Yearly Archives: 2012

A final salute for Officer Lorenzo

Police Officers carry Brian Lorenzo’s coffin after a funeral mass for the fallen officer, Friday, July 13, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria Pouchnikova)Hundreds of police,...

A fitting sendoff for one of their own

Officer Brian Lorenzo’s family coming out of the funeral mass at St. Peter’s and Paul Bacilica Church, Friday, July 13, 2012, Philadelphia, Pa. (Maria...

Police mourning ‘unthinkable’ loss

Police Officer Brian Lorenzo (photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department)For Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Brian Lorenzo, chrome-trimmed motorcycles with their full-throated roar weren’t...

Former Judge wideout helps Towson rebuild

Former Father Judge wide receiver Tom Ryan is getting set to begin his senior season at Towson University. One of Towson’s most productive receivers,...

Pets of the Week (July 11, 2012)

I love ToocyToocy is a 1- to 2-year-old spunky little female dog who came as a stray to Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control, at 111...

Teaching by his book

Fishtown native Frank Stepnowski, an English teacher at Pennsauken High School, wrote two books about the dilemmas and joys of teaching. He is currently...

Officer killed in 1912 is honored with hero plaque

Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey hands a flag to the distant relatives of Thomas Dowling, whose 100th death anniversary will be honored with a...

Farmer’s market reopens Tuesdays at Frankford center

When you think Frankford, think farm-fresh.At least, keep that in mind this summer, because a Berks County farm will sell produce outside the Frankford...

Bike ride looks to raise $500,000 for charity

(left to right) Chief Inspector Joseph Sullivan, Philadelphia Police and Board Member of the Irish Pub ChildrenÕs Foundation, presents Lt. Bryan Anthony, Commanding Officer...

Crime log (July 11, 2012)

June 18 through July 1As reported by Northeast Detectives. Does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other specific crimes investigated by specialty police...
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