Endorsements for the May 17 primary election
Of the candidates for Philadelphia City Council’s seven at-large seats who cared enough about the voters of Northeast Philadelphia to respond to a questionnaire submitted by the Northeast Times, only a handful had the...
A waterfront splash
Tom Branigan promises that progress is being made in the planning of a North Delaware Riverfront Greenway.Branigan has been executive director of the non-profit Delaware River City Corporation since January. He explained that trails...
Where are the Phillies’ big bats?
Coming into the season, the Phillies pitching was all anyone could talk about.Throughout the first few weeks of the season the pitching staff — both starters and relievers — have done exactly what was expected of them, if not more.Cliff...
Teeing is believing
Xavier and Alexaliz Melendez are no strangers to life on the green. The two local siblings, ages 12 and 15, can often be found on various golf courses throughout Northeast Philadelphia. In fact, this...
26th annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet
Over the years, Northeast Philadelphia competitors have certainly established themselves throughout the local sports scene.And this year was no different.Neighborhood athletes and coaches have once again embraced the tradition of excellence in our community. They...
Farnese backs bill to revive medical marijuana in PA
State Senator Larry Farnese (D-1st dist.) was part of a group of state legislators that introduced a bill last Tuesday in Harrisburg that would legalize medical marijuana use in Pennsylvania.It’s a controversial topic, but,...