Scene of the crime: Children walk past the park bench on Holme Avenue where Christopher…
Junior keeper Matt Lingerman and his 29 career shutouts hail from Bustleton. PHOTO COURTESY OF CATALANOSTUDIO.COM
It doesn’t take a super computer to figure out when the former Tacony-based child prostitution tycoon Enoch Smith will become a free man once again. It won’t be for a very long time, if ever.
Hammer-time: Dunphy Ford, 7700 Frankford Ave., held its second annual Sledge Hammer Bash on Saturday. People used a…
Northwood Civic Association members like the idea of a Northwood Academy Charter School proposal to put up banners on neighborhood streets.
The saga of the former Northeast Community Center took another twist recently when a for sale sign appeared in front of the 3/4-acre property at 2840 Holme Ave.
State Sen. Anthony Williams announces that he, too, wants the Democratic nod to be mayor the…
Food for thought: Bill Hutchinson Sr., owner of Hutchinson’s Classic Bakery at Bustleton and Byberry, said the busiest…
Bridgett Szychulski
Parkwood Civic Association members met Capt. Adam Friedman, the new commander of the 8th Police District, during their monthly session last week, and they also heard good news about the almost-complete hiking and biking trail that runs…
The new Wissinoming Civic Association had a lot of planning to do during its monthly meeting on Nov. 18.
Members spent much of the time putting the finishing touches on their participation in last Sunday’s…
Members of the Greater Bustleton Civic League last week supported a plan to move a Dunkin’ Donuts shop from one part of Grant Plaza II to another.
Harmony Boggess, 3, Chance Chatelain, 5, Trinity Asman, 14, and Connor Chatelain, 8, smile for a photo as the parade goes…
The Mayfair tire slasher was screwing around with some parked cars in his new neighborhood, so authorities nailed him with more criminal charges, according to Philadelphia police.
It’s the season.
The riotous preparations and rush of homecomings — the 19-pound turkey, the general happy mayhem — all will be taking center stage in our lives, and probably yours. And we know that we’re among the lucky…
These six siblings need a home!
NORTHEAST OLDER ADULT CENTER Dec. 4. New York City. Radio City Music Hall. $125 includes transportation, ticket to the show and lunch at Olive Garden. 215–685–0576.
GOLDEN FRIENDS Dec. 9. Lancaster. $80 includes ticket to the American Music Christmas Show and…
They’re off at St. Anselm’s
Division 17 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is sponsoring a “Night at the Races” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Anselm’s Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Nativity BVM
(Port Richmond)
• Class of ’82. Searching for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215–332–2997.
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.
Thursday, November 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 28
EVENTS
Bingo American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Refreshments are available. Proceeds…
Nearly a century ago, Roosevelt Boulevard was established to connect the outskirts of Northeast Philadelphia. This road has caused devastation. Recently, $2.5 million has been provided by the U.S. federal government to plan to fix the catastrophe. The city…
A residential garage at Bustleton Avenue and McKinley Street could soon be converted into a commercial kitchen after the Mayfair Civic Association on Nov. 17 voted not to oppose the owner’s zoning appeal.