Fight night: Scott “Irish Thunder” Kelleher, a junior welterweight, be back in the ring on Nov. 20 to face Kevin Garcia. MARIA S. YOUNG…
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There could soon be fewer bar stools and a few more hotel rooms at the corner of Bustleton and Philmont avenues after neighbors approved a zoning application for Bull Shooters Saloon during the Somerton Civic Association’s monthly meeting on Oct. 13.
The honorees: Pictured are (from left) Officers Thomas O’Neill and Robert Benzon, Capt…
Residents of Upper Holmesburg could soon learn the identity of the organization that will get the next crack at redeveloping the former Liddonfield Homes public housing project.
Sixteen volunteers from the Friends of Pennypack Park helped make Northeast Philadelphia look a lot nicer for Pope Francis’ visit to the area last month. They removed 36 bags of litter and two bags of recyclable cans from the area of the park across State Road…
Anaysia Acklin holds up her new winter coat. MARIA S. YOUNG / TIMES PHOTO
Spookfest event in Lawncrest
State Rep. Mark B. Cohen, Engine 64 and Larry’s Famous Steaks and Hoagies invite the community to the Northeast Youth Spookfest at Lawncrest Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 4 p.m.
A 34-year-old man was shot to death yesterday morning in the street near Wissinoming Park.
Philadelphia police had not disclosed the victim’s identity as of yesterday afternoon as the unidentified gunman remained at large. The…
Two suspected scam artists “flim-flammed” their way into Philadelphia police custody after they allegedly tried to use a cash deception to steal a Northeast man’s bank withdrawal.
Surveillance photo
A little public awareness can go a long way in the crime-fighting business. That’s the message Philadelphia Police Capt. Mike Gormley delivered to members of the Fox Chase Homeowners Association and Town Watch last Wednesday night.
All uninsured and underinsured children can receive free eye screenings and, if needed, two free pairs of eyeglasses at Give Kids Sight Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Wills Eye Hospital. All children 17 and under will be examined on a first-come…
Panepinto
A leader of the newly formed Friends of Pleasant Hill Park has asked area residents to participate in Love Your Park Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event was one of many upcoming public activities discussed at the monthly meeting of the East…
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Sept. 7 through 20
As reported by Northeast Detectives. Does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other specific crimes investigated by special police units. All locations listed by block, not by exact address.
Thursday, Oct. 22
EVENTS
Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their choice…
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