Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7056 Tulip St. All are welcome to participate in the devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. Devotions include procession with Fatima statue, rosary and benediction. ••
Polka party at Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will host its eighth annual spring polka party on Sunday, May 18, from 2-6 p.m. TKO Band will perform, and there will be a cash bar and a Polish kitchen. The donation is $20. For reservations and more information, call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825 or email [email protected]. ••
Events at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a book club meeting, featuring Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, on Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Copies of the book are available to borrow. The library’s Summer of Wonder kickoff will be Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. There will be a bug show, face painting, books, prizes, water ice and pretzels. ••
Tacony Historical Society to meet
The Historcal Society of Tacony will be meet on Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. The organization is commemorating 35 years of service to the community this spring and will feature an exhibit of some of the best images and items that have been added to its collection since organizing in 1990. Honored guest will be City Councilman Mike Driscoll. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. ••
Yard sale at Willits and Meetinghouse
Summerhill Estates, at Willits and Meetinghouse roads, will hold a multi-home spring cleaning yard sale on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is May 24. There will be participants from Applehouse, Riverhouse, Springhouse and Meetinghouse roads. ••
Free concert by CD alumni band
Cardinal Dougherty Alumni Band will hold a free concert on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the social hall of the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road. All are welcome. ••
Lifelong learning at KleinLife
A new Lifelong Learning Series for active and maturing senior adults will begin at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Monday, May 12. The programs are being offered in one, two, four and eight sessions. The program starts on May 12, with “Accidental Presidents” at 12:30 p.m. and continues Tuesdays with “Drawing & Painting” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday offers “The Heroes and History of the Medal of Honor” at 10:30 a.m. followed by “Who Done It” on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Costs range from free to $80 per person. A free lunch will be offered between classes. For additional information and to receive a free Lifelong Learning brochure, contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or [email protected]. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on May 14
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. The group will meet on the following dates: May 14, June 11, July 9, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
Graveyard tour at Trinity Church
Daughters of the American Revolution Flag House Chapter will sponsor a graveyard tour at Trinity Church Oxford, 601 Longshore Ave., on Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted but not required. There will be light refreshments afterward. ••
Gallagher rep at Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host mobile office hours with state Rep. Pat Gallagher on Tuesdays, May 13 and May 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A representative from Gallagher’s office will be at the library to help answer constituent questions about birth certificates, PennDOT issues, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, DHS matters and more. ••
O’Neill wants higher Homestead Exemption
Councilman Brian O’Neill introduced legislation to increase the Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $110,000. If you own your primary residence, you are eligible to receive the Homestead Exemption, which reduces the taxable portion of your property’s assessed value. There are no income limits. Under the new $110,000 exemption, more than 30,000 enrolled owner-occupants in O’Neill’s district would save more than $1,500 annually (an increase of $140). If you are enrolled in the Homestead Exemption, you do not need to reapply. To enroll in the Homestead Exemption or if you have any questions about the program, call 215-686-3422. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
Upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meetings are on Thursdays, May 8 and May 22, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, May 8 and June 12, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. The program is for kids ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Meanwhile, the library will present Insects vs. Arachnids on Tuesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. Meet a tarantula and a hornworm caterpillar. Learn the difference between insects and other arthropods, help Ms. Chrissy build an insect on the felt board and draw your own insect. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Call 215-685-9383. ••
St. Hubert sponsoring day trip
St. Hubert’s ninth annual fun day trip will take place on Monday, June 16. A bus will depart the school at 8:45 a.m. and return at about 8 p.m. There will be a one-hour boat ride on an Atlantic City cruise ship, followed by a four-and-a-half-hour stay at Tropicana Casino, with $20 back in slot cash and a $15 food voucher. The day will end at Tomasello Winery for a sit-down dinner. The cost is $130. Contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or [email protected]. ••
Old website returns
The Northeast Times has returned to its original website, northeasttimes.com.
The website includes news, sports, opinion, crime, entertainment and features, and a link to sign up for a free newsletter that will bring stories to your inbox. The site includes an option to read the current issue in “flipbook” style. Readers are also encouraged to follow the newspaper on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and on X @NETimesOfficial. In addition to the Times being delivered to homes, the paper can be found at these spots: https://northeasttimes.com/pickup-locations/. ••
Pacific Wine Country tour
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is going on a Pacific Wine Country cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess, May 10-17. Ports-of-call include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Astoria (Oregon) and Victoria and Vancouver (Canada). Rates range from $3,048 to $3,578 per person, double occupancy, which includes round-trip airfare from Philadelphia, port charges, government fees, taxes and transfers to and from the ship. Call 215-788-9408 for more information. ••
Mother’s Day at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will celebrate mothers with Blooms & Bubbles: A Mother’s Day Workshop on Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will craft their own floral crowns during the hands-on workshop led by floral artist Jackie Small. Participants will also build their own cakes with guidance from Mallory Valvano of Party Girl Bake Club, choosing from a variety of cake bases and toppings to make a personalized treat. Attendees can enjoy beverages from the on-site mimosa bar while taking in the historic Gilded Age estate and public park on the Delaware. General admission is $60. Visit www.glenfoerd.org/events. ••
Mayfair Third Thursdays
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold Third Thursday Night Markets from May through September, 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Frankford, Cottman and Ryan avenues. The dates are May 15 (Luke Jardel and the Apostles), June 19 (Phillies tailgate on the big screen, with entertainer Mike Schmanek), July 17 (The Great Scott Band), Aug. 21 (The Bogside Rogues) and Sept. 18 (Jumper). ••
Flea market at St. James
St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street, will host a flea market on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 215-743-1828. ••
Collage workshop on May 20
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host a Collage and Mixed Media Workshop on Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. Work with a professional artist for a two-hour collage workshop where participants will be recycling older materials to create a unique collage composition. Available for all ages. ••
Event at Welsh Road Library
Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., will host Taffy the Entertainer on Monday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m. There will be interactive music, balloon twisting, magic and games. ••
O’Neill events
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will hold two events on upcoming Saturdays at his offices, both from 9-11 a.m. A recycling bucket giveaway will take place on May 17 at 432 Rhawn St. A free shredding event, sponsored by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, is set for June 7 at 11630 Caroline Road. ••
Activities at Rosemary Montagno Senior Center
The Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road, has the following schedule: Monday – free time activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday – bingo, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Wednesday – pinochle and mahjong, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ceramics, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday – line dancing, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Friday – Pinochle 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ••
Program at Bushrod
Bushrod Library, 6304 Castor Ave., will host Train Your Brain to Choose a Healthy Lifestyle on Wednesday, May 21, at noon. The workshop is interactive. Adult participants will learn techniques they can use to break bad habits and adopt healthy alternatives. Call 215-685-1471 to register. ••
Shredding/e-recycling
State Rep. Pat Gallagher will hold a shredding and e-recycling event on Saturday, May 31, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Linden Avenue boat launch, at Linden Avenue and the Delaware River. ••
Art in the Park on May 31
Art in the Park, sponsored by the Rockledge Fox Chase Business Association, will take place on May 31 from 2-5 p.m. at Northeast Lions Park, 7964 Oxford Ave. All artists and vendors are invited to have a table. Call Theresa Guldin at Tompkins Community Bank at 215-722-4566. ••
Trip to Niagara Falls
Polish American Cultural Center is sponsoring a Niagara Falls, New York & Made in America Store trip from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13. There will be a canal Cruise and lunch, boat ride, underground railroad tour, wine testing, a visit to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine and casino trip, with $25 slot play. The trip will be by motor coach, and there will be a three-night hotel stay with buffet breakfasts and dinners. The cost is $1,100 per person double occupancy, including taxes and gratuities. For more information and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or 215-922-1700. ••
St. Jerome trip to Mackinac Island
St. Jerome Seniors are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from Aug. 19-25. Cost for double occupancy is $1,685 per person. For reservations and trip details, call Diane McDowell at 267-496-2431. ••
Curfew, underage drinking
Curfew in Philadelphia is 9:30 p.m. for anyone 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those ages 14-17. If police pick up someone for a curfew violation in the Northeast, the young person will be taken home, to the Community Evening Resource Center at 4704 Leiper St. in Frankford or to the 2nd, 7th, 8th or 15th police districts. The penalty for a curfew violation can be up to $300.
Under state law, underage drinking is a summary offense with a $500 fine for the first violation. Anyone receiving a citation for underage drinking can be asked about it on applications for jobs, college applications and appointments to military service academies. ••
Join St. Anselm Seniors
St. Anselm has started a senior citizen club that meets most Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hall, 12650 Dunksferry Road. The club is open to men and women 55 and older, and members don’t have to be St. Anselm parishioners. For more information, visit the St. Anselm Senior Citizens Club page on Facebook. ••
Bingo at Cannstatter’s
Bingo is played every Thursday at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Call 215-322-0121. ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW. Call Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
KleinLife summer camp
Registration is open for the 2025 summer day camp at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Camp will run June 16 to Aug. 22. Camp will be offered in four age-related segments: grades K-3; Maccabi boys sports program, grades 4-7; senior girls, grades 4-7; and the CIT program for grades 8-9. Camp hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. There will be plenty of activities and three healthy homemade meals every day. For cost and additional information, contact Cierra Adams at 215-698-7300, Ext. 112 or [email protected]. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
Retreat in July
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center (3501 Solly Ave.) will host Come and Rest Awhile silent directed retreat from July 20-27. Take some time to pause in prayer, reflection and silence, attuning your ear and heart to the Holy Spirit. The retreat costs $650, which includes private accommodations and meals. Visit https://msbt.org/mbsc/ to register. Any questions, or to register by phone, call 267-350-1830. ••
English classes at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts free intermediate English classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To register, go to remind.com/join/dbhd4e or call 215-685-0472. ••
Programs at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., offers the following recurring programs:
• Crochet Club, Fridays at 11 a.m. in the second-floor Humanities Department. Bring your own materials.
• Mixed Level English Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Call 215-685-0522.
• PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance, Wednesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Call 833-750-5627.
• Chess Club for Adults & Teens, Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.
• One-on-One Basic Computer Help Appointments, Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 215-685-0525.
• Thursday Computer Help: Various Subjects, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
• Gadget Help, Mondays and Wednesdays upon request. Call 215-685-0525.
• Computer Skills for Beginners, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235.
• English Conversation Group – Intermediate-plus, Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235. ••
Cruise in July
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is traveling on an Independence Day Celebration cruise, July 1-8. Ports-of-call include New York, Newport, Boston on July 4 and Halifax, Nova Scotia. A passport is required. Rates range from $1,920 to $2,680 per person, double occupancy. For a flyer, call 215-788-9408. ••
Chair yoga at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts chair yoga on Wednesdays at 10:10 a.m. The class is presented by Yoga4Philly and sponsored by Friends of Bustleton Library. ••
Theater performance of Honk!
The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Honk! The Ugly Duckling Musical on May 30-31 and June 1, at 7 p.m., at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St., in Manayunk. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets can be purchased on Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, follow @starplayersPPR on X, like the group’s page on Facebook or contact director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714 or [email protected]. ••
GWHS class of ‘65 reunion
George Washington High School’s class of 1965 will hold its 60th class reunion on May 17 at Maggio’s Restaurant, 400 Second Street Pike, in Southampton. The 900-plus members of the class of ‘65 entered Washington as sophomores when it opened in September 1962. For more information, email Marie McCann at [email protected]. ••
Bereavement support group
Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Ave. (at Rhawn Street), will host a Bereavement Support group for all who have lost loved ones on Wednesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is no fee. Call 215-332-6110. ••
A fundraiser for Tara
A fundraiser for Tara Stipanovic will take place on Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge 447, 4741 Friendship St. Tickets cost $50 and include food, beer, wine and vendors. There will be raffle baskets and a 50-50. Proceeds will go to Tara’s health needs. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/158D1oCeyx/ ••
Travel with Maternity BVM Seniors
Maternity BVM Seniors have announced their 2025 group trip schedule. People are invited to join them on the following trips: Sight and Sound – Noah, Thursday, Sept. 25, $180; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sea Watch Resort, Oct. 6-10; Tropicana – Blockbuster Broadway, Monday, Nov. 17, $80. For information, call Betty Ann at 215-964-7125 or Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Parkinson’s support group at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7604 Central Ave., will host meetings of a Parkinson’s disease support group in its Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse. The meetings, from 5-6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every other month, are open to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families, and are led by nurse practitioner June Ro. The schedule, with guest speakers, is June 11 (speech therapist Marissa Rock), Aug. 13 (Dr. Molly Cincotta, neurologist), Oct. 8 (social worker Luisa Enriquez) and Dec. 10 (Dr. Teodora Schellato, urologist, and physical therapist Sonia Williams-Joseph).
To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
Take Back Your Neighborhood to meet May 19
Take Back Your Neighborhood will meet on Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. ••
Craft fair and flea market
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., is hosting a spring craft fair and flea market on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ••
Outing to Philadelphia
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to Philadelphia on Thursday, June 26, featuring lunch on the Moshulu, the oldest and largest square-rigged vessel still afloat, which now sits stationary at Penn’s Landing. Also on the itinerary is a tour of the Masonic Temple, a national historic landmark on Broad Street, constructed in 1873. The cost is $145. Reservation deadline is May 21. Call 215-788-9408 for a flyer/reservation form or visit http://www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Senior fair on May 30
State Rep. Anthony Bellmon will hold a senior fair on Friday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, 1009 Unruh Ave. There will be information about resources and services available, along with a free lunch. Call 215-560-1315. ••
GirlzDay at the convention center
GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way, hosted by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 11th and Arch streets.
The event is geared to girls in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Tickets cost $35.
There will be keynote speakers, a dance party, interactive breakout sessions, live science experiments, gaming stations, an indoor roller rink, lunch, giveaways and a goody bag. For tickets, sponsorships and more information, visit www.gsep.org/girlzday ••
Ukrainian festival in August
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
The event will feature folk art, live music, dance, food, refreshments, vendors, arts and crafts displays and live historical reenactments.
Admission is $20, with a portion donated to the relief of war victims in Ukraine.
Kids under 15 are admitted free.
Parking is free.
For more information, call 267-664-3857 or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet May 21
The next regular monthly meeting of the Rhawnhurst Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. Guest speakers will be the 2nd and 7th police district community relations officers and a representative of the Register of Wills office. For more information, visit Rhawnhurstcivicassociation.com. ••
Rummage sale May 16-17
Presentation BVM will host a rummage sale in its church hall, at Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, in Cheltenham. The sale will run on Friday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 215-379-1364. ••
Fox Chase’s Chernoff elected to top physicians organization
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director, was recently elected to the Association of American Physicians.
“It is an honor to be elected to such an esteemed organization,” Chernoff said. “The AAP has long been a hub for great scientists and medical professionals to learn from one another and develop meaningful relationships within the scientific community. I am eager to be in the company of so many esteemed colleagues and look forward to contributing to the improvement of patient care and health.”
Founded in 1885 by Sir William Osler, who is considered the father of modern medicine, the AAP is an honorary medical society that fosters physician-led research across fields related to medicine and health. It is a nonprofit professional organization with more than 1,900 active members and about 900 emeritus and honorary members from the United States, Canada and other countries.
Members of the AAP have included Nobel laureates, Lasker Award recipients and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. The association brings together physicians to create and disseminate knowledge and to provide role models for upcoming generations of physicians and medical scientists.
In order to be selected for election to the AAP, physicians must have outstanding credentials in basic or translational biomedical research. Those selected must “exemplify the pinnacle of pioneering and enduring,” as well as make “impactful contributions to improve health.” They must also receive a nomination from a current member as well as a second member for the nomination to be complete and submitted. Chernoff is one of 70 individuals elected to the society this year.
In addition to his role as Cancer Center Director, Chernoff is a molecular oncologist and board-certified medical oncologist. Since joining Fox Chase in 1991, he has helped define the strategic direction for Fox Chase research, making contributions in his own laboratory, which focuses on factors that control cell growth and movement.
He currently holds the Stanley P. Reimann Chair in Oncology Research and is a member of the Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment Research Program at Fox Chase, where he has trained dozens of postdoctoral and graduate students. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the Drexel University School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania. ••
Job fair at PATH
People Acting To Help will be holding a job fair with walk-in interviews at its headquarters at 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Castor Avenue) on Wednesday, May 21, from 3-6 p.m. PATH is hiring for positions in both its mental health and intellectual disability programs, from entry-level residential to credentialed clinical and program staff. Bring your resumes. Free parking is available in the PATH lot at Bleigh and Elgin avenues. To learn more about PATH and to see available positions, visit www.pathcenter.org. ••
Local attorney presents on family law
Ned Hark, a partner of the Law Firm of Goldsmith, Hark & Hornak, 7716 Castor Ave., recently was a co-course planner and presenter for the Annual Family Law Institute presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
Hark is a member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee.
Hark, a past chair of the Family Law Sections of both the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations, is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has also chaired and served as a member of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service Oversight Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He has been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2005 and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America.
Hark is a frequent lecturer on family law topics and has appeared as a guest on several television programs dealing with divorce, support and custody issues. ••
Open house at Presentation BVM
Presentation BVM Catholic School, 105 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham, invites families to an open house on Wednesday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. 5:00–7:00 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about the school’s academic curriculum, value-based education and supportive community. Student ambassadors will give guided tours and answer questions about life at Presentation BVM.
“We are excited to welcome new families to our campus,” said principal Joyce Flanigan. “Our open house is a chance for parents to see how we encourage academic and spiritual growth in every student, from preschool through 8th grade.” ••
Krasner releases first TV ad
Larry Krasner’s re-election campaign released its first ad of the election cycle.
“For seven years, I’ve stood up for Philadelphia,” Krasner says in the ad. “Some people don’t like that. Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies. The shooting groups and gun lobby. A system that denied people justice for too long. They can come for Philly, but I’m not backing down. They can F around and find out.”
The ad also points to the record number of exonerations won by Krasner’s office, which has freed nearly 50 people who the district attorney claims have been wrongfully convicted.
“Our first ad reinforces what Philadelphians already know: Larry is a fighter who will stand up for them against bullies, whether it’s Donald Trump, local shooting groups or the powerful gun lobby. Larry doesn’t like bullies and Philadelphia doesn’t, either,” said campaign manager Josh Uretsky. “We know that Larry’s record and his vision resonates at a time when our values and our way of life are under attack by Trump and his billionaire campaign contributors, and they want someone who will stand up for them and not kowtow to special interests or a broken status quo.”
The ad began running May 1 on cable and streaming television.
Krasner’s campaign believes it leads Pat Dugan, his opponent in the May 20 Democratic primary, by nearly 40 points. ••
Cruise to Italy, Greece, Turkey
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring an “Antiquity to Anatolia” cruise, Oct. 29 to Nov. 9, aboard Oceania Cruises’ “Oceania Vista,” sailing from Rome and visiting Cinque Terre, Naples/Pompeii and Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Cephalonia, Katakolon, Athens and Santorini, Greece; and Ephesus and Istanbul, Turkey. Rates per person, including round-trip air from Philadelphia, range from $6,150 to $6,450. For flyers, call 215-788-9408 or go to http://www.bristolhistory.org. ••
