Yearly Archives: 2012

‘Borrowers’- inspired movie is a sweet tale for the family

Tiny Arrietty builds a friendship with Shawn in The Secret World of Arrietty.The Secret World of Arrietty offers no 3-D, no flashy computer animation...

For whom the bells toll

Seventh-grade student Dean Nugent, 13, sits outside St, William after the shcool announced it will be closing on Friday, Feb. 17.At Our Lady of Ransom...

Launching a medical career

After dedicating eight years of her life engineering spacecraft for the government and the private sector, Cynthia Fusco quit the aerospace industry. But it...

Franklin Mills has community $$

Franklin Mills Advisory Council offers community grantsThe Franklin Mills Advisory Council is taking applications for its annual distribution of funds. Requests may be sent...

Maggie’s Waterfront Café is closer to expanding

Due to a recent ruling by Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, Maggie’s Waterfront Café has moved closer to expanding its dining service by more...

Somerton Civic debates local zoning codes

On the surface, the debate was about two small, independent auto repair shops, along with an equally modest-sized personal training facility.But Northeast-based zoning attorney...

Crime’s on the minds of folks at Summerdale meeting

Lt. Thomas Macartney, of the 2nd Police District, addressed several concerns at last week’s Friends of Summerdale Civic Association meeting.Macartney spoke of a recent...

Rilling’s Bakery is history

Rilling’s Bakery, at 2990 Southampton Road, has closed, ending a 76-year run at various locations in Philadelphia.The 20,000-square-foot Southampton Road location opened in 1984....

Judge in priest sex-abuse case is staying put

The judge assigned to preside over the upcoming clerical sex-abuse trial isn’t going anywhere.Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina announced last Wednesday that...

Shamrock Shuttle headed to Mayfair

The Mayfair Business Association is hoping the upcoming Shamrock Shuttle goes on without incident.Lisa Greco, treasurer of the group, attended a recent meeting that...
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