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A fitting and well-deserved tribute
Academy Road, from Comly Road to Chalfont Drive, is now known as U.S. Army Ranger Spc. Devin J. Kuhn Memorial Highway. Last week’s renaming ceremony was emceed by state Sen. Jimmy Dillon. “It’s fitting and well deserved, this tribute,” Dillon said. Devin was a graduate of St....
Letters to the Editor
In the first 100 days of being sworn in as leader of this city, Mayor Parker has talked about making it safer in Philly for its residents. The mayor has hit home that the police will do their job but need, in so many words, the district attorney to do his job. For six years Krasner has been in charge and recently Krasner announced a new prosecution unit targeting people who repeatedly break gun possession laws in the city.
Fels coach has baseball team firing on all cylinders
Sports have always been a huge part of Alyssa Campbell’s life. Campbell, a health and physical education teacher at Samuel Fels High School, was a two-sport athlete at North Penn when she was in high school. She played basketball, but her true passion was softball. That wasn’t new when...
Community Calendar
Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com. Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121. 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.
Around Town
The Maternity BVM Seniors Group has three upcoming trips. The group will attend a tribute to the Platters at the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Monday, June 17. The cost is $70. The group will travel to Lancaster on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a luncheon and the show Joy to the World at the American Music Theatre. For information on both trips, call 215-338-9141.
Lawncrest OKs fruit smoothie shop
The Lawncrest Community Association last week voted unanimously to not oppose a proposed prepared food shop at 5813 Rising Sun Ave. (at Rosalie Street). The shop, a former beer takeout establishment, will be open seven days a week and will sell fruit smoothies, takeout only. Waste will be disposed of...
Lots of honors for 2nd district cops
Police officers Sean Burgess and Cristian Rodriguez were honored at last week’s 2nd Police District Advisory Council meeting for assisting victims of the March 6 shooting near the Dunkin’ Donuts at 7300 Rising Sun Ave. Eight Northeast High School students were wounded. - Advertisement - Burgess and Rodriguez...
Holmesburg OKs auto repair
Holmesburg Civic Association last week voted 7-0 to not oppose a proposed auto repair at 4220 Holmesburg Ave. The owner’s Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing is May 22, on Zoom, at 2 p.m. The group also heard from state Sen. Jimmy Dillon and state Rep. Pat Gallagher on budget...
New courtyard at St. Hubert
St. Hubert High School last week dedicated its new courtyard. The courtyard features a pavilion, benches, chairs, trees, flowers and a Little Library. School president Lizanne Pando said students are invited to study and socialize in the newly renovated space. There was a fashion show, and the school orchestra entertained...
Honors for the cheerleading champs
Local lawmakers last week honored the St. Hubert cheerleading team that won the PIAA 3A Large Competitive Spirit championship in late January at the Giant Center in Hershey. The cheerleaders, coach Lisa McNesby, school president Lizanne Pando and principal Gina MacKenzie accepted citations from state Reps. Pat Gallagher, Martina White and Ed Neilson, state Sen. Jimmy Dillon and the office of City Councilman Mike Driscoll.
St. Dom Catholic Daughters honor education contest winners
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2222, St. Dominic Parish, last week held its annual education contest reception, honoring 20 fourth- through eighth-grade students for their entries in art, photography, computer art, poetry and essay. The event was held in Marian Hall. St. Dominic students followed one of two themes:...
Seeking participants for mobile preschool
Xiente, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering economic mobility within communities, announced the launch of its initiative, the Busesito Mobile Preschool. Serving as Philadelphia’s first mobile preschool, Busesito aims to revolutionize early childhood education by providing free, high-quality preschool readiness education to children aged 3 to 5. It also seeks to address the gap between the demand for childcare and available slots in Philadelphia, particularly affecting “communities of color” and low-income families.
An honor for Jefferson Torresdale speech-language pathologists
Brooke Lomupo and Staci Sorrell, speech-language pathologists from Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, were recently recognized by the city Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services with the Physical Award of Excellence. This 32nd Annual Brighter Futures, “My City, My Place” Award honors community members who support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. It is hosted by the Public Awareness Committee of Intellectual Disability Services.
Scholars
• Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following local students on being named to the winter 2024 president’s list: John Hueber, Tatianna Cummings, Brittany Latimer, Kristyna Goodwin, Meaghan Morrison, Majda Grich, Gelea Matthews, D Barchue, Shane Simmons, Alvin Varghese, Tasha Tilghman, Destonee Mosley, Johanna Blain, Roy Acevedo, Frank Staranowicz and Bledi Tico.
Is Lula right for you?
Lula is absolutely adorable. At 7 years old and 13 pounds, she really hates it when someone tries to take her bed, food, toys or comes near her people. She would not do well in a home with other pets or children and does not like company. Lula is active...
Film time at KleinLife
Lloyd Ecker and Susan Ecker, producers of the documentary film, The Outrageous Sophie Tucker, came to KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., to show their film to members and the public, followed by a live question-and-answer session. Starr Tours will be traveling from KleinLife to the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope...
Northeast Times honors top athletes, coaches
The Northeast Times held the 38th annual Northeast Times Sports Awards banquet last Wednesday at FOP Lodge 5. The night honored the best and brightest high school athletes and coaches as well as two athletes from Holy Family University. The athletes were decked out in their finest attire as they...
Welcome America will kick off summer in Philly
Welcome America Inc. has announced a lineup of talent, new and returning programming, free family-friendly events and more for the 2024 Wawa Welcome America Festival, Philadelphia’s annual July 4 celebration. The festival will feature an expanded lineup of free multicultural and multigenerational events throughout Philadelphia and will culminate on...
Resurrection sorry to see Pastor Jim DeGrassa go
Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Rhawnhurst bids a fond farewell to the Rev. James DeGrassa, who has served as pastor with unwavering dedication since June 2017. The weekend of May 11-12 marked a bittersweet moment as Father Jim, as he is affectionately known, announced his departure from Resurrection, following the decision of Archbishop Perez to relocate him to another parish. The new pastor will be the Rev. Alan Okon, the current pastor at St. Francis de Sales, in Delaware County.
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