Yearly Archives: 2012

Corpse found in Poquessing Creek

Authorities remain stumped about circumstances surrounding the discovery of a dead person in the Poquessing Creek on Sunday afternoon.A man who was feeding ducks...

Man faces trial, accused of gunfire at rec center

A Burholme man who was at the center of a post-St. Patrick’s Day Parade shooting at the Fox Chase Recreation Center last year has...

High court ruling brings high anxiety to 169th race

The state political world remains in chaos following last week’s 4–3 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reject the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s plan...

Editorial: Hail to the chief

Tip your hat to Northeast Philadelphia’s very own Ronald D. Castille, chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, who made state history last week...

For the Bambies, it’s hope and pray

The St. Hubert High School community has raised money and presented its case to an appeals committee.In two weeks, students, staff, alumnae and friends...

Liddonfield of dreams

For years, Holy Family University president Sister Francesca Onley would be asked about rumors that the school would buy the Liddonfield Homes housing project.Each time,...

Playing through the pain

Not even three injured fingers can stop Imire Taylor on the basketball court.The Frankford High School shooting guard has been playing with three jammed...

Welcome to rugby nation

Americans are creatures of habit, which would explain why our favorite sports tend to be baseball, basketball and football — the ones that have been around...

Pets of the Week (February 1, 2012)

Video of AJ here: http://www.youtube.com/v/XQjDsmVqHXQ&hlAJ is a special needs cat that needs that special patient someone who will give him time and understanding. AJ...

Calendar continued (February 1, 2012)

Wednesday, Feb. 8EVENTSAdult Irish Ceili Dancing American Legion hall, 301 E. Godfrey Ave. Wednesdays. 7:30 p.m. 215–725–8055.Aerobics St. Bernard Senior Adult Program, 7340 Jackson St....

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