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  • North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Jury selection continues in Phila. officer's slaying

    Lewis, 23, is charged with murder and six armed robberies. The last robbery - a Dunkin' Donuts shop on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue - was interrupted when Cassidy walked in the door.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 7, 2009.

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  • Chelten Avenue and 8th Street SEPTA track inspector is killed by a train

    Kevin Sparks, 34, was inspecting a set of northbound tracks near Chelten Avenue and 8th Street, just south of the Melrose Park station, when he was hit by the R3 West Trenton train at 8:43 a.m., said police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 6, 2009.

  • North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Death penalty question rattles prospective jurors

    Lewis, 23, is charged with murder and six armed robberies. The last robbery - a Dunkin' Donuts shop on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue - was interrupted when Cassidy walked in the door.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 6, 2009.

  • 101 E. Olney Ave. Northeast Philadelphia: Veterans Face High Unemployment

    ...Dillinger works as an outreach specialist at Northeast Philadelphia’s own Vet Center located at 101 E. Olney Ave. There, the center provides employment counseling, guidance and referrals, among many other services at no...

    Published by Philadelphia Neighborhoods on November 6, 2009.

  • Broad Street and 66th Avenue Briefly... CITY/REGION

    Sentenced yesterday was Sorrell Groves, 29. He was captured by Pawlowski after a struggle on a bus on June 10, 2008, at Broad Street and 66th Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 6, 2009.

  • Oxford Avenue near Passmore Street Briefly... CITY/REGION

    Jonte Slate, of Oxford Avenue near Passmore Street, had several gunshot wounds to the neck and back of his head, police said. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 6, 2009.

  • Oxford Avenue near Passmore Street Briefly... CITY/REGION

    Jonte Slate, of Oxford Avenue near Passmore Street, had several gunshot wounds to the neck and back of his head, police said. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 6, 2009.

  • Broad Street and 66th Avenue Briefly... CITY/REGION

    Sentenced yesterday was Sorrell Groves, 29. He was captured by Pawlowski after a struggle on a bus on June 10, 2008, at Broad Street and 66th Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 6, 2009.

  • Chelten Avenue and 8th Street SEPTA track inspector is killed by a train

    Kevin Sparks, 34, was inspecting a set of northbound tracks near Chelten Avenue and 8th Street, just south of the Melrose Park station, when he was hit by the R3 West Trenton train at 8:43 a.m., said police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 6, 2009.

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  • 6600 block of North 10th Street Person struck by SEPTA Regional Rail train

    The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. in the area of the 6600 block of North 10th Street in East Oak Lane.

    Published by Channel 6 Action News on November 5, 2009.

  • 8th Street and Chelten Avenue SEPTA Track Inspector Killed Regional Rail Train

    Authorities say the accident involving an outbound R3 train happened at about 8:45 a.m. at 8th Street and Chelten Avenue.

    Published by CBS 3 on November 5, 2009.

  • Alcott Street near Frontenac Injured hit-run twin improving, 'person of interest' identified

    Police identified Shawn Timbers, 22, of Alcott Street near Frontenac, in Northeast Philadelphia, as a "person of interest" in the case.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 5, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Injured hit-run twin improving, 'person of interest' identified

    Detectives found the car on Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue a few hours after the accident. Their investigation was aided, in part, by a handful of residents who witnessed the accident, then chased after the car and jotted down the license-plate number.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 5, 2009.

  • 1200 block of Alcott Street Police name suspect in hit-run of twin sisters

    Police said Shawn Timbers, of the 1200 block of Alcott Street, was driving the gray Lincoln Town Car that struck the sisters as they crossed a street in their Crescentville neighborhood.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 5, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Police name suspect in hit-run of twin sisters

    The sisters were hit around 3:40 p.m. after Ball dropped them off at their home at the end of a day off from school. The girls headed to a store at Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street, where they often went to buy treats, and were crossing Colgate when the car struck them.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 5, 2009.

  • Alcott Street near Frontenac Injured hit-run twin improving, 'person of interest' identified

    Police identified Shawn Timbers, 22, of Alcott Street near Frontenac, in Northeast Philadelphia, as a "person of interest" in the case.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 5, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Injured hit-run twin improving, 'person of interest' identified

    Detectives found the car on Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue a few hours after the accident. Their investigation was aided, in part, by a handful of residents who witnessed the accident, then chased after the car and jotted down the license-plate number.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 5, 2009.

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  • Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    An arrest in the case was expected to come soon, an investigator said last night. Police found a car that they believe might have been involved, at Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    The adorable, inseparable sisters were on their way to a corner store at Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street about 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a gray Lincoln Town Car that sped from the scene, police officials said.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    Earlier in the day, both girls enjoyed a day off from school while they played at Ball's house on Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Broad Street near 66th Avenue Jury picks to start in officer's killing

    Lewis initially sought to prevent prosecutors from using the statement, in which, police say, he confessed to shooting Cassidy, 54, a veteran of 25 years on the Philadelphia force, during the robbery of a Dunkin' Donuts store on Broad Street near 66th Avenue in West Oak Lane.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue 8-year-old twins injured in Crescentville hit-run

    The incident occurred about 3:40 p.m. on Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue, police said.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • 5100 block of North Sixth Street Voters sit out in force, giving reasons aplenty

    Iris Williams, judge of elections at the polling place at the Phillipian Gardens apartments in the 5100 block of North Sixth Street, said 47 of the district's 1,307 registered voters had voted as of 11:30 a.m.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • 2116 E. Haines St. Schools brace for strike fallout

    At least one school, Hope Charter, 2116 E. Haines St., closed yesterday because of the strike, its answering machine said. It planned to open today.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Accused cop-killer withdraws motion to suppress confession

    Cassidy, 54, was shot in the head after interrupting a robbery at the Dunkin' Donuts in West Oak Lane, on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    The adorable, inseparable sisters were on their way to a corner store at Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street about 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a gray Lincoln Town Car that sped from the scene, police officials said.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    An arrest in the case was expected to come soon, an investigator said last night. Police found a car that they believe might have been involved, at Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

  • Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

    Earlier in the day, both girls enjoyed a day off from school while they played at Ball's house on Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

  • North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Accused cop-killer withdraws motion to suppress confession

    Cassidy, 54, was shot in the head after interrupting a robbery at the Dunkin' Donuts in West Oak Lane, on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

  • Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue Police seek hit-run driver who hurt twins

    A gray Lincoln Town Car struck the girls about 3:40 p.m. yesterday on Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue, police said.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Streets Cops Seek Driver Who Struck Twin Girls

    The 8-year old twin sisters Eryca and Kaitlyn Bradfield were crossing the street near Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Streets in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia around 3:30 p.m. when they were struck, police said.

    Published by NBC Philadelphia on November 4, 2009.

  • 1200 block of Alcott Street Man sought after twin girls hit by car

    The man sought is Shawn Timbers, 22, of the 1200 block of Alcott Street. He is described by police as a 'person of interest.'

    Published by Channel 6 Action News on November 4, 2009.

  • Colgate and Cheltenham Man sought after twin girls hit by car

    Witnesses tell police it was around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the 8-year-old girls, Eryca and Kaitlyn Bradfield, were crossing the street in the area of Colgate and Cheltenham in the Lawncrest section of the city.

    Published by Channel 6 Action News on November 4, 2009.

  • 1200 block of Alcott Street Man Sought in NE Phila. Hit-Run That Hurt 2 Girls

    Officials want to speak with 22-year-old Shawn Timbers (above), of the 1200 block of Alcott Street in the city's Lawncrest section, in connection with the crash.

    Published by KYW Newsradio 1060 on November 4, 2009.

  • East Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Man Sought in NE Phila. Hit-Run That Hurt 2 Girls

    Police believe they know who was behind the wheel of the grey 2000 Lincoln Town Car that struck the twin girls near their home, at the intersection of East Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street.

    Published by KYW Newsradio 1060 on November 4, 2009.

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  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street 2 Girls Struck, Injured by Hit-Run Driver in Lawncrest

    Philadelphia police spokesman Sergeant Ray Evers says the crash happened around 4pm at the intersection of Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street.

    Published by KYW Newsradio 1060 on November 3, 2009.

  • Colgate and Cheltenham Twin 8-year-old girls hit by car in Lawncrest

    Witnesses tell police it was around 3:30 p.m. when the girls, Eryca and Kaitlyn Bradfield, were crossing the street in the area of Colgate and Cheltenham.

    Published by Channel 6 Action News on November 3, 2009.

  • Somerville Avenue near 3rd Street Briefly... CITY/REGION

    An Olney man who was killed when he was ejected from his car on Roosevelt Boulevard Sunday night has been identified as Derrick Avent, 30, of Somerville Avenue near 3rd Street.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2009.

  • Somerville Avenue near 3rd Street Briefly... CITY/REGION

    An Olney man who was killed when he was ejected from his car on Roosevelt Boulevard Sunday night has been identified as Derrick Avent, 30, of Somerville Avenue near 3rd Street.

    Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 3, 2009.

  • Broad Street near 66th Avenue Arguments expected on alleged cop killer’s statement

    At issue today is a statement Lewis, 23, allegedly made to homicide detectives in which he confessed to shooting Cassidy, 54, a veteran of 25 years on the Philadelphia force, during the robbery of a Dunkin' Donuts on Broad Street near 66th Avenue in West Oak Lane.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2009.

  • 15th Street and 69th Street Worst Case Scenario: SEPTA Strike

    SEPTA sales offices will ONLY be open at 15th Street and 69th Street.

    Published by Phillyist on November 3, 2009.

  • North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Trial opens for accused cop killer

    Cassidy, 54, was fatally shot once in the head after walking in on a hold up in progress at the Dunkin' Donuts in West Oak Lane on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2009.

  • 5100 block of North 6th Street Election Day Scene: In East Falls, no voting rush

    Iris Williams, judge of elections at the polling place at the Phillipian Gardens apartments in the 5100 block of North 6th Street, said 47 of the district’s 1,307 registered voters had voted as of 11:30 a.m. .

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2009.

  • Colgate Street and Cheltenham Avenue Twin Sisters Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Lawncrest

    Authorities say twin eight-year-old girls were struck by a car at Colgate Street and Cheltenham Avenue at about 4 p.m. The driver did not stop.

    Published by CBS 3 on November 3, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Streets Twin Sisters Hurt in Hit and Run

    The 8-year old twin sisters were struck near Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Streets in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia around 4:30 p.m., police said.

    Published by NBC Philadelphia on November 3, 2009.

  • Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street 8-year-old twins injured in Crescentville hit-run

    The incident occurred about 3:40 p.m. when the girls were struck by a car while they were crossing the street in the area of Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street, police said.

    Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2009.

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