Firefighters control flames that heavily damaged a home on the 3600 block of Genesee Drive in Parkwood. PHOTO COURTESY OF BENJAMIN BERGMAN

Firefighters dodge exploding fireworks while dousing Parkwood house blaze

Neighbors in Parkwood experienced a Bizarro World version of Christmas in July on Monday. They might want to call it “Independence Day in January.” That afternoon, a

Stan Antonowicz (left), Mary Jane Warne and Jim Cirillo examine the Liddonfield drawings. WILLIAM KENNY / TIMES PHOTO

Holy Family could take over Liddonfield

Holy Family University and John Parsons’ BSI Construction have joined forces on a redevelopment proposal for the 32-acre tract that the Philadelphia Housing Authority posted for bid last year.

Meghan McHugh watches her daughter Piper, 2, carry a sign during Saturday’s protest of a planned merger of the St. Cecilia with St. William grade schools. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / FOR THE TIMES

St. Cecilia Elementary rallies to save school

Janet McHugh, who has taught at St. Cecilia Elementary School in Fox Chase for 20 years, said the staff was “blindsided” on Jan. 6 when

Jin House owner Xiang Huang, 27, was killed Friday evening during a botched robbery of his Chinese restaurant. Neighbors said it was the target of robbers during three prior incidents. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

‘This is a sad situation’

Tacony residents grieve for a murdered neighbor and express their outrage over the violent crime that took his life.

Michael Bowlers, a 6-foot-7 forward at Abraham Lincoln High School, recorded 35 points, 26 rebounds and five blocks in the Railsplitters’ 57-54 loss to University City on Jan. 19. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

Mr. Big Shot

Michael Bowlers has no problem sinking buckets. The Abraham Lincoln senior netted 35 points against University City last week.

Indo-Pak, a student organization in Northeast High School, performs traditional Indian dances for the school’s multicultural program. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / FOR THE TIMES

Multicultural moves

If there’s one thing Northeast High isn’t, it’s homogenous. At least 40 different languages are spoken by the school’s students, said Pat Ryan, ESOL coordinator. Kids from

Playing Beatle tunes never gets old for ‘Rain’ performer

Steve Landes was raised in Lansdale with his parents, siblings — and a large dose of music by the Beatles. “I grew up in the ’70s

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Tom Maniaci is the owner of C. Thomas Maniaci Accounting in Mayfair. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

He's the taxman

Time for a New Years Quiz: What do all of the following personal expenses have in common? • Doctor and dentist fees • Prescription medication costs • Health ... Full story

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Why did a 20-year-old man from Fox Chase allegedly take part in the fatal beating of a Temple University grad in Old City? ... Full story

Body pulled from Delaware River is missing Bridesburg man

The body of Joe "Babe" McGeehan, missing since Saturday, Jan. 7, was found Sunday. ... Full story

Civic group meets to dicsuss issues of blight and crime

The Port Richmond West Community Action Network invited special guests to its meeting last week, with the aim of solving problems that impact the community. ... Full story

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Frankford, 37; Central, 12: Frankford High School downed Central in the Public League semifinals on Saturday afternoon, earning a place in the coveted championship game. Quarterback ... Full story

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Gina Carano, as a tough agency operative, proves to be a pain in the neck in Haywire.

‘Haywire’: Carano kicks butt, her movie doesn’t

America’s newest action-movie heroine — one who actually does her own stunts — makes her debut in Haywire. With her buff, athletic build and menacing grimace, ... Full story

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| Reporter twaring@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ Versatility is the hallmark of Tom Waring, a key member of the Northeast Times reporting staff since 1995. Beyond his ability to tackle any story for the paper, Tom has excelled over the years at political coverage with a particular Northeast Philly flavor to keep the paper’s readership on top of the issues.

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