The arrest of two men in a late March burglary try was one of the neighborhood issues discussed at the April 8 meeting of Normandy Civic Association members at the Norcom Community Center.
Junior no. 2 starter Cody Ulmer has been effective for the Railsplitters.
Showing his support: Former President Bill Clinton addresses the crowd during a fundraiser…
Northeast residents comprise a large portion of the Montco Select 36-player roster that will depart for Limerick, Ireland, on July…
After about a dozen years as a temporary Somerton resident, Enterprise Car Sales will be making a permanent home in Somerton.
During the monthly meeting of the Somerton Civic Association on April 8, Enterprise attorney…
A Morrell Avenue resident who wants to operate a skin-care business in her home won’t be going before the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
She doesn’t have to, according to her lawyer. Maureen McKeown was granted a permit for a home…
Surveillance photo
A burglar broke through a fence, a wall and a window, but he couldn’t crack open an ATM machine in the office of a Wissinoming auto repair shop on April 6, so he fled with nothing.
A former ambulance driver was ordered on April 3 to serve two years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of millions of dollars by transporting ineligible patients to medical facilities.
Members of the 15th Police District Advisory Council elected board members during their March 31 meeting at the Mayfair Community Center. Alan Leppert, of One Step Forward, is the organization’s new president. Joe Valecce of Council 21 Glassers was elected as the board’s…
Thursday, April 17
EVENTS
Adults Ceramics Jardel Recreation Center, 1500 Cottman Ave. For children ages 13 and up. Thursdays. $60 for an 8-week session. 8 to 9:30 p.m. 215–685–0596.
A Holmesburg man has been ordered to stand trial for the Feb. 2 murder of Torresdale resident Rasheed Shannon.
Claude Thomas, 27, of the 4700 block of Vista St., allegedly shot Shannon once in the face as a result of an argument…
Flyered up: The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame currently has a display marking the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia…
Philadelphia residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste on April 19 during the Streets Department’s Drop-Off Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8401 State Road (State and Ashburner).
The deadlines are rapidly approaching for folks to sign up for Northeast Philadelphia’s only Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative organic produce pick-up location. From May through October, participants will be able to pick up fresh organic vegetables, fruits and other farm…
Damon Bonetti
One person was injured in a Rhawnhurst apartment house fire early April 10. Capt. Clifford Gilliam said firefighters from Engine 18 were dispatched to the 8200 block of Roosevelt Boulevard at 1:11 a.m. and arrived there two minutes later to find flames coming from…
Time to party: Gert McQue celebrated her 100th birthday at Gloria Dei Estates with the Mummers on April 10…
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.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Comly Elementary School
• All alumni and retired faculty members. May 31, 2014, at noon at Tiffany Diner, at Welsh Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. joann@gmail.com
St. Bede’s Young at Heart Club May 6. Resorts Casino. Lunch at Tomasello’s Winery. Reserve by April 29. 215–598–3227. More: June 30. Bally’s Casino. Free bingo and coin for slots. Reserve by June 20. 215–598–3227.
Lead was flying through the hallways of a Rhawnhurst motel on March 31 as two men treated the business like their personal paintball arena, except the bullets were real.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Select dates in April 2014. Disney World special packages. Three days and four nights, or 5 days and four nights. Prices from $859 per person include roundtrip airfare between Philadelphia and Orlando, Disney magical express transfers, hotel accommodations, Disney…
Smores
Nutmeg needs a nice home
March 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.
The Philadelphia Police Department has launched a new drunken-driving enforcement program that will continue throughout the remainder of 2014.
On random Friday and Saturday nights, officers from the Accident Investigation Division will set…
Northeast needs Val Arkoosh
The Democratic primary election for the Pennsylvania 13th Congressional District, which includes much of the Northeast, is coming up right around the corner on May 20.
LIHEAP deadline extended
State Rep. John Sabatina urges low-income constituents to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP is a federally funded state program that helps low-income families with the cost of home heating.
Members of the 2nd Police District Advisory Council honored Baldomiro Soares as the district’s February Officer of the Month during their April 8 meeting at the Philadelphia Protestant Home on Tabor Avenue.