Northeast Times
Firefighters' union chief Gault loses bid for re-election
Battalion Chief Joe Schulle, a Northeast resident and firefighter since 1992, defeated Gault. ... Full story
Lots of things to do in Mayfair this Saturday
The fifth annual Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run and Walk will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Abraham Lincoln High School, Meanwhile, the Mayfair Business Association will hold the Mayfair May Fair on Saturday. ... Full story
NE loses 169th House District in court decision on legislative districts
The 169th District moves to York County. The Northeast will be represented in the state Senate by the 2nd and 5th districts. ... Full story
NE Civic groups talk about forming coalition
Several civic association leaders already are working on putting a Northeast coalition together. ... Full story
Local candidates look strong as election nears
Many Philadelphia Common Pleas and Municipal Court judges live in places such as Center City, Chestnut Hill and Andorra, but several Northeast candidates look poised ... Full story
City cuts down 5 trees after they are vandalized
The city cut down five half-century-old trees on the west side of the 9400 block of the Roosevelt Boulevard on May 2 because someone had ... Full story
Pets of the Week (May 15, 2013)
Percy and Jackson need brotherly love Percy and Jackson are 4-year-old tabby brothers who are looking to live in a home with patient and caring people. ... Full story
It’s her ministry
Holme Circle’s Kathy Perpetua visited Nazareth Academy and taught the students how to make rosaries. ... Full story
Around town events (May 15, 2013)
Homestead exemption deadline extended City Council on Thursday, May 9, voted to extend the deadline to apply for residential property tax relief, commonly known as the ... Full story
40 years later, local preschool continues to thrive
Forty years ago, a young assistant pastor was looking for a preschool in the Northwood area for his son. The Rev. Paul Andell and his wife, ... 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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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
