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An effort to end hunger
The McMenamin Family ShopRite at 9910 Frankford Ave. (at Morrell Avenue) last week hosted Harvesting Hope to End Hunger, an event to honor employees who aid the store’s fundraising activities. ShopRite associates in six states participated in a friendly competition to raise money to support food banks in communities...
Laying the foundation for a campaign
Joe Picozzi, the Republican candidate in the 5th Senatorial District, last week 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...
Block Gives Back gala fun
The Block Gives Back on Friday held a gala at Philadelphia Ballroom. The evening featured dinner, awards, raffles, a 50-50, a DJ and photo booth. The Tacony-based Block Gives Back is active year round. Its events include free meals for the community, including at Thanksgiving; backpack giveaways to students; street and park cleanups; giveaways of winter necessities; candy giveaways at Halloween; and a Peace & Play Day. ••
Baby Boutique opens
The Northeast Family Service Center, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, last Friday hosted a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Baby Boutique. The Rev. Joseph Accardi, pastor of St. Bernard Parish, offered the blessing at the center, 7340 Jackson St. The new initiative...
Rhawnhurst School nurse earns top award
Rhawnhurst School nurse Emily Hunter has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year. She was selected among seven finalists across the state by the National Association of School Nurses for her outstanding service to the students and staff. “Congratulations to Emily Hunter for this wonderful honor that recognizes...
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. MEETINGS. Girl Scout Troop 91504 Open to girls 11-17. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Redemption Lutheran Church,...
Scholars
• Emily Nunes De Sousa is a member of the softball team at Albright College. A graduate of Northeast High School, Nunes De Sousa is studying Sociology: Criminology. • Nylah Urquhart, Class of 2025, was named to the winter 2023-24 high honors list at Pomfret School (Connecticut). Students named to the list earned a grade point average of at least 3.670 and received no grade lower than a B+. ••
All-class reunion at St. Dom’s
St. Dominic recently held an all-year school reunion as part of the parish’s 175th anniversary celebration. There was a Mass celebrated by the Rev. Brian Connolly, the parochial administrator. Concelebrating the Mass was the Rev. John Gabin, a former St. Dominic pastor. - Advertisement - The reunion took place...
Letters to the Editor
Fox Chase and its surrounding communities aren’t going to get much of a choice when it comes to the April 23 primary election for the state rep seat for the 172nd. On one hand, you have two Republicans who can’t admit they’re Republicans on their websites or street signs and who have trotted out the same old zombie ideas of cutting taxes and red tape. When it comes to the issues, their lack of creativity draws a huge yawn. On the other side there are two Democrats: one incumbent, Kevin Boyle, and his primary challenger, Sean Dougherty.
Local resident named to Hall of Fame
Solomon Harris, a Northeast resident, was recently inducted into the Neumann University Athletic Hall of Fame during an on-campus ceremony. Harris played men’s basketball at Neumann from 2001-2004. He scored 1,423 points (an average of 13.2 per game) and grabbed 848 rebounds (7.9 per game). In team history, he ranks sixth in points, second in rebounds and third in games played (108).
Celebrating the Liberty Bell Patriots
Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Councilman Brian O’Neill and state Sen. Jimmy Dillon attended Friday night’s banquet honoring two Liberty Bell Youth Organization football teams. The Junior Pee Wee 11-under team went 9-0 and won the NESAC United Youth Football League championship. - Advertisement - The 10-under Cadet team...
Long sentence for 2 Somerton robberies
United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Michael Malcolm, 26, was sentenced to 185 months’ imprisonment, five years of supervised release and $300 restitution by U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Pappert for robbing two Northeast stores at gunpoint. On Feb. 7, 2023, Malcolm pleaded guilty to one count of...
Honoring Vietnam veterans Friday at Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., will honor Vietnam War veterans on Friday, March 29, with an offer of a free sandwich. The giveaway is a celebration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. As always at Mission BBQ, everyone at the restaurant stands at...
Around Town
The next St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, March 28, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford Street. Arrive by 10 a.m. Meeting begins promptly at 11. ••. Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:. March 29: The Frontmen. April 4: Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night, with John Pizzi...
Happy 102nd birthday, Betty McClain
Delaire Landing resident Elizabeth “Betty” McClain turned 102 on Tuesday. Betty celebrated her big day on Sunday with a party at her residence. - Advertisement - Betty was born on March 26, 1922, when Warren G. Harding was president and a gallon of gas cost a quarter. ••
Kids-N-Hope raises money at bingo
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised more than $12,000 during its Spring Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. More than 200 attendees enjoyed a night of 20 rounds of bingo, with more than a dozen raffle baskets, while supporting the foundation’s mission to fund children’s health and life services, especially music therapy programs.
Purim celebration
KleinLife recently invited the community to join with its members in observing and celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim. The complimentary program featured a festive lunch with hamantaschen, a tri-corned fruit-filled pastry symbolic of the holiday; festive ethnic music; vocals by Ken Ulansey and Phyllis Chapel; costumes; beads; and gragger giveaways.
Adopt this princess
Princess Petunia is about 5 years old and 48 pounds and in foster care with Delco Dawgs. She is very attached to the humans in the house and follows them everywhere. She gets along with all the other pups in the house and the cat. She loves to be pet and snuggled. She is generally submissive and rolls over quickly for belly rubs. She is being trained to not jump up when she wants attention. She walks great on a leash. She knows to “come” when called. She’s also good without a leash outside. She loves chew toys and enjoys the backyard and will lay out in the sun. She did well playing with a child, but needed some help dialing herself down when the running around had her in high gear. She is being crate-trained to work on housetraining and doing very well. If interested, email delcodawgs@yahoo.com for an application. ••
Crime updates in 2nd district
New Capt. Scott DiDonato and community relations officer Mark Mroz represented the 2nd Police District at last week’s Lawncrest Community Association meeting. On March 12, a woman shot and fatally wounded a 26-year-old man in an apartment on the 900 block of Fanshawe St. The Homicide Detectives Division determined that the woman had a protection from abuse order against the man, who broke into her apartment. The woman has been released as the investigation continues.
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