New Frankford Development President Felicia Richardson addresses the Northwood Civic Association at its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

It seems the Northwood Civic Association has made nice with the for-profit company poised take operational control over the storied Frankford Y.

“This has the prospects of being a well established part of the community,” civic President Barry Howell told nearly 40 residents inside the St. James’ church basement at Castor Avenue and Bridge Street Tuesday night.

It was Howell, of course, who said in December that he “sensed a rat” around the proposal. But Howell now says lots has changed since then.

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It was mid-November when 53-year-old Ashokkumar Guru was arrested in connection with his wife’s murder. Now it’s been decided he’ll face a jury.

Shakuntla Guru, 42, was beaten with a shovel, burned and then choked to death by her husband in their home on the 10800-block of Gifford Street on the morning of Nov. 12, 2009. At the time, there was speculation that the murder was a result of infidelity. continue reading »

Despite the nearly two feet of snow, mail carriers trudged on. AP photo taken in the Northeast.

The snow stopped falling nearly two days ago, but it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

Piles of cold, white fluff still line sidewalks, and many narrow streets are quickly becoming sheets of ice as kids toss snowballs at one another from behind cars. Parents salt and shovel, and neighbors help one another move many a stuck car. continue reading »

Photo courtesy of Fox29.

A man wanted by Abington, Montgtomery County police officers is on the loose in the Northeast.

His car was last spotted on the 1200-block of Herschel Road in Somerton, but police have been mum about what he is wanted for.

Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.

The Rising Sun Avenue Bank Robber has struck again, this time at Citizens Bank Branch at 7248 Rising Sun Ave. at about 2:50 p.m. Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

Continue for a University of Delaware Hall of Fame inductee, a girl left behind and more.

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A teenage boy is recovering after being shot by police last night on Grant Avenue near Academy Gardens.

Police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore said 8th District officers ordered the teen to drop the knife when they encountered him on the 3400-block of Grant Avenue. The teen refused, then lunged at the officers, causing one of the officers to shoot the teen in the thigh.

The teenager is recovering at Aria Health’s Frankford campus.

The crowd awaits the Northeast Phily Idol contestants. Photo courtesy of the Frankford Gazette.

The 2009 Frankford Festival was this weekend – a nice treat after having been rained out the weekend before.

Held at Overington Park at Leiper and Overington streets, the festival featured live music, a petting zoo, a moon bounce and perhaps most anticipated: the Northeast Philly Idol contestants.

For coverage and more more photos from the Frankford Festival check out the Frankford Gazette’s story and slideshow.

With its charming wooden floors and old church pew-style seats Ashburner Inn, located at 8400 Torresdale Ave. in Holmesburg, offers a quiet elegance to casual dining. A full bar area and two dining sections make this a spacious little inn for relaxing and enjoying professional cooking from former Atlantic City chef Rick Narasaki. Ashburner Inn focuses on serving a contemporary American menu with a variety of choices. While many people may feel this tavern would be more accustomed to a bar seen, Ashburner Inn provides a unique and settling experience for a neighborhood Inn. There is even a separate area to accommodate large private parties. The tables will be covered with white cloths, and the room dressed up a bit to add to the quaint, soft-lit atmosphere. continue reading »

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If you’re having trouble reading the site, we have a solution. For those using Internet Explorer, you are not seeing the true colors of the site, which is actually an off-white color with black text and some black and green accents.

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