Author: Tom Lineman

City Plans for Potential Protests Following Grand Jury Decision in the Breonna Taylor Case

by Tom Lineman

Guidance from the City of Philadelphia: Following the decision by a Jefferson County grand jury regarding the killing of Breonna Taylor, City officials and the Philadelphia Police Department shared plans to prepare for potential protest activity and large crowds. At this time, the City is aware of one known protest planned for this evening. Additional … Continue reading City Plans for Potential Protests Following Grand Jury Decision in the Breonna Taylor Case

Missing Person from the 24th District

by Tom Lineman

From Philly Police Blog: The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 74-year-old endangered missing person Rosa Santiago. She was last seen at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020, on the 19XX block of East Venango Street. She is 5’4”, 115 lbs,  thin build, light complexion, brown eyes and gray hair.  She was last … Continue reading Missing Person from the 24th District

Prevention Point distributed 4,797,776 syringes in Kensington – in 1 Year

by Tom Lineman

When Shannon Farrell, President of the Harrowgate Civic Association, heard rumors that some residents met with Jose Benitez, Executive Director of Prevention Point, to discuss the needles that our communities overrun with, the outcome sounded good. It was said that Benitez offered to reduce the number of needles that Prevention Point gives out by 100,000 … Continue reading Prevention Point distributed 4,797,776 syringes in Kensington – in 1 Year

Mariana Bracetti Academy to Construct Wellness Center on site of Former North Catholic Faculty House

by Tom Lineman

    Heavy equipment arrived at the former Northeast Catholic High School Faculty House on Torresdale Avenue last week as crews prepare the building for demolition.     The building, on the campus of Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School (MBA), has been in poor condition since the days of North Catholic prior to its sale to the … Continue reading Mariana Bracetti Academy to Construct Wellness Center on site of Former North Catholic Faculty House

It Was a Zoo at Bethel Chapel’s Open House on Saturday!

by Tom Lineman

Bethel Chapel Church at K & Lycoming Streets in Juniata Park never disappoints with their annual Open House and Free Neighborhood Block Party! The church was blessed with fabulous weather on Saturday for families to come out and enjoy snacks, fun, and something new this year — a Petting Zoo! In past years, Bethel Chapel … Continue reading It Was a Zoo at Bethel Chapel’s Open House on Saturday!

Crews Ready Former North Catholic Rectory for Demolition

by Tom Lineman

Crews are gutting the inside of the former Northeast Catholic High School Rectory on Torresdale Avenue. With all of the windows removed, the window frames were being torn out yesterday , and heavy machinery arrived on site. Passersby said that homeless people have been sleeping in the building for awhile. The massive building was referred … Continue reading Crews Ready Former North Catholic Rectory for Demolition

First Day of School Assignment: Help All Students #LogOnPHL

by Tom Lineman

A First Day of School Message from Mayor Jim Kenney & Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. Today is the first day for Philadelphia’s public schools and it is certainly unlike any other in our lifetime. While we won’t see young people boarding a bus or walking to school, full of excitement, we do take … Continue reading First Day of School Assignment: Help All Students #LogOnPHL

Memorial for 2 brothers is planned for Sunday, September 6th

by Tom Lineman

Family, friends and neighbors came together on Monday evening, August 31st to support each other and remember two young brothers, Kariel and Jacier, who were killed in a car crash on the weekend. The boys were thrown from the vehicle that they were riding in while traveling on Hunting Park Avenue when another vehicle sped … Continue reading Memorial for 2 brothers is planned for Sunday, September 6th