Thanks to everyone who submitted photos to our holiday contest. Once we get in touch with our winner, we’ll announce the award on our site. Have a safe and happy holiday! continue reading »

Westboro Baptist protests in NE Philly
“An everyday Christian’s point of view”

When I learned that the “good ‘ol righteous folks” from Westboro Baptist Church were going to hold protests at two Philadelphia Catholic High Schools it forced a group of people I was aware of from the back of my mind all the way to the forefront.  When you think of wolves in sheep’s clothing this is the pure example of that saying.   Their hatred for just about everything and everyone is on the news every now and then but to learn that they are going to be on our home turf in Northeast Philly really got me fired up.

How dare they!?!?! What right do they have!?!?!?!

Well as far as rights they do have them.  They have the right to peacefully gather and they have the right to their point of view. BUT, what they do not have the right to is total lack of common sense.   continue reading »

Families gather to watch a viewing of Disney's "Up" at Seven Mile Road Church's free Community Party. Photo supplied by Seven Mile Road Church.

From Seven Mile Road Church:

Residents of the Bustleton neighborhood made the most of a beautiful summer evening by attending the second annual Community Night hosted by Seven Mile Road Church

Attendees sprawled out across the front lawn of the church. Children took turns jumping inside a large house-shaped moonbounce. Others giggled as they had their faces painted with butterflies and baseballs. Some of the adults played volleyball, while others tossed around a football or a frisbee. Everyone was treated to music and food while meeting new friends from the neighborhood. continue reading »

We’ve received two tips today from readers in the 8th District — one dealing with crime, and the other with a sewage issue. Below is the information they sent to us. NEast Philly is working with the appropriate authorities to bring you more information. continue reading »

Photo provided by Archbishop Ryan High School.

Submitted by Archbishop Ryan High School English teacher Joseph McFadden

Each summer, it is common to find teenagers engaged in a myriad of activities at the Jersey Shore. From tanning to working to hanging out with friends, the Shore becomes the ultimate symbol of carefree relaxation.

However, for students, alumni and faculty from Archbishop Ryan High School, a yearly visit to Cape May Point involves a weekend of prayerful retreat and communal service as a way of supporting one another in living out their Kairos retreat.

As Johnny Langan, a 2008 Ryan graduate, stated, “The Kairos experience is an all-out great one, but adding community
service to this weekend just makes me feel all the more capable of making a difference.” continue reading »

Thursday’s water main break in Upper Holmesburg sent a geyser-like rush of water more than 100-feet into the air. While authorities got the situation under control, drivers on I-95 got a good look at the plume. Here’s our slideshow, with photos courtesy of Somerton’s Mike Korostelev.

With Pennypack Park’s summer concert series in full swing, Northeast native Mike LeCompt played week three last Wednesday. Check out our calendar for the upcoming shows.

Thanks to Mayfair resident Donny Smith for the photos. You can see them all in this slideshow.

Photo by Donny Smith

We received several dozen photos of the chaos at Frankford and Cottman Monday night in honor of the Flyers entrance into the Stanley Cup playoff. As promised, we’re not running any of the suggestive ones, but check out our slideshow to see the nearly 50 shots from the celebration. continue reading »

Hundreds of people packed Frankford Avenue May 15 for the May Fair. Photo by Donny Smith.

UPDATE (May 24, 1:40 p.m.) — New photos added to slideshow.

NEast Philly reader and proud Mayfair resident Donny Smith took some great photos at last weekend’s Fallen Heroes Run/May Fair/Community Day.

Hundreds of people came out, and more than $10,000 was raised for the Mayfair Memorial Playground and Hero Thrill Show. You can see all of Donny’s photos in this slideshow.

Mayfair resident Mike Ennis designed the logo for the Second Annual 5k Fall Heroes Run, which will honor a firefighter John Redmond.

From the Mayfair Business Association:

The Mayfair Business Association is excited to announce its Third Annual May Fair festival along Frankford Avenue and its Second Annual Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run.

MBA President Mike “Scoats” Scotese, owner of the Grey Lodge, is excited to announce a new wrinkle to this year’s May Fair with the incorporation of the 15th Police District’s Advisory Council’s Community Day at the triangle at Cottman and Frankford avenues, as well as the addition of multiple live bands and acoustic acts along the Avenue.

Scotese said: “I am proud that the PDAC has joined our efforts and we will have an abundance going on at the triangle, as well as along Frankford Avenue.  The Fallen Heroes Run has become our lead-off event and we are excited to have the strong cooperation of Fire Fighters Union Local 22.  This May Fair Day is increasingly becoming the premier family fun day in Mayfair” continue reading »