Northeast Times

The Northeast Times is a newspaper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focusing on the Northeast Philadelphia area. It was acquired in 1999 by Philadelphia Newspapers, which is also the parent company of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2010, the Times changed hands again when Philadelphia Media Network sold it to a new company called Broad Street Media, founded by Darwin Oordt and the Richner brothers, Clifford and Stuart. In 2016, Richard Donnelly took over Broad Street Media and created the Newspaper Media Group.

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Akkas Portrait Studio at Temple University

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Following the opening reception of her exhibit, Ghada Khunji held an engaging studio portrait session at Temple University’s Charles Library. Ghada invited the students of Temple to visit the library and have their portraits taken. The artist uses a photography medium in most of her works to showcase the human condition and individual identities. As shown on her social media platforms, the Arab artist attempts to highlight her Arab heritage. The Akkas portrait sessions held today were very intimate.
Al-Bustan Dark Ages Reception

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture had its opening reception for its new monthly exhibit. The Arab community center hosted the reception, featuring the work of Ghada Khunji, an artist from Manama, Bahrain. Khada is a visual artist who creates still-life models featuring individuals wearing traditional Middle Eastern clothing and sculptures that honor classic Arab wardrobes. Ghada also specializes in photography and likes to focus on highlighting various aspects of identity as a woman.
Penn Students Protest Trans Healthcare Rollback and Detention of U.S. Citizen

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Our government has been passing new laws and legislation that jeopardize the American people, going against their responsibility of putting our best interests first. Access to healthcare, affordable food and housing, and government assistance programs have been gutted, and necessary initiatives like the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion organization impact every American citizen.
Day Two of psychOdelphia Convention

1 week ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

The second day of the psychOdelphia weekend is full of various events and meeting opportunities between fans and cast members. Friday featured only Sage Brocklebank, who hosted the day wonderfully, yet the complete cast has arrived for the rest of the weekend. Just like Friday, the convention has brought in the infamous Blueberry, the car driven throughout the series by Gus and ‘Shawn, ’ played by Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez, respectively.
Cecil B. Moore library update

3 weeks ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Following the town hall meeting with Councilman Jeffery Young, Jr. to discuss the future of the Cecil B. Moore Library, the library was opened temporarily to explore the options of renovating the building. The week after, the library hosted a community meeting to debrief the events of the previous town hall meeting and converse about the various approaches possible to keep the library open. The main concern voiced by the attendees of the meeting was the feeling of not being heard.
Al-Bustan Storyburst Exhibition

1 month ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Philadelphia is a very diverse community, with a lot of different backgrounds coming together and sharing their cultures with one another. One of the most prominent identities in the city is those from Arab and Middle Eastern countries. However, centers that foster a community and bring everyone who identifies with the background together are rare in the city. Except for Al-Bustan.
The Importance of a Palestine Rally

1 month ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Last week, Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident of the United States who has obtained and possesses a green card, was kidnapped from his apartment by agents of the American Government for his activism and heavy protesting for Palestine.
Honoring Dan and Bruce

1 month ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

Dan Miller and Bruce Samuelson of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts were honored last week for their significant work— both creatively and academically— in the academy. The PAFA held an opening reception for what will be an exhibition lasting just over a month, from Feb 21 to April 6.
Cecil B. Moore Library Meeting

1 month ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

This week, the Wayland Baptist Church held a town hall meeting to discuss the possible future of the Cecil B. Moore Library and potential solutions for its closure. Closed indefinitely on January 21, 2025, the library has had a tumultuous past, with many issues and difficulties arising within the infrastructure and design of the building. Built in 1961, the library has been slowly deteriorating.
Philadelphia Tree Maintenance and Philly Tree Plan Update

1 month ago | northeasttimes.com | Amna Faheem

The Committee on the Environment met on the 5th of March to discuss various environmental plans, specifically the Philadelphia Tree Plan, which was created in 2019 and officially launched in 2023 to increase the tree population in the city. The meeting was led by the chair, Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier, and the vice-chair, councilwoman Cindy Bass, and discussed the current Philly Tree Plan.