Yearly Archives: 2013

A big bang

Flattened like a pancake: The natural gas explosion crumbled this unoccupied home at 4716 Howell St. in Wissinoming on Saturday. WILLIAM KENNY / TIMES PHOTOBail...

Dangerous swim spot claims another life

Troubled waters: The creek was swollen with rainwater where Brandon Boyle, 13, and his brother, Anthony, 11, jumped into the water on July 1....

Still looking for answers in fatal crash

One year later: Members of the Philadelphia Highway Patrol at their headquarters. Officer Brian Lorenzo, who was killed a year ago July 8 when...

Alleged copper thief arrested in Wissinoming house explosion

The blast occurred at about 12:20 p.m. in the house at 4716 Howell St. in Wissinoming. WILLIAM KENNY / TIMES PHOTOBail has been set at...

Leadership changes at Frankford CDC, EPIC

Passing the baton: Kimberly Washington (left) leads Frankford CDC, while Charlene Lewis (right) succeeds her at Northeast EPIC Stakeholders. JOHN LOFTUS / TIMES PHOTOAttorney Kimberly...

Oak tree grows in Archbishop Ryan student’s memory

Remembering Timothy: Martin and Georgette Connors placed a wreath near a tree on the Archbishop Ryan lawn to mark the second anniversary of the...

Bustleton civic scores zoning win

Members of the Greater Bustleton Civic League were glad to hear the Zoning Board of Adjustment has agreed with the league’s opposition to legalizing...

Somerton Civic denies extra parking request

Members of the Somerton Civic Association voted against a local homeowner’s plan to pave a portion of her yard for additional parking spots.Dimitra Malliaris owns...

Body of missing NE boy recovered from Pennypack Creek

Searchers on Thursday recovered the body of a Northeast boy who disappeared three days earlier after jumping into a notorious swimming hole in the...

Lawncrest celebrates 4th of July with parade, festivities

The 98th annual Lawncrest 4th of July celebration is set for Thursday.The theme will be Riding Into the Future.The festivities will begin at 9 a.m....

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