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(Police commissioner Charles Ramsey promotes "Safecam" in front of a business with a security camera, top left, and a window sign that says, "This area under video surveillance." Credit: John McDevitt)

Philadelphia Police Urge Registration of Private Security Cams For Crimefighting

Police commissioner Charles Ramsey says private surveillance systems have aided the Philadelphia Police Department in fighting crime on numerous occasions.

2013/04/25

(In Rittenhouse Square, Mayor Nutter poses with a blowup of the sticker that will be given out for the Broad Street Run. Credit: John McDevitt)

City of Philadelphia Prepares Love Notes of Support For Boston and Its Victims

The mayor says it will show unified support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and raise awareness of the “One Fund Boston.”

2013/04/24

(The Sea Tow boat Cape Hatteras, in file photo.)

Coast Guard Continues Search For Tow Boat, Captain Missing Off Longport, NJ

A distress signal was detected from the Sea Tow boat Cape Hatteras on Tuesday morning, according to the US Coast Guard.

2013/04/24

(Tables outside The Plough and The Stars restaurant, on Second Street near Chestnut. Credit: John McDevitt)

Center City Restaurants Rush The Season With Outdoor Seating

Tuesday’s chilly weather didn’t exactly have people fighting for outdoor seating at Old City restaurants.

2013/04/23

The Filadelfia Latin-American Film Festival Gets Ready To Take The Stage

A two day Latin-American film festival starts Saturday, April 27th in Philadelphia.

2013/04/22

(Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, in US goverment identification photo.)

Chechen Connection Worries Philadelphia-Based Terrorism Expert

“It is very disconcerting that (Chechen fighters) now come to the United States — because it would strain credulity that it was only these two,” says Edward Turzanski of the Foreign Policy Research Institute.

2013/04/19

Fire at Penn Wood High School on April 18, 2013. (credit: Nicole Brewer)

School Officials Scramble To Resume Classes After Apparent Arson In Lansdowne

As authorities investigate the early morning arson fire that badly damaged a Lansdowne high school, a plan is being worked on to get the kids back to class.

2013/04/18

(Runners along Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park. Credit: John McDevitt)

Philadelphia Runners Proudly Undeterred By Boston Terrorism

One woman says she is committed to race in the Broad Street Run next month in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/16

(Mayor Nutter is interviewed by KYW's John McDevitt in City Hall. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Says Gun Death of Overbrook Student Keeps Spotlight On Gun Control

“I’m angry anytime anyone gets hurt in this city, whether it be by guns or any other method. You know, it’s about violence. It’s about the culture of violence, and a mindset in that regard,” the mayor said.

2013/04/12

(Hawthorne Hall, in West Philadelphia, one of the sites for "Hidden City Philadelphia." Photo provided)

Festival Returns For Another Peek at Philadelphia’s ‘Hidden’ City

“Hidden City Philadelphia” is getting ready to hold its second art festival at various so-called “forgotten” sites in the city.

2013/04/10

Philadelphia Zoo Readies Its New Children’s Area For Saturday Grand Opening

The final touches are being put on the Philadelphia Zoo’s new $33.3-million children’s area, scheduled to open to the public this Saturday..

2013/04/09

Philadelphia Residents Take Part In International Pillow Fight Day

About 50 people, many dressed in pajamas and costumes, showed up with pillows at Washington Square Park near 6th and Walnut Streets to participate in International Pillow Fight Day.

2013/04/06

Nelson Mandela Myers, who found a missing girl in Upper Darby. (Credit: CBS3)

Mayor Nutter Apologizes For Delay In Rewarding Man Who Found Kidnapped Girl

Mayor Nutter says the check for Nelson Mandela Myers will be in the mail very soon.

2013/04/05

(A live blue claw crab. File photo by Jay Lloyd)

Delaware Bay Crab Fishermen Hopeful But Wary As 2013 Season Opens

We spoke with a bay crabber who has concerns about the crustaceans’ population this year.

2013/04/05

(Ta'Rea Campbell, an alumna of Philadelphia's High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, talks with current students. Credit: John McDevitt)

Homegrown Acting Star Meets With Students at Philly’s Creative Arts High School

Students of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts had the opportunity to ask questions of Ta’Rea Campbell, the lead of “Sister Act” who was once a student at CAPA.

2013/04/03

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