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07/26/2024

Congressional candidate Aaron Bashir and party chairman Vince Fenerty

Chris Vogler (left), vice chairman of the Republican City Committee, and Dave Sunday, GOP candidate for attorney general

Trump and McCormick supporters with Rep. Martina White, Treasurer Stacy Garrity and legislative candidate Aizaz Gill

Ward leader Matt Wolfe brought his collection of hundreds of old campaign buttons.

Republicans gathered Sunday at Cannstatter’s for City Committee’s annual Great American Family Barbecue. Party chairman Vince Fenerty and state Rep. Martina White welcomed four candidates to speak – Aaron Bashir (2nd Congressional District), Aizaz Gill (172nd Legislative District), Stacy Garri...

07/25/2024

The Block Gives Back organizers of Peace & Play Day

Among the vendors was Boost Mobile, 3847 Aramingo Ave.

Valley Youth House staff

Watermelon-eating contest

The Block Gives Back on Saturday held its annual Peace & Play Day at Ferko Playground, 1101 E. Cayuga St.

The Block Gives Back on Saturday held its annual Peace & Play Day at Ferko Playground, 1101 E. Cayuga St. The day included a DJ, vendors, inflatables, games, volleyball, football, face painting, food trucks, HIV testing by Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, a visit by a fire engine and a watermel...

07/25/2024

NMG Thoughtful Thursday: Which sport are you most excited to watch at the 2024 Summer Olympics?

07/24/2024

Nothing hits the spot on a summer afternoon quite like a hoagie.

If you want something that lasts a lot longer, why not find yourself a lifelong friend?

The Pennsylvania SPCA has taken inspiration from Wawa’s summer staple "Hoagiefest" to offer a special rate for adoption of pit bulls through Aug. 11.

Nothing hits the spot on a summer afternoon quite like a hoagie. If you want something that lasts a lot longer, why not find yourself a lifelong friend? The Pennsylvania SPCA has taken inspiration from Wawa’s summer staple “Hoagiefest” to offer a special rate for adoption of pit bulls through ...

07/23/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is officially football season.

The Eagles training camp is underway as of July 24. For the next 29 weeks, assuming the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl LIX New Orleans, it is football season. And thank heavens for that.

The season figures to be an impactful one for Eagles fans, the team and, especially, for Eagles coach Nick Sirianni.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is officially football season. The Eagles training camp is underway as of July 24. For the next 29 weeks, assuming the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl LIX New Orleans, it is football season. And thank heavens for that. The season figures to be an […]

07/23/2024

Programs at Richmond Library

Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers Summer Reading through Aug. 9. Children up to age 12 can earn free books and prizes for tracking their reading and learning activities. Stop in any time during the summer to sign up and get a game board.

A preschool and toddler storytime and play group is scheduled for Wednesdays, July 24 and 31, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms.

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers Summer Reading through Aug. 9. Children up to age 12 can earn free books and prizes for tracking their reading and learning activities. Stop in any time during the summer to sign up and get a game board. A preschool and toddler s...

07/23/2024

SAMPLING VENDORS WANTED: Do you own a local restaurant that specializes in tailgate foods? The Northeast Times and Lower Bucks Times are looking for sampling vendors to participate in the 2nd Annual Taste of the Tailgate. Join us with local samples on September 11 from 5:30-8:30 at the FOP Lodge 5. Email [email protected] for more information on how to get involved!

If you are interested in attending the event as a guest, discounted tickets are available at taste2.eventbrite.com until July 31.

07/23/2024

Opinion Opinion By: Star News Date: July 23, 2024 Share post: FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Tagsopinion Previous articleRex is the total package Star News Rex is the total package Star News - July 22, 2024 Holy Family breaks ground on Athletic Fieldhouse News The Oval opens on the Parkway News Opinion O...

07/22/2024

Rex is adorable, calm, gentle, well mannered and loving. He is an 8-year-old pit mix who was found as a stray and brought into an open intake animal shelter. He was already neutered and microchipped.

Rex thrives outside of a kennel and is a wonderful houseguest. He spends his days lying peacefully in his bed, and wanting to be at the feet of his people. He loves chew toys.

Rex is adorable, calm, gentle, well mannered and loving. He is an 8-year-old pit mix who was found as a stray and brought into an open intake animal shelter. He was already neutered and microchipped. Rex thrives outside of a kennel and is a wonderful houseguest. He spends his days lying peacefully i...

07/19/2024

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson, with the Parkway Council, announced that The Oval has once again returned to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a summer of fun programming and activities.

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson, with the Parkway Council, announced that The Oval has once again returned to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a summer of fun programming and activities. For seven weekends of the summer, The Oval transforms a public parking lot into an....

07/18/2024

Opinion Opinion By: Star News Date: July 18, 2024 Share post: FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Tagsopinion Previous articlePuppy Party highlights Evil Genius summer celebration events Star News Puppy Party highlights Evil Genius summer celebration events Tom Rimback - July 18, 2024 Eagles need to give Jale...

07/12/2024

Chickie's & Pete's on Friday will hold its 11th annual Crabfries® for Heroes, with Crabfries $1 at participating locations. The event is a celebration of National French Fry Day.

All sales from $1 Crabfries and $5 personal pitchers of Miller Lite will go to support the Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund, which helps families of fallen and seriously injured police officers.
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Chickie’s & Pete’s on Friday will hold its 11th annual Crabfries® for Heroes, with Crabfries $1 at participating locations. The event is a celebration of National French Fry Day. All sales from $1 Crabfries and $5 personal pitchers of Miller Lite will go to support the Fraternal Order of Police...

07/11/2024

NMG Thoughtful Thursday: Which July movie blockbuster are you most excited to see? Fly Me to the Moon, Twisters, or Deadpool and Wolverine?

07/04/2024

Opinion Opinion By: Star News Date: July 4, 2024 Share post: FacebookTwitterEmailPrint TagsIndependence Day Previous articleLt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts Star News Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts Tom Rimback - July 4, 2024 Around Town News Successful Eagles season could come do...

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 from the NMG Media Group family to yours, as we celebrate 246 years of independence! How are you celebrating this year? 🎆

07/04/2024

In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides.

In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest im...

07/02/2024

Scooby is a neutered male estimated to be around 2 years old, believed to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. He’s a high-energy dog who’s very playful and loves being around people. Scooby was dropped off as a stray at Montgomery County SPCA, but it’s believed he’s housetrained because he keeps his kennel very clean. He also had positive dog meets with a male and a female dog.

Scooby is a neutered male estimated to be around 2 years old, believed to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. He’s a high-energy dog who’s very playful and loves being around people. Scooby was dropped off as a stray at Montgomery County SPCA, but it’s believed he’s housetrained because he keeps h...

06/26/2024

Programs at Richmond Library

Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5 p.m., through June. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school.

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5 p.m., through June. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help an...

06/25/2024

An early burst of summer heat swept through Philadelphia last week.

For many Philly fans that’s just a reminder that Eagles season is coming upon us quickly.

Nothing could be better than anticipating a late summer Sunday, or Monday, or Friday, even with the Eagles on the field.

An early burst of summer heat swept through Philadelphia last week. For many Philly fans that’s just a reminder that Eagles season is coming upon us quickly. Nothing could be better than anticipating a late summer Sunday, or Monday, or Friday, even with the Eagles on the field. Expectations are on...

06/23/2024

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Franklin Towne Charter High School has eight students whose literary works were published in the Philadelphia Stories Junior spring edition.

Students whose works were published were juniors Jazmyne Moseley, Jenna Holton, Saileana Peterkin, Jaimie Schaffer and Kiley Weiss and seniors Skyler Kucowski, Julia Labb and Haley Keebler-Lentz. ••

Franklin Towne Charter High School has eight students whose literary works were published in the Philadelphia Stories Junior spring edition. Students whose works were published were juniors Jazmyne Moseley, Jenna Holton, Saileana Peterkin, Jaimie Schaffer and Kiley Weiss and seniors Skyler Kucowski,...

06/23/2024

The School District of Philadelphia has embarked on a $19.9 million investment to reopen Frankford High School.

The reopening plan will address damaged asbestos and improve and refresh the main portion of the 108-year-old building from the ground to the fourth floor. The main part of the school has been closed since April 2023 due to asbestos concerns.

The School District of Philadelphia has embarked on a $19.9 million investment to reopen Frankford High School. The reopening plan will address damaged asbestos and improve and refresh the main portion of the 108-year-old building from the ground to the fourth floor. The main part of the school has....

06/23/2024

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06/23/2024

Boyd is looking for his forever family. He will require a fully fenced yard, in a somewhat quiet area, as he is extremely fearful outside on leash, especially with the sounds of traffic around.

He is 24 pounds, with long legs, sweet and quiet, and good with other dogs.

Boyd is looking for his forever family. He will require a fully fenced yard, in a somewhat quiet area, as he is extremely fearful outside on leash, especially with the sounds of traffic around. He is 24 pounds, with long legs, sweet and quiet, and good with other dogs. His adoption includes up-to-da...

06/10/2024

Aaron Bashir, the Republican candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, will hold an event to stand in solidarity with the Pakistani-American Christian community on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m., at Christos Mar Thoma Church, 9999 Gantry Road.

The group will gather to call for an end to the persecution of Christians in Pakistan.

Admission is free. Lunch will be served.

Aaron Bashir, the Republican candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, will hold an event to stand in solidarity with the Pakistani-American Christian community on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m., at Christos Mar Thoma Church, 9999 Gantry Road. The group will gather to call for an end to....

06/10/2024

Franklin Towne Charter High School was scheduled to graduate Tuesday night at Temple’s Liacouras Center.

“We are proud of our graduating students and grateful to the hundreds of families who entrust us with providing more than 1,300 children per year the highest quality high school experience possible,” said CEO Brianna O’Donnell.

Franklin Towne Charter High School was scheduled to graduate Tuesday night at Temple’s Liacouras Center. “We are proud of our graduating students and grateful to the hundreds of families who entrust us with providing more than 1,300 children per year the highest quality high school experience po...

06/10/2024

The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association has chosen the scholarship recipients of its annual $500,000 in tuition grants. The recipients are 10 in grade school, 20 in high school and five in college, who are the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of alumni association members.

The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association has chosen the scholarship recipients of its annual $500,000 in tuition grants. The recipients are 10 in grade school, 20 in high school and five in college, who are the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of alumni association members. The money...

06/06/2024

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06/03/2024

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05/28/2024

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