The Philadelphia Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 recognized the following officers during an awards ceremony at the police unon’s Heroes Ballroom on Dec. 17:
Universal Creighton Charter School held a multicultural holiday celebration on Dec. 23.
Jean McIntosh
A woman who helped imprison, beat and starve disabled people in a dungeon-like Tacony basement while stealing their government benefits pleaded guilty to dozens of federal crimes on Dec. 22.
Making the grade: St. Cecilia Elementary School eighth-graders Mary Grace Meredith…
MSNBC host Chris Matthews was inducted into the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame in October.
Floor general: Judge senior guard Will Brazukas (right) no longer has to do everything on his own, thanks to his team’s…
Burholme resident Denzel Mendoza was just blocks from his home when he flipped his car and crashed into a house early Sunday morning, leaving a woman passenger with critical injuries and himself behind bars.
A 33-year-old South Philadelphia woman is dead and an unidentified hit-and-run driver remains at large following a fatal rush-hour collision between a truck and a pedestrian in front of a Northeast Philadelphia prison on Dec. 23.
Federal authorities are seeking to contact immigrants to the United States who may have had contact with any of several Ukrainian companies that are now under investigation for their suspected mishandling of government funds.
The District Attorney’s office will no longer go after the home of a Somerton couple whose son was arrested on drug charges earlier this year.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Nativity BVM
(Port Richmond)
• Class of ’82. Searching for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215–332–2997.
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue), will host GED classes beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will run every Wednesday through Feb. 18.
No registration is required. The series is sponsored by the Friends of Holmesburg Library. Call 215–685–8756. ••
Making a difference: Pictured are (from left) Kathy Wersinger, Steve Cartledge, Jeanne…
The city is warning residents to be on the lookout for somebody posing as an inspector from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
The alert follows reports that an impostor tried to get into homes in Kensington and Hunting…
Teach kids to obey the law
We’ve been seeing the protests and hearing about how African American parents are telling their children that they should be frightened and cautious because police are shooting unarmed black men. Maybe…
The Northeast Times thanks its readers for their generous contributions to our Eleanor Smylie Community Fund.
The fund has helped people for 66 years during the holiday season.
Golden Friends Dec. 31. Mt. Airy Casino. $65 includes show, lunch buffet and $15 slot play. 215–335–2287, 267–251–7422.
Rose’s Fun Filled Trips April 14. Tropicana. $76 includes transportation, show, slot play and buffet. 215–335–2287…
Thursday, January 1
Happy New Year!
Friday, January 2
EVENTS
Civil Air Patrol 8501 State Road. Learn aerospace, military leadership, drill and more. For boys and…
By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to absolute perfection. I’ll be flawless. Impeccable. Exemplary.
You see, it’s almost the new year, and I’ve made all sorts of promises to me, me, me.
Nazareth Hospital holds weight-loss sessions
Nazareth Hospital will hold free monthly information sessions on bariatric surgery options and support services beginning on Monday, Jan. 12.
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.
Cole
Whitney is wonderful
G.E. RETIREES Feb. 7 to 14, 2015. Caribbean Cruise. $1399 per person, double occupancy includes roundtrip airfare, taxes and fees, port charges, meals, entertainment and $75 spending money. Visiting Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. 610–892–9767.