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The good work of Anna’s Angels
Libby Caranci has created a Facebook page, Anna’s Angels, in memory of her sister, Anna Carpino, who died in 2021 at age 46 of glioblastoma, a brain cancer. The charity raises money for financial, medical and emotional support for brain tumor patients, including children. There is also a scholarship...
Mental health resource for veterans, first responders
Our first responders and frontline workers are in crisis. These brave people not only face the expectations of their roles, but also the stigma that surrounds their need for mental health resources. These people fight bravely and tirelessly to serve others, strong in all ways. They are expected to be pillars of safety and stability, an uncracking foundation in our society. But, these expectations alongside the stresses of the job and everyday life can build an unbearable tension.
Locals attend Republican convention
Al Taubenberger, Gary Grisafi and Joe Giedemann all served as delegates for the 2nd Congressional District at the recent Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Taubenberger, a Fox Chase resident, is a former at-large city councilman and former longtime president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Grisafi is a...
Bingo raises money for music therapy programs
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised around $11,500 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. Some 160 attendees enjoyed a night of bingo, raffles and time with friends and family all while supporting the Foundation’s mission to fund music therapy programs and other child life services. “We want...
Make Rose your bud
Rose is a senior in need of a loving home. She’s almost 12 years old and house trained. She loves a comfy bed and enjoys short walks. She prefers to be the only dog in the home, and she’s not good with steps. She’s still got plenty of love to give. For more info, email olivia@vaonj.org or apply to adopt at www.vaonj.org ••
Peace & Play, courtesy of Block Gives Back
The Block Gives Back earlier this month held its annual Peace & Play Day at Ferko Playground, 1101 E. Cayuga St. The day included a DJ, vendors, inflatables, games, volleyball, football, face painting, food trucks, HIV testing by Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, a visit by a fire engine and a watermelon-eating contest judged by City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada.
Local girl’s drawing on display
Our Lady of Calvary student Sadie Olszewski, 13, was one of four students chosen to bring their drawings to life for this year’s Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Student Design Contest presented by Temple University. Before the festival opened to the public, children ages 8-14 were invited to submit a...
Little Flower freshman/sophomore shows no fear in learning
Diana Voscott had dreams of being a great swimmer. Unfortunately, that’s all they were. Voscott is a rising sophomore at Little Flower High School, and when she enrolled at the school, she really wanted to be a member of the Sentinels swim team. It’s a great club that under...
Around Town
Spare Pins Mixed Bowling League is seeking bowlers. The mixed league bowls on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes, 3075 Holme Ave. It’s a fun league with 100% handicap. Bowling is September through May. If interested or have questions, call Jim at 267-896-7601 or Chuck at 215-744-1591. ••
Letters to the Editor
I have abstained from sending in letters since I think the world went off its axis and sadly I think the snowball is too far down the hill. Take MAGA, Making America Great Again. It is now synonymous with communism, evil and every other derogatory term. Now, it is only Republicans who fall under this category. I would hope that everyone, regardless of your party affiliation, would want to make us Great Again. In my opinion, we can no longer make the claim that we are the greatest country in the world. All of these attacks on MAGA are all about one thing: staying in power. My humble opinion is Biden is not the architect of this strategy. The game plan is being created behind the scenes. I have only a hunch who is calling the shots.
Enhancing the skills of drivers with medical conditions
Dennis Magrann, of DriveWell Rehab, was the guest speaker at last week’s Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. Magrann has a background as an occupational therapist and more than 20 years experience as a driving rehabilitation specialist. He works with clients with medical issues such as stroke, neuropathy, amputation, spinal cord injury, concussions and head injury, Parkinson’s, paralysis and multiple sclerosis.
Bridge Foundation donates scholarship money
The Bridge Educational Foundation, through the support of Malady & Wooten, Waste Management and Raymond James, last week donated $293,000 of EITC and OSTC scholarships to families in Philadelphia during an event at Father Judge. Scholarship funds are made possible through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship...
2 proud Agora grads
Agora Cyber Charter School last month celebrated its high school graduates, and two local grads have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Parkwood’s Elizabeth Martinez and Holmesburg’s Aidan Chamberlin both overcame obstacles to not only graduate from Agora, but put themselves on a path to be successful college students.
The Fighting Spirit
Joseph DeMarco – a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Road in the Far Northeast – is a World War II veteran who continues to embody the pugnacious spirit of a Marine. He was born and raised in South Philadelphia, a place he still refers to as “the best place around.” At the news of the Japanese ambush of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in December 1941, DeMarco was compelled by a sense of duty to join the defense of his country.
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