Northeast Times
Police seek two men in pharmacy burglary
Philadelphia police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men in connection with a pharmacy burglary in Torresdale. On May 5 at 10:30 p.m., two ... Full story
Butkovitz continues to criticize AVI assessments
It’s no secret that City Controller Alan Butkovitz is no fan of the city’s Actual Value Initiative. Last week, Butkovitz released a report he said showed ... Full story
Networking is the name of the game at Expo
Hundreds of people turned out at Holy Family University on May 8 to mingle, chat, network and nosh at the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of ... Full story
Special-needs kids get a turn at bat
Billy Killian lost his anonymity forever on April 20, 2004. On that night, the off-duty Philadelphia police officer was shopping at his local convenience store when ... Full story
At 79, she’s finally set to graduate from CCP
Bernice Appel, 79, watched her two daughters graduate from Community College of Philadelphia. Now, it’s their turn to watch their mom don cap and gown to ... Full story
Like father, like son
When a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer was shot to death, allegedly by the Boston Marathon bombers, Joe and Brian McBride could relate. “It was ... Full story
Princeton Avenue On-Ramp to I-95 North to Close Next Weekend
Continuing construction on the $212 million project to improve Interstate 95 through the Cottman Avenue Interchange (Exit 30) in Northeast Philadelphia will restrict travel near ... Full story
Philly Realtors’ group pushing to restart lien sales
Cherry Hill does it. Newark does it. But Philly doesn’t — sell lien certificates on the tens of thousands of properties whose owners have failed ... Full story
Zecca urges voters to unseat Butkovitz in city controller race
Mark Zecca said Philadelphia needs an independent, reform-minded city controller and is urging voters to discard two-term incumbent Alan Butkovitz. Zecca also believes ... Full story
Judge Ken Powell faces challenges to keep his seat
Common Pleas Court Judge Ken Powell is the only incumbent in the 20-candidate field, but faces a challenge to keep his seat in this year’s ... 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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Tom Waring
| Reporter twaring@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ Versatility is the hallmark of Tom Waring, a key member of the Northeast Times reporting staff since 1995. Beyond his ability to tackle any story for the paper, Tom has excelled over the years at political coverage with a particular Northeast Philly flavor to keep the paper’s readership on top of the issues.Log in
