Yearly Archives: 2013

Mugger beats elderly man in Frankford

A strong-arm robber brutally beat an 82-year-old man on a Frankford street corner in broad daylight last week.The attack occurred on the 5100 block of...

Police seek Somerton Wawa robber

Surveillance image of the suspectA man dressed up for a pick-up basketball game robbed a Somerton convenience store on Aug. 24, say Philadelphia police, who...

Second suspect arrested in pharmacy heist

Philadelphia police on Friday announced the arrest of a second man in connection with the May 5 burglary of the Delaire Pharmacy in East...

Alleged cop shooter ordered to stand trial

With wounded Philadelphia Police Officer Edward Davies showing signs of recovery last week, an alleged heroin dealer was ordered to stand trial for trying...

Three charged in murder of Somerton man

Stephanie FoulkeA Somerton man’s rendezvous with a couple of young prostitutes on Aug. 26 ended with a botched robbery, followed by his suffocation and...

The time is finally here for fall fashion

I try to resist.But every year at around this time, as summer really starts shifting into fall, I feel the stirrings.I must shop.I must look beyond...

Small businesses targeted in phone scam

It’s all nonsense, so don’t fall for it.PECO is warning its small business customers about a scam involving their electric bills. Con artists are threatening...

Councilwoman, volunteers promote tax break

When is a tax break not a tax break?When you don’t get it.“We have 2,100 houses that have not taken advantage of the Homestead Exemption,” an...

2nd PDAC honors Officers of the Month

Six patrol officers who made arrests in three violent crimes have been honored by the 2nd Police District Advisory Council and Capt. Frank Palumbo,...

NE Racquet Club to expand youth sports programs

The Northeast Racquet Club and Fitness Center offers young people opportunities through its Kids Club, summer camp and children’s parties. Now, athletic director Charlie...
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