The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for a NEast Philly tradition: our 12 Days of NEastmas holiday song.

This song, which first ran on Nov. 27, 2009, after we felt the Northeast really needed its own carol, has become a tradition.

You can click below for an instrumental version of the song, with our original NEast-y lyrics. Have a happy and safe end of 2012. We’ll be posting stories on a limited basis until the New Year. continue reading »

This tall planter was the perfect perch for young kids to watch the festivities during Mayfair’s Christmas Village and tree-lighting. Photo/Bill Achuff

Mayfair was aglow Sunday for what became the neighborhood’s first-ever Christmas Village.

The event was paired with the annual Christmas tree lighting and other family festivities. Families strolled Frankford Avenue to check out the offerings from local vendors, while kids enjoyed visits from both Santa and the Grinch.

See all the photos in our slideshow below from photographers Bill Achuff and Michelle Alton. continue reading »

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 »

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 »

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 »

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, which means it’s time for a NEast Philly tradition: our 12 Days of NEastmas holiday song.

This song, which first ran on Nov. 27, 2009, after we felt the Northeast really needed its own carol, has become a tradition.

You can click below for an instrumental version of the song, with our original NEast-y lyrics.  continue reading »

Congratulations to Melinda Mulvenna and the Boettinger-Mulvenna family for winning NEast Philly’s 2010 Holiday Photo Contest!

We selected this photo as the winner, because it incorporates the best elements of all of our submissions: family, lights and holiday spirit. Melinda is the winner of a $20 restaurant gift card. continue reading »