The 8th District has announced the cancelation of two meetings scheduled for tomorrow night. Capt. Deborah Kelly’s Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. and the PDAC meeting at 7 p.m. are canceled due to weather.
The District has not yet decided if Thursday’s PSA 3 meeting will be canceled. We’ll bring you updates as they come in.
Photo courtesy of 8th PDAC.
The 8th Police District community went outside and greeted neighbors on Tuesday as they and the district officers let criminals know their community was organized and watchful on this 27th annual National Night Out.
National Night Out was started in 1984 as a high- profile way to get communities involved in preventing crime, according to the organization’s website. It started with 400 participating communities in 23 states, and by last year had grown to 35.4 million participants in 11,310 communities in all 50 states. continue reading »
The 8th District announced recently at a Holme Circle Civic Association meeting that the District will host a National Night Out Aug. 3.
The purpose of a National Night Out is to bring neighbors together against crime and violence while they leave their doors locked and outside lights on at home. The 8th District will have several family friendly activities for NNO, but on key piece is necessary first: National Night Out posters.
Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to submit posters to the District, to be considered for a prize. The theme for the poster is : What does a safe and secure community look like to you?” continue reading »
RecycleBank's Carla Castillo encourages Holme Circle residents to sign up for the citywide program and earn rewards for reducing waste.
The hour-long meeting last night of the Holme Circle Civic Association drew about 20 people. And while most came out for an update on the Stokes property, many took interest in the city’s Recycling Rewards Program. continue reading »
Members of the 8th PDAC sponsored an Arbor Day event on Friday at the district. The ceremony featured a tree dedication to remember and honor all deceased police officers who either lived or worked in the 8th Police District.
Remarks were made by our guest speakers: State Reps. Dennis O’Brien and Brendan Boyle, Fraternal Order of Police President John J. McNesby, 8th District Capt. Deborah Kelly PDAC Vice Chairman Harry Sonntag, Rev. Carl Graczyk of St Jerome parish and Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz. The Honor Guard was comprised of the Patriot Guard Riders (U.S. military veterans), a Philadelphia Police Honor Guard and a bugler, Cpl. John Halligan.
Elsie Stevens lives in Holme Circle and is a member of the 8th PDAC. You can read all her contributions to NEast Philly here.
Officer Harry Taylor (Officer of the Year), Councilman Brian O'Neill, State Rep. Brendan Boyle and Officer Daniel Rubin (Officer of the Year)
The 8th Police District Annual Awards Ceremony took place at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Cannstatter’s with the following recognitions:
George Biles Memorial Award for Officer of the Year 2009: Police Officers Harry Taylor and Daniel Rubin
Civilian Employee of the Year: Ms. Angela Wiggins-Streater
Continue reading for more honors.
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The Easter Bunny visited the 8th District Saturday, where more than 80 families shared lunch, posed for pictures and played games with Peter Cottontail on a beautiful spring day. The bunny presided over the Easter egg hunt, as well. The event was sponsored by the 8th PDAC.
Elsie Stevens lives in Holme Circle and is a member of the 8th PDAC. You can read all her contributions to NEast Philly here.
Capt. Deborah Kelly and Rep. Brendan Boyle honor the 8th District's Officers of the Month. Photo submitted by Elsie Stevens.
On Wednesday, March 3, the 8th Police District Advisory Council met for its monthly meeting at Academy and Red Lion roads.
The evening’s guest speakers were State Rep. Brendan Boyle and James Donaghy from the city’s Department of Commerce. continue reading »
Here’s something to look forward to while the snow melts!
The 8th PDAC will host a Luncheon with the Easter Bunny for children in the district on Saturday, April 3.
The event runs from noon to 2 p.m. at 8th District headquarters at Academy and Red Lion roads.
This free afternoon includes lunch, photos and Easter treats, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Area children and their parents can attend for free, but must register in advance, as spots attendance is limited.
To reserve a spot, call 215-637-9362.
Holmesburg Civic Association's December meeting. Photo by Christopher Wink for NEast Philly.
The main topic of last night’s Holmesburg Civic Association was Police Service Areas — and why a commander from the 8th District wasn’t there to explain them.
As the 8th District gets ready to launch Police Service Areas — breaking the district into three patrol zones — residents of Holmesburg, which sits in half the 8th and 15th districts, have questions. continue reading »
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