Monthly Archives: April, 2013

Decision-time is inching closer for Margolies

Marjorie Margolies— Marjorie Margolies, who teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, said she will not make a decision regarding the 13th Congressional District seat...

Suspect sought in sexual assault of teen

Philadelphia police seek the public’s help in identifying a man who sexually assaulted and robbed a 19-year-old woman in Wissinoming early on April 8.The victim...

City controller candidates visit Lawncrest

The Lawncrest Community Association last week welcomed the three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for city controller in the May 21 primary.Incumbent Alan Butkovitz...

Mayfair CDC gets $85,000 a year from partnership

The Mayfair Community Development Corporation is getting a much-needed financial boost.The CDC held a news conference on Sunday morning near Frankford and Cottman avenues...

From grandmother, with love

The cookbook contains a variety of Mediterranean dishes.My favorite kinds of cookbooks are ones that have been inspired by family recipes. I enjoy reading...

Arrest made in sexual assault case

Abraham CordovaPolice have arrested a Northeast man on charges he assaulted a 63-year-old woman in her Rhawnhurst apartment.A surveillance camera from a neighborhood restaurant...

Officials promote United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Officials from the local chapter of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps promoted the group at last week’s meeting of the Take Back...

Burholme runner describes scene in Boston

Burholme’s Greta Garecht waves to a camera midway through last week’s Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy of Marathon Foto.As Burholme’s Greta Garecht neared the finish line...

Mandel is back on the campaign trail

When Brett Mandel ran for city controller in 2009, he said the campaign operated on hustle and moxie.In that campaign, he took 28 percent of...

Here comes the ‘bride’

Jenna Kaufman and Gil Rosen, both 12 years old, played the roles of the bride and groom during a mock Jewish wedding on March...
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