Holmesburg man acquitted of murder charges

St. Patrick’s Day proved lucky for a Holmesburg man who was accused of first-degree murder in connection with a February 2014 fatal shooting on a notorious block in his neighborhood.

Greetings from Austin Meehan School

Yuyo Li jogs down the stairs after delivering his card.

Back on top

Now seven years into his tenure as Roman’s head coach, McNesby now holds the title of league and state champion. PHOTO COURTESY OF…

Sister act

Swim sisters: Kelley (left) and Ally McHugh each had strong showings for Little Flower at the recent PIAA state swim tournament. PHOTO…

Local veteran celebrates milestone

90 years young: Northeast resident Morris Lederhandler (center), a U.S. Navy veteran of World War…

Firefighters still investigating four-alarm blaze

Liddonfield project to start bidding process again

Groundhog Day arrived a bit late for members of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association.

On the eve of spring last Thursday, neighbors learned that they’re essentially back at square one regarding redevelopment of the…

City’s inspector general speaks at Burholme meeting

Amy Kurland, Philadelphia’s inspector general, told members of the Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association that her office is trying to erase Philadelphia’s reputation as being “corrupt and contented.”

Nazareth Academy donates money to CHOP

Dancing for a cause: Nazareth Academy High School raised $20,620.27 during a 10-hour dance…

Five more airbags stolen in Rhawnhurst

The Honda airbag thieves are at it again in Rhawnhurst. Police found the windows smashed on five automobiles in the area of 1800 Hartel Ave. early Monday. All five cars were Hondas. In three of the cases, the driver-side airbags had been removed from the…

Neilson co-sponsors bills to combat sex trafficking

Recently, I co-sponsored two bills in City Council with my friend and colleague, Blondell Reynolds-Brown, which would ban hotels and motels in Philadelphia from renting rooms by the hour.

Mayoral candidates talk education, wage tax

On the campaign trail: Democratic mayoral candidate Nelson Diaz (left), pictured…

Around town: March 25, 2015

Scholarships available for Tacony residents

The Joseph C. McCloskey Charitable Fund will be providing four college scholarships for students who live in Tacony.

Planning institute is seeking members

The deadline is Friday, March 27, to apply for the Philadelphia City Planning Commission Citizens Planning Institute.

City Councilman Bobby Henon will offer a limited number of scholarships to 6th Councilmanic District residents to…

Local students raise ‘Dimes for Desks’

Get in line: Students at St. Jerome’s School collected thousands of dimes as part of the “Dime Wars — Dimes for Desks Project,” which supports the purchase of desks for students in Africa. Classes place their collected coins on the floor to be measured.

Calendar of Events: March 25, 2015

Thursday, March 26

EVENTS

Adult Healthy Living Series Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme, 7040 Oxford Ave. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Topic: Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques. Free. Register: 267–348–3345.

Center for Autism Research reps visit civic group

Center for Autism Research representatives Julianne Fretz and Jennifer Maldarelli last week spoke to members of the Take Back Your Neighborhood civic association.

Elderly couple attacked in home invasion

Two masked men invaded an elderly couple’s Bustleton home early Friday morning, assaulting the bedridden man and attacking his wife with pepper spray and a knife, Philadelphia police say.

Civic group approves plans for facade signs on Smylie Times building

Letters to the Editor: March 25, 2015

Congrats to local librarian

Since 2011, the City of Philadelphia has awarded the Richardson Dilworth Award for Distinguished Public Service. In 2014, two more categories were added, including Excellence in Customer Service.

Mayfair Civic members hear from mayoral candidates

Lynne Abraham presented herself as a proven leader, independent of special interest influence, who will bridge the “disconnect” between Philadelphia’s centralized administration and the city’s outlying neighborhoods.

Police officers cleared in Tate-Brown shooting

District Attorney Seth Williams on Thursday absolved two Philadelphia police officers of criminal wrongdoing in the shooting death of motorist Brandon Tate-Brown in Mayfair last December, but some critics still weren’t satisfied with the outcome of…

Timeless Tunes

Showtime: Liberace! will be on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre through April 12. PHOTO COURTESY OF Michael Brosilow

Trips: March 25, 2015

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS April 25 to 28. Disney World. $2899 includes 4 days and 3 nights, roundtrip airfare, taxes, fees, Park Hopper admission and transfers. 610–892–1133.

SODALITY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA April 7. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, New Jersey to see…

Wissinoming boy shoots 11-year-old sister

A Wissinoming boy shot his 11-year-old sister in the head when he took his father’s handgun from a bedroom drawer and accidentally fired it on Saturday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.

Casino Trips: March 25, 2015

Rose’s Fun Filled Trips April 14. Tropicana. $76 includes transportation, show, slot play and buffet. 215–335–2287, 267–251–7422. More: May 5. Tropicana. $65 includes transportation, show, slot play and buffet. 215–335–2287, 267–251–7422. More: June 29. Tropicana. $65 includes…

Reunions: March 25, 2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nativity BVM

(Port Richmond)

• Class of ’82. Searching for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215–332–2997.

Pets of the Week: March 25, 2015

Franklin