Somerton teen shines at Agora, on to Drexel
Luke Woodmender fell behind in reading and writing in kindergarten and the struggles continued into the beginning of fifth grade. Today, though, Luke is a high school graduate about to enter Drexel University. Luke, a Somerton resident, and his mom, Jenn, credit Agora Cyber Charter School with helping him like school, develop a love of […]
A place for waste
Soon, people will be able to dispose of their food waste to be transformed into compost. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons last week held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the formal launch of its community composting initiative. Following more than a decade of on-site composting, the prisons have received official approval (G17 Permit) from the […]
Community Calendar
July 3 Pops on Independence – at Independence National Historical Park from 7-9 p.m. After performing under the moniker the “No Name Pops” since 2023, the 40-plus-year-old Philadelphia tradition returns to its roots. The orchestra, known for playing everything from Broadway to Beethoven, takes the stage at Independence National Historical Park with brand-new music director Chris Dragon, […]
Community Calendar
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, July 3 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 […]
FreedomFest coming July 4 to Delaware and Linden
The nonprofit One River Alliance, in partnership with State Street Events, announced details for their 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 […]
Prayer and patriotic and worship songs on July 5
Bella Victor Ministries will hold an event on Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lulu Country Club, 1600 Limekiln Pike, Glenside. The donation is $20. There will be a hot breakfast, coffee, prayer and worship and patriotic songs. To RSVP, call 215-526-7749. ••
Around Town
Bella Victor Ministries event Bella Victor Ministries will hold an event on Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lulu Country Club, 1600 Limekiln Pike, Glenside. The donation is $20. There will be a hot breakfast, coffee, prayer and worship and patriotic songs. To RSVP, call 215-526-7749. •• New pricing strategy for […]
Local 22 moving to Torresdale and Linden
IAFF Local 22, the union for Philadelphia firefighters and paramedics, told Upper Holmesburg Civic Association members that it plans to move its headquarters to the southeast corner of Torresdale and Linden avenues. Local 22 president Mike Bresnan, recently re-elected to a third term, was joined by his attorney, Lance Rogers. At present, Local 22 is […]
Op-Ed: Happy that snow ticket melts away
By Gloria Endres There’s an old saying that there is a first for everything. At my age I have seen a lot of firsts. The list goes on and on. One of my worst firsts was slipping on black ice over 40 years ago and smashing my left elbow. Ironically, I was walking home with […]
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 Summer Social. Saturday, July 26. 2-7 […]