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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 8m

By State Rep. Ed Neilson Rep. Ed Neilson In June, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called "skill games" found in bars, restaurants, gas stations and other places patimes.media/opinion/op-ed-regulat…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 33m

Higher water bills to cover the deadbeats Do you feel you are drowning in high water? Water bills, that is. Rates went up again as of Sept. 1. The average household water and sewer bill in Philly was $45 a month in 2006. Today it is nearly patimes.media/opinion/letters-to-th…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 47m

Dan Coonan and Fran Torres trim vines. The city Department of Parks and Recreation and volunteers teamed on Sept. 25 to clean up Pennypack Park, near Frankford and Solly avenues. The crew spent two hours removing trash and debris, much of it u patimes.media/news/a-cleaner-pennyp…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Alvin, just 10 pounds, is being fostered through Bubba's Station Rescue, and his foster family describes him as the sweetest little shadow you could ever meet. patimes.media/featured/auto-draft-77

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Revs. Joseph Campellone and Ed Rauch, both former school presidents, offer a prayer, with Jim Meredith seated on the left. The Rev. Joseph Campellone, a former school president, delivered the homily. The Father Judge High patimes.media/news/jim-meredith-ins…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Bobby Shantz with the Marine Corps League Homemade cards for Bobby Shantz from students at Philadelphia Academy Charter Elementary School Mission BBQ, in Warminster, on Sunday hosted a 101st birthday party for Bobby Shantz, a U patimes.media/featured/happy-101st-…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Larry Goldberg, Lily Banas, Barbara Sherman Lily Banas and Bill Arthur The Star Players are about to hit the stage for their 28th show, this time presenting three performances of Oliver from Oct. 9-11 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center. patimes.media/featured/oliver

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

City Controller Christy Brady spoke at last week’s Holme Circle Civic Association meeting, telling the crowd that her office is working on a performance audit of the Board of Revision of Taxes and Office of Property Assessment in rega patimes.media/news/property-assessm…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Outreach program coordinators Mackenzie Lawson and Nicola Cianci and driver Robert Giamboy in front of the Mobile Cancer Screening Unit. #JeffersonTorresdaleHospital #NortheastPhiladelphia patimes.media/news/community-day-at…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tracey Levine, historian at Oxley The Disappointmentz perform As Tears Go By, by the Rolling Stones. Oxley Auxiliary president Kay Brookes gets dunked. New Foundations seniors The American Legion William D. patimes.media/news/oxley-post-auxil…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tess Williams, a community engagement coordinator with Philly311, discussed the service request program at last week’s meeting of the Greater Bustleton Civic League. patimes.media/news/bustleton-learns…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Skye Neulight, a community outreach specialist at the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke at last week’s Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. #NortheastPhiladelphia #TakeBackYourNeighborhood patimes.media/news/water-dept-updat…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Preschool storytime and play Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime and play on Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19 and Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. patimes.media/news/around-town-107

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

September 30 Landon Dickerson, Eagles Guard (28) Lacey Chabert, Movie Actress (44) October 1 Julie Andrews, Movie Actress (91) Randy Quaid, Movie Actor (76) October 2 Don McLean, Pop Singer (81) Kelly Ripa, TV Show Host (56) Octobe patimes.media/featured/famous-birth…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

State Sen. Joe Picozzi held a Screen and Swing Senior Expo on Sept. 18 at Cannstatter’s. The event attracted hundreds of seniors and about 50 government and nonprofit vendors, and included door prizes and health screenings. patimes.media/news/a-day-for-seniors

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, October 1 EVENTS Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121. patimes.media/news/community-calend…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Manor College’s Dental Health Center completed a total overhaul this summer that will allow the clinic to expand services to even more patients. “It’s exciting,” said Jaime Simpson, director of the Dental Health Center. #M patimes.media/featured/manor-colleg…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Golf classic on Oct. 3 The Veteran Boxers Association will hold its sixth annual golf classic on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Golden Pheasant Golf Club, 141 Country Club Drive, Lumberton, New Jersey. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start a patimes.media/featured/sports-brief…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Maternity BVM Class of 1971. 55-year reunion. Saturday, Oct. 3. 6-10 p.m. Maggio's Restaurant, 400 Second Street Pike, Southampton. $55. bvm1971@lamar-logic.com. • St. Martin of Tours Class of 1996. 30-year reunion. Saturday, Oct. 1 patimes.media/featured/reunions-26

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ST. DOMINIC'S RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Musical Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres, Lancaster County. Thursday, Oct. 8. Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $197. patimes.media/featured/trips-14

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

• More than 12,900 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean's list for the summer 2026 term. #NortheastPhiladelphia patimes.media/featured/scholars-30

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nance Kerns and Maureen Greene, of the Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History The Northeast Coalition recently held its annual free resource fair and family fun day at St. Anselm parish hall in Parkwood. #NortheastCoalition #ph patimes.media/news/help-available-f…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The dangers of media mirroring our real life No doubt reality's narrative dictates a scary and unpredictable future. patimes.media/opinion/letters-to-th…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Brooke and Zack came into rescue together, and within a day it was obvious they are truly bonded and belong together forever. This adorable mother-and-son duo is looking for a home willing to open their hearts to both of patimes.media/featured/mother-and-s…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The final chapter appears to have been written in a horrific 1976 mass murder. A funeral and interment were held Sept. 19 for Michael Abt, whose family members were killed 50 years ago in their Trevos patimes.media/news/last-surviving-a…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mark Mroz, the community relations officer in the 2nd Police District, spoke at the recent Lawncrest Community Association meeting. Mroz is glad that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts provided $600,000 for improved air conditioning at Northea patimes.media/news/mroz-bellmon-ttf…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The biggest professional pool trick shot event in the world is coming to Bluegrass Billiards, 9490 Blue Grass Road, Oct. 1-4. #northeastphiladelphia #SteveBlueSharkMarple #WorldPoolAssociation patimes.media/news/pool-trick-shot-…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Barbera’s Autoland teamed with state Rep. Jared Solomon to provide backpacks at S. Solis Cohen Elementary School, 7001 Horrocks St. in Castor Gardens. The Barbera Bear also attended the event. patimes.media/news/barbera-solomon-…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold its annual craft show on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. There will be 50-plus crafters and vendors. patimes.media/news/halloween-craft-…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The St. Hubert Alumnae Association and Friends of St. Hubert will present Pumpkin Spice Cash Bingo on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 1 p.m. Enter through the Ditman Street doors. Games begin at 2 p.m. patimes.media/news/cash-bingo-at-st…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

By Rhonda Hoffman Northeast Times The stage of KleinLife’s 400-seat theater will come alive with the sound of music on Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m., with a Klezmer Concert benefitting Ukraine’s children of war. #KleinLife #klezme patimes.media/news/concert-to-benef…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St., will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Doors open at 7 p.m. The program begins at 7:30. patimes.media/news/sam-katz-at-hist…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rhawnhurst Civic Association last week welcomed representatives of the 2nd and 7th police districts. Sgt. Linell Jefferson, of the 2nd district, and community relations officer Al Fiorentino, of the 7th district, pr patimes.media/news/rhawnhurst-hears…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

East Torresdale Civic Association met last week, discussing several neighborhood issues. St. Katherine of Siena School will hold an Oktoberfest Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2-6 p.m. on the parish campus, 9700 Fr patimes.media/news/east-torresdale-…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Rep. Jared Solomon last week joined Sen. Joe Picozzi to present $2.4 million in state funding for improvements along Frankford Avenue from Longshore Avenue to Sheffield Avenue. #NortheastPhiladelphia patimes.media/news/pedestrian-safet…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Officer Chris Hanejko Marie Smith, aide to Rep. Ed Neilson Officer Chalie Squares Helene Custren, aide to Rep. Ed Neilson Rep. Ed Neilson McMenamin Family ShopRite, 9910 Frankford Ave. #NortheastPhiladelphia #ShopRite patimes.media/news/a-mission-to-end…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Glen Foerd will present two performances of Gilgamesh: A One-Man Show, John Heimbuch's solo staging of the ancient Sumerian epic, Sept. 22-23, as part of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Both performances begin at 7 p. patimes.media/enterainment-net/2-fr…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bustleton Bengals clothing drive The Bustleton Bengals will hold a clothing drive and more on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at President Street and Conwell Avenue. patimes.media/featured/sports-brief…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Smoochy is a distinguished 16-year-old pug mix who is looking for a soft place to land. Smoochy is an absolute lovebug with a heart full of loyalty, just waiting to share it with the perfect person. patimes.media/featured/smoochy-is-l…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Preschool storytime and play Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime and play on Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19 and Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play patimes.media/news/around-town-105

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

September 23 Jason Alexander, TV Actor (67) Mary Kay Place, TV Actress (79) September 24 Kevin Sorbo, TV Actor (68) Stephanie McMahon, Wrestler (50) September 25 Catherine Zeta-Jones, Movie Actress (57) Michael Douglas, Movie Actor ( patimes.media/featured/famous-birth…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dear Readers: Email listings to news@northeasttimes.com Thursday, September 24 EVENTS Bingo Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. 215-322-0121. patimes.media/news/community-calend…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Happy that it's football season The sports world is buzzing with electricity regarding the recent acquisition of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers squad. #opinion patimes.media/opinion/letters-to-th…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

MATERNITY BVM SENIORS GROUP Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon. Sunday, Sept. 27, to Tuesday, Sept. 29. Information: Connie, 215-338-9141. ST. DOMINIC'S RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Musical Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres, Lancaster County. Thursday, Oct. 8. patimes.media/featured/trips-13

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

• Southern New Hampshire University congratulates students on being named to the Summer 2026 dean's list. The summer terms run from May to August. patimes.media/news/scholars-29

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Reps. Joe Hohenstein and Anthony Bellmon; Charlie Kueny, president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; and Controller Christy Brady. #NortheastPhiladelphia patimes.media/news/an-up-close-look…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The city Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to help clean up Pennypack Park on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cleanup will take place in the portion of the park near Frankford and S patimes.media/news/volunteer-to-cle…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Reps. Joe Hohenstein and Martina White, Commissioner Seth Bluestein, Mark Fisher, Roosevelt Poplar, Chris Werner, Greg Masi, Sen. Joe Picozzi, Councilman Mike Driscoll, Reps. Pat Gallagher and Sean Dougherty and Councilman Brian patimes.media/news/the-northeast-re…

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Northeast Times @netimesofficial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sen. Joe Picozzi visited St. Anselm’s Back to School Night to present $185,000 in state funding to replace the school’s boilers and upgrade the HVAC system in the gym. Picozzi was joined by state Rep. Martina White. •• The patimes.media/news/state-funding-fo…

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