Northeast Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Protestant Home hosted a Juneteenth Festival on Thursday in its community room and activities room. Musician Robert Kenyatta, whose long career has included playing with Wilson Pickett,  entertained residents during an interactive presentation that included bells, drums, a tambourine and a shaker. Residents watched a video on Opel Lee, known as the “Grandmother […]

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 […]

2 events at Holmesburg Library Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host two events on Tuesday, June 17. At 5 p.m., Ms. Pam will help people make a craft for the July 4 holiday. Sign up at 215-685-8756. At 5:30 p.m., the book club will meet to discuss A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess. •• […]

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 […]

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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. ••

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]