The Burlington County Commissioners are sending financial assistance to all 40 county municipalities to help them create or support local substance-abuse prevention programs. The commissioners voted recently to appropriate $200,000 from the county’s opioid settlement funds for evidence-based prevention programs in the towns. Each will receive a $5,000 grant to either implement a local program […]

The Universal Audenried Charter School girls basketball team was welcomed to City Hall on May 8 in recognition of its third straight Public League high school basketball championship. The team was recognized by Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, who presented a trophy to senior Shayla Smith, who broke the city scoring […]

Barbara Kutch, PT Running offers a wide range of health benefits, from helping to protect against heart disease to boosting your mental health. However, for all its benefits, running isn’t without risk. Injuries are common, and if left untreated, can leave you stuck at the starting line. Fortunately, physical therapy can help runners regain their […]

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 […]

State Rep. Sean Dougherty (D-172nd dist.) recently held a senior expo at CORA Services, 8540 Verree Road. The event featured community resources, dozens of vendors and food. ••

For-profit racket Pennsylvania is an unusual state in the way legislation is passed. The politicians can introduce a bill, it can be heard in a day or two, and it can pass out of committee immediately to be put up for a vote. It’s not a very transparent process. It’s a real inside club where […]

May 14 Miranda Cosgrove, TV Actress (32) Jack Hughes, Hockey Player (24) May 15 Andy Murray, Tennis Player (38) Emmitt Smith, Football Player (56) May 16 Tucker Carlson, Journalist (56) Janet Jackson, Pop Singer (59) May 17 Derek Hough, Dancer (40) Matt Ryan, Football Player (40) May 18 George Strait, Country Singer (73) Tina Fey, […]

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 Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Friday, […]