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Philadelphia Declares June 9 as Civilian Police Oversight Day

Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the legacy and continued importance of independent civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, proclaiming June 9 as “Civilian Police Oversight...

‘In Conversation With The Sopranos’ Coming to Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino Philadelphia will welcome fans of the iconic HBO series "The Sopranos" for a night of unforgettable stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes secrets. "In Conversation with The Sopranos," a...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Nov. 20

Bridesburg hears about EPA grantA community meeting organized by City Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th dist.) to provide information to Bridesburg residents about an environmental grant...

Neighbors vote ‘no’ to a proposed methadone clinic

The East Kensington community voted down 54–8 Kensington Hospital’s proposal to move its methadone dispensary facility from its current location to one just over...

A family’s search for answers

Tommy’s Petroski’s parents, Tom and June, with his young cousins, Tori and Bailey, in front of the Petroskis’ Aramingo Avenue home. The sign the...

StarGazing: Letters and notices for the week of November 13

Donate for the holidaysWith the holidays approaching, it’s time, once again, to ask for the community’s help in donating to those less fortunate.The Northeast Times’’...

Cell phone buying machine ban moves forward in PA

A bill that outlaws automated cell phone purchasing machines like two in Philadelphia was voted favorably out of committee Oct. 24.But before calling Bill 130693...

Not just a ‘Pile of Bricks’

Sarah Finestone inside the gallery space at “Pile of Bricks,” her Frankford Avenue warehouse that will host an art show this week before closing...
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