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Forward by Tom Lineman, Juniata News Sister Elaine George is an amazing woman. For 16 years she has called Juniata her home. She lived and worked in Juniata, and jumped right into working for the betterment of the neighborhood in her “spare” time (as if any of us have spare time). She’s touched the lives … Continue reading Sister Elaine George Sets Flight for Peru, and Juniata Will Miss Her
When a City Council committee hearing was held in Kensington on August 11th, a recurring question was “Where is Jim Kenney?” Nine organizations have come together to let Mayor Jim Kenney know about some of the immediately actionable requests that were brought up at the meeting. Following is their letter: Kensington Neighborhood Planning Mayor Kenney, … Continue reading Nine Organizations Unite to Let Mayor Kenney Know What is Needed in Kensington
Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez held the hearing with community stakeholders and city officials to highlight Kensington’s significant problems. It was organized by City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services. One city official was missing though — Mayor Jim Kenney. Sanchez said that that while the things that Kensington deals with are a citywide … Continue reading Kensington is Tired of the City’s Failure to Act on the Terrible Conditions in the Neighborhood
Sonny Ho came to Philadelphia in the 1980’s as a teenager where his family purchased their first house in the United States on the 3700 block of L Street in Juniata. He needed to get a job to help his family, and as fate would have it, the man who sold his house to Sonny’s … Continue reading Juniata Proud: Sonny Ho Hosts the Grand Opening of ‘Next Gen’ Dunkin’
By Tim McCloskey In a scheduled four round bout at the sold out 2300 Arena in South Philly, Kensington southpaw Tyhler Williams (5-0, 4 KO) scored a decisive victory over Sunbury, PA’s Jordan Morales last Saturday night on the undercard of a Jeter Promotions event. The hard-hitting Williams was too much for Morales, as the ref called the … Continue reading Kensington Junior Welterweight remains unbeaten, moving up in the ranks
Opening a restaurant is always a big risk, and opening at the beginning of a pandemic is most certainly nerve-racking. For one family, who opened Boricua Restaurant last year, hard work, wonderful relationships and great food brought magnificent success. “It’s been extremely exciting,” said Hector Serrano, who owns Boricua Restaurant at 1149 N. … Continue reading Boricua Restaurant Has Big Plans
The St. Joan of Arc Parochial School building (now Deep Roots Charter School) at 3568 Frankford Avenue, and the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church building (now the Mission of St. Joan of Arc) at 3558 Frankford Avenue, have both been placed into nomination for Historical status in the Philadelphia Register of Historic … Continue reading St. Joan of Arc buildings are nominated for Historical status
From Philly Police Blog: On June 11, 2021, 1:30AM, the victim was getting out his car on the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue when he was approached by three unknown males. Suspect #1, pointed a handgun at him demanding money and after taking $50 from his wallet and his car keys, the suspect fled in … Continue reading Suspects Wanted for Robbery/Car Jacking in the 24th District
Wei Lin, 28, was killed with a punch to the head after assisting an employee of his restaurant who was involved in a fender-bender at L & Luzerne Streets in Juniata, just a block from the restaurant. The employee of Red Central Chinese Restaurant at L Street & Erie Avenue was making a … Continue reading GoFundMe is set up to help Wei Lin’s young family
From the Philly Police Blog: On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 4:00 am, in the 2700 Block of Kensington Avenue, a White SUV traveled southbound on Kensington Avenue when it struck a pedestrian crossing in the roadway. The striking vehicle fled the area southbound on Kensington Avenue. The vehicle, possibly a 2021 Ford Escape, … Continue reading Police Seek Vehicle that Struck and Killed Lauren Panas, 35
