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Creating beautiful art
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., recently held a complimentary art demonstration encouraging people of all skill levels to create something beautiful with professional art instructor Russ Williams, who conducts an ongoing art program at the senior center. For additional information and to reserve a place in the drawing and painting program, call the program hotline at 215-698-7300, Ext. 193. ••
Shooter gets 166 months in Mayfair Pizza robbery
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Kaleb Bridges, 20, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Gerald McHugh to 166 months’ imprisonment and five years of supervised release for robbing Mayfair Pizza, 7424 Frankford Ave., and shooting two employees. On Dec. 6, 2023, Bridges pleaded guilty to charges...
6 local players in All Star Classic
Six local high school senior basketball players have been chosen to play in the 37th annual All Star Labor Classic, the showcase of regional talents presented by the Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council. This year’s matchups between the city’s and suburbs’ best boys and girls players will take place Sunday, April 14, at Holy Family University.
Differing opinions on Castor Avenue plans
A public meeting took place on Saturday for feedback on proposed changes to Castor Avenue, with most people opposed. Neighbors gathered at the Hub, 6434 Castor Ave., to meet with state Reps. Jared Solomon and Anthony Bellmon, City Councilman Anthony Phillips and representatives of PennDOT and SEPTA. - Advertisement -...
Money for workforce development
State Rep. Jared Solomon last week presented a check for $150,000 to the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, 900 E. Howell St. Ericka L. Stewart, economic development business supervisor at OCCCDA, said the money will be used for workforce development. For more information, go to occcda.org. ••
Around Town
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Movement Adventure on Thursday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. Move through a story with actions, exercise, dance and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and mind. For preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Letters to the Editor
I read the two letters lambasting Trump in the Northeast Times from two readers with acute cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome. If you are willing to believe and pass on lies, you can say anything and feel proud of yourself. But a simple check of facts can lead to calmer, more rational assessments of Trump.
Community Calendar
Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com. Healing Movement with Donna Price KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. For adults 60+. Line Dancing Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 215-673-7734. Movement Adventure Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 10:30 a.m. Move through a story with actions,...
Scholars
• Soon-to-be graduates of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine recently learned their residency placements during the National Resident Matching Program’s “Match Day,” an event at which all fourth-year M.D. students around the country simultaneously open their envelopes to learn where they will spend the next three to seven years training in their chosen specialty. Evan Calvo matched into Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Twix is a real treat
Twix is a 9-month-old mix. He is neutered and will be up to date on shots at adoption. He is heartworm negative on flea/tick preventatives. He is doing great with housetraining. He is crate trained but whimpers at first when he knows others are out there playing without him. He is a high-energy puppy hidden in a 50-pound physique. He gets along with other dogs and loves to wrestle and chase through the house and yard. He walks on a leash well. He has typical puppy antics of stealing socks and things to make you chase him. He is being adopted out through Love of Littles Dog Rescue. Email Mjt.jeepster@gmail.com ••
National awards for American Heritage
American Heritage Credit Union was recently honored by America’s Credit Unions for excellence in member communications, lending opportunities and community programs. Additionally, American Heritage was among the top 20 winners of Open Lending’s inaugural Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards. American Heritage won two Diamond Awards. The One-Time Event category...
Voter registration deadline Monday
City elections commissioner Seth Bluestein addressed last week’s Holme Circle Civic Association meeting, reminding members that the deadline is Monday, April 8, to register to vote in the upcoming primary. To register, you must be 18 or older, a legal U.S. citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania for at...
Robbery at AT&T on Red Lion Road
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed the AT&T store at 3236 Red Lion Road tonight. The robbery took place at 7:51 p.m. Two black males entered the store with a simulated gun and demanded merchandise. They stole 23 iPhones valued at about $25,000 in total. One suspect is...
Guilty plea by carjacker
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that John Nusslein, 20, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit carjacking, one count of carjacking resulting in death and one count of carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury. According to a previous indictment, Nusslein and others committed two carjackings in late...
Shaare Shamayim could be moving
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, a synagogue that has been at 9768 Verree Road in Bustleton since 1963, could be moving. Though executive director Jacques Lurie was hesitant to give details, sources say a local church that worships at four sites made the synagogue – which was not for sale – an offer it might not be able to refuse.
Families of fallen officers remembered at Easter
Jimmy Binns, president and CEO of Holiday Meals for Heroes, on Good Friday welcomed families of local police officers who are disabled or were wounded or died in the line of duty to a breakfast at Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting. The families also took home Easter dinner donations....
Funeral services set for Rev. Paul Quinter, pastor at Maternity BVM
Funeral services have been set for the Rev. Paul S. Quinter, pastor of Maternity BVM Parish, who died on March 22. Quinter, 68, who died of cancer, spent his final weeks in the hospice program at Villa Saint Joseph in Darby. Quinter is survived by his sisters, Eileen Wittig (the...
Yuta happy to show off Philadelphia to wrestling world
Wheeler Yuta has had some incredible matches with Ring of Honor. He’s also put on some incredible matches in his hometown of Philadelphia. But due to bad timing, he really didn’t get a chance to have incredible Ring of Honor matches in Philly. “I was never able to...
Rhawnhurst approves apartment building
Rhawnhurst Civic Association last week voted, 17-9, in favor of a proposed 85-unit apartment building at 8400 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Strahle Street). The 7½-acre site is zoned for single family housing. The developer, the DePaul Group, will seek a variance at a July 17 meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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