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5 Points Night Market set for June 26
The 5 Points Night Market is returning to Burholme this summer, bringing food, music and community pride back to Rising Sun Avenue on Thursday, June 26, from 5-9 p.m. Stretching from Cottman Avenue to St. Vincent Street, the evening will feature food trucks, local vendors, live performances, summer fun and activities for all ages. The […]
Torresdale native pens book on leadership development
Phil Iannuzzi
Thanking the 15th PD
The 15th Police District Advisory Council and the Northwood Civic Association provided dinner on May 31 for three shifts at the 15th Police District. State Sen. Tina Tartaglione and City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada co-sponsored the event. ••
FreedomFest coming July 4 to Delaware and Linden
The nonprofit One River Alliance announced details for its 4th of July FreedomFest Fireworks Festival. FreedomFest takes place on Friday, July 4, starting at 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Park (Delaware River and Linden Avenue). It’ll wrap up with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The free family-fun event features live musical performances, more than […]
Around Town
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet Rhawnhurst Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. The 2nd and 7th police district community relations officers will be on hand, with a representative of the Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History as the guest speaker. The group will also discuss […]
Community Calendar
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, June 19 EVENTS Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121. Farm Stand Temple University Hospital — Jeanes Campus, 7600 Central Ave. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. Next to Parking Lot C. 215-728-2131 or rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu […]
Reunions
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • St. Bernard, St. Dominic, St. Jerome, St. Leo, St. Matthew, St. Timothy, Our Lady of Consolation, Resurrection of Our Lord Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Saturday, Nov. 15. FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Ann Marie Walsh: 267-716-4597; Kevin Smink: 267-566-3054. HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Classes of 1980, ’85, ’90 and […]
Famous Birthdays
June 18 Paul McCartney, Rock Singer (83) Blake Shelton, Country Singer (49) June 19 Ann Wilson, Rock Singer (75) Boris Johnson, World Leader (61) June 20 Nicole Kidman, Movie Actress (58) Lionel Richie, R&B Singer (76) June 21 Scottie Scheffler, Golfer (29) Mariette Hartley, TV Actress (85) June 22 Meryl Streep, Movie Actress (76) Cyndi […]
Fox Chase unhappy with Burholme Park revelry
Members of the Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Association last week complained about activities at Burholme Park. Specifically, neighbors pointed to people who use the pavilion. Concerns include illegal parking, loud music, fireworks and a lack of permits. Some neighbors want the pavilion relocated within the park, while others want the pavilion removed. In […]
Sports Briefs
Sign up for benefit wiffle ball tournament The eighth annual Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Hayes Playground (Bustleton Bengals), 9945 President St. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for breast cancer patients. The winning team will be able to donate $500 to the cancer […]