A family affair: The Northeast Times was owned by the Lawson-Smylie family for 65 years. Above, former publisher Robert…
All aboard: The El, pictured above in the 1980s, opened in 1922, linking the Northeast with the…
The intersection of Frankford and Cottman avenues in Mayfair is shown today. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA
A true Pioneer: In 2010, Frankford High School celebrated its 100th anniversary. TIMES FILE PHOTO
For love of the game: After coaching baseball and football at Roxborough for more than…
Four people have admitted to felony charges while a fifth has been ordered to stand trial in connection with the beating and forced tattooing of a man in the basement apartment of a Mayfair rowhouse last year.
When you’re talking about the “Far Northeast,” you don’t get much farther up than Knights and Woodhaven roads.
“It was the end of the world,” said Bill Conway, who was living in the Robindale development in 1957. His fondest memory of…
Ed Neilson sponsored the following resolution while a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Northeast Times in Philadelphia.
Seeing double: Sisters Melissa Panto (left) and Shannon Lynch (right) each gave birth…
Just a few of the many notable happenings over the decades in Northeast Philadelphia.
Tai Chi classes begin Feb. 9
Tai Chi Along the Delaware begins on Feb. 9 at the Glen Foerd estate, 5001 Grant Ave., in Torresdale. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 5. The program includes 10 classes on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30…
Philly sports on display: The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame was developed by Ken Avallon in 2002 and inducted its first…
These snapshots are just a few of the many reasons why Northeast Philadelphia is special.
Northeast nostalgia: The Northeast Times takes a look back on 80 years of covering local news throughout Northeast…
Members of the organization attend a ribbon cutting for Neshaminy Mall in 1968. TIMES FILE PHOTO
Arsonists were responsible for two automobile fires that occurred minutes apart in Tacony early Friday morning, authorities say, although no arrests have been made.
It’s official: Somerton’s Mike Stack, who served 14 years as a state senator, was sworn in as…
A Northeast father has been ordered to stand trial for voluntary manslaughter for shooting his daughter’s boyfriend fatally during a confrontation in her bedroom in September.
Thursday, January 29
EVENTS
Ballroom Dance Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. $2. 215–685–0576.
Thieves stole thousands of dollars in copper rainspouts from the Glen Foerd estate last week, according to the executive director of the historical site.
Staff members arrived at the estate at 5001 Grant Ave. on Thursday morning to…
NE Philly has a lot to offer
I want to offer my sincere congratulations to the Northeast Times on 80 years in publication.
The Northeast Times reflects Northeast Philadelphia back to us. It’s the…
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.
Tony-nominated for Best Play in 2014, Terrance McNally’s Mothers and Sons, presented by the Philadelphia Theatre Company, comes to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre Feb. 6 through March 8.
Here is an updated look at how the area boys basketball squads are faring as the season winds down and playoffs approach. All records are through Jan. 27
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Philadelphia police are trying to identify a man who allegedly tried to rob a PetSmart store in the Lower Northeast on Dec. 9.
The Northeast Philadelphia History Network will dedicate its Feb. 4 meeting to discussion of the Northeast Times’ 80th anniversary issue.