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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
Pets of the Week (May 8, 2013)
Looking for some brotherly love Percy and Jackson are 4-year-old tabby brothers who are looking to live in a home with patient and caring people. The boys ... Full story
Bustleton Civic officers unopposed
This year’s election of Greater Bustleton Civic League executive officers pretty much will be a formality later in May. No more than one candidate per seat ... Full story
Officials promote US Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Officials from the local chapter of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps promoted the group at a recent meeting of the Take Back Your ... 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
