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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 […]

Pat Dugan hasn’t been impressed with District Attorney Larry Krasner’s two terms in office. “Larry Krasner,” he said, “is the worst elected official in the history of the city of Philadelphia by far.” Dugan, a Far Northeast resident, veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and former president judge of Municipal Court, is challenging […]

Historian Jack McCarthy last week outlined Poquessing Trail of History: The Land The People The Stories during a presentation in front of the Northeast Philadelphia History Network. McCarthy, a Parkwood resident and former president of the Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History, spoke at Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Road. McCarthy is director of the Poquessing […]

A memorial service for Frankford community activist Pete Specos will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church. 4442 Frankford Ave. (near Griscom Street). Following the service, there will be a pot luck luncheon in the church Hall. Specos, who died on April 16, was active in many ways over […]

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel recently held a town hall in the 8th Police District at St. Dominic’s Marian Hall. Bethel was joined by Deputy Commissioners Mike Cram and Myesha Massey; Chief Inspector Michael McCarrick; Inspector Frank Bachmayer, commander of the Northeast Police Division; and Capt. Nicholas DeBlasis, commander of the 8th Police District. Bethel, who […]

Franklin Towne Charter High School and its Criminal Justice Department recently held their second annual Crime Prevention Symposium in recognition of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The symposium featured seven student-led presentations from students in the criminal justice program. The presentations showcased student research on Philadelphia-specific crime trends, the evaluation of existing crime prevention grants […]

Some 200 volunteers from throughout the area were recognized for 7,877 of volunteer hours contributed to KleinLife, located at 10100 Jamison Ave. The volunteers were honored with a special luncheon in their honor with music and entertainment by vocalist Meredith Beck. Every volunteer received a personal gift. ••

Mylo is 5 years old, and his owner moved and couldn’t take him along. Mylo loves all humans. He thrives on snuggles and belly rubs, and is happiest when curled up beside you. He’s house and crate trained and adores his toys. Chasing a ball down the hallway and bringing it back is one of […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, May 15 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. […]

Closed libraries I recently read in your paper about the more than $4.5 million spent on the rehab of the Lawncrest Library. It reopened with a lot of media and political attention. Recently, I went to the Northeast Regional Library — the major library hub for NE Philly – and once again, it was suddenly […]