Credit: All About Jazz

George “Butch” Ballard accomplished many things in his 92 years, for which he was honored last fall in the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame.

Ballard died Saturday after a life spent in Frankford and devoted to music.

The jazz legend is survived by his wife of 67 years, the sounds of the Butch Ballard Trio and memories in Frankford — grew up in Plum Street, went to Harding and Northeast and was a Democratic ward leader. continue reading »

Sam Katz. Photo by Hillary Shemin.

As part of the Northeast Philadelphia History Network‘s event last night at Holy Family University, former mayoral candidate Sam Katz was on hand with a preview of his documentary, Philadelphia: The Great Experiment.

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Photo by Christopher Wink.

For the second year in a row, Northeast residents came together to reflect on history, celebrate progress and embrace the future.

The second annual Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame honored five new members yesterday at an induction ceremony at Holy Family University.

“It’s always a pleasure to reflect on individuals or groups — living or dead — who ebody the spirit of Northeast Philadelphia,” said Sr. Francesca Onley, president of Holy Family. continue reading »

Thanks to our weekly sponsors, the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame, and Father Judge High School!

The second-annual Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame will be held Sunday, Oct. 17 at Holy Family University, with five inductees joining the distinguished class: Benjamin Rush, Robert Purvis, Butch Ballard, Sr. Mary Scullion and SPIN. continue reading »

Many thanks to our weekly sponsor, the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame!

Now that you’ve nominated your choices for the Hall of Fame and the new inductees have been announced, it’s time to start thinking about the event.

Hall of Fame sponsors State Rep. Denny O’Brien, Holy Family University, Northeast Times and the Historical Society of Frankford will host the second annual induction ceremony Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. continue reading »

Many thanks to our weekly sponsor, the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame!

Now that you’ve nominated your choices for the Hall of Fame and the new inductees have been announced, it’s time to start thinking about the event.

Hall of Fame sponsors State Rep. Denny O’Brien, Holy Family University, Northeast Times and the Historical Society of Frankford will host the second annual induction ceremony Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. continue reading »

Many thanks to our weekly sponsor, the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame!

Now that you’ve nominated your choices for the Hall of Fame and the new inductees have been announced, it’s time to start thinking about the event.

Hall of Fame sponsors State Rep. Denny O’Brien, Holy Family University, Northeast Times and the Historical Society of Frankford will host the second annual induction ceremony Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. continue reading »

Councilwoman Krajewski (l) reviews the wall of her fellow inductees for the inaugural Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame. Photo by Christopher Wink for NEast Philly.

The Northeast gets called a lot of things: suburban, Republican, behind-the-times — and those are just the subtle insults.

But what people in other parts of the city — and even people from the Northeast — don’t realize, is that our region is as important, historic and evolved as the rest of Philadelphia. And if you need proof, look no further than the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame.

In the video below, City Councilwoman Joan Krawjewski, one of last year’s inductees, talks about the Northeast.

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Councilwoman Krajewski (l) reviews the wall of her fellow inductees for the inaugural Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame. Photo by Christopher Wink for NEast Philly.

The Northeast gets called a lot of things: suburban, Republican, behind-the-times — and those are just the subtle insults.

But what people in other parts of the city — and even people from the Northeast — don’t realize, is that our region is as important, historic and evolved as the rest of Philadelphia. And if you need proof, look no further than the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame.

In the video below, City Councilwoman Joan Krawjewski, one of last year’s inductees, talks about the Northeast.

continue reading »