Tom Waring

Philadelphia

Sports Writer at Bucks County Courier Times

Editor at Northeast Times

Editor, Northeast Times

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Articles

Super new mural at Spike’s

6 days ago | southphillyreview.com | Tom Waring

One of the side walls of Spike’s Trophies has a fresh new mural – one celebrating the Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX. Spike’s, 2701 Grant Ave., teamed with the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and Mural Arts Philadelphia for the new mural, which was unveiled last week. The master of ceremonies was Howard Eskin, a Northeast High graduate who had a long career on sports radio and TV and now hosts a podcast twice a week.
Super new mural at Spike’s

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

One of the side walls of Spike’s Trophies has a fresh new mural – one celebrating the Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX. Spike’s, 2701 Grant Ave., teamed with the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and Mural Arts Philadelphia for the new mural, which was unveiled last week. The master of ceremonies was Howard Eskin, a Northeast High graduate who had a long career on sports radio and TV and now hosts a podcast twice a week.
Fox Chase unhappy with Burholme Park revelry

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

Members of the Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Association last week complained about activities at Burholme Park. Specifically, neighbors pointed to people who use the pavilion. Concerns include illegal parking, loud music, fireworks and a lack of permits. Some neighbors want the pavilion relocated within the park, while others want the pavilion removed. In other news from the June 11 meeting:• The group heard from Mark Mroz, community relations officer in the 2nd Police District.
Frankford Library back open

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. (at Overington Street), has finally reopened. The library closed in December 2022 for renovations and was supposed to reopen in the spring of 2024. But renovations were slower than expected, and staffing issues delayed the reopening. The grand opening took place on June 5. In all, the transformation cost $5.5 million. The William Penn Foundation donated $2.5 million and believes the money was worth it.
Collin Gillespie a Bustleton Bengals Hall of Famer

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

The Bustleton Bengals last week inducted basketball star Collin Gillespie into their Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the John Marynowitz Gym. Longtime Bengals volunteer Vince Tarducci organized the event. He, Bengals president Joe Giedemann and boys athletic director Glen Reed presented Gillespie with a trophy with a basketball shape on top.
Crime update in the 2nd

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

Capt. Andrew DiSanto and community relations officer Mark Mroz spoke at last week’s 2nd Police District Advisory Council meeting. DiSanto spoke of two recent shootings, one on the 6500 block of Horrocks St. and the other on the 6100 block of Summerdale Ave. In both cases, the victims have been uncooperative with police. Mroz said officers assigned to school beats will now be assigned to local public swimming pools during the summer.
Dougherty calls for SEPTA funding

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

State Rep. Sean Dougherty on Thursday morning held a news conference at SEPTA’s Fox Chase Station to argue for funding for the transit agency. SEPTA users joined him at the event. “SEPTA is the lifeline of Philadelphia and the surrounding area as nearly 1 million people use their services every day,” Dougherty said. “It was impactful to hear from the incredible folks who joined me today to discuss how crucial SEPTA’s transportation services are to them.
No fish tale – Bralow’s is closing - Northeast Times

2 weeks ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

Come June 28, Marc Bralow is “gone fishin’.”Bralow’s Fresh Fish & Seafood, which has been on the 8000 block of Bustleton Ave. since 1960, will be closing its doors. “I’m ready to retire,” said Bralow, who’ll turn 61 on July 4. “It’s the right time for me.”The history of Bralow’s begins well before its opening in Rhawnhurst 65 years ago. In 1895, Abraham Bralow – Marc’s great-grandfather – sold fish and seafood on a push cart in South Philadelphia.
Keeping businesses compliant

2 weeks ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

The city Department of Licenses and Inspections – Quality of Life brought its Business Education Enforcement program to Rising Sun Avenue in Burholme and Lawncrest. BEE is a year-old program aimed at helping local businesses stay ahead of compliance issues. Commissioner Bridget Collins-Greenwald and Quality of Life inspectors engaged with business owners, offering hands-on guidance and resources designed to prevent violations before they happen.
BLOCS builds what matters most

2 weeks ago | northeasttimes.com | Tom Waring

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools, the largest scholarship organization in Pennsylvania, hosted its annual gala at the Please Touch Museum on May 29. BLOCS funds more than 33,000 scholarships for Pre-Kindergarten to 12th-grade students. The theme was Building What Matters Most. The hostess was Alicia Vitarelli, Channel 6 Action News anchorwoman who attended Catholic elementary and high schools and Villanova University. Archbishop Nelson Perez offered an invocation and benediction.

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