Wanted in young man’s murder

Police are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old male last month.

The Homicide Fugitive Division is searching for the man believed to have shot and killed a 23-year-old man on the 2700 block of Tasker Street Sept. 29.

OK, don’t move!

Are mechanical brooms about to become extinct in South Philly? That’s the first question that needs answering, especially after the street-sweeping program recently endured its most radical change since its inception.

St. Agnes suit drags on

The first medical malpractice case filed against St. Agnes Medical Center following last year’s fatal lab error is making progress, albeit too slowly, according to the plaintiff’s attorney.

Slain close to home

An argument may have led to a young man’s shooting, police say.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of a 23-year-old man who was gunned down Saturday four blocks from his home.

Ex-officer fights for job

A former Philadelphia police officer acquitted in June of charges that he had sex with a 13-year-old South Philly girl filed a federal lawsuit last Wednesday to get his job back.

Kraig Graham, 22, had worked 18 months as a 12th District officer in Southwest…

Backing a winning team

Jordan Hill prefers the big time when it comes to baseball diamonds. The 11-year-old commutes from Media to play with the South Philadelphia Senators travel team.

Sure, there are other leagues closer to home, but they follow Little League rules. His new teammates…

Soaring to new heights

Epiphany coaches don’t believe in pressuring their group of fifth- and sixth-graders into must-win situations.

The soccer players don’t go around bragging about how many goals they scored in a game, or what their win-loss record is. Instead, the focus has always…

Fighting for kids

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for terminating bad guys in his action thrillers. In 1991, he brought his hero act to real life by signing up with the Inner-City Games.

The actor, then chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, joined forces with Games…

The lure of the ring

Chris Daniels might dress like a priest, but don’t be fooled by the black shirt and white collar.

The outfit is part of his professional wrestling gimmick, and whenever his flock of 400-plus wrestling fans sees him enter the arena, a chorus of boos breaks out.

Full plate

Although all kinds of stores have been doing business in South Philly for many years, the area is truly famous for its restaurants.

Restaurants have always played an important part in the economic growth and multiethnic flavors of South Philadelphia. Because of its strong Italian…