Business
Safe and secure
Go to any local community association meeting, and you’re likely to hear police officials tell folks that one of the top crimes plaguing the Northeast ... Full story
Workshops and bedrooms, too
— The old Globe Dye Works in Frankford already houses several creative businesses. Now, owners want to offer living spaces, as well. ... Full story
Chamber aging gracefully
— Bank president takes helm of 90-year-old Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce; builds on success. ... Full story
Second chances
— At Independence Industries, people who are visually impaired rebuild computers from recycled parts, and put them up for sale. ... 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
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
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
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
Making the Grade
— The Northeast GED Center is building a solid track record of helping school dropouts who've come to realize that a diploma is critical for any degree of success in their lives. ... Full story
Putting it on the line
— Philly Pretzel Factory CEO will get a closer look at the twists and turns of his business when he's on TV's 'Undercover Boss' ... Full story
Schwartz discusses decision to run for governor
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz said Monday she decided to enter the governor’s race, even though history is not on her side, because she thinks Gov. ... Full story
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Bill Kenny
| Reporter bkenny@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ Bill Kenny has been with the Northeast Times since 1998. He has delivered a number of important stories over the years, with special emphasis on police and courts coverage. His specialty is undertaking in-depth stories that examine key newsmakers and topical issues of importance to the people of Northeast Philadelphia.Log in