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Support police survivors luncheon
FOP Lodge 5 will host a luncheon for all families of Philadelphia police officers killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, May 1. To offset the costs associated with the event, money is raised through an ad book form. Donations are tax deductible. The cost is $700 for the...
Local players in all-star game
Five 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.
A tradition of service
The Italian-American fraternal organization La Famiglia dei Fratelli last week continued its longtime volunteer service at Caring for Friends, 12271 Townsend Road. La Famiglia members visited Caring for Friends on Feb. 20, pulling apart chicken for use in meals and sealing and labeling individual-sized containers filled with roasted chicken, pasta, tomato sauce and string beans.
Education career fair Saturday at Franklin Towne
Franklin Towne Charter High School, 5301 Tacony St., will host an education career fair in its gym on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The following K-12 employers will be participating: Franklin Towne, Memphis Street Academy, First Philadelphia Charter, Lindley Academy Charter, Tacony Academy Charter, Community Academy Charter, New Foundations, Freire Charter, Mariana Bracetti and Belmont Charter Network.
Scholars
• Assumption University (Massachusetts) announced that Noelia Genao, Class of 2024, has been named to the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Students named to the list must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included. • Christeena Saju...
Can’t beat Culpeo
Culpeo found his way to Street Tails Animal Rescue after a brief stay at Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control. He’s an absolute sweetheart and adores snuggling up for some quality couch time. His favorite pastime is perching on the back of the couch, observing the bustling sidewalk scene. Come bedtime, he happily burrows under the covers and is quite the late riser on weekends if allowed.
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,...
A helping hand for Houseman
The Houseman Recreation Center Advisory Council last week was recognized as one of the 10 winners of Temple Health’s $10,000 Charity Donation Contest. In all, there were about 250 nominations, with Temple employees nominating organizations in which they are involved. Ed Drayton, supervisor for Temple community health workers, nominated...
Letters to the Editor
Because so many Americans are united for change, it has helped the Buy American Made Campaign message make a strong impact on the way America’s businesses are looking to manufacture more in the United States. What does that mean for us?. It means our fellow Americans are hearing how...
Around Town
Benjamin Rush Garden Association is accepting applications through June for gardeners to get a garden plot. There will be a meet and greet at the gardens, on Southampton Road in Benjamin Rush State Park, on March 2, from noon to 3 p.m. The garden opening assignment days are March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and March 24, from noon to 3 p.m. Details are at www.benjaminrushgardens.org ••
St. Hubert raises money ‘For The Kids’
St. Hubert High School raised more than $12,000, a record, during its eighth Dance-A-Rama. The event was held “For The Kids,” with proceeds going to programs for special-needs children in schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ••
Lilly center of Judge’s trip to Palestra
If you have season tickets to the Crusaders, you’d never know it. Anthony Lilly can be shy. You wouldn’t guess it the way he plays. The 6-foot-6 center battles the biggest guys on the other team, he fights during every possession, and he’s pretty vocal when he’s in the middle of games.
Everett comes up huge at Palestra
Ryan Everett might not be the biggest guy on the court. But whenever the Archbishop Ryan High School senior is out there, he does whatever it takes to make an impact. He can always do it with his instant offense. The Bensalem resident has never seen a shot he can’t...
Big donation from Elliott-Lewis to Friends of Father Judge
The Friends of Father Judge High School Inc. announced it has received a $1 million gift from the Elliott-Lewis Corporation to establish the Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute in Judge’s Career Pathways Academy building. The CPA building has a total project cost of $11.5 million and will feature a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. It will be dedicated to delivering career and technical education curriculum in occupations that are in demand in today’s workforce. The Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute joins the Connelly Welding Lab and the Faulkner Automotive Institute as flagship programs offered in the CPA.
Animation, anime and gaming at Fan Expo
Fans of animation, anime and gaming can meet the voices behind characters from their favorite franchises when an array of actors and others gather at Fan Expo Philadelphia, set for May 3-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From the anime world, Fan Expo Philadelphia welcomes Christopher Sabat (One Piece, My...
Around Town
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••. Flea market. St. Dominic Catholic Daughters will hold a flea market at Marian Hall,...
Scholars
• Congratulations to the following local students for being named to the Muhlenberg College dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester: David Comitale, Amelia Corda, Link Shuster and Brianna Ramberg. Muhlenberg students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement. • Megan Duffy,...
Letters to the Editor
Our new governor has nominated Darrell Clarke to serve on the board of the LCB. His compensation will be $89,000 a year for 2 meetings a month. This will help supplement his city pension, which I believe is very generous, earned from his time on City Council. PA has almost 13 million residents. There had to be another more qualified person in our state who has not been on a government payroll forever. Next will be the feds.
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,...
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