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State and city lawmakers take aim at tax delinquents
Going after delinquent taxpayers was on the minds of lawmakers in Harrisburg and City Hall last week. The state House of Representatives passed two measures that ... Full story
Somerton Civic opposes psychic business application
The Somerton neighborhood has been holding its ground on several recent zoning issues. During the May 14 meeting of the Somerton Civic Association, zoning chairman Seth ... Full story
15th PDAC honors Wetzel for longtime support, officers for arrests
Members of the 15th Police District Advisory Council on Monday night honored the Rev. Steve Wetzel, pastor of St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church, for his ... Full story
Crime log (May 22, 2013)
April 22 through May 5 This summary is based on reports by Northeast Detectives. It does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other specific ... Full story
Pennepack Baptist Church celebrates 325th anniversary
Pennepack Baptist Church, at 8732 Krewstown Road, will celebrate its 325th anniversary on June 1-2. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. on June 1 with ... Full story
Preliminary hearing delayed for elderly NE man accused of murdering his wife
Louis Hartdegen, 75, of Castor Gardens, faces murder, indecent assault and abuse of a corpse charges. He also is charged with making a false report to authorities.A hearing scheduled for today has been delayed until Aug. 6. ... Full story
Donations for scholarship organizations sought at Mayfair Business meeting
Officials from St. Hubert High School and St. Matthew and Blessed Trinity elementary schools attended a meeting of the Mayfair Business Association to ask merchants ... Full story
Suspect sought in barbershop robbery
A confused-looking man with a BB gun tried to rob a Bell’s Corner delicatessen, failed, then robbed a nearby barbershop of $50 on Saturday morning, ... Full story
Hostage might not be a hostage, police say
If somebody tries to convince you that a relative or friend is being held hostage and wants money in exchange for freedom, check with the ... Full story
Sabatina hopes to increase penalties for home invasion crimes
State Rep. John Sabatina Jr., who has learned of recent home invasions in places like Mayfair, Rhawnhurst and Bucks County, wants to do something about ... 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
