Greater Philadelphia Northeast Chamber of Commerce President Al Taubenberger tours a SEPTA hybrid bus. Photo courtesy of GNPCC.

The following is an advertisement for the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater Northeast PhiladelphiaChamber of Commerce Annual “Business is Blooming” Expo will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holy Family University, Frankford and Grant avenues in the Campus Center gymnasium. The Expo is open to the public, and admission is free. This revives a GNPCC tradition that opens the Expo to the community, rather than just businesses.

The event is expected to bring together nearly 100 businesses and nonprofits who will display their goods and services from a wide variety of industries. Exhibitor tables are available at $350 for members, $599 for non-members. Mayor Michael A. Nutter will officially kick-off the Expo at 2 p.m.

“This is the best opportunity you will have to maximize your market share,” said GNPCC President Al Taubenberger. “We are working very hard to create the optimum event for all businesses to showcase their products and services. And with the public invited for the first time in many years, we think it’s going to be a very busy day for our exhibitors.” continue reading »

Eagle Scout Andrew Stockette celebrates with (L to R) SPIN founder David Lossino, SPIN community affairs director Bernice McHale and his occupational therapist Beth Konde.

Andrew Stockette was recently awarded with a very distinguished honor. The 18-year-old earned a spot in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Saturday — something only about 3 percent of Boy Scouts achieve. continue reading »

SPIN CEO and founder David Losinno (red rose) with his team at the 2010 Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Photo by Christopher Wink.

Effective next Monday, SPIN, Inc. founder and CEO David Losinno will step down. Losinno founded Special People in the Northeast 41 years ago.

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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 »

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 »

Members of SPIN and Back on My Feet celebrate SPIN's successful water ice fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Back on My Feet.

Special People In the Northeast reached out last week to donate to Back on My Feet, a Center-City based nonprofit that helps homeless people prepare for a better life. 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 »