Monthly Archives: June, 2012

Saying a tearful farewell to 3 Catholic schools

Fifth grade teacher Kathy McDonough hugs a former student on the day that St. William School closes permenantly due to low enrollment rates, Friday,...

Nine days, 25 questions, but still no verdict

Monsignor William Lynnleaves the courthouse on Tuesday, June 12, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)After nine days of deliberation, the jury in the priest sex abuse...

Create hot stuff for Dad

If your go-to gift for Father’s Day is a tie, socks, shirt or some other article of apparel, on behalf of dads everywhere — please try...

He built an oasis of play

Paul Kauffman was more than the squeaky wheel on the block, the neighbor who always was first to complain about any /??incidental/ problem.Likewise, he...

A permanent part of Judge history

Cory Kreamer, a senior outfielder at Father Judge, waits to enter the 27th Carpenter Club Classic during the first half of Philadelphia Catholic’s 13–7...

Back to back

Northeast High School lacrosse captain Matt Ragan recovers from scoliosis surgery last July. (photo courtesy of Matthew Ragan)Even though he refused to show it, Matthew...

To serve God and country

Erin McLeary, Exhibit Developer at the Constitution Center, points out interesting features of the 100 Years of Girl Scouting Exhibit, which will run for...

Police advisory council honors seven officers

Community and business leaders on the 8th Police District Advisory Council recognized seven Officers of the Month during an awards ceremony on June 6...

7th Police District names officer of the year

Officer Tom Carpino (left) was named Officer of the Year for the 7th district. Officers Derrick Walker (second from left) and Randy Vogt were...

Lawncrest gives go-ahead for apartment complex

The Lawncrest Community Association last week approved a proposed conversion of an old hospital building into a 20-unit apartment complex.The site is the long-closed...
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