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Northeast: New Wawa Causes Neighborhood Concern

November 1, 2013

[vimeo 77052662] The residents of the L-shaped 2800 block of Disston Street consider themselves one big family. “It’s a nice neighborhood,” said longtime resident Cathy McCue. “We all kind of chip in with each other and help each

Environment

Frankford: Local Birder Sparks Interest Among Historical Society

October 25, 2013

Tony Croasdale, local birder, environmental educator and field biologist, stopped by the Historical Society of Frankford recently to assure the locals that there is an abundance of bird species other than pigeons that can be

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Northeast: The Carpet Shop Holds Ugly Floor Contest

October 16, 2013

The Carpet Shop in Fox Chase is holding an “Ugliest Floor Contest” and will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to the person with the butt-ugliest floor to help them redecorate before the holiday festivities

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Northeast Philly: Holy Reedemer Food Cupboard Reaches Beyond Hunger Action Month

September 19, 2013

Holy Reedemer’s Food Cupboard is feeding local families and the elderly community throughout September, which is Hunger Action Month. With weekly donations from Philabundance, Holy Redeemer Health System, Giant and Trader Joe’s, Holy Reedemer’s Food

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Frankford: Construction conflicts with Memorial Site

September 13, 2013

A transgender woman was murdered one year ago, on September 3, 2012, in the woods by Adams Avenue in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia. Today, there are still people searching for answers to the unsolved

Arts and Entertainment

Northeast: Clydesdale Horses Visit FOP Building

September 9, 2013

Budweiser’s Clydesdale horses were on display at the new Fraternal Order of Police headquarters in the Northeast last week. This free event was open to residents of all ages. Throughout last week, the Clydesdales attended

Featured Stories

West Poplar: Children Find Hope for a Better Life at Helping Hand Rescue Mission

July 1, 2013

[vimeo 69121881] Founded in 1905, Helping Hand Rescue Mission is a place where those in the community can come together as one. Originally created to help the homeless, it has also become a way for children

Bustleton

Northeast: Bustleton’s Past Brought to Life at History Network Meeting

May 2, 2013

On the first Wednesday of every month, the Northeast Philadelphia History Network meets to discuss the past. This Wednesday was no different. More than a dozen members from the network came together at the historic

Health

Northeast: Family Raises Money for Cancer Patients

May 1, 2013

Saturday was a beautiful day for a lemonade stand. Sandra Stewart thanked everyone who came out to her daughter Corin’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand outside of Marinucci’s Deli on the corner of St. Vincent street and

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Major League Bocce Coming to the Area

April 29, 2013

[vimeo 64899413] Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For Sarah DeLucas, president of Major League Bocce, the answer

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