Drive-thru open at Bustleton post office
Bustleton post office, 9925 Bustleton Ave., has opened its drive-through window after many years of it being closed.
Customers can buy stamps and mail small packages.
The move was made to lower the number of people in the lobby. ••
Nazareth accepting medical supply donations
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals, including Nazareth Hospital, are accepting medical supply donations from the community to support its COVID-19 response.
Hospitals are accepting donations for the following unopened items: powered air purifying respirators; regular masks; N95 masks; face shields; gowns; surgical caps/protective caps; eyeglass shields/goggles; nasal testing swabs; M4 Viral Media specimen vials; Lysol or Clorox wipes; hand sanitizer; transparency sheets.
Individuals and businesses may drop off donations at Nazareth, 2601 Holme Ave., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ••
American Heritage holding blood drive
American Heritage Federal Credit Union, in response to major community needs of blood and personal protective equipment donations, is facilitating donations of both supplies and blood to local partners.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, American Heritage has contributed financial relief as well as donation of supplies, buildings and volunteers.
American Heritage will be donating 50,000 personal protective equipment facemasks to local hospitals during the month of April.
American Heritage is opening several of its locations so that the American Red Cross can host urgent blood drives during April.
A community blood drive will take place at AHFCU’s main campus community room, 2060 Red Lion Road, on Tuesday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code AHFCU or call 800-733-2767.
American Heritage has provided several dozen support and relief programs for its members, including waiving late fees on all late loan payments, skip-a-pay loan options and surcharge-free ATMs for the public at all its locations. ••
Help chronicle COVID-19 impact in the Northeast
The nonprofit Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History is documenting the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the Northeast, calling the pandemic a milestone event that will be of great interest to future historians.
The group is seeking content from local residents — photographs, videos, social media posts, public notices, diaries, journals — documenting how the crisis has affected them individually as well as how it has impacted life in the Northeast.
All submission will be considered for public distribution.
Relevant material can be emailed to NEPHN.COVID19@gmail.com.
Include your name and the neighborhood in which you live. ••
Bean bag toss/corn hole tournament postponed
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association’s Bean Bag Toss/Corn Hole Tournament, scheduled for April 25, has been postponed to Oct. 24.
All proceeds benefit the alumni association.
Call 215-543-1051. ••
Henon welcomes correspondence from constituents
City Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th dist.) is available to answer questions and connect people with resources on any issue, including ones related to the spread of COVID-19.
Although city government is largely shut down, Henon’s office is responding to calls, texts, emails and social media messages.
People can reach the office at 215-686-3444 or bobby@bobbyhenon.com. ••
Telemedicine service offered for dermatology patients
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners announced that its telemedicine service is being offered at numerous locations throughout its regional network in an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, and keep its patients and staff safe.
PDP has two locations in the Northeast, one at 8001 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 307, and the other at 9501 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 508.
“Telemedicine takes advantage of technology to see patients with non-emergency conditions in their homes,” said Andrew Frankel, COO of PDP. “People can use their devices to set up a virtual visit with one of our doctors to evaluate their symptoms, get treatment advice and, in some cases, prescriptions.”
Some PDP doctors are seeing patients who require more serious medical attention. PDP has emptied waiting rooms of all magazines and nonessential items and sanitized them thoroughly.
For further information on PDPs telemedicine service, or to schedule an appointment, call 610-288-2908. ••
North alums going to A.C.
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Summer Fun Trip IV will take place on Monday, Aug. 3.
There will be a one-hour boat ride and a five-hour stay at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City.
The trip costs $70, paid in full by July 1, and includes $25 slot cash and a lunch buffet.
The bus will depart the alumni house at Rhawn and Fairfield streets at 9 a.m. and arrive back at about 7 p.m.
Call the alumni office 215-543-1051 for more information.
Checks can be made payable to “Northeast Catholic Alumni Assoc. Inc.” ••
Vote for Philly sports hall of famers
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame has released the ballot for its 17th class of inductees.
The ballot is in the hands of the Hall’s 236-member voting body.
Though not part of the official voting, fans may submit their selections at http://phillyhall.org/fansvoice.
Brief career profiles for the 2020 nominees can be found at http://phillyhall.org/profiles.pdf.
The induction ceremony and reception is on Thursday Nov. 5.
The nominees include Bo Ryan (basketball), Bob Rigby (soccer), Brendan Hansen (swimming), Cherie Greer Brown (lacrosse), Deron Cherry (football), Earl Strom (basketball official), Frank Wycheck (football), Gary Williams (basketball), Jerry Sisemore (football), Kobe Bryant (basketball), Lisa Raymond (tennis), Mark Recchi (hockey), Mike Teti (rowing), Richard Hamilton (basketball), Rick Tocchet (hockey), Rod Brind’Amour (hockey), Sue Day Stahl (lacrosse), Tim Witherspoon (boxing) and Yolanda Laney (basketball).
Heritage nominees are Adele Boyd (field hockey), Battling Levinsky (boxing), Charles Cooper (basketball), Charles Moore (track and field), Cy Williams (baseball), Ed Bolden (baseball), Frank Spellman (weightlifting), Harry Davis (baseball), Harry Schuh (football), Herman Frazier (track and field), James Juvenal (rowing), Joan Moore (gymnastics), Olga Dorfner (swimming), Sherry Magee (baseball), Truxton Hare (football, track and field), Vic Sears (football) and Zack Clayton (basketball). ••
Donations sought for playground fundraiser
Mayfair Memorial Playground Friends will hold a basket raffle fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at Grace City Church of the Northeast, 8950 Ashton Road.
The group is asking for tax-deductible donations of large and small items, money, gift certificates, sports memorabilia and more.
Donations can be mailed to Mayfair Memorial Playground Friends, in care of Dana Lambie, 8000 Rowland Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136.
Donations can also be picked up by contacting Lambie at 215-779-1693 or danalambie@comcast.net. ••
Vote for Philly sports hall of famers
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame has released the ballot for its 17th class of inductees.
The ballot is in the hands of the Hall’s 236-member voting body.
Though not part of the official voting, fans may submit their selections at http://phillyhall.org/fansvoice.
Brief career profiles for the 2020 nominees can be found at http://phillyhall.org/profiles.pdf.
The induction ceremony and reception is on Thursday Nov. 5.
The nominees include Bo Ryan (basketball), Bob Rigby (soccer), Brendan Hansen (swimming), Cherie Greer Brown (lacrosse), Deron Cherry (football), Earl Strom (basketball official), Frank Wycheck (football), Gary Williams (basketball), Jerry Sisemore (football), Kobe Bryant (basketball), Lisa Raymond (tennis), Mark Recchi (hockey), Mike Teti (rowing), Richard Hamilton (basketball), Rick Tocchet (hockey), Rod Brind’Amour (hockey), Sue Day Stahl (lacrosse), Tim Witherspoon (boxing) and Yolanda Laney (basketball).
Heritage nominees are Adele Boyd (field hockey), Battling Levinsky (boxing), Charles Cooper (basketball), Charles Moore (track and field), Cy Williams (baseball), Ed Bolden (baseball), Frank Spellman (weightlifting), Harry Davis (baseball), Harry Schuh (football), Herman Frazier (track and field), James Juvenal (rowing), Joan Moore (gymnastics), Olga Dorfner (swimming), Sherry Magee (baseball), Truxton Hare (football, track and field), Vic Sears (football) and Zack Clayton (basketball). ••
KleinLife is going on the road
Travel with KleinLife will go on a four-day, three-night trip to Newport, Rhode Island from June 8-11. Highlights of the trip are a tour of the Scenic Ten Mile Drive, a visit to the Touro Synagogue, America’s oldest, a visit to Olde Mistick Village and a harbor cruise. The excursion features three overnight stays at the Foxwoods Casino-Great Cedar Hotel, which includes a $30 slot play, three full breakfast buffets, two dinner buffets or a food credit and one dinner in a Newport restaurant as well as roundtrip motorcoach transportation. Cost for the trip is $750 double occupancy, with a $190 supplement for single occupancy.
For additional details and reservations and a free Travel with KleinLife brochure, contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or akimelheim@kleinlife.com. ••
