Friday, March 30, 2012

Photo: Sheppard Elementary in Philadelphia will remain open according to SRC

Pictured is Sheppard Principal James Otto making a video of his students as they march around the school. The entire student body at Isaac Sheppard at Waterloo and Cambria St. took to the streets on Friday afternoon to march around the neighborhood to celebrate their school being kept open after the SRC recommended its closure. Photograph taken as students celebrate on Friday, March 30, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo: @phillypolice No way. This is the baddest chicken in all of Philadelphia

The baddest chicken in all of Philadelphia was spotted along Cambria St. near Waterloo on Friday afternoon March 30, 2012. He is shown defying orders by police to move along. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: Stanton Elementary in Philadelphia will remain open. The school celebrates on Friday.

A portion of the student body, teachers a faculty gathered in a third floor multipurpose room to celebrate and acknowledge all the hard work that went into convincing the Philadelphia Public School District that this school needed to be kept open. This assembly was held Friday morning March 30, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Photo: Talk about having your hands full.

Talk about having your hands full. This woman was spotted crossing Logan Circle in center city Philadelphia on Thursday morning March 29, 2012. She was pushing a kid on a toy and dragging the other along by hand while using a device to keep her leg immobilized. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Note: Shot from window as I was driving to an assignment. My first attempt did not work. Took the batteries out of camera to charge and I drove. So its a bit of a crop since I grab the shot at the next stop light.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Photo: @phillypolice Crime Scene Unit at Budd factory on Hunting Park Avenue.

Philadelphia police Crime Scene Unit at the old Budd factory along Hunting Park Ave at Wissahickon on Wednesday morning March 28, 2012. Allegedly vandals were stealing copper pipe from this location for sale as scarp. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network[[posterous-content:pid___0]]

Photo: @phillypolice Crime Scene Unit at Budd factory on Hunting Park Avenue.

Philadelphia police Crime Scene Unit at the old Budd factory along Hunting Park Ave at Wissahickon on Wednesday morning March 28, 2012. Allegedly vandals were stealing copper pipe from this location for sale as scarp. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo: @phillypolice Philadelphia Police investigate homicide at Wissahickon and Venango on Wednesday

Philadelphia police investigate a homicide at 2340 Venango St. near Wissahickon Ave and Hunting Park Ave on Thursday, March 28, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: @phillypolice Overturned car and patrol car collided at Rockland and Front St in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police accident investigation officer photographs the early morning accident at intersection of N. Front St. and Rockland in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The overturned civilian car in foreground collided with patrol car in background. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: Cars along 600 block of Van Kirk vandalized with acid in Philadelphia

Anthony Osbourne and Theresa Desir residents of 600 block of Van Kirk point to acid damage to their cars. Cars along the 600 block of Van Kirk St in northeast Philadelphia were vandalized early Wednesday morning March 28, 2012. Residents were out early to survey the scene of over a dozen cars with paint damage after someone sprayed acid on them. Philadelphia police were on the scene making out reports. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Photo: 2nd day of trial for two Catholic priest here in Philadelphia.

The trial for Monsignor William Lynn and Rev. James Brennan broke for lunch shortly after noon on Tuesday. Rev. Brennan left the courthouse to eat but Lynn was not seen. These photographs were taken on Tuesday afternoon March 27, 2012. One of the pictures shows defense attorney William Brennan waving as he leaves the courthouse. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo: Monsignor Lynn and Rev Brennan arrive at CJC in Philadelphia for second day of trial

Monsignor William Lynn is charged with child endangerment, for allegedly keeping co-defendants while Rev. James Brennan is accused of child molestion. They are both shown entering the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia for the start of the second day of trial on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network[[posterous-content:pid___0]]

Monday, March 26, 2012

Photo: More photos of Catholic Priests on trial in Philadelphia

Today was the first day of trial for Monsignor William Lynn and Father James Brennan as they return to the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia after a lunch break Monday afternoon, March 26, 2012. Monsignor Lynn is accused of covering up the abuse and Father Brennan is accused of inappropriate relations with a minor. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo: Catholic priest child sex abuse trial starts today at the CJC in Philadelphia

Photographs from Monday, March 26, 2012. Today starts the first day of trial for Monsignor William Lynn and the Rev. James Brennan at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia. They are accused of covering up alleged child molestation (Lynn) and alleged raping of a young boy (Brennan) Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Note: Image 1 - 3 of Monsignor Lynn and number for is Rev. James Brennan with his attorney at right.

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Photo: One Day at a Time, ODAAT march to stop the violence in Philadelphia

One Day at a Time, ODAAT, marches along Lehigh Avenue near N. 22nd St. in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon March 23, 2012. They were marching to bring an awareness to the violence in their community. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: PSPCA Director of Law Enforcement George Bengal at 2205 W. Lehigh Ave

PSPCA Director of Law Enforcement George Bengal at house at 2205 W. Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia. The PSPCA was there to removed dogs living in unsanitary conditions. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network[[posterous-content:pid___0]]

Photo: Theresa McCormick with Concerned Citizens of Point Breeze photographs fallen construction lift.

Theresa McCorrmick with Concerned Citizens of Point Breeze photographs the fallen lift at S. 19th and Mountain St. A construction lift collapsed from the site of a new construction home at S. 19th and Mountain St. onto an existing home across the street from it. This accident took place in the controversial S. Philadelphia neighborhood where residents are concerned with new development. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: Construction lift collapses at job site at S. 19th and Mountain in S. Philadelphia

A construction lift collapse from the site of a new construction home at S. 19th and Mountain St. onto an existing home across Mountain St. This accident took place in the controversial S. Philadelphia neighborhood where residents are concerned with new development. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Still Video: Tow truck right sides flipped ambulance on N. Broad St.

After the accident investigation was over and all the pictures were taken a tow truck operator right sided the flipped medic unit on N. Broad St. and Callowhill, Friday morning, March 23, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: Evacuation of Rittenhouse Claridge at 18th and Walnut. Hazmat incident

Evacuee is removed from apartment complex across from Rittenhouse Square. Philadelphia fire department and Haz_Mat Unit were called to the Rittenhouse Claridge on 18th at Walnut St. in center city on Friday morning March 23, 2012 for a possible hazardous materials incident. The apartment complex was evacuated as fire department investigates. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo: Medic unit flips onto side at Broad and Callowhill after being involved in accident

Philadelphia Fire Department Medic unit lays flipped onto its side after being involved in a motorvehicle accident on N. Broad St. and Callowhill on Friday morning March 23, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Photo: Who was that masked man at city council in Philadelphia... could it be

Spotted this masked man sitting in the backrow of the seats set up for spectators at Philadelphia City Council on Thursday morning. I think his G is for garbageman but I am not sure. There was a large group of city workers gathered to protest today.  Either way I enjoyed finding him there. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelpha Media Network[[posterous-content:pid___0]]

Photo: @phillyPolice Capt William Fisher is recognized by council for his many years of service

Captain William Fisher, Philadelphia Police Civil Affairs Unit was recognized by Philadelphia City Council today, Thursday, March 22, 2012. He is retiring after 30 years of service and dedication to the city of Philadelphia and his citizens. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: #ThenAndNow N. Broad St. just above Philadelphia City Hall as seen early 1900's

This is a photograph looking north on Broad St. from Philadelphia City Hall. Taken on Thursday morning March 22, 2012. The older photograph was dated 1900, City of Philadelphia, Public Records. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Photo: #@CarsonKressley spoke with students from @PhiladelphiaU in Eastfalls, Philadelphia

Carson Kressley of Queer Eye and Dancing with the Stars spoke with students and faculty at Philadelphia University in the Eastfalls section of the city on Thursday afternoon March 22, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Photo and Story: Alleged robber get shot by Philadelphia police after allegedly trying to rob two convenience stores on Harbison Avenue.

Philadelphia police shot a man that allegedly tried to rob the 7 Eleven and Pantry Mart on Harbison Avenue early Thursday morning March 22, 2012. The alleged robber was eventually caught near Bridge St. near Torresdale Ave. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Photo: Fire at 5149 Columbia St. in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Philadelphia fire department was called to the scene of a row house fire along the 5100 block of Columbia St. in Philadelphia on Wednesday mornng March 21, 2012. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Photo: Philadelphia Police does his thing at police involved accident at Cheltenham and Harbison in Philadelphia

Police involved accident at Cheltenham and Harbison in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The police wagon involved in an accident with a civil vehicle that sent up over onto its roof. The officers were transported to local hospital. Before the scene is cleared a police officer takes all the necessary photographs to document the accident scene. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Daily News / © 2012 Philadelphia Media Network