Damage control

Leading ladies: Francine Deal (right) and Christine Black (left) talk with senior Sijo Kurian, 18, in the hallway of George…

Local company selling garage bows

The Bustleton-based Garage Bow Co. is selling red magnetic ribbons and bows designed to make home garages look like Christmas presents.

The outdoor decoration, made in the United States out of magnetic sheeting, is easy to install. Just…

The land of enchantment

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School Shorts: December 16, 2015

MaST student gains big honor

MaST Community Charter School senior Brendan F. McLaughlin has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Former officer pleads guilty to drug charges

A former city prison officer pleaded guilty on Monday to federal drug and attempted extortion charges for attempting to smuggle 100 non-prescribed OxyContin pills for an inmate of the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in exchange for $1,000…

Police investigate unrelated shootings

Police in the 2nd district responded to two unrelated shootings within about an hour on Monday afternoon, including one that is being investigated as a home invasion.

HellRaisers will donate toys to less-fortunate

The HellRaisers Motorcycle Club will be donating toys for less-fortunate families at an event on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Gibbons Police Athletic League, at Rising Sun and Longshore avenues.

Community fund seeks donations for those in need

Christmas is just nine days away, and many local folks are planning their dinner extravaganzas and shopping for gifts for family and friends.

Roofing company owner admits lying during investigation

A Montgomery County-based roofing company owner pleaded guilty on Dec. 9 to six federal charges stemming from the 2013 jobsite death of a Northeast man who fell from a 45-foot scaffold.

Thousands of books donated to hospitals, community centers

Civic group honors former president

Thank you for your service: The Holmesburg Civic Association last week held its annual holiday…

Baskets of love

Helping hands: Students of St. Jerome School collected items to fill comfort baskets for sick children at The Children’s Hospital…

Around Town: December 16, 2015

Students need donations for trip

A group of 20 St. Hubert High School seniors is organizing a service trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

The girls are busy fundraising to make the trip a reality. Their goal is $25,000.

Pair charged with drugs, ramming police car

Two suspects fleeing an attempted drug bust allegedly rammed two police cars, crashed into a private motorist and almost ran over a police officer on Dec. 8.

Pets of the Week: December 16, 2015

Buckus

Calendar of Events: December 16, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 17

EVENTS

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

Sestak takes aim at ISIS during town hall meeting

Former congressman Joe Sestak, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, last week hosted a town hall event at World Affairs Council in Center City.

Calendar of Events: December 16, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 17

EVENTS

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

Health Matters: December 16, 2015

Blood drive at Nazareth

Nazareth Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s Marian Conference Center, 2601 Holme Ave. Donors receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and are eligible…

Police seek Lexington Park prowler

A hooded prowler returned to an elderly couple’s Lexington Park home three times in less than two hours early on Dec. 4 in an apparent attempt to burglarize the place. He failed to get inside, but did some damage to the windows, police said.

Letters to the Editor: December 16, 2015

Hold the line on taxes