Lisa Marie DiBiasio
A Northeast Philadelphia man was dealing in stolen jewelry at his Port Richmond pawn shop, according to charges filed last month by Philadelphia police.
Senior third baseman Brian Bradley, along with Chris Hammerstein and Steve Callahan, are the leaders of Franklin Towne Charter’s…
On stage: Judy Tenuta will appear at The RRazz Room, at The Ramada in New Hope on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3.
Toriano Bryant
A Frankford man with mental health issues has been missing from his home since…
Marjorie Margolies
Pennsylvania voters will be going to the polls in less than three weeks, and some local…
Abraham Lincoln’s Cody Kettyle
The state Senate Transportation Committee last week held a hearing at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to consider legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Stack that would allow Philadelphia to use automated cameras to enforce speed limits along Roosevelt…
The write stuff: State Rep. Brendan Boyle (left) presents St. Christopher’s School student Joseph…
Twelve new twin homes with a projected base price of $289,000 are planned for construction in the Holme Circle area, but some neighbors don’t see the value in the pricey residences. They insist that a centuries-old stone farmhouse is a better fit for the…
March 24 through April 6
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.
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Forget about dark matter and God particles. A lot of the universe seems to be paperwork. For the Northeast High students who want to explore space, the paperwork seems to be just about wrapped up.
Philadelphia police locked up Matthew Jones in August 2012 shortly after he raped a woman in the area of Frankford Avenue and Dyre Street. Only later did detectives learn that the arrest signalled the end to Jones’ five-year spate of terror against women…
Scouts conducting clothing drive
St. William Boy Scout Troop 563 is conducting a fundraiser clothing drive.
The troop is collecting used clothing, towels and linen to help offset the cost of weekend camping.
Thursday, May 1
EVENTS
Arts & Crafts Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. 215–685–0576.
State police covering Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties reported that there were zero traffic fatalities in the territory during the Easter holiday enforcement period, but troopers issued 577 traffic citations, including 35 for driving while under the…
Welcome to Holme Circle: Community leaders in Holme Circle join City Councilman Dennis O’Brien, State Rep. Ed Nielson and City…
The dream team: American Heritage Federal Credit Union employees clean up Frankford Avenue on April 22.
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. Lawall.joann@gmail.com
MaST Community Charter School in Somerton was ranked 22nd among public high schools in Pennsylvania in the recently released U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools rankings.
Thank you for Northeast Hall of Fame nominations
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your time and effort in submitting your suggestions for the fourth induction class of the Northeast Philadelphia…
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. More: July 22. River Lady Boat Ride. $68 includes boat ride, full…
Police detectives are investigating two shootings in the Northeast early this week that left two people hospitalized.
The first incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of Margaret Street just east of Frankford…
The Parkwood Civic Association has a new president.
Marge Philippi beat the group’s current vice president, Bill Neveil, 1512 on April 23 in the first election for board seats in quite a while. John DelRicci was elected vice president. Sarah…
City Councilman David Oh, who recently has been making the rounds of neighborhood meetings, on April 15 talked up his proposal to change the City Charter at the Northwood Civic Association session at St. James Church on Castor Avenue.
Leaders of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association have shed new light on behind-the-scenes negotiations involving the redevelopment of the former Liddonfield Homes public housing project.
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.
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A masked man with a gun went into an Oxford Circle Burger King on April 16, but the restaurant’s cashier stayed one step ahead of the thug.
Members of the Frankford Neighborhood Advisory Council’s Zoning Committee on April 10 heard about plans to create a park and an art gallery on the 4600 block of Paul Street. They also listened to a proposal for a parking lot…
Traffic deaths on Pennsylvania roads reached an all-time low in 2013, according to statewide figures announced recently by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. There were 1,208 traffic deaths recorded last year, the…
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…
Greater Bustleton Civic League members nominated board candidates and discussed at length a proposal to put gas pumps at the B.J.’s wholesale club during a long session April 23 at the American Heritage Federal Credit Union’s Carriage House on…
Philadelphia police announced on Thursday a new initiative to confiscate all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, that are being operated illegally on streets and public property in the city. This includes unregistered motorbikes.