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   The Tacony Community Development Corporation brought together neighbors, organizations, partners and sponsors at various events this spring: April First Friday Community Art Show at the Mural Arts Tacony LAB Community Arts Center; Neighborhood Clean Up as part of Philly’s Spring Cleaning; Palm Week Celebration and Good Friday Street Procession at Our Lady of Consolation […]

The birthplace of the nation. Championship sports teams. Cheesesteaks. Philadelphia is recognized and respected for many great reasons. But in recent years, the city has also drawn attention for its high rate of sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted diseases are also rising. However, in true Philly fashion, the city Department of Public Health has forces […]

Fan Expo Philadelphia wrapped up its third and final day on Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The pop culture extravaganza featured movie and TV stars, musicians, artists, writers, exhibitors, comics creators, cosplay, panel sessions and shopping. Among the stars whom fans had a chance to meet were John Cena, John Carpenter, Christopher Lloyd, Claudia […]

Police recruitment and retention The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sens. Joe Picozzi and Wayne Langerholc Jr. that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania. Senate Resolution 94 creates a task force within the Joint State Government Commission to examine the ongoing challenges in filling vacancies for law […]

Father Judge High School recently held an open house at its Faulkner Automotive Institute, located inside the new Career Pathways Academy behind the school. The automotive institute, which opened at the beginning of the school year, is a three-year program. The first cohort consists of 24 sophomores who will be job ready by the time […]

The Holmesburg Civic Association last week listened to a presentation from city officials and architects about Riverview Wellness Village, a recovery housing program for substance abusers at 7801 State Road. Officials will be back at next month’s meeting for a formal zoning presentation. Support from the Zoning Board of Adjustment will be a slam dunk, […]

Thunder Mug Café & Market last week celebrated its grand opening at 6940 Torresdale Ave. Tacony Community Development Corporation executive director Xhulio Binjaku and corridor manager Amarynth Ruch were among those on hand to welcome the new coffee shop. Owner Lizette Apy also has a shop on Ridge Avenue in East Falls. The shop is […]

Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean made an appearance on Saturday night at the Checkers at 9173 Roosevelt Blvd. As part of the event, 33 cents from every large fry sold (combo or à la carte) was donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. DeJean signed autographs, posed for pictures and worked the drive-through line. […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, May 22 EVENTS Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121. Healing Movement with Donna Price KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:30 a.m. For adults 60+. Line Dancing Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 215-673-7734. […]

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