'Lincoln' is an engaging historical drama
Sometimes a historical drama can be snooze-worthy, especially if you’re not a history buff. And while Lincoln is a movie about an important time in American
View ArticleCasino Trips (December 5, 2012)
Seniors on the Go Dec. 6. Showboat. $20, includes bus and $20 reel play. Bus leaves Hellerman Avenue and Walker Street at 9:30 a.m. Same
View ArticleEvents (December 5, 2012)
Thursday, Dec. 6 EVENTS Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions...
View ArticleReligious Events (December 5, 2012)
All Saints Episcopal Church Rhawnhurst, 1811 Loney St. Handicrafters meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Harmonie Singing Society meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist services
View ArticleReunions (December 5, 2012)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Nativity BVM (Port Richmond) • Class of ’82. Looking for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215-332-2997. Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Third and Wolf streets) • Class
View ArticleTrips (December 5, 2012)
BRISTOL CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Dec. 9 to 13. Asheville, N.C. $565 per person, double occupancy, $690 single, includes bus and “Christmas at the Biltmore,”
View ArticlePets of the Week (December 5, 2012)
Billi Jean is your girl Billi Jean is a 1- to 2-year-old medium-sized pit bull terrier mix who was found as a stray in Philadelphia. The dog
View ArticleAnd the race for governor is on, a year early
John Hanger, former secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection, last week announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. Hanger hopes to challenge
View ArticleWashington field hockey fights on as champions
— After a near-perfect season, the G.W. field hockey team hopes the sport spreads in the Northeast.
View ArticleCorbett talks business at Northeast Chamber meeting
— As the NE Chamber celebrates its 90th anniversary, the governor talks up the value of the private sector.
View ArticleSenior volunteer group has a new project director
Bill England has been appointed the new project director for the Philadelphia area’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Raechel Hammer, vice president of the Klein JCC,
View ArticleCasino Trips (December 12, 2012)
Seniors on the Go Jan. 3 and Jan. 16. Showboat. $20, includes bus and $20 reel play. Bus leaves Hellerman Avenue and Walker Street at
View ArticleEvents (December 12, 2012)
Thursday, Dec. 13 EVENTS Adult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions...
View ArticleReligious Events (December 12, 2012)
All Saints Episcopal Church Rhawnhurst, 1811 Loney St. Handicrafters meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Harmonie Singing Society meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist services
View ArticleReunions (December 12, 2012)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Nativity BVM (Port Richmond) • Class of ’82. Looking for former classmates interested in a reunion. Jackie, 215-332-2997. Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Third and Wolf streets) • Class
View ArticleTrips (December 12, 2012)
SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE MENORAH KENESETH CHAI Dec. 23. National Museum of American Jewish History. $55, includes show, “A Stoop on Orchard Street” and bus. 215-725-2002,
View ArticleExcitement abound for girls Public League hoops
Just like always, it will be another busy season in the Public League. Lincoln, Frankford, Franklin Towne Charter, George Washington, Northeast and Samuel Fels will
View ArticleTwo NE men charged with impersonating police
Police said Friday they have arrested a suspect in connection with an incident in Holmesburg in which two men impersonating police officers stopped a pickup
View ArticleMan who killed sons faces appeal deadline
Attorneys for Daniel Dougherty, convicted of starting a fire that killed his two young sons in their Oxford Circle home in 1985, have until Friday
View ArticlePets of the Week (December 12, 2012)
Fifi wants a Merry Christmas Fifi is a shy young lady who, as a wee kitten, was saved from life on the streets. The 8-month-old sweetheart of
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