Tom Waring

The Independence Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the prestigious DAR Americanism Award to the Rev. Samuel Murangi, rector of Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church, 8201 Frankford Ave. The presentation of a medal and certificate was made during the Sept. 8 service. Murangi, a native of Uganda, was joined by his wife Yvonne and […]

The Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce sponsored a recent event with retired Flyers defenseman Chris Therien, now an advocate for people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. State Sen. Jimmy Dillon introduced Therien at the event, held at American Heritage Credit Union headquarters at 2060 Red Lion Road. Dillon knows Therien from training […]

If you’ve visited the Somerton Post Office anytime since 1989, you’ve probably interacted with Jerry McGovern. In all, McGovern has worked for the Postal Service for 39 years. “Thirty-five of them right here,” he said. McGovern is a Port Richmond native and North Catholic High School graduate. He attended college for a little bit and […]

Holme Circle Civic Association last week listened to remarks by state Sen. Jimmy Dillon and veteran park ranger Monica Hicks.

Quakertown will bring its 3-0 SOL Continental record to Upper Dublin on Friday night.

Congregations of Shaare Shamayim hosted a candidates forum at its new location in Elkins Park, continuing a tradition that took place for many years at its longtime former site at 9768 Verree Road. Paul Kaplan, a Shaare Shamayim member, moderated the forum. Jacques Lurie, the synagogue’s executive director, was also on hand. Each candidate was […]

Congregations of Shaare Shamayim hosted a candidates forum at its new location in Elkins Park, continuing a tradition that took place for many years at its longtime former site at 9768 Verree Road. Paul Kaplan, a Shaare Shamayim member, moderated the forum. Jacques Lurie, the synagogue’s executive director, was also on hand. Each candidate was […]

Zayd Najimi converted on a penalty kick to give Council Rock North a 2-1 overtime victory over archrival Council Rock South on a chilly and windy night at Walt Snyder Stadium.

Tom Waring The Quakertown Panthers sure have overcome losses in their first three games to tough competition in Southern Lehigh, Pennsbury and North Penn.

Just over six minutes into overtime, Calvary Christian's Caden Redante slipped free with the ball and scored to give the Cougars a 4-3 victory over New Hope-Solebury in the District One Class A final at North Penn's Crawford Stadium.