The Northeast High community is in mourning after basketball coach Bob DiFlorio died last week. The 57-year-old drowned in Churchville, and was found three days after he went missing, according to a report by the Northeast Times.
Foul play is not suspected, no suicide note was found and toxicology reports are pending. continue reading »
Jeanette Hibbs took a pass in the flat and with a few helpful blocks ripped off a 20-yard run before being pushed out of bounds during an April 2nd game at Northeast High School against the New York Sharks. Photo by Bill Achuff
This game recap submitted by the Philadelphia Liberty Belles. Continue reading for photos of the season home opener against the New York Sharks.
What a difference a week makes. Last week the Philadelphia Liberty Belles struggled defensively and had a hard time getting their offense going in a 34-20 set back to the New York Sharks. On Saturday night at Northeast High School’s Charlie Martin Memorial Stadium the Liberty Belles(1-1) bounced back in convincing fashion dominating the visiting New England Nightmare (0-2) 52-0. continue reading »
An early morning watermain break in Rhawnhurst rerouted traffic as water and mud filled the street.
The break occurred where Summerdale Avenue and Langdon Street change names near the intersection of Faunce Street behind Northeast High School. continue reading »
Some of the students, staff and professionals attending the 2010 Black Family Technology Week luncheon held at Northeast High School.
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More than 200 students, staff, technology professionals and partners listened to the musical stylings of a high school choir last week. But everyone was there to promote technology literacy.
Held at Northeast High School, the sixth-annual luncheon was again the signature event of the city’s 11th-annual Black Family Technology Awareness Week, which aims to promote digital literacy in nonwhite households to combat the digital divide.
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
As previously reported on NEast Philly, William Gill, 33, robbed a TD Bank at 3930 Woodhaven Rd. on Jan. 19. Since then, the FBI has figured out more details about Gill, including that he was involved in other crimes such as other bank robberies, stealing a van and stabbing two people. After fleeing the scene of the stabbing, Gill was heard saying that he “Would not be taken alive by cops,” according to authorities.
Despite this claim, reports have said that Gill has been arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., for drug possession under the name of Michael Gill. Gill’s last known residence was at the 5000-block of Homestead Street.
Continue reading for an update on a 2006 robbery, news on a former Fox Chase Rec Center leader and more.
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
Philadelphia police officer Adrian Makuch, 49, has been charged with prostitution, solicitation, corruption of a minor and for allegedly propositioning a 15-year old boy for sexual contact. Makuch approached an unidentified teen in Northeast Philly in summer 2008 and asked to take naked pictures of the boy in exchange for cash. The boy did not report Makuch until December of that year.
Keep reading for a chance to make money by recycling, the ruling of a 1982 murder, an update on the Officer Chuck Cassidy case and more.
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.
The “Northeast Rule,” the nickname given to the unofficial rule that in the past would have allowed the Northeast Vikings to play football playoff games on their home field, has been broken.
Passed last year, a new rule states the Vikings will no longer be allowed to host their own playoff games if opposing coaches feel it provides an advantage. This season, according to an article by Ted Silary, Frankford coach Mike Capriotti asked that the rule be enforced. continue reading »
The Eagles took on the Vikings over the weekend, and both teams’ chances at the playoffs look promising. Photos of the teams and the schools’ bands are below.
Note: a team roster for the Vikings is not currently available.
Washington's junior defensive back Martin Karton (23) puts a flying tackle on Northeast's #4.
After his pass reception, Northeast's #12 strides into the end zone with the form of a hurdler or long jumper. His halfback pass for the two point conversion was incomplete.
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
Tony Danza started his English-teaching gig at Northeast High on Tuesday. He’s filming Teach, an A&E reality show, at the school. Danza is not certified to teach, but does have a degree in history education. You can hear about his experience on his blog.
Keep reading for a new AT&T High Tech Store, new high school buildings, and more. continue reading »
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