Nov29
Two men were arrested Saturday after they robbed the Best Buy on Roosevelt Boulevard near Red Lion Road.
The men were waiting for store employees to open the doors just before 7 a.m. Saturday when they forced the employees inside at gunpoint. One employee was bound with plastic handcuffs while the manager was forced to open the safe. The suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and some merchandise. continue reading »
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
The Philadelphia Planning Commission is now working on the Philadelphia Pedestrian Bicycle, which aims to make commuting safer for walkers and cyclists. While you can take the survey now, planning for the Northeast won’t begin until 2012. continue reading »
Oct25
Friday — Sean Hagan, 17, was sentenced last week to 80 hours of community service. Hagan is better known by most as Red Man, the teenager who ran onto the field wearing a red bodysuit during a Phillies game last month. The Parkwood teen pleaded guilty to the charges and apologized. continue reading »
Sep13
The intersection of Rising Sun and Adams avenues is now equipped with a red light camera.
As part of the city’s ongoing crackdown on red light-runners, two more red light cameras have been installed — one in Roxborough, the other at Rising Sun and Adams avenues. continue reading »
Aug26
An accident involving a trash truck during morning rush hour yesterday left one person seriously injured.
Around 6:15 a.m., a trash truck and a car were involved in an accident in the inner northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road. continue reading »
Aug9
We’ve received two tips today from readers in the 8th District — one dealing with crime, and the other with a sewage issue. Below is the information they sent to us. NEast Philly is working with the appropriate authorities to bring you more information. continue reading »
Jun17
From the 7th District Police:
The 7th District has experiences a spike in hub cap thefts. In the past 2 days, there have been 15 hub cap thefts. The areas affected are from Red Lion Road south to Woodward street, and the Blvd to Bustleton Avenue. Call 911 if you observe suspicious activity around any vehicle. DO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION, outside of calling 911 with a good description.
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
The man who allegedly shot 22-year-old Rachel Marcelis has been arrested. Michael Elliot, 25, of the 6100-block of Hegerman Street, is the suspect in the shooting of Marcelis early Wednesday outside of Fat Pete’s Bar on the corner of Torresdale and Devereaux. He was showing off his gun when it allegedly went off, according to police.
Keep reading to learn how you can star in movie, and for more news briefs from around the Northeast. continue reading »
Jan28
Jim Sanders, a representative for 311, explains the number's purpose to attendees at the January GBCL meeting.
“[The Northeast] is the envy of the city.” That’s what 311 employee Jim Sanders told attendees at last night’s Greater Bustleton Civic League meeting as he began his presentation on the city’s answer to the abundance of 911 calls.
Sanders, the Citizen/City Council Engagement Coordinator for 311, explained to Bustleton residents the background story around 311, and its purpose in Philadelphia. continue reading »
Here’s something to look forward to while the snow melts!
