Police union is moving its headquarters to Normandy
Members of the Normandy Civic Association gave the FOP’s Lodge 5 a big welcome last week. John McNesby, FOP president, on Jan. 17 asked association members
View ArticleHoly Family could take over Liddonfield
Holy Family University and John Parsons’ BSI Construction have joined forces on a redevelopment proposal for the 32-acre tract that the Philadelphia Housing Authority posted for bid last year.
View ArticleThe highs, lows, of something called ‘Kush’
Known as “Kryptonite,” “K2” or “Kush,” the herbal incense supposedly offers a high comparable to marijuana, but just how legal is this stuff?
View ArticleSupporters of St. Hubert raise about $620,000
Sister Mary E. Smith, principal Regina Craig and advisory board member Marie Gallagher prepared to formally appeal the archdiocesan decision to close the high school in June.
View ArticleSt. Cecilia Elementary rallies to save school
Janet McHugh, who has taught at St. Cecilia Elementary School in Fox Chase for 20 years, said the staff was “blindsided” on Jan. 6 when
View Article‘This is a sad situation’
Tacony residents grieve for a murdered neighbor and express their outrage over the violent crime that took his life.
View ArticleMulticultural moves
If there’s one thing Northeast High isn’t, it’s homogenous. At least 40 different languages are spoken by the school’s students, said Pat Ryan, ESOL coordinator. Kids from
View ArticleFirefighters dodge exploding fireworks while dousing Parkwood house blaze
Neighbors in Parkwood experienced a Bizarro World version of Christmas in July on Monday. They might want to call it “Independence Day in January.” That afternoon, a
View ArticleMystery suspect
Why did a 20-year-old man from Fox Chase allegedly take part in the fatal beating of a Temple University grad in Old City?
View ArticleHe's the taxman
Time for a New Years Quiz: What do all of the following personal expenses have in common? • Doctor and dentist fees • Prescription medication costs • Health
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