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Renovated gym at Northeast Y
The Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, on Saturday hosted Healthy Kids Day. There was a petting zoo, moonbounce, face painting, balloon sculptures, tattoos, CPR training, vendors, food trucks, raffles, a DJ and an appearance by Blue, the Holy Family tiger mascot. State Rep. Ed Neilson and Sen. Jimmy Dillon cut the ribbon for the newly renovated gym, thanks to $100,000 in state funding. The gym has a new wood floor, backboards, mats and paint. ••
The Quality of Life czar
Longtime city employee Bridget Collins-Greenwald is enjoying her new role – Licenses and Inspections Commissioner for Quality of Life. “I love to be able to help people,” she said. Collins-Greenwald is a Tacony native who attended St. Leo Elementary School and St. Hubert High School (class of 1988)....
Castor Ave. discussion continues
Take Back Your Neighborhood last week discussed proposed changes to Castor Avenue. The proposal would change Castor Avenue, from Oxford Circle to Cottman Avenue, from two driving lanes in each direction to one lane each way. Robert Rudnitsky, head of TBYN, said if something isn’t broken, there is no need...
Where to find election results
To view election results, go to https://vote.phila.gov/resources-data/election-result. Topping the ballot was the presidential race. The Democrats are President Joe Biden and Dean Phillips, though Phillips has dropped out. The Republicans are former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, though Haley has dropped out. Next up was the U.S. Senate race....
An early Passover gathering
Some 180 seniors gathered at KleinLife for a complimentary pre-holiday Passover Seder hosted by the senior center in partnership with the Golden Slipper Club & Charities, Passover League, Northeast Kehillah, Federation Housing and Jewish Family and Children’s Services. ••
State funds for the Bustleton Bengals
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5th dist.) recently presented the Bustleton Bengals with a check for $60,000. The presentation was made during the Bengals’ opening day. - Advertisement - The day included raffles, moonbounces, a tattoo artist and a clothing drive. ••
From red Raider to Blue Hen, Marchesano set for college
When Jake Marchesano was a freshman, he was a baseball prodigy. The Archbishop Ryan High School junior came into his high school career as a great third baseman, and right after he got to the school, he carved out a spot on the varsity team. So it should be no...
New Foundations star Cash-es in with 100 goals
Emily Cash never has to look far to find a teammate. Usually, she’s always right there. Cash is a junior on the New Foundations Charter High School lacrosse team, and she has a great bond with all of her teammates. But whenever she truly needs to rely on someone,...
Laying the foundation for a campaign
Joe Picozzi, the Republican candidate in the 5th Senatorial District, recently held an event at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub to meet voters and thank volunteers for helping him get on the ballot. About 60 people came out for Picozzi, who is challenging Sen. Jimmy Dillon. Both candidates are unopposed...
Solomon brings AG campaign to Lawncrest
State Rep. Jared Solomon discussed his campaign for state attorney general at Thursday’s Lawncrest Community Association meeting. Solomon is one of five Democrats running in Tuesday’s primary. He said he’s running to help create “safe, thriving neighborhoods” across Pennsylvania. His campaign themes are investment, enforcement...
Boyle ‘votes’ 18 times while police continue search for him
State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-172nd dist.) voted 18 times “by designation” on Wednesday while police continue to seek to arrest him for allegedly violating a protection from abuse order involving his ex-wife. Republicans objected that Boyle should not have been allowed to vote because nobody knows where he...
Khan touts experience in AG race
Bustleton native Joe Khan is one of five Democrats running on Tuesday for state attorney general. Khan – who attended Greenberg Elementary School, Baldi Middle School and Central High School – likes to say he is the son of a Muslim dad and a Catholic mom who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood.
Election less than a week away
Voters will be going to the polls in less than a week, with the primary set for Tuesday, April 23. To see a sample ballot and find your polling place, go to atlas.phila.gov/voting and enter your address. Topping the ballot will be the presidential race. The Democrats are President Joe...
Oldtimers honor Papirio and Spadaro
The Oldtimers Bats and Balls Association last week presented the Bill “Pickles” Kennedy Award to Rich Papirio and Dave Spadaro at Randi’s Restaurant & Bar, 1619 Grant Ave. in Grant Plaza II in Bustleton. Kennedy was a star athlete at Abraham Lincoln who went on to become...
Scholars
• Nicole McLaughlin was among the 42 University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women’s business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore academic standing and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. McLaughlin is a sophomore majoring in health administration at the Jesuit university.
Fox Chase hears about stormwater plan
Jackie Ng, community outreach specialist for the Philadelphia Water Department, addressed last week’s meeting of the Fox Chase Civic Association. Ng outlined Green Stormwater Infrastructure, a 25-year plan that began about 12 years ago. Stormwater runoff can lead to pollution and flooding. The city mitigates the runoff by absorbing...
Restaurant, adult day care coming to Welsh Road
The long-vacant, 17,000-square-foot property at 3515-21 Welsh Road is expected to soon be home to a restaurant, catering hall and adult day care. Holmesburg Civic Association last week voted 5-0 to not oppose the plan. A Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing is set for May 22. Attorney Mike Mattioni made...
State funds for the Bustleton Bengals
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5th dist.) on Saturday presented the Bustleton Bengals with a check for $60,000. The presentation was made during the Bengals’ opening day. - Advertisement - The day included raffles, moonbounces, a tattoo artist and a clothing drive. ••. Next article. 81 %. - Advertisment...
Good Citizens at Franklin Towne
Franklin Towne Charter High School announced that six of its 11th-grade students are recent recipients of the Union League’s Good Citizen Award. The students were also invited to participate in the accompanying annual Good Citizen Day activities. Good Citizen Day started in 1946 to recognize high school students who...
Celebrating centenarians at PPH
The Philadelphia Protestant Home last week marked the 100th day of the year by celebrating its centenarians – 15 residents who are at least 100 years old and another seven who will reach the milestone by the end of the year. Cecelia Amato is the oldest resident, at 107,...
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