Lambie Funeral Home hosted its fourth annual live nativity Saturday. Photo by Ed Williams

The fourth annual Live Nativity, as in previous years, was held in the parking lot of Lambie Funeral Home, at Rowland Avenue and Rhawn Street this past Saturday.

Families young and old alike came from around the Northeast to pet a live camel, sheep and baby goats and see baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men. And of course, Santa was there. continue reading »

Photo courtesy of Elsie Stevens, 8th PDAC.

The 8th Police District Advisory Council hosted their annual 8th District Police Appreciation Holiday Dinner Saturday, Dec. 3, at the district for three shifts of officers between 10 a.m. that day and 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning

The officers enjoyed additional entrees this year, due to the generosity of area caterers.  Also, as an added touch, the officers were presented with poinsettias courtesy of Lowes for them or their significant others. PDAC member Steve Faunce of Thunderbird Bowling Lanes on Holme Avenue also donated three Family Bowling Packages, which were raffled to an officer representing each of the three shifts. continue reading »

For the second conescutive year, Mayfair celebrated its Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the small park next to Frusco's steaks. Photo by Bill Achuff.

Following stops earlier in the week in Fox Chase and Tacony, Santa spent Sunday afternoon in Mayfair for the neighborhood’s annual tree lighting ceremony.

Check out the slideshow below to see photos by Bill Achuff of residents enjoying hot chocolate, live music, Santa and a fully decorated tree. continue reading »

Kids join in on Christmas carol singing at Saturday's Winterfest in Tacony. Photo by Liza Meiris.

It might have been the first weekend of December, but Saturday’s Winterfest in Tacony was a full-fledged holiday celebration.

Families packed the Tacony Library Saturday afternoon for crafts, foods, caroling and visits from two very special guests: Santa and the Phillie Phanatic.

You can check out the Tacony Civic Association’s photos on Facebook and view our slideshow below with pictures by Liza Meiris. continue reading »

A day of holiday festivities in Fox Chase ended with the tree lighting in Lions Park. Photo by G.E. Reutter.

Christmas came early to Fox Chase this past Saturday with three events in the neighborhood.

The annual green sale at Fox Chase Farm, Craft Sale and Bazaar at Ryerss Museum and Library and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Lions Park. continue reading »

Three month old Feona Conti visits Santa with grandmom Katie Conti at the Mayfair holiday celebration in 2009. Photo by Bill Achuff.

Santa will be spending much of the next week in the Northeast. Aside from appearances in Fox Chase and Mayfair, the big guy will stop at three libraries between this Saturday and next for various celebrations. continue reading »

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Parkwood resident Marge Philippi collects bandit signs from poles. Since 2006, she said at last night’s civic association meeting, she’s collected 8,000 of the illegal signs that say things like, we buy houses.

Fox Chase Town Watch does the same.

But do the two neighborhoods — a world away and a Boulevard apart — know about each others’ efforts? Could they work together.

The city hopes its new social network, Change By Us, can help bring residents from all over Philadelphia together by uniting them through similar issues and common causes. continue reading »

Mayfair will once again hold its annual tree lighting ceremony along Frankford Avenue next to Frusco's. NEast Philly File Photo/Dec. 2010

Fresh off a visit to Fox Chase Friday and Tacony Saturday, Santa will stop in Mayfair Sunday for the neighborhood’s annual tree-lighting ceremony.

The event begins at 4 p.m. at 7216-18 Frankford Ave. next to Frusco’s, with Thanksgiving Parade Grand Marshall Ed Kelly. continue reading »

Father Judge athletes join Director of Institutional Advancement Brian Patrick King and President Fr. Joe Campellone for the groundbreaking ceremony at Ramp Playground. Photo by Michelle Alton.

The rain couldn’t keep Father Judge administrators, city officials and students athletes away from Ramp Playground Wednesday.

As the city slid into the holiday break, the group celebrated the ground breaking of the Ramp Playground Renovation Project across the street from the school’s doors. By spring, Ramp will have two new synthetic turf fields, dual energy efficient lighting, exterior & interior fencing, sod/seed for non-turf areas, a walkway for fans/players between fields and scoreboards at each field. continue reading »

Fox Chase will decorate this evergreen in Lions Park for its Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 3. Photo by G.E. Reutter

Christmas is coming early to Fox Chase. Three celebrations on Dec. 3 will keep the family busy for the day. Events at Ryerss Museum and Library and The Fox Chase Farm run during the day, capped off by the annual Christmas tree lighting at Lions Park in the heart of Fox Chase.

Fox Chase Farm at 8500 Pine Rd. will hold its annual Holiday Green Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wreaths, swags, bows, candle centerpieces, white pine roping and baked goodies will be available to purchase.

Ryerss Museum and Library at 7370 Central Ave. will hold a Victorian Open House/Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by The Friends of Ryerss, the event will include the sale of greens, baked goods, a raffle, dining in the Victorian Tea Room, a black smith demonstration and sales of used books. continue reading »