Police search for clues in two Frankford murder cases

A particularly violent extended weekend in Philadelphia included a pair of fatal shootings in Frankford, both of which remained unsolved as of Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

‘We like to take care of our own’

Ryan Nase, who played football with Hennigar at Judge, was Greg’s best friend. Nase, the athletic…

The next crusade

Patrick McGonigal, a 1981 Father Judge graduate, is the school’s new president.

NE man to stand trial for girlfriend’s murder

A Frankford man has been ordered to stand trial for murder after stabbing his girlfriend to death and burying her corpse in a shallow grave behind their apartment building.

Candidates set for special election in 174th District

Tim Dailey

Officers honored in 7th district

A courageous act: Philadelphia police Officers Joseph O’Reilly (left) and Pablo Rivera (right) were…

Lincoln students publish activity book for charity

Bookie loan sharks dealt lengthy prison sentences

Two reputed leaders of a violent Mayfair-based bookmaking and loan shark operation were ordered last Thursday to serve long prison sentences for violating federal racketeering, extortion, gambling and conspiracy laws.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America hosts therapeutic laughter session

Development firm proposes senior housing for Liddonfield site

A real estate development firm specializing in senior housing unveiled its proposal for the former Liddonfield Homes site last Thursday during the monthly meeting of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association.

Calendar of Events: June 24, 2015

Thursday, June 25

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…

Trips: June 24, 2015

TLA FEASTERVILLE July 2. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Show Oklahoma. 215–494–9180. Reserve by June 27. 215–494–9180.

DAYTRIPPERS TRAVEL CLUB July 17. Tiffany’s Restaurant, Welsh Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. 10:30 a.m. 215–824–2796.

Mayfair Civic endorses effort to legalize church activities at Devon

There won’t be a child daycare center. And there won’t be a modern-day version of a soup kitchen. As for parking … they’ve got it covered.

Woman attacked with blade at El station

An unknown SEPTA patron with a box cutter attacked and sliced a woman on a platform at the Arrott Transportation Center in Frankford on June 17.

SEPTA police released video of the unidentified suspect in hope that someone will…

Two Ironworkers sentenced in extortion case

Two more members of the Northeast-based Ironworkers Local 401 were sentenced last week to federal prison terms for their involvement in racketeering and extortion on behalf of the union.

Free mental health aid is now available

Mental Health First Aid, a free early intervention and public education training program, is available in the Philadelphia area.

The program teaches community members how to assist individuals experiencing a behavioral health challenge…

Suspects sought in unrelated bank robberies

3930 Woodhaven Road bank robbery

Burglars flee pharmacy heist in Chrysler 300

Police hope that a description of a distinctive getaway car, along with surveillance video, will help them identify three men who burglarized a Somerton pharmacy on June 7.

Letters to the Editor: June 24, 2015

Pick up our recycle bins

Councilman withdraws prison land purchase bill

Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon withdrew a controversial bill last week that would allow the city to spend more than $7 million to buy waterfront property for the possible construction of a new prison.

Around town: June 24, 2015

Donate hair for cancer patients

Creations Unisex Salon, 6648 Frankford Ave., will be accepting donations of 8 inches or more of hair that will be donated and made into wigs for cancer patients. The event will take place on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 4…

Casino Trips: June 24, 2015

Rose’s Fun Filled Trips: July 13. Tropicana. $65 includes transportation, show, slot play and buffet. 215–335–2287, 267–251–7422. More: Sept. 15. Tropicana. $65 includes transportation, show, slot play and buffet. 215–335–2287, 267–251–7422. More: Oct. 28. $65 includes…

Pets of the Week: June 24, 2015

Veronica

Ten-year-old donates $2,500 to the Center for Autism

A small wonder: Santino Stagliano, 10, presents a $2,500 check to David Maola, CEO of The Center for Autism, earlier this month.

Santino Stagliano, a 10-year-old from South Philadelphia, recently donated $2,500 to…

Guardian Angel

Catherine Lanzara, who has known Angel for over 20 years, gives her a hug.

High court spares cop killer from death penalty

A June 16 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt a likely fatal blow to a Northeast family’s 24-year quest for justice. The high court affirmed a lower court ruling that overturned a death sentence for the man who murdered Police Officer…

Reunions: June 24, 2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nativity BVM

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

St. Anne