Lifestyle
Spring cleanups just around the corner
More Northeast residents are going to be involved in organized efforts to tidy up their neighborhoods during the city’s fifth annual spring cleanup this Saturday. Volunteers ... Full story
Time for a spring cleaning
— City officials are planning a big cleanup across Philly, and Northeast groups are grabbing bags and pitching in. ... Full story
Fashion Cents
— Northeast Philly will be the scene Goodwill Industries' popular Prom Dress Sale on Saturday. It's a chance for girls to look great...at a great price. ... Full story
Escape to nature
— Artist Vincent van Gogh certainly had his share of conflicts with his mind. The great outdoors provided the troubled painter with a colorful outlet for some of his most distinctive works. ... Full story
Getting ready to race
Rally combines good food and camaraderie in preparation of Komen's annual fund-raiser to combat breast cancer. ... Full story
Pupils stitch a GREAT thank-you
The Gang Resistance Education and Training program debuted nationally in 1992, and police Sgt. Stephen Naughton brought it to Philadelphia the following year. Since a successful ... Full story
Antiques extravaganza is coming to town
The Philadelphia Antiques Show has taken place for 50 years and done more than just find new homes for decorative pieces and furnishings. In the last ... Full story
Head of the Class
Project WOW is a property maintenance, repair and GED-preparation program open to Philadelphians ages 18 to 21 who lack a high school diploma. ... Full story
He’s the Boss
You might say Bruce Springsteen embodies rock’s American Dream. His mementos, keepsakes and a few trappings of fame now compose a pop culture exhibit at the National Constitution Center that is devoted to everything Bruce. ... Full story
Honoring some of baseball’s finest
The Oldtimers Bats and Balls Association last week presented the William “Pickles” Kennedy Memorial Award to Ed Wade, Don Flynn and Joseph “Goople” McCloskey. Wade and ... Full story
A message of hope
"Breast cancer is not a death sentence anymore. People can survive." — Judi Blue, breast cancer survivor ... Full story
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John Loftus
| Reporter jloftus@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ John Loftus wears a couple of hats — he’s a reporter and, when not pursuing stories, he helps edit stories that are published in the Times. John came to the Northeast Times in 2009, having worked for our prime competitor, the former Northeast News Gleaner. His career has included a healthy dose of reporting and editing at daily newspapers in New Jersey.Log in