Northeast Philadelphia

Rhawnhurst Civic Association last week welcomed Bill Kenny and Heather Miller, of the Register of Wills office. Kenny spoke of the office’s Title Clearance Unit, which can help people with so-called “tangled” titles that often result following the death of a homeowner. Anyone with questions can call 215-686-6262 or email TCU@phila.gov. Kenny also spoke about […]

The Northeast Times held its annual high school sports awards banquet on May 14 at Sprinkler Fitters Local 692. Sponsors were Archbishop Ryan, St. Hubert, Franklin Towne Charter, HotWorx, JAG Physical Therapy, Spike’s Trophies and Lifestyles Magazines and Events. In all, there were 45 awards representing the fall, winter and spring seasons, along with overall […]

The Holmesburg-based Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, are getting ready for three productions of Honk! The Ugly Duckling Musical. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, and Sunday, June 1, at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St., in Manayunk. Honk! is a musical adaptation […]

The Upper Holmesburg Civic Association presented its latest community scholarships, which are part of a 10-year, $1 million community benefits agreement among the civic association, Holy Family and NewCourtland, for redevelopment of the former Liddonfield Homes housing project. The last Liddonfield residents moved out in 2010, and the project was demolished later that year. Since […]

Socks for the Streets and the Northeast Coalition sponsored an event to honor and remember loved ones lost to overdose. The event took place in the 8th Police District parking lot and featured resource tables, face painting and a butterfly release to mark a life gone too soon. Among those in attendance was City Councilman […]

St. Martha Parish recently held its annual communion brunch and Hall of Fame ceremony. The day started with Mass, followed by brunch and the ceremony in the parish hall. Monsignor Andrew Golias celebrated the Mass and offered a prayer and blessing at the brunch. Rich Konstance emceed the event. Christopher Yengbeh, a graduate of St. […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, May 29 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. […]

• Madison Fischer was honored for academic excellence by being inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society at Delaware Valley University for the 2024-25 academic year. • Local residents were among the more than 725 graduates who took part in the University of Scranton’s undergraduate commencement ceremony held at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Local graduates […]

The Five Points Night Market will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 5-9 p.m. at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues in Burholme Admission is free. There will be more than 20 food trucks, entertainment, games and shopping. To apply as a vendor, food truck or performer, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsQIeudEXIlfVoZxFfxG76rcn-G-bPnSPicLU-zK4-QyRpPg/viewform. ••

   The Tacony Community Development Corporation brought together neighbors, organizations, partners and sponsors at various events this spring: April First Friday Community Art Show at the Mural Arts Tacony LAB Community Arts Center; Neighborhood Clean Up as part of Philly’s Spring Cleaning; Palm Week Celebration and Good Friday Street Procession at Our Lady of Consolation […]