Melissa Yerkov

Celebrating among Friends

— Quakers founded Friends Hospital in 1813 as the nation's first free-standing psychiatric hospital. ... Full story

A Happy reunion

— A Monkee, a Puckett and a pair of Turtles are among the music industry icons who will take to the stage at the Keswick for a trip down memory lane for the 'Happy Together Tour.' ... Full story

Hearing set for woman charged in twin murders

A Tacony woman accused of murdering her twin toddlers and trying to kill her 4-year-old daughter is scheduled to appear in a Center City courtroom ... Full story

For Share Shamayim, it's the golden year

— The Bustleton synagogue marks its 50th birthday this year. On Sunday, congregants will celebrate in style. ... Full story

Power shift: Towne soccer ends Central's run

— For the better part of a decade, Central was on top of the Public League girls soccer scene; now, it's Towne's time. ... Full story

Mayfair's Rosenberg finds new life at Central

When Central High School’s softball fans say their prayers, they no doubt offer a major “thank you” for the gift of Sarah Rosenberg. A sophomore pitcher, ... Full story

'Men in Black' should fade to black after the third

Fifteen years after the original and 10 years after the sequel comes the movie that most of us have not been waiting for — Men ... Full story

Bustleton Civic dumps its leaders

A slate of challengers won all of the Greater Bustleton Civic League’s board seats during an election last Wednesday.  Jack O’Hara, currently the league’s vice ... Full story

Lawncrest group OKs tax preparation office

Lawncrest Community Association members have approved, 26-11, a businessman’s proposal to convert a long-vacant property at 540 Levick St. into a tax preparation office. The property ... Full story

Holmesburg Civic hears from Forrest principal

Patricia Epps recently addressed members of the Holmesburg Civic Association as the “proud” principal of Edwin Forrest Elementary School. The school, at 7300 Cottage St., has ... Full story

Trash, homeless hot topics in Upper Holmesburg

Waste disposal and homelessness are touchy topics of discussion at community civic meetings. Prospects of new garbage processing operations or new homeless shelters in a community ... Full story

Still on top

— Frankford's baseball team captured its second straight league title led by a group of dominant seniors. ... Full story

Northwood neighbors: Broken windows are a pane

At Northwood Civic Association meeting earlier this month, some neighbors complained about broken windows in their homes. Neighbors blame young teenagers for throwing rocks through the ... Full story

Fireman and kin of fallen firemen to get aid

Firefighter Patrick Nally already has been through hell and back, but he’s still got a lifetime of work ahead of him, his colleagues say. Nally, 26, ... Full story

At Fels, they're working for improvements

— Editor’s Note: In this second of two parts, the Northeast Times examines programs and initiatives at Samuel Fels High School that have helped reduce the frequency of serious student misconduct while improving attendance, truancy rates and standardized test scores. ... Full story

Parkwood hockey star retires jersey

Ryan Frain, a Parkwood resident and Archbishop Ryan High School graduate, recently had his Temple University ice hockey jersey retired. Frain, a forward who wore No. ... Full story

Our Lady of Ransom, St. William to honor their soon-to-close schools

Our Lady of Ransom Roman Catholic Church, at 6701 Calvert St. in Castor Gardens, will hold a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 3, at ... Full story

Reading garden is a new chapter for library

The Friends of Holmesburg Library, with a big assist from members of District Council 21’s Glaziers Local 252, has created a reading garden in the ... Full story

Frankford woman charged with setting 10 fires

A Frankford woman has been charged with setting 10 fires in her neighborhood, two of which displaced several families two weekends ago. Noelle Bilbrough, 36, of ... Full story

Tacony man sentenced for role in drug cartel

A Tacony resident was sentenced last week to serve 27 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar cocaine distribution ring from his home. Richard Moquete, ... Full story

Alleged 'fake cop' charged in three robberies

An alleged police impersonator robbed at least three men in the Northeast early last week before an off-duty detective helped patrol officers nab the suspect ... Full story

Vet graves found, marker mystery remains

Lynne DeBrigida had no idea that her father’s bronze military grave marker had been stolen from Northwood Cemetery in West Oak Lane. Nor did DeBrigida know ... Full story

On a mission

— A Northeast fireman is raising money and literally going the distance to help a stricken colleague. ... Full story

Pets of the Week (May 30, 2012)

Duchess is a shy kisser Duchess is a young white kitty with calico spots. She is in foster care via Forgotten Cats, but the poor girl ... Full story

Trips (May 30, 2012)

FOX CHASE TRAVEL CLUB & BENSALEM SENIORS May 31. American Music Theatre. $85, includes bus, Country Classics show, lunch at Shady Maple and shopping time. ... Full story

Casino Trips (May 30, 2012)

Fox Chase Travel Club & Bensalem Senior Citizens’ Association July 17. Showboat. $68, includes River Lady luncheon cruise, gratuities and casino package. Full payment due ... Full story

Events (May 30, 2012)

Friday, June 1 EVENTS Children's Crisis Treatment Center  13th annual roundup.  Western-themed event. 7 p.m. cocktails, main event 8 p.m. to midnight. General admission tickets $300; current ... Full story

Opening day for Lardner's Point Park

— The park is the first of what is expected to be many along the North Delaware. ... Full story

The century club

— Advice for a long life: Eat plenty of fruit, work hard and keep a smile on your face. ... Full story

Monsignor testifies Lynn's power limited

— Monsignor Joseph Garvin, pastor of St. Christopher's Church in Somerton, is the leadoff witness for the defense. ... Full story

Nifty Fifty's charged with tax fraud

An iconic Philadelphia area burger chain and its owners are in hot water with the U.S. government for allegedly failing to report more than $15 ... Full story

Holocaust education proposed

State Rep. Brendan Boyle last Friday held a news conference at the Klein JCC to unveil his legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to provide Holocaust and ... Full story

Framing a new addition to Frankford Friends School

There’s steel up at Orthodox and Griscom streets. It’s hard to miss what will become of the Frankford Friends School’s new building. The expansion had been ... Full story

New plans for a parcel with a vaunted history

There’s a vacant lot at Orthodox and Griscom streets. That’s nothing new in Frankford, where there is no shortage of empty lots, but, this is one ... Full story

Police, fire football team to play on Saturday

Northeast Philadelphia residents will get a chance to see Philadelphia’s police and fire football team on their home turf after all. This Saturday’s game between the ... Full story

Officials probe pair of Frankford fires

No one was injured in a two-alarm fire Sunday on the 4400 block of Paul St. in Frankford. However, part of 4444 Paul St. collapsed ... Full story

A year later, keeping Timmy's memory alive

The Archbishop Ryan High School community last week remembered Timothy Connors on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Connors, a 15-year-old freshman, died on the afternoon ... Full story

Jail saves drunken driver from sentencing

Waiting for justice has become a burden on residents of the Tacony street where a drunken driver last September jeopardized dozens of lives as she ... Full story

Northeast pair indicted in home security scam

A Pennsylvania grand jury on Monday indicted two Northeast residents among four men, alleging that they employed an in-home benefits scam to steal more than ... Full story

Two-alarm fire hits Welsh Road complex

Nearly all of the 71 people displaced by an early Wednesday morning fire in their Welsh Road apartment building found places to stay that night. No ... Full story

Teenagers stabbed at Bustleton church carnival

Three teenagers may have gone to the annual Maternity BVM parish carnival on Friday night hoping to grab a brass ring. Instead, they got brass ... Full story

Bustleton fence painter struck and killed by out-of-control car

Philadelphia police are investigating why a motorist lost control of a car and struck three fence-painters, killing one, in Bustleton early Saturday. The crash occurred at ... Full story

Man killed in argument in Frankford

A 25-year-old man was killed and his 49-year-old stepfather wounded when an argument sparked gunfire in front of the older man’s Frankford home on Sunday ... Full story

Armed robber from Oxford Circle gets prison time

John Gassew of Oxford Circle had a long history with Philadelphia police but a shockingly brief history with prison until he met U.S. District Judge ... Full story

Two more priests found unsuitable for ministry

Two more priests can’t be priests anymore. Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic archdiocese that Monsignor George Mazzotta and Monsignor Hugh Campbell have been found unsuitable for ministry because ... Full story

No longer an 'F' for Fels

— So you think Fels High School is a haven for violence and troublemakers? Not anymore. Just ask the students, the principal, the local police commander and others who are in the know. ... Full story

Prep Charter gets revenge on GW softball in Public-League quarterfinal

On Thursday afternoon, Prep Charter headed to George Washington for a Public League second-round playoff softball game. During their regular season matchup on March 26, the ... Full story

Washington baseball gathers for home run cause

— Eight years ago, the GW baseball program lost one of its own to leukemia. Every May, they honor his memory. ... Full story

Wolf, Ryan seniors, ready for final title quest

A group of second graders were playing soccer and needed another teammate. In stepped Megan Wolf, who ended up more than holding her own, despite being ... Full story

Playing catch-up: Mishinski shines behind plate

— With the spotlight on pitcher Erica Ragazzone, her catcher Jess Mishinski has been key for the Bambies. ... Full story

For the love of the game

"We went from a 'Where did they come from?' team to one that, I think, people take seriously now." — Ryan senior Tim Taylor on the school's emerging lacrosse program. ... Full story

Expect some laughs with 'What to Expect When You’re Expecting'

No baby stone is left unturned in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, which addresses everything from morning sickness to miscarriage and everything in between, ... Full story

For whom the Belle tolls

It wasn’t until she played the role of Liesl in The Sound of Music during her sophomore year at Ball State University that Emily Behny ... Full story

Students of note

Dreams can come true, but they just don’t happen. They take effort and time. Viktoria Kogan’s dream came true this past weekend when 70 young artists ... Full story

Beeing careful with a colony

— The bees must be skillfully removed, relocated and preserved because of their ecological and economic importance. ... Full story

Pets of the Week (May 23, 2012)

Racer to the rescue Racer is an adult terrier mix who came as a stray to Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control, at 111 W. Hunting Park ... Full story

Trips (May 23, 2012)

FOX CHASE TRAVEL CLUB & BENSALEM SENIORS May 24. Doolan’s, Spring Lake, N.J. $70, includes transportation, “USO Stars & Stripes Extravaganza,” one-hour open bar, meal ... Full story

Reunions (May 23, 2012)

HIGH SCHOOLS   Thomas Edison • Class of 2002. Looking for former classmates for first class reunion expected to take place June 23. Jessica Narvaez, 215-813-1591, jaynarvaez@gmail.com; Facebook, ... Full story

Casino Trips (May 23, 2012)

Fox Chase Travel Club & Bensalem Senior Citizens’ Association July 17. Showboat. $68, includes River Lady luncheon cruise, gratuities and casino package. Full payment due ... Full story

Events (May 23, 2012)

Saturday, May 26 EVENTS Friends of the Pennypack, Monthly Cleanup 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandy Run (Ryan and Sandyford Avenues. Sunday, May 27 EVENTS Honoring Our Military Old ... Full story

Alleged tire slasher free on bail

The accused Mayfair tire slasher is back on Philadelphia’s streets, but he may not be returning to his neighborhood anytime soon. Last Thursday, David Toledo was ... Full story

Celebrating art and aging

Fran McGowan, 73, recently found a new way to take it easy, and you might consider she’s earned it. Life has kept her pretty busy. Now ... Full story

Students learn to help others

— Service learning projects have become a part of the mission at Northwood Academy Charter School. ... Full story

New home

— Police union leaves Center City for Far Northeast ... Full story

Principal speaks of Burholme school's allure

Kennedy Crossan Elementary School principal Lynne B. Millard last week told members of the Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association that the building might ... Full story

Torah scroll given to Paul's Run residents

Temple Sholom no longer is at the corner of Large and Roosevelt Boulevard in Oxford Circle, but its legacy lives on through its former congregation ... Full story

It's a brouhaha in Bustleton civic elections

The Greater Bustleton Civic League is a big organization that wields a mighty stick when it wades into zoning issues, such as whether a neighbor ... Full story

Murder suspect held for trial

A man charged in the New Year’s Day death of a Frankford resident has been held for trial on murder, conspiracy, weapons, assault and related ... Full story

Frankford man charged in killing near movie set

A 21-year-old Frankford man surrendered May 9 to detectives investigating a murder that took place a day before an action movie was to be filmed ... Full story

Old City murder suspects to avoid death penalty

A 20-year-old from Fox Chase and two co-defendants were ordered to stand trial in the January beating death of a young professional in Old City, ... Full story

Fox Chase Cancer Center to join Jeanes

Two of the Northeast’s largest medical institutions will begin their long-discussed merger on July 1. Fox Chase Cancer Center will expand into neighboring Jeanes Hospital and ... Full story

Murder suspect is behind bars

Police on May 8 arrested a Tacony man for shooting three people to death in a North Philly street last October. Arlando Pickett, 25, of the ... Full story

Good deed nearly gone bad: Man carries grenade into police station

An older man was probably trying to do the right thing on Sunday afternoon when he showed up at the police department’s Northeast Division headquarters ... Full story

Girl hit by motorcycle

A motorcycle struck and injured a 7-year-old girl critically as she was crossing an Academy Gardens street last Thursday. The victim suffered severe head and body ... Full story

Two drivers stabbed in separate incidents

Two Northeast motorists were hospitalized following separate, simultaneous and apparently unrelated roadside stabbings on May 8. One case occurred on the 4000 block of Frankford Ave. ... Full story

Far NE has a new lawmaker

State Rep. Ed Neilson, sworn into office last week, is trying to find a convenient district office location in the Northeast. In the meantime, Neilson (D-169th ... Full story

City Council gets an earful from The People

— Council takes its budget show on the road. At a forum in Lawndale, folks gripe about L&I, schools, taxes... ... Full story

Still clueless

— Three months after Daniel Knab's murder, his loved ones are no closer to finding out what happened. ... Full story

Mayfair Taekwon-Do teacher helps battle pediatric cancer

As a Taekwon-Do instructor for the last 16 years, Fran Ott has always understood the importance of giving back to his community, but not even ... Full story

Golden arm

— Erica Ragazzone is on a mission to get St. Hubert to its sixth consecutive Catholic League softball title game. ... Full story

'Dark Shadows' has a certain bite to it

Between the Mad Hatter, Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka and Sweeney Todd, Johnny Depp is the king of creepy characters. Dark Shadows reunites Depp with his frequent ... Full story

Rent, a show that exposed a generation to AIDS

Winner of the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Pulitzer Prize, Rent endures as one of the longest running shows in Broadway history, ... Full story

A mainstay on the blues scene

Nanette Arndts was not the best student at Northeast High School, but she was eager to transfer to a new school that opened back in ... Full story

Meeting face to face at business expo

— More than 100 exhibitors showed up to network in a tough economic climate. It was the Chamber's 90th annual expo. ... Full story

Pets of the Week (May 16, 2012)

Cherish your Liberty Liberty is a pretty, sweet, 4-year-old female dog who was surrendered by her owners because of landlord issues. The dog weighs about 45 pounds ... Full story

Trips (May 16, 2012)

VOGT SENIORS May 18. Sight & Sound. $90, includes “Jonah” and lunch at Shady Maple. 215-332-2554. TO LIVE AGAIN (TLA) May 22. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. ... Full story

Reunions (May 16, 2012)

HIGH SCHOOLS   Thomas Edison • Class of 2002. Looking for former classmates for first class reunion expected to take place June 23. Jessica Narvaez, 215-813-1591, jaynarvaez@gmail.com; Facebook, ... Full story

Casino Trips (May 16, 2012)

Gibbons Athletic Association May 20. Resorts. Package includes $22 slot play, dinner buffet, “Tribute to the Beatles” and extra hour at the shore. Departure inf.: ... Full story

Events (May 16, 2012)

Friday, May 18 EVENTS Campfire Storytelling Activity and Marshmallow Toast 7:30 to 9 p.m., Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Road. 215-685-0470. Charismatic Healing Mass St. Martha Catholic Church, ... Full story

CCP honors the successful six

— They come from all walks of life — a florist, a teacher, a politician, a rabbi, a fitness center director, a student — and they're all outstanding. ... Full story

Work & Play

— Life and an acting career make it tough for Fox Chase native Suzanne O'Donnell to get back to her home turf. But the appeal of a David Mamet play has been special incentive. ... Full story

Archdiocese dismisses a handful of priests

No longer welcome. Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic archbishop last Friday said five priests, all with ties to Northeast Philadelphia, will not be permitted to return to ministry ... Full story

Police remind public about park rapist

An unknown man linked by DNA evidence to three rapes and a murder in city parks remains at large almost five years after his last ... Full story

Frankford residents are rolling up their sleeves

Members of the Frankford Parks Group — and anybody else who wants to help out — will tend to a few small neighborhood parks from ... Full story

Frankford: When you see druggies, who ya gonna call?

“Call 911 and keep calling,” Al Mitchell said at last week’s Frankford Civic Association meeting. The board member was giving that advice to three residents of ... Full story

Hoping fund-raiser will help others ease the pain

Shari Field-Goldberg looks the picture of health, complete with her stylish haircut and wardrobe. In reality, she has suffered from neck and spinal pain for years. “You ... Full story

PECO's doing meter work

Some PECO customers in the Northeast have been receiving notices that the utility company soon is going to replace their electric meters. The letters are on ... Full story

15th district officer hailed for drug busts

Some new technology helped a 15th Police District officer find a stolen car and make a narcotics arrest. Using a patrol car equipped with a license ... Full story

Mass to be held for the Rev. Michael Heim

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput will celebrate a funeral Mass on Thursday at St. Dominic Church for the Rev. Michael J. Heim, who died after a ... Full story

Two charged in North Philly slayings

Two men with connections to the Northeast have been charged with murder in the March 12 shooting deaths of two teenagers in a North Philly ... Full story

Movie filming can't obscure real-life violence

Hollywood does Frankford this week. The old Globe Dye Works building at Torresdale Avenue and Kinsey Street was the set of an action-revenge-suspense movie with an ... Full story

Robber hits Citizens for some cash

Police rushed to the Mayfair tire-slasher’s old haunt on Friday to hunt for a bandit who robbed a local bank. Authorities now seek the public’s help ... Full story

2nd district cop accused of teen's motel sex assault

Suburban police arrested a Northeast patrol officer last week after they interrupted him allegedly fondling and soliciting sex from a 14-year-old girl in a Bensalem ... Full story

In 5th district, Mike aims to topple Mike

Republican Mike Tomlinson, who was unopposed in the 5th Senatorial District primary, welcomed more than 100 supporters to a rally last week at the Holmesburg ... Full story

Advocate for the Avenue

— Changes along the Bustleton Avenue corridor in Castor Gardens spur a new business group. ... Full story

Mayfair's Gibson reinvents herself at St. Basil

— An injury ended Samantha Gibson's pitching career; now she's at first base, and she also helps in her community. ... Full story

Larger than life

— Jahri Evans, NFL star and Frankford alum, returned to his alma mater on Saturday for his fourth annual free football camp. ... Full story

'The Avengers' is an ensemble masterpiece

The storyline of The Avengers basically boils down to a gigantic fight over a sparkly blue cube — and it’s one of the best superhero ... Full story

Martin wants her solo show to give all a chuckle

“You should realize you are perfect just the way you are. So just keep working any time and any place you can find work, and ... Full story

Novel Idea

— Lee Fishman found herself impressed with the courage of immigrants trying to build lives here. So she decided to write a book about it. ... Full story

Olive green

— Protestors with an advocacy organization demonstrate outside an Olive Garden restaurant, demanding that employees be paid for sick time and family leave. ... Full story

Pets of the Week (May 9, 2012)

Go for Brad’s belly Brad is a handsome, 1- to 2-year-old male pit bull-terrier mix. Brad was found with another dog living in an abandoned building last ... Full story

Trips (May 9, 2012)

CORA SERVICES May 11. Phillies vs. San Diego Padres. $40, includes bus and seating in Terrace Deck, Section 420, 424 or 425. 215-701-2524, pcampellone@coraservices.org ST. WILLIAM ... Full story

Casino Trips (May 9, 2012)

St. Bede’s May 11. Mohegan Sun. $33, includes $32 slot play and buffet. ANOTHER TRIP: June 19. Bally’s. $22, includes $15 slot play and eight ... Full story

Events (May 9, 2012)

  Friday, May 11 EVENTS English Language Conversation Group for Adults Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. If your English needs a little practice, join a library volunteer and ... Full story

Boyle easily gets nod for second term

"Turnout was anemic." — Rep. Kevin Boyle ... Full story

Neilson hopes to keep O'Brien's seat

Ed Neilson was on his way from his campaign office at the Grant Academy Shopping Center to his election night party at Chickie’s & Pete’s ... Full story

Detectives name Northeast's most wanted (May 2, 2012)

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northeast Detectives Division is seeking the public’s help in locating the following most-wanted suspects in connection with crimes in the Northeast: • ... Full story

Mayfair business group planning big events

The Mayfair Business Association is finalizing plans for two of its biggest events of the year. On Saturday, May 19, the business association will team with ... Full story

Lynn brings winning attitude to Northeast High

For Northeast High School senior Howard Lynn, sports have always seemed to come as second nature. From the time he was a young lad of 6, ... Full story

Will garden grow on you?

— The relatively mild winter is giving gardeners an early start in the dirt. But it also has awakened some unpleasant things that require lots of tugging and pulling. ... Full story

Caregiving's the topic at breakfast

Nancy Diablo, the senior nurse manager for Southeastern Home Health Services, shared her personal story about caring for her aging mother at a recent breakfast ... Full story

Police seek 7-Eleven robbery suspect

A man’s visit to a Mayfair convenience store became a frightful encounter with a knife-wielding thug early last Thursday as video cameras filmed the episode. Now, ... Full story

In November, it'll be Smith vs. Casey

The general election matchups are set following last week’s primary. In the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, voters overwhelmingly rejected party-backed Steve Welch. Tom Smith, a former ... Full story

Ed Comly, veterans advocate, dies at 87

Edward H. “Ed” Comly Sr. was more than a lifelong Northeast Philadelphia resident. He was a community icon. Raised during the Great Depression to a local ... Full story

Tax message hits home on Tulip Street

— Lawmakers set up podium on porch to rap Nutter's plan for property assessments. ... Full story

Bustleton civic board faces lots of competition

There will be a contested election for the Greater Bustleton Civic League’s board posts on May 23, and the opposition to the incumbents is organized. Jack ... Full story

Ancient bridge marks its place in history

You might ride over it daily and not know that Frankford Avenue’s bridge over the Pennypack Creek is of historical significance. It dates to 1697, ... Full story

Driver charged in fatal crash

A suspected drunken driver is facing murder charges after he allegedly caused a crash that claimed the lives of two people on Thursday morning in ... Full story

A day for crazy hats!

The students at Christ the King Elementary School in Morrell Park raised more than $1,500 for Special People In Northeast Inc. during the school’s 11th ... Full story

A 'mix of people' are bound for Hall of Fame

— The inductees, living and deceased, will be honored at a ceremony at Holy Family in October. ... Full story

Tired out

— The man charged with dozens of tire slashings is no stranger to the area. ... Full story

Spring into action

— Here's a look at the spring and annual award winners who will be honored at the 27th annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet on May 16. ... Full story

Cusack is a likable Poe, but 'The Raven' just doesn't fly

The Raven reminded me quite a bit of that TV show called Castle with Nathan Fillion. That show began with the premise of an author ... Full story

Keep 'em laughing

— For Montgomery County native Craig Shoemaker, the ability to deliver a smile has given him a durable comedy career. ... Full story

Good Taste

— David Michael & Co. hosts a classy affair to show off some of its flavorful creations. ... Full story

Life is good at the bottom

— The quest to knock some bucks off their food bills brings shoppers bright and early to the grand opening of Bottom Dollar in Rhawnhurst. ... Full story

Pets of the Week (May 2, 2012)

Biffles is up for grabs Biffles is a big, sweet, blue-eyed, 3-year-old marshmallow cat who was found hungry, hurt and covered in dirt. The cat is off ... Full story

Casino Trips (May 2, 2012)

MARLYN FEIN CHAPTER OF THE BOARD OF ASSOCIATES OF FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER May 5. National Museum of Jewish American History, Philadelphia. $60, includes bus, ... Full story

Trips (May 2, 2012)

MARLYN FEIN CHAPTER OF THE BOARD OF ASSOCIATES OF FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER May 5. National Museum of Jewish American History, Philadelphia. $60, includes bus, ... Full story

Reunions (May 2, 2012)

HIGH SCHOOLS   Cardinal Dougherty • Class of 2001. Holding reunion on May 12 at Radisson Hotel (Trevose). E-mail CD01Reunion@gmail.com Thomas Edison • Class of 2002. Looking for former classmates ... Full story

Events (May 2, 2012)

    Friday, May 4 EVENTS   Free Concert, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy, 10700 Knights Road. Features clients with special needs. Family friendly, casual potluck ... Full story

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Melissa Yerkov Sports Editor MYerkov@bsmphilly.com _______________________________________ Melissa Yerkov came into journalism in 2005 and for the past five years, has headed the Northeast Times sports department. Her main focus is high school and collegiate athletics — especially profiles that introduce readers to competitors and coaches throughout Northeast Philadelphia. Melissa also coordinates the annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet that salutes top student athletes throughout the Times’ coverage area.

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