Alleged repeat sexual predator arrested in Burholme

Manuel Cintron

Live surveillance and a civilian tip helped Philadelphia police capture an alleged repeat sexual predator who was hiding out at a house in the Northeast on Monday night. It wasn’t the first time that…

Man wanted for utility debt scam

Tierre Kirkland

Philly’s Finest win bronze medal

The dream team: Philly’s Finest, the Philadelphia Police Department ice hockey team, recently came…

Hamels Foundation donates $5K to St. Jerome School

Philly’s Finest win bronze medal

The dream team: Philly’s Finest, the Philadelphia Police Department ice hockey team, recently came…

Lafayette Redeemer seeks zoning permits to expand

The operators of the Lafayette Redeemer Life Care Center, an independent living facility for seniors in Fox Chase, are proposing to build “a small, 9,000-square-foot addition” to its existing three-story building on the edge of Pennypack Park.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church announces upcoming events

A lot is happening at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fox Chase.

The community is invited to visit the church at 7965 Fillmore St. (at Huntingdon Pike) for free pretzels and prayer on June 6 from 9:45 a.m. to…

Calendar of Events: May 20, 2015

Thursday, May 21

EVENTS

Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their choice of media…

Gunman sought in Lawncrest fatal shooting

Police are still trying to identify a gunman who shot a Lawncrest resident on the street about two blocks from his home on May 10.

Officers from the 2nd district were called to the 6000 block of Colgate St. at about 9:24 p.m. after…

Somerton Civic discusses inspector office

KEVIN COOK / FOR THE TIMES

Video released in NE warehouse burglary

Surveillance photo

E. Torresdale Civic approves zoning application

Sometime during the last 40 years, the city of Philadelphia screwed up the zoning for 9900 Lorry Place.

The property is on the northeast corner of Lorry Place and Frankford Avenue, directly across the avenue from Morrell…

Housing Authority extends deadline to bid on former Liddonfield site

The clock is ticking for real estate developers hoping to make a bid for the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s former Liddonfield Homes site in Upper Holmesburg.

Northeast teams to meet in softball championship games

It is indeed a busy time for spring student-athletes, as many of them are preparing for graduation and attempting to win a championship at the same time. With so much happening all at once, here’s an update on where some area high…

Autism Project funds Northeast programs

Sensory Story Time at Torresdale Library and an African and Caribbean Autism Awareness Program in the Northeast are among a dozen projects throughout the city that received seed money funding from the Philadelphia Autism Project in partnership with Drexel…

Tompkins VIST Bank and Rotary Club donate to Fox Chase Elementary

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

KEVIN COOK / FOR THE TIMES

Sestak pushes for more investment in infrastructure

Joe Sestak, a former congressman who is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, is calling for more investment in infrastructure.

Local officials react to train derailment

Here are some statements from local public officials following last week’s deadly Amtrak train derailment in Port Richmond:

Gov. Tom Wolf: “My thoughts and prayers are with all of those impacted by tonight’s train derailment. For…

Prison officer charged for beating inmate

A Philadelphia corrections officer has been charged with official oppression, assault and related crimes for what District Attorney Seth Williams described as the “brutal beating” of an inmate at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Holmesburg last…

Around town: May 20, 2015

Driscoll honors cheerleaders

State Rep. Mike Driscoll welcomed the St. Hubert High School cheerleading team to the state Capitol and presented them with an official citation from the state House of Representatives.

Pets of the Week: May 20, 2015

Duce

Dina needs a new home

Cancer hospital awarded highest rating

Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s location at 1331 E. Wyoming Ave. was awarded Five-Star quality scores — the highest possible rating — by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Letters to the Editor: May 20, 2015

Comcast is doing good work in Philly