Mayfair Third Thursdays
The Mayfair Business Improvement District and State Street Events will continue their Third Thursday Night Markets, featuring live music and vendors, from 6-9 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. Dates, themes and entertainment are Aug. 20 (Dog Days of Summer, So Easy Band) and Sept. 17 (Mayfair Irish Night, Bogside Rogues). Also on Aug. 20, there will be food trucks, inflatable games for kids and free pet portraits and a blessing from the Rev. Patrick Welsh, pastor at St. Matthew. ••
Backpack, clothing giveaway at Heitzman
The Harrowgate Civic Association, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Dress Up Project, will host its annual Back-to-School Giveaway event to support local students preparing for the upcoming school year.
The event will take place on Friday, Aug. 14, from 3-5 p.m. at Heitzman Recreation Center, 3631 Amber St.
During the event, every attending child will receive a free backpack filled with essential school supplies. In addition to educational tools, the Dress Up Project will be on-site distributing free clothing to families. Light refreshments will also be served to attendees.
Children must be present at the event to receive their free backpack and supplies.
For more information regarding the clothing distribution, families can visit dugproject.org. ••
Ukrainian Folk Festival
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 23, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. The festival will feature Ukrainian arts and crafts, music, dance, food, refreshments, baked goods, vendors, live historical reenactments and a celebration of Ukraine’s independence. Admission is $20 at the gate. Kids under 15 are free. Parking is free. For each paid admission, $2 will be donated to humanitarian relief for war victims in Ukraine. Call 267-664-3857 or email info@tryzub.org ••
Upgrades to local traffic signals
Northeast Philadelphia has been awarded nearly $2.8 million through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program, according to Rep. Martina White. The funding will support upgrades to traffic controllers and provide new software licenses to implement next-generation transit signal priority at 140 traffic signals, including those at 53 intersections in the Bustleton corridor of SEPTA lines.
“These upgrades will make a meaningful difference for the thousands of residents and commuters who travel through the Bustleton corridor each day,” White said. “This is an important investment that will allow us to improve safety, enhance efficiency at our intersections and ensure our infrastructure evolves with the community’s needs. These signal enhancements are an important step toward strengthening the broader transit network that supports continued progress in the 170th District.” ••
Join adult writing group
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will hold a meeting for its adult writing group on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. Connect with other writers for motivation and inspiration. The club is open to writers of all genres and skill levels. ••
Kids Fest on Sept. 12
State Rep. Martina White’s 11th annual Kids Fest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Somerton Youth Organization, 1400 Southampton Road. The day will include food and fun activities. Volunteers, including high school students who need service hours, are needed. For more information, call 215-330-3711 or email pleneghan@pahousegop.com ••
Flea market on Aug. 15
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 400 Sentner St. (at Hasbrook Avenue), will hold an indoor and outdoor flea market on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Vendors will be selling toys, clothing and household items. Food and drink will be available for purchase. ••
Patriotic Bingo
Catholic Daughters Court 2222 will hold Patriotic Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6-10 p.m. at Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $35, and tables of 10 are available for purchase. There will be 10 games for cash prizes, along with beer, wine, soda, water, coffee, tea, desserts and light snacks. The night will also include a 50-50, raffle baskets and pull-tab games. Proceeds will benefit the St. Dominic Church Restoration Fund. Tickets are available at the rectory. For tickets or more information, call Denise Barr at 484-467-3808. ••
Kelly’s Seafood announces closing date
Kelly’s Seafood, 9362 Old Bustleton Ave., will be closing for good on Aug. 31 after 68 years. The Kelly family owners announced in March they would be retiring. ••
Senior Singles to meet
Senior Singles Dining Group will get together on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 12:30 p.m. at Osteria Saporino, 1051 County Line Road in Huntingdon Valley. The restaurant phone number is 215-355-5577. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. William Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave. All are welcome to participate in the devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. Devotions include procession with Fatima statue, rosary and benediction. ••
Bustleton Library programming
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will hold a book club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. The book to be discussed is Kin, by Tayari Jones. In Kin, Vernice and Annie grow up as motherless neighbors and close friends in Honeysuckle, Louisiana, but their lives diverge as they reach adulthood. Vernice, raised by a protective aunt, leaves for Spelman College, where she becomes part of an influential community of black women and confronts new experiences shaped by privilege, ambition and social inequality. Annie, driven by the desire to find the mother who abandoned her, embarks on a journey marked by instability, risk and emotional discovery, ultimately facing life-threatening circumstances. The novel explores themes of motherhood, friendship, identity and the social complexities of womanhood in the American South. Copies of the book are available to borrow.
The library will hold an Evening Book Club meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Four teenagers form a deep friendship that offers them refuge from troubled home lives and inspires the creation of a mysterious painting. Twenty-five years later, Louisa, a young artist, inherits the artwork and sets out on a journey to uncover its origin. Copies of the book are available to borrow.
A PA CareerLink community workforce connector will offer one-on-one job search assistance on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling and professional development workshops. Call 833-750-5627 to learn more.
The library will host crafts and games for school-age children beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28. Books and prizes will be awarded. ••
Parkinson’s support group
Jeanes Hospital, 7604 Central Ave., will host meetings of a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on upcoming Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.
The schedule and guest speakers: Aug. 12 (Sonia Williams-Joseph, physical therapist); Oct. 14 (Luisa Enriquez, social worker); and Dec. 9 (Dr. Teodora Schellato, urologist).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu ••
Movie night, bench dedication at Burholme Park
City Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Councilman Brian O’Neill and state Rep. Sean Dougherty will sponsor a family movie night on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at Burholme Park, 401 Cottman Ave. The movie to be shown is Sing. The evening will include resources and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. At 6 p.m., Nancy Ostroff will lead a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the Burholme Park Disability Bench. ••
Block party outside Oxley Post
The American Legion Oxley Post 133 Auxiliary will hold its annual block party on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The party will be on the 7900 block of Torresdale Ave., from Rhawn Street to Decatur Street. The theme is Summer of Love. All are welcome. There will be vendors, crafters, music, face painting, games, street chalk art, food and drink, 50-50, small basket raffle and a Best Hippie Costume Contest. Free parking is available at New Foundations Elementary School, Torresdale and Rhawn. For more information, call Kay at 267-255-5234. ••
Welsh Road Library programming
Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., will host Science in the Summer on Wednesdays through Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. Participants will perform chemical experiments. The program is best suited for second- to seventh-graders. ••
Preschool storytime at Drexel Library
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime and play on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. 215-685-9383. ••
Programming at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will hold a meeting of its art club on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The club is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists, ages 12 and older.
The library will hold a free beginner English class on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing to build their confidence in using English.
The library will distribute lunches for kids 18 and younger every weekday from 1-2 p.m. through Aug. 21.
The library will hold a Neighborhood City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 5 p.m. Neighborhood Community Action Center staff will be on site on the first and fourth Thursday of the month.
Beginner Friendly Yoga takes place every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the library. Mats provided. All ages welcome. ••
Donate thrift goods
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through August to accept donations. Call 215-624-9130. ••
Concert schedule
The Pennypack Music Festival concerts are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 5. Admission is free. The schedule is below.
Aug. 12: Street Survivors (Lynyrd Skynyrd); Aug. 19: Well Alright (Rolling Stones); Aug. 26: LeCompt. ••
New website for Times
The Northeast Times has returned to the website patimes.media. The website includes news, sports, opinion, crime, entertainment and features, and a link to sign up for a free newsletter that will bring stories to your inbox. The site includes an option to read the current issue in “flipbook” style and a link to subscribe to the print edition. Readers are also encouraged to follow the newspaper on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and on X @NETimesOfficial. In addition to the Times being delivered to homes, the paper can be found at these spots: https://patimes.media/pickup-locations/. ••
Roller Derby at NE Racquet Club
Penn Jersey Roller Derby will present the Jimmy Jams Invitational on Aug. 15-16 at Northeast Racquet Club & Fitness Center, 9389 Krewstown Road. There will be a total of six games. Tickets are available at the door for $25 per day or $30 for both days. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There will be some bleacher seating. Fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs. For more information, visit the Penn Jersey Roller Derby page on Facebook. ••
Volunteer for child literacy program
Philly Reading Coaches is looking for volunteers for the 2026-27 school year. Each coach reads one-on-one with a K-3rd grader for at least one hour per week after school. Visit ost.phila.gov/philly-reading-coaches or email PRC@phila.gov ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus Auxiliary operates a farm stand Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October in the main lobby of the hospital, 7600 Central Ave. The stand offers locally grown produce, honey, maple syrup, apple butter and pumpkin butter. Call 215-728-2131 or email rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and games begin at 7:30. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
Trip to Lancaster County
St. Dominic’s Respect Life Ministry will hold a trip to see the musical Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres, Lancaster County, on Thursday, Oct. 8. There will be lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord and shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $197. For reservations and information, call Susan, 215-333-4313, or Lisa, 215-331-2751. ••
Fox Chase earns good grades for care
U.S. News & World Report ranked Fox Chase Cancer Center among the nation’s top hospitals for cancer care according to the publication’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings.
In addition to an overall national ranking of No. 32 for cancer care and treatment, U.S. News ranked Fox Chase at No. 11 nationally for urology, and recognized the following five areas as “High Performing:”
• Colon cancer surgery
• Gynecological cancer surgery
• Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
• Lung cancer surgery
• Prostate cancer surgery
“These rankings demonstrate our commitment to both life-changing and livesaving outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Robert Uzzo, president and CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center. “They also serve as reflections on the high-quality, personalized care that our physicians, nurses and staff provide every day across all aspects of cancer care.” ••
Volunteer at Fox Chase Farm
Fox Chase Farm is looking for adult volunteers. Opportunities include weekend community programs and events, garden and greenhouse support, animal care support, administrative duties during events, general grounds care, weekly and monthly highlights newsletters and farm educational ambassadors. For more information, contact Angela at 215-400-3310, Option 3 or acaristo@philasd.org ••
Help available for veterans
State Rep. Jared Solomon hosts a veterans clinic at his office at 7104 Frankford Ave. on the second Thursday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A representative from American Legion Post 810 assists veterans with benefits. To make an appointment, call 215-543-6755. ••
Bird walks every Monday
Fox Chase Farm, 8500 Pine Road, holds a free weekly bird walk, every Monday from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Bring your own binoculars. Email azaccagni@philasd.org ••
Monthly food pantry
St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave., hosts the Matthew 25 Food Pantry on the second Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. The pantry is a ministry of the Court St. Francis de Sales Catholic Daughters of the Americas. ••
Bingo at Cannstatter’s
Bingo is played every Thursday at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Call 215-322-0121. ••
Curfew, underage drinking
Curfew in Philadelphia is 9:30 p.m. for anyone 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those ages 14-17. If police pick up someone for a curfew violation in the Northeast, the young person will be taken home, to the Community Evening Resource Center at 4704 Leiper St. in Frankford or to the 2nd, 7th, 8th or 15th police districts. The penalty for a curfew violation can be up to $300.
Under state law, underage drinking is a summary offense with a $500 fine for the first violation. Anyone receiving a citation for underage drinking can be asked about it on applications for jobs, college applications and appointments to military service academies. ••
Chair yoga at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts chair yoga on Wednesdays at 10:10 a.m. The class is presented by Yoga4Philly and sponsored by Friends of Bustleton Library. ••
English classes at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts free intermediate English classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To register, go to remind.com/join/dbhd4e or call 215-685-0472. ••
Activities at Rosemary Montagno Senior Center
The Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road, has the following schedule: Monday – free time activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday – bingo, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Wednesday – pinochle and mahjong, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ceramics, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday – line dancing, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Friday – Pinochle 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ••
Join St. Anselm Seniors
St. Anselm has started a senior citizen club that meets most Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hall, 12650 Dunks Ferry Road. The club is open to men and women 55 and older, and members don’t have to be St. Anselm parishioners. For more information, visit the St. Anselm Senior Citizens Club page on Facebook. ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW. Call Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
Going to Greece
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will travel to Greece from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7. Rates range from $4,957 to $5,771 per person, double occupancy, and include round-trip airfare from Philadelphia, the cruise, beverages and taxes. Passports are required. For a flyer, call 215-788-9408. For reservations, call 800-423-0247. ••
BVM Seniors trips
Maternity BVM Seniors Group will take part in the following trips:
• Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon, Sunday, Sept. 27, to Tuesday, Sept. 29;
• American Music Theater, Winter Wonderland, Tuesday, Dec. 8; $160.
For information, call Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Enter wiffle ball tournament
The 8th Police District will hold its fifth annual Wiffle Ball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Parkwood Youth Organization, 3301 Mechanicsville Road. Anyone 12 and older is welcome to participate, and teams will consist of three or four players. Registration will start at 10 a.m. The day will include a youth and adult home run derby. To pre-register a team, email john.hanejko@phila.gov or call 267-601-2498. The top three teams will receive trophies. ••
Picozzi mobile office hours
State Sen. Joe Picozzi holds mobile office hours at the offices of City Councilmen Brian O’Neill and Mike Driscoll and two local libraries. Picozzi’s staff assists with state-related issues at O’Neill’s office at 432 Rhawn St. on the second Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon and at Driscoll’s office at 7552 Frankford Ave. on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. Staff is at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., on the third Friday of the month from 1-5 p.m. and at Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., on the third Tuesday of the month from 4-7 p.m. ••
Fox Chase Civic meetings
Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Association will meet on the following Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave.: Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. For more information, visit foxchasecivic.org ••
Thrill Show on Sept. 19
The 71st annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The cost is $15 per person or $35 for a family up to five. For more information, visit herothrillshow.org. ••
North Catholic 100th anniversary events
A number of events are planned for the 100th anniversary of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the opening of Northeast Catholic High School.
Here is the schedule:
• Sept. 8: Photos on steps of North Catholic building
• Sept. 22: Alumni Association Golf Outing, North Hills Country Club
• Oct. 3: Homecoming/all-year reunion at Cannstatter’s, 1-5 p.m.
• Nov. 1: Mass at North Catholic building, coffee and doughnuts afterward
• Nov. 8: Gathering of Alumni, family and friends, FOP Lodge 5
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day at St. Dominic
Call 215-543-1051 or necathalum@aol.com ••
8th District Captain Townhall
The 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road, will hold Captain Townhall meetings at 6 p.m. on the following dates: Thursdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 24. ••
Upcoming opera performances
Amici Opera Company will present two performances of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Puccini’s Il Tabarro.
The first will be on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale.
The other performance will be on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 Brigantine Ave., in Brigantine.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Autistic Art showcase and more
The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia will hold the Infinity Ball on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 3525 I St. Tickets will go on sale on Sept. 1 on Eventbrite. The evening will feature live music and entertainment, an autistic art showcase, dinner and dancing. The attire is semi-formal with a touch of sparkle. ••
Kayaking adventure
Glen Foerd invites outdoor enthusiasts to experience the Delaware River from a new perspective while on a “Kayak Adventure to Amico Island” on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 5:30 p.m.
Led by Glen Foerd’s Environmental Education team, the guided excursion takes participants across the Delaware River to Amico Island, a New Jersey state park known for its sandy beach, scenic nature trails and wildlife.
Participants will launch from Glen Foerd in tandem kayaks and paddle across the river to Amico Island, where they’ll enjoy a picnic lunch provided by Glen Foerd before hiking the island’s trails, relaxing on the beach or continuing to paddle along the shoreline exploring the island’s coves.
The excursion is best suited for participants who are comfortable kayaking for an extended period in open water. While advanced paddling experience is not required, participants should be prepared for conditions that may include wind, current and tidal movement.
Those with questions about whether the trip is a good fit are encouraged to contact Rob DiTomasso, Glen Foerd’s environmental program manager, at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org before registering.
Tickets are $50 per person, and proceeds support Glen Foerd’s environmental education programs.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.glenfoerd.org/events or call 215-632-5330. ••
High marks for Fox Chase in urology
Fox Chase Cancer Center has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for urology and urologic oncology, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The publication’s 2026-2027 “Best Hospitals” rankings placed Fox Chase at No. 11 nationally for its delivery of urology care, the best of any program in the Philadelphia region, and the specialty’s highest ranking in Fox Chase Cancer Center’s history.
“We are honored by this recognition, which reflects the extraordinary expertise, dedication, and teamwork across the Fox Chase-Temple Urologic Institute,” said Alexander Kutikov, MD, chair of the Department of Urology at Fox Chase Cancer Center and co-executive director of the Fox Chase-Temple Urologic Institute. “Rankings are not the goal; the goal is to give every patient access to highly specialized, evidence-based care, advanced technology and innovative clinical trials, while continually improving outcomes and reducing the burden of treatment.”
“Recognition from U.S. News & World Report is a national acknowledgment that extends beyond the quality of urologic care we provide; it encompasses the breadth of expertise provided by the physicians, surgeons, and clinical staff, as well,” said Jay Simhan, MD, chair of the Department of Urology at Temple University Hospital and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and co-executive director of the Fox Chase-Temple Urologic Institute.
Nationally Recognize Expertise in Urology and Urologic Cancers
The Fox Chase-Temple Urologic Institute treats patients for common and often-benign conditions like kidney stones and urinary tract infections, as well as complex and challenging cases like bladder cancer and prostate cancer. ••
Programs at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., offers the following recurring programs:
• Crochet Club, Fridays at 11 a.m. in the second-floor Humanities Department. Bring your own materials.
• Mixed Level English Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Call 215-685-0522.
• PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance, Wednesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Call 833-750-5627.
• Chess Club for Adults & Teens, Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.
• One-on-One Basic Computer Help Appointments, Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 215-685-0525.
• Thursday Computer Help: Various Subjects, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
• Gadget Help, Mondays and Wednesdays upon request. Call 215-685-0525.
• Computer Skills for Beginners, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235.
• English Conversation Group – Intermediate-plus, Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235. ••
