The paper cuttings range in size from several inches to almost two feet. During her process, the cut paper typically curled, so Luther…
The students and staff of the Bucks County Dance Center of Bensalem were gearing up to spread Christmas joy to their community when evil struck them with a devastating blow on Oct. 13. But in true holiday spirit, a group of local musicians and performers have dedicated their talents to…
A trip down memory lane: Dianne Hulme’s autobiographical novel, My Memories Dance, was released in April. The book…
James Mears
Soaking up the spotlight: Shay Star (second from left) of ShayStar.com interviews Foxtrot & The Get Down band members (from left)…
If you can recall when doctors made house calls, then you probably can remember “I Like Ike” buttons, black-and-white televisions and afternoon newspapers that cost a nickel.
When neighbors consented to a new, 13-acre construction materials recycling business at Torresdale Avenue and Tolbut Street in 1999, the understanding was that they shouldn’t have to see it, hear it or inhale any airborne debris…
Center City businessman Lou Lanni last Friday entered the race for an at-large City Council seat, declaring his intentions at Tailhook Tavern, at 3522 Cottman Ave. in Mayfair.
When members of the Millbrook Civic Association meet in the Mike Bremser Community Room at the Calvary Athletic Association, they’re surrounded by the sounds of kids.
A dozen volunteers gathered at Knights Road and Clarendon Avenue in Morrell Park on Nov. 15 to participate in the LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day sponsored by the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration…
A southbound Northeast Regional train hit and killed a man on Amtrak rails in Frankford late Sunday, according to Philadelphia police. The Hispanic man in his 30s, as yet unidentified, was near Worth and Kinsey streets at 11:42 p.m. Sunday and pronounced dead…
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Patrick Mangold was honored Nov. 24 as the 15th Police District Advisory Council’s Officer of the Month for October for making arrests in several gunpoint robberies.
Off he goes: Samir Bullock (left) escapes the clutches of Shareef Miller, becoming…
A Brill Street man who police said used a SEPTA bus to escape a late June bank robbery will be sentenced in federal court on Jan. 9, according to court records.
Sophomore running back Keith Moore also reached the end zone on a long rushing TD.
Three young men were shot Sunday night on the 4700 block of Penn Street in Frankford.
Police said one of the victims reported he and the others were on a porch on that block shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday when a black man wearing black clothing suddenly…
A 69-year-old Somerton man was struck by an auto at 6 p.m. Monday as he crossed Cottman Avenue and later died at Aria Health’s Torresdale campus, police said.
On stage: Philly native Hugh Panaro will appear in the Philly Pops Christmas…
Police are looking for a Lawncrest teen they said assaulted and critically injured his 58-year-old uncle in the Sentner Street home they shared.
The attack took place after 9:30 p.m. Monday on the 500 block of Sentner Street…
You don’t have to go far to rock through the holidays. Two special concerts of rock ’n’ roll Christmas songs will be presented this Saturday and Sunday at Settlement Music School, 3745 Clarendon Ave., and a third performance is slated for Dec. 23 at…
What happened to the Lower Northeast?
No geographical area in the city demonstrates better than the “Lower Northeast” section of Philadelphia of the systemic policy failures city officials year-after- year have enacted in this…
Santa is coming to Holmesburg Library
The public is invited to visit Santa Claus, who will be appearing at the Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue), on Monday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Santa will read a story at 5 p.m. and…
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Maya is magnificent
John Conway and Barbara Tiano were named Officers of the Month in the 7th Police District during the Nov. 20 meeting of the 7th Police District Advisory Council.
President John McNesby speaks to families during the event.
Thursday, December 4
EVENTS
Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualizexd instructions in their…