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alleged robbery

Police arrest alleged Subway robber who asked for cookies, then cash

Investigators said Michael Showers, 40, first asked for cookies, then demanded cash during a robbery of the Subway at 330 Oregon Ave. in South Philadelphia.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged arrest, crime, philadelphia police department, robbery, south philadelphia, subway | Reply
Lincoln financial field renovation

Eagles announce $125m renovation of Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Lincoln Financial Field will receive a facelift, with new HD video boards, expanded seating and stadium-wide Wi-Fi.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Lincoln Financial Field, philadelphia eagles, south philadelphia, sports, sports complex | Reply
electrical shock

Man is shocked, falls from ladder in South Philadelphia

Police said a man was working on a ladder on the 2400 block of South 10th Street when he received an electrical shock and fell two stories.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged accident, crime, electric shock, fall, philadelphia police department, shocked, south philadelphia | Reply
The Mural stretches across the rear of the World Communications Charter School on South Broad Street. Rikard Larma/METRO

South Philly mural honors The Roots

Artists describe their inspirations as they put finishing touches on band-inspired mural.

Posted in Education, Local, News
Tagged Mural Arts Program, south philadelphia, south philly, the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Roots, World Communications Charter School | Reply
stabbing suspect

VIDEO: Police release tape of suspect in fatal fruit vendor stabbing

Police released surveillance video of a man suspected of stabbing to death South Philadelphia fruit cart vendor Don Ly, 68.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged crime, homicide, philadelphia police department, south philadelphia, stabbing, surveillance camera, Video | Reply
centenarian

PHOTOS: Mayor celebrates Philadelphia’s centenarians

The city held its 13th annual birthday luncheon honoring centenarians, Philadelphia residents aged 100 and older.

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Tagged centenarians, mayor michael nutter, mayors centenarian celebration, south philadelphia | Reply
Chaka Fattah

U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah awards Philly children who fought off abductor

Congressman Chaka Fattah presented the Courage Award to two siblings who fought off an attempted kidnapper in South Philadelphia last summer.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Chaka Fattah, child abduction, child kidnapping, Congress, crime, national center for missing and exploited children, philadelphia police department, politics, south philadelphia, washington | Reply
A fire at the Havertown YMCA site early Wednesday has been ruled suspicious.
Credit: Getty Images

South Philadelphia fire kills elderly man

A 72-year-old Army veteran died in a South Philadelphia fire Monday morning.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Army, elderly man, fire, kitchen, south philadelphia | Reply
Don Ly Fruit Vendor

Funeral services set for slain South Philly fruit vendor Don Ly

Don Ly was stabbed to death in South Philadelphia on Thursday at the age of 68.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged crime, homicide, south philadelphia, stabbing | Reply
Don Ly

Family members mourn slain South Philly food cart vendor

Food cart vendor Don Ly, 68, was stabbed to death Thursday morning outside his home. His son said his father staggered to the door and collapsed.

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Tagged crime, homicide, south philadelphia, stabbing | Reply
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