Yearly Archives: 2012

Union claims fire deaths were ‘preventable’

Local 22, the union that represents Philadelphia’s firefighters, has called for the resignation of Fire Department Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, along with two top members...

Prosecutor grills Lynn about protecting minors

When Monsignor William Lynn took the witness stand in his own defense, he testified repeatedly that he did the best he could, within his...

Crossover quartet blends four unique voices

Il Divo will bring its music to the Mann Center on June 9.The classical crossover quartet comprised of the Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, baritone Carlos...

Cancer patients celebrate the Big 5

Cancer patient Chiara Morgante (second from the right) listens to different speakers at the annual Celebrate Life event at the Cancer Treatment Centers of...

Nifty Fifty’s charged with tax fraud

An iconic Philadelphia area burger chain and its owners are in hot water with the U.S. government for allegedly failing to report more than...

Holocaust education proposed

State Rep. Brendan Boyle last Friday held a news conference at the Klein JCC to unveil his legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to provide Holocaust...

The century club

Northeast resident Katherine Appicello, 100 years old, enjoys the celebration honoring Philadelphian centenarians Thursday, May 17, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)When Ayzman Lazer was...

Framing a new addition to Frankford Friends School

The Frankford Friends School annex at Oxford near Griscom is under construction, Monday, May 21, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)There’s steel up at Orthodox...

New plans for a parcel with a vaunted history

A vacant lot replaced the once standing 100-year old Frankford Group Ministry Church, Monday, May 21, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)There’s a vacant lot...

Opening day for Lardner’s Point Park

The Delaware River City Corporation holds a grand opening celebration of Lardener’s Point Park, Monday, May 14, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)Northeast Philadelphia has...
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