Yearly Archives: 2016

Community fund helps local families in need

The Times’ 68th annual Eleanor Smylie Community Fund helped 120 local families during the holiday season.Each year, the Times asks its readers to contribute to...

Northwood tires slashed Christmas morning

Someone was sneaking around the streets of Northwood before dawn on Christmas morning, but he wasn’t wearing a red suit and carrying a bag...

Accused killer’s court hearing postponed

A preliminary hearing for the accused killer of a 14-year-old Northeast High School student was postponed on Dec. 21.A defense attorney for Samir Price requested...

Phone scammers pretend to be with FBI

The FBI is warning residents of Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey not to fall victim to a new telephone scam that employs the federal...

Police: Teen attacked boy three times

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault, intimidation, conspiracy and other offenses as a result of three attacks on another teen last...

Officers of month honored

Well-earned honor: Police officers Brian Brent (center) and Kevin Ward (right) were named Officers of the Month in the 15th district for November.Philadelphia Police...

A look back at 2016

Local highlights: The Democratic National Convention was held in Philadelphia. TIMES FILE PHOTOThe year 2016 is almost in the history books, and some happenings in...

Local police celebrate with students at holiday party

A jolly good time: Police officers from the 2nd and 15th districts smile with students during a holiday party on Dec. 14. PHOTO: 15TH...

Perplexed parking

Boxed out: Most of the corners on the 7300 and 7400 blocks of Frankford Avenue have large white X’d out boxes painted on the...

Calendar of Events: Dec. 28, 2016

Thursday, Dec. 29EVENTSAdult Painting Classes Resurrection Regional Catholic School, Castor and Shelmire avenues. Beginners and more experienced students will receive individualized instructions in their choice...
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