Fireworks from the 2010 July Fourth celebration in Lawncrest. Photo/Shannon McDonald

NEast Philly wants to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July, whether you’re celebrating in the Northeast or elsewhere.

Get in the celebratory spirit with the photos below from the 2011 Lawncrest Fourth of July festivities. This year’s event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at dusk with fireworks. continue reading »

Lawncrest celebrated its 96th annual Fourth of July event with a parade, fireworks, car show, boxing event and more. You can check out some of the photos below in our slideshow. We’ll be adding more. continue reading »

2nd District's Captain McCarrick (far right) takes questions from Lawncrest residents.

Be involved and care about your neighbors. That’s the advice 2nd District Police Capt. Michael McCarrick gave to Lawncrest residents who are looking to protect their neighborhood.

McCarrick was the main guest at last night’s Lawncrest Community Association, which garnered more than 50 attendees and political assistants.

“We need more people from the community [at these meetings],” McCarrick said. The captain went on to say the “sense of community has been pillaged and torn apart” – a reality that he thinks can be attributed to absentee landlords who are typically less interested in community involvement. continue reading »

By Shannon McDonald

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

A Mayfair priest was struck by a drunk driver outside his parish. Pastor Joseph Accardi was struck outside St. Bernard’s Parish at Cottage Street and Bleigh Avenue Tuesday night. He was taken to Aria’s Torresdale campus, where he remains in stable condition with broken ribs. continue reading »

Happy Birthday, America!  As the city of Independence and brotherly love, Philadelphia is preparing for another spectacular celebration.  Despite the financial crisis, Philadelphia won’t be skimping on its budget for welcoming another festive July 4th.  Whether you are choosing to have a block party, picnic or venture to Penn’s Landing for the remarkable fireworks display, this year is sure to hold some memorable events for all ages and styles. continue reading »