Yearly Archives: 2013

Community fund puts hope in the holidays

It’s just two weeks until Christmas, and families are making plans for big dinner celebrations. Kids can’t wait to find out what Santa Claus...

Local students present a musical revue Dec. 13 at Kimmel Center

Kevin GuzmanThis Friday evening, Dec. 13, youthful talent will be on display at the Kimmel Center.More than 40 area students in grades nine through 12...

The art of saving

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union representative Dominique Jenkins and mascot Moola Moola join Jason Chen and his mom Hu Yun Chen during a surprise visit...

Out of the Furnace tackles tough topics

Christian Bale (left) and Casey Affleck in Out of the Furnace, set in Braddock, a steel mill town just east of Pittsburgh.Is there a...

See Kyle Lowder in Andrew Lloyd Weber classic

Kyle LowderEmmy-nominated daytime actor and stage star Kyle Lowder shows he’s more than just a handsome face as he brings his vocal talents and...

Residents should ignore letters from BRT that were sent out in error

The Board of Revision of Taxes has sent out a couple of thousand letters to property owners who are appealing their new assessments, advising...

Rally for schools Dec. 12

There will be an anti-school spending cuts rally at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Bustleton and Cottman avenues.The rally, sponsored by the Philadelphia Coalition...

Did your home’s value triple? City has a tax break for you

Longtime residents who this year saw their homes’ assessments more than triple are being invited to participate in a program that could cut their...

Bustleton builders seek community support Dec. 18

Local builders will be back before members of the Greater Bustleton Civic League next week with revised plans for two new homes on the...

Police paying close attention to neigborhood nuisances

Authorities are cracking down on a few properties that have become neighborhood nuisances, said Pete Specos, the Frankford Civic Association’s president.Speaking at the the...

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