of Northeast convenience stores.

Letters to the Editor: March 19, 2014

Slumlords in Philadelphia

If politicians truly cared about the health and safety of residents they would have created an elite investigations unit and publicly named a director to rein in the growing slumlord epidemic. If you’re currently…

Pets of the Week: March 19, 2014

Princess

Lovely Luna

Trips: March 19, 2014

ST. JAMES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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.

Around town: March 19, 2014

Northeast Chamber upcoming events

Dave Montgomery, president and CEO of the Phillies, will will be the guest speaker at an upcoming luncheon sponsored by the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’…

SVU seeks suspects in two NE incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit on Friday released details about two ongoing investigations in the Northeast.

On March 11, a 16-year-old girl reported that she was approached by a man in a vehicle who made lewd…

‘Phantom’ appears on local stage

A classic performance: The Phantom of the Opera comes to the Academy of Music through April 12.

Man attacked, robbed on Frankford street

Surveillance photo

A quick walk to a local convenience store turned into a violent and costly one for a Frankford man on Feb. 19 when an unknown thug stole his money and cell phone.

Reunions: March 19, 2014

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.

Calendar of Events: March 19, 2014

Thursday, March 20

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…

‘Need for Speed’ does not translate to the big screen

Aaron Paul wants to be known for more than just being that guy from Breaking Bad. Need for Speed is not the vehicle that will get him to that point.

Mayfair pizza shop burglarized

Surveillance photo

An unknown burglar stole some dough from a Mayfair pizza place on March 11.

Police were called to Jean’s Pizza at 3252 Ryan Ave. at 4:44 a.m. and found that someone had broken into the business through a…

Free educational program offered to small businesses owners

The owners of established small businesses who want those businesses to grow can participate in an educational program that will put them on a path to fulfilling their entrepreneurial visions and help them with strategies to…

Training sessions will help teens with interview skills

There will be a youth career boot camp in Frankford on two consecutive June Saturdays, Assistant Managing Director Sanya Brown, PhillyRising’s Frankford coordinator, told residents on March 10.

Residents cannot place trash in business cans

Here’s a new wrinkle on the city’s seemingly undying trash and litter problem, and the odd thing about it is that it’s about actually putting out the trash.

Casino Trips: March 19, 2014

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…

Parishioners of closed Frankford church plan rally

Former parishioners of the shuttered St. Joachim Catholic Church in Frankford are organizing a rally on Thursday outside the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offices, at 222 N. 17th St.

Nazareth opens Infusion Suite

Nazareth Hospital hosted a blessing and dedication last week to celebrate the opening of its new Infusion Suite. The nearly $1 million construction project began in September and took about three months to complete. It was officially unveiled on March 3.

Two jewelry store thieves nabbed, third on the loose

Police in two counties have arrested a couple of alleged jewelry thieves from the Northeast who may be responsible for stealing merchandise worth more than $100,000 from suburban department stores. Meanwhile, a third alleged conspirator…

Volunteers needed for cleanup

The Friends of Pennypack Park invite volunteers to participate in the first monthly park cleanup of the 2014 season on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers will meet at the ballfield on Holme Avenue behind Nazareth Hospital and canvas…

The magic of reading

One of the kindergarten classes gathers on its story-telling carpet to hear Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat.

Senators discuss tipped minimum wage

State Sen. Mike Stack last week described the money earned by some restaurant servers and others in Pennsylvania as “practically slave wages.”

Stack, who is running for lieutenant governor, was joined by fellow Democratic Sen. Daylin Leach…

Neighborhood spring cleanups are April 5

If you built up your muscles shoveling snow this winter, then you’re feeling fit and ready to play happy cleanup in your neighborhood. Right?

OK, maybe you’re sore and in no mood to be happy about anything. Shrug it off already…

Fox Chase United Methodist Church remains a hot topic

With spring on the horizon, students tend to get a bit antsy while looking forward to the end of the school year. In Fox Chase, patience is also wearing thin among residents who don’t like a church-based high school in the neighborhood.

Taking a family trip down memory lane

I recently got into a discussion with our daughters about their memories. At this stage of my own life, I want to know what “took,” and I thought I did.

Certainly, our family trip to California wrapped in memories of Big Sur and Hearst…