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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
Students learn to help others
— Service learning projects have become a part of the mission at Northwood Academy Charter School. ... 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
Keeping up the ‘blight fight’ throughout the riverwards
Local officials recently discussed the tools they are using to fight blight, as well as, St. Anne’s possible future as a charter school and the deteriorating state of the pier at Pulaski Park. ... 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