Tom Waring

Philadelphia

Sports Writer at Bucks County Courier Times

Editor at Northeast Times

Editor, Northeast Times

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Articles

A transformation of Lawncrest Library

5 days ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

The renovated Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., recently reopened following a $4.5 million investment through the city’s Rebuild program. Among those on hand were Mayor Cherelle Parker; City Councilman Anthony Phillips; state Rep. Anthony Bellmon; state Sen.
Dougherty discusses Harrisburg work at town hall

5 days ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

State Rep. Sean Dougherty (D-172nd dist.) held a recent town hall meeting at St. Cecilia auditorium. Dougherty introduced himself as a graduate of St. Albert the Great, La Salle High School, Chestnut Hill College and Temple Law School. His office is at 7801 Hasbrook Avenue (at Hartel Avenue), and he thanked his staff for their work. A sign was finally installed outside the office the day after the town hall. In Harrisburg, Dougherty is deputy director of the newly former Law Enforcement Caucus.
Brady addresses East Torresdale

5 days ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

City Controller Christy Brady spoke at last week’s East Torresdale Civic Association meeting. Brady, a 30-year veteran of the office, was elected in a 2023 special election to replace Rebecca Rhynhart, who resigned to run for mayor. She is seeking a full four-year term this year. Brady, a Fox Chase resident, talked about receiving a tip from a man that some property owners were illegally claiming the city’s Homestead Exemption, which is intended for a homeowner’s primary residence.
Aronimink continues to plan for 2026 PGA Championship

1 week ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

Aronimink Golf Club on Tuesday welcomed the media for a look at how the club is planning for the PGA Championship, May 14-17, 2026. The club, which opened in 1928, is located in Newtown Square, Delaware County. The PGA Championship winner earns the Wanamaker Trophy, which was prominently displayed at the news conference.
Fox Chase hears from Picozzi

1 week ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

State Sen. Joe Picozzi addressed the recent Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Association meeting. Picozzi, who turns 30 on April 22, chairs the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and is a member of the Appropriations Committee. Picozzi spoke of Senate Bill 184, a measure he sponsored that became law. It would enable international team doctors to treat their players in Pennsylvania when Philadelphia hosts the FIFA Club World Cup this summer and the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Doing a world of good

1 week ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

The Michael Strange Foundation recently held a four-day workshop for Gold Star families. The foundation is in memory of Navy Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Petty Officer First Class Michael Strange, a Wissinoming native and 2004 North Catholic graduate who died on Aug. 6, 2011 of wounds caused when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was aboard crashed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. He was 25 and was among 30 Americans killed.
Always 4 the Kids at Nazareth

1 week ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

Nazareth Academy High School raised $172,603.47 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia during the recent Naz-A-Thon. Specifically, the money will go to CHOP’s Child Life Department, the Genetics program and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. . Naz-A-Thon began in 2014 – COVID canceled it in 2020 and 2021 – and the girls have raised more than $1.2 million for CHOP over the years.
Fond memories of Frankford

2 weeks ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

When Moviehouse Productions’ Rick Spector asked Historical Society of Frankford board member Susan Couvreur for someone to interview for his Philadelphia Neighborhood series, she replied, “Have I got the man for you.”Couvreur, who chairs collections at the historical society, put Spector in touch with Fred Prescott.
DA plans to prosecute illegal dumpers

3 weeks ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

District Attorney Larry Krasner last week came to Lawncrest to announce the launch of a pilot initiative that will prosecute quality-of-life offenses with a particular focus on “short dumping” – the illegal discarding of trash and other debris such as tires and construction materials on public and private properties. The pilot, called the Cleaner and Greener Enforcement Unit, is launching in the 8th and 9th Councilmanic districts.
Firefighters, transit workers back Dugan

3 weeks ago | patimes.media | Tom Waring

International Association of Fire Fighters and Paramedics Local 22 and Transport Worker Union Local 234 have endorsed Pat Dugan for district attorney. Dugan is challenging District Attorney Larry Krasner in the May 20 Democratic primary. The challenger was a Municipal Court judge for 17 years, including serving as president judge from 2019-24. The announcement was made at TWU 234 headquarters at 500 N. 2nd St.Local 234 was represented by president Brian Pollitt and secretary-treasurer Joe Coccio.