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Family of fallen Philadelphia Fire Captain Michael Goodwin unveil a bench bearing Goodwin's name at the fire station at 4th and Snyder. (credit: Tim Jimenez)

Bench Honoring Fallen Firefighter Michael Goodwin Unveiled In South Philadelphia

Many from a South Philadelphia neighborhood gathered last night as a memorial bench was unveiled, honoring fallen fire Captain Michael Goodwin who died in the line of duty last month.

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(L-R: PHS president Drew Becher, Mayor Nutter, seventh grader Liam Leahy, and deputy mayor Michael DiBerardinis. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Ben Franklin Parkway Gets Its Springtime Spruce-up, Thanks To Volunteers

It was all for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s annual “City in Bloom” event.

2013/05/17

(Philadelphia School District headquarters. File photo by Mike DeNardo)

Philadelphia School Reform Commission Votes To Close Imani Charter School

Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission voted Wednesday night on whether or not to renew six charter schools. Imani Charter didn’t make the cut and will be fighting to stay alive.

2013/05/16

Authorities Say Child Killed Before Trenton Standoff Was Stabbed

The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office says Quavon Foster was killed a little less than two weeks before what would have been his 13th birthday.

2013/05/14

Former Aide Of City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown Sentenced To One Year In Federal Prison

John McDaniel, 39, is now facing a year and a day in federal prison.

2013/05/14

Lorenzo’s Celebrates Grand Reopening After Fire Damaged Pizza Shop

A line formed here outside of Lorenzo’s at 3rd and South, close to an hour before its 11 a.m. grand reopening.

2013/05/03

South Philly Job Fair, Called ‘Disorganized’ By Some, Draws Hundreds

Councilman Johnson, the organizer, says the event wasn’t disorganized but added that the huge number of attendees is an unfortunate sign of the times.

2013/04/26

(One of the entrants for Cupcake Smash 2012. Credit: Philabundance)

Local Bakers Gear Up For Cupcake Smash 2013

For the third straight year, cupcakes are taking over Northern Liberties at an event benefiting Philabundance.

2013/04/22

(Capt. Tom Davidson displays the weapons that were seized during a raid in North Philadelphia. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Philadelphia Police Arrest Six, Seize Weapons and Drugs in North Philadelphia Bust

In recent weeks investigators had been looking into two homes, in the 3500 and 3700 blocks of North 7th Street, in North Philadelphia.

2013/04/19

Local Gun Control Advocate Speaks Out About Senate Gun Vote

Shira Goodman, executive director of CeaseFirePA, is disappointed the Toomey-Manchin amendment didn’t pass but says the fight for gun control laws will go on.

2013/04/17

Caribbean Jerk Chicken (Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

A Taste Of Food Inspired By The Caribbean Will Benefit Young Athletes

Some Philadelphia restaurants are offering a taste of the islands next week and part of the proceeds are going to young athletes coming to town for the Penn Relays.

2013/04/15