Neighbors embark on a ‘long journey’ to fix up Cione Playground
Cione Playground, with the mural of Frederick Cione visible in the background. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOFor years, Cione Playground and the nearby fields have...
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...
