Two arrested in fatal street racing crash

Update: Ryan Farrell, 20, surrendered to police on Tuesday.

Residents voice frustration with increasing crime

Often the wheels of progress are slow. But sometimes they will surprise with their swiftness, like they did last week after about 150 answer-seeking residents and business owners attended a town hall meeting in Mayfair.

Carjacker sentenced to 20 years in prison

A police impersonator who used police lights, a badge and a gun to carjack three motorists on a Holmesburg street in 2012 was sentenced last week to serve 20 years, eight months, in federal prison.

Plots at local community garden are now available

With winter weather still looming in the forecast, it may be a bit too early to stow away the snow boots and shovels for the season. But it’s not too soon to start thinking about the growing season.

PGW contractors reach settlement with city

Three contractors for the Philadelphia Gas Works have reached agreements with the city and PGW to settle allegations that the contractors failed to properly install concrete and asphalt over gas lines that had been repaired or replaced.

Election lineup

On the campaign trail: (From left) Democrat Sen. John Sabatina will face state Rep. Kevin Boyle in the 5th Senatorial District…

Woman assaulted outside Mayfair bar

Surveillance photo

GED center to hold open house

The Northeast GED Center, at 1928 Cottman Ave., will hold an open house on Thursdays, March 3 and 10, for its new English as a Second Language program.

The center is accepting applications for the program, which will begin in March. The program is for…

Group seeks business-minded leader

Mike “Scoats” Scotese, owner of the Grey Lodge Pub, has spent eight years as president of the Mayfair Business Association.

Scotese was recently named chairman of the newly created Mayfair Business Improvement District, and he’s looking for…

Scholars: February 24, 2016

Springfield College Wilmington has named the following area students to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 term: Elizabeth Fumey and Selina Mack, who are both studying Human Services. Criteria for selection to the dean’s list are as follows: The student…

Parkwood Deli burglars wanted

Surveillance photo

Editorial cartoonist book now available

Divided We Stand, a book featuring the work of editorial cartoonist Tom Stiglich, is now…

Crime Log: February 24, 2016

Jan. 25 through Feb. 7

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.

Stack, Sabatina applaud direct sea commerce agreement

Letters to the Editor: February 24, 2016

Driver hit her pet and left

Police search for suspect in at least seven gas station robberies

Surveillance photo

Police are trying to identify a man who either has a bad smoking habit or an unhealthy dislike for windows, perhaps both.

Police seek man who robbed Wawa

Surveillance photo

An armed robber struck at a Wawa store in Castor Gardens on Feb. 12. Although he used a mask to obscure his face, police hope that video evidence will help them identify the bandit.

Pets of the Week: February 24, 2016

Bruno

Oh boy! It’s Oskino

Calendar of Events: February 24, 2016

Thursday, Feb. 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…

Around Town: February 24, 2016

Dr. Seuss party at Holmesburg Library

Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue), will celebrate Read Across America Month and Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Police seek help nabbing robber

Surveillance photo

A masked armed robber struck twice at businesses in Burholme last month. Police now hope that a member of the public will recognize the culprit from surveillance video of the crimes.

City residents urged to apply for tax credit

Marisa Waxman, of the city Department of Revenue, last week urged members of the Lawncrest Community Association to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a refundable tax credit implemented by the IRS that is available to low- to…

Calendar of Events: February 24, 2016

Thursday, Feb. 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…

Car windows smashed in Castor Gardens

At least 10 residents of the Northeast’s Castor Gardens section awoke last Sunday morning to find the same appalling sight outside of their homes. Someone had smashed the windows of their cars.

Motorist flees after striking child in stroller in Tacony

A motorist stuck a child in a stroller on a Tacony street corner, then fled the scene during rush hour on Feb. 17, police say.