Ted Behr, Author at Globe Times

EPA Provides Update on Polluted Clearview Landfill

By Ted Behr | July 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

Local residents in the Eastwick section of Southwest have been acutely aware of the health and environmental problems associated with the polluted Clearview landfill area along Darby Creek near 84th […]

Youngsters – Science Summer in Southwest – Free Programs!

By Ted Behr | July 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

Brilliant science wizards are offering their knowledge and expertise in a series of wonderful programs at Southwest libraries and other learning centers this summer. These are outstanding opportunities for young […]

Summer Program Provides Carpentry Training for SW Youth

By Ted Behr | July 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

The banners above them read “Faith, Integrity, Diligence, Excellence, and Service.” That was how Williamson College of the Trades (WCT) greeted 19 teenage youngsters, mostly from Southwest, each of […]

March Against Gun Violence – SW Community at “Rock Bottom”

By Ted Behr | July 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

Dozens of people turned out for an anti-gun violence walk led by City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on Fathers’ Day weekend. “We made national news for the wrong reason,” said the […]

Updates After South Philly Refinery Fire on June 21

By Ted Behr | July 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

By Ted Behr Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) has announced a six-week extension to pay workers through August 25th while preparing the plant for resale. This news affects about 1,000 […]

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Attention Art Lovers! Visit the Barnes Art Museum on July 9 Qualify by attending Virtual Reality workshop at Kingsessing Library

By Ted Behr | June 28, 2019 | 0 Comments

An exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime, opportunity is being offered to Southwest residents and their friends to visit the world famous Barnes Foundation Art Museum for Free. The Barnes visit will be […]

Mercy Health’s Aims for Our Veterans: “Serving You as You Served Us.”

By Ted Behr | June 28, 2019 | 0 Comments

Your veteran brother or sister, daughter or son returns from a combat zone tour in Afghanistan. The beloved one can’t get to sleep, has frequent moody periods, and can’t focus […]

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Potential Benefits of the Soda Tax PreK Education Improves as Health Risks Decline

By Ted Behr | June 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

Photo: Mayor Kenney and children at the Drueding Center on Lawrence Ave. celebrate the expansion of the PHLpreK program for more free quality early childhood education (PreK) in Philadelphia. The […]

Boat Launch Featured at Bartram’s Garden Meeting

By Ted Behr | May 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

Rowboats built by Richard Allen Charter students prove seaworthy Riverways Coalition members met at Bartram’s Garden May 22 to continue working together to promote safe and fair access of local […]

Rep Scanlon Hosts Speaker Pelosi – Education Help for Minorities

By Ted Behr | May 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

Panel discussion held at Delco community college May 24 Panel discussion held at Delco community college May 24 In response to an invitation from Congresswomen Mary Gay Scanlon and Madeleine […]