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The inner northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard were closed near Pratt Street yesterday following a three-car accident.

At least two people were transported to Temple Hospital and one of the vehicles overturned during the accident, which occurred around 5 p.m.

Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

Two frequent topics of consternation at recent Northwood Civic Association meetings are being taken to court.

A pair of unanimous 18-0 resident votes urged President Barry Howell and his board to go ahead with plans to request an injunction on the opening of an addiction recovery facility on Roosevelt Boulevard and to sue the Frankford Community Y to open its financial records.

“We oppose this as much as you do,” State Rep. Tony Payton, who circulated a copy of a letter he sent to the city’s chief of the Department of Behavioral Health Arthur Evans,  expressing as much to, said of the opening of a Volunteers of America of Delaware Valley home on the 4800-block of Roosevelt Boulevard. Howell, Payton and others maintain that this in direct conflict with Northwood’s deed restriction.

“I think these court proceedings will bring to light that deed restrictions trump city zoning,” Payton said. “We certainly hope that’s the case.”

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Pictured is Lt. Joseph Mullin of PSA 1, which is bordered by Rhawn Street, Willits/Welsh roads, Roosevelt Boulevard and the Delaware River. Photo courtesy of Elsie Stevens.

The 8th District Police successfully held its first Police Service Area meetings for all three zones Wednesday.

Approximately 25 members who live in PSA zone 1 met with Lt. Mullin at Cottage Green. The goal of the PSAs is to create a localized forum for residents to discuss issues in their immediate neighborhood, and to create a coordinated response to crime as a result of this partnership between the police and the community. continue reading »

Northwood Civic Association President Barry Howell (r) at a previous meeting. Photo by Christopher Wink for NEast Philly.

We couldn’t make it to Tuesday’s Northwood Civic Association meeting. But our friends at the Frankford Gazette did — and so did NBC10.

The meeting revolved mostly around 4871 Roosevelt Blvd. Also a focus of previous Northwood and Frankford meetings, the property was purchased by volunteers of America, and Northwood Civic President Barry Howell has made it his mission to see the property is used to benefit the community.

Frankford Gazette has the full story with video.

Photo courtesy of St. Martin of Tours Parish

St. Martin of Tours will host a reunion for all graduates and current and former parishioners, with a Tour of Philly theme.

The April 23 event will be held in the school’s auditorium at 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. With their $30 tickets, guests can enjoy beer, food, soft pretzels, Tastykakes, a DJ and live music from the Woodland String Band, in addition to a 50/50 raffle and basket of cheer.

The reunion will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, and all proceeds will benefit the school’s technology and tuition funds. For tickets and more information, call 215-535-2962.

Holmesburg Civic Association's December meeting. Photo by Christopher Wink for NEast Philly.

The main topic of last night’s Holmesburg Civic Association was Police Service Areas — and why a commander from the 8th District  wasn’t there to explain them.

As the 8th District gets ready to launch Police Service Areas — breaking the district into three patrol zones — residents of Holmesburg, which sits in half the 8th and 15th districts, have questions. continue reading »

Police are investigating the shooting of a man that happened Sunday night.

The victim was shot once in the chest around midnight near Devereaux and Bustleton avenues. He then ran toward Roosevelt Boulevard where he collapsed. The man is listed in critical condition, and police are still searching for the shooter.

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Three people were hospitalized after a car crash on Roosevelt Boulevard over the weekend.

Just after 11:30 Saturday night, two cars collided in the southbound lanes below Tyson Avenue. Following the impact, one car was forced into a pole, and the other hit a tree.

All three people were taken to Aria Health-Torresdale for treatment of their injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Thanksgiving is over, and though many people had their holiday decorations up early this year, the NEast Philly staff wanted to wait for the official beginning of the season. So we give to you The 12 Days of NEastmas, a Northeast version of a classic holiday song.

You can click below for an instrumental version of the song, with our original NEast-y lyrics. Tip: start singing at about 17 seconds, and follow the lyrics to the tune and pattern of 12 Days of Christmas. continue reading »

Two car accidents – one involving a SEPTA bus – happened today in different parts of the Northeast.

Around 9 this morning, a car hit the 14 bus at Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, which then resulted in two other cars colliding, Action News reported. Two injuries were reported, but authorities are unclear which vehicle(s) the injured parties were in.

A few hours later, shortly after 3 p.m., a driver drove into an apartment building on the 9200-block of Blue Grass Road, then caught fire. There is also concern the car may hit a gas line, but no injuries have been reported so far.