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Cleary’s Notebook News March 2006: Cheers & Jeers

JEER — To the landlord who treated East Thompson Avenue like a dumping ground

A landlord on East Thompson Avenue left an unsightly pile of trash at the curb six days before the scheduled pickup — a heap that sat there blowing around the neighborhood like a slow‑motion insult. Just a few steps away on South Burdsall Avenue, another pile of recyclables was dumped directly in the street instead of being placed in a proper recycling bin.

Gloucester City’s trash ordinances couldn’t be clearer: household waste and recyclables must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7 PM the night before pickup, and only in secure, watertight containers. The rules also spell out weight limits, container‑cover requirements, and fines that can reach $2,000 for repeat offenders. These aren’t suggestions — they’re laws meant to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and livable.

WHY IT MATTERS

Community pride begins at home. When someone leaves trash out for nearly a week, it doesn’t just create an eyesore — it chips away at the dignity of the block. It tells your neighbors their street isn’t worth respecting. It invites rodents, scatters debris, and sends the message that Gloucester City is a place where standards don’t matter.

And here’s the real frustration: the City already has ordinances on the books to prevent exactly this kind of behavior. If those laws aren’t going to be enforced, then what’s the point of having them? Residents who follow the rules shouldn’t have to live with the consequences of those who don’t.

Cleary’s Notebook News photos

CHEER-To the Gloucester City Lions Club and the Gloucester Little League organization for replacing the torn American Flag and the POW Flag at the LL field and at the Johnson Blvd Jogging Park. Kudos also to Bruce Parry for his help. 

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Millersville University Graduates Nearly 400

Nearly 400 undergraduate and graduate students participated in the Dec. 13 commencement exercises at Millersville University, where former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tim Mayza, a 2018 graduate, offered the address.

Samantha Johnson of Dorothy, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Technology

Morgan Klaiss of Mullica Hill, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Technology

Nicole Lutz of Moorestown, Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary and Special Education

Angelina Saverase of Blackwood, Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education

Marissa Weaver of Carneys Point, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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Suspect for Homicide in the12th District

Wanted: Suspect for Homicide in the 12th District [VIDEO]
The Homicide Unit is attempting to identify and locate the suspect depicted in the following video compilation as part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting death of a 40-year-old Black male which occurred on the highway in the area of 6700 Upland Street on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.
Suspect Description: Brown-complexioned male in his late 30s to early 40s, having a medium to stocky build, approximately 5’11 to 6′ tall. At the time of the murder, he was wearing a dark jacket with white fur around the collar, blue jeans and white-soled sneakers. He was last seen on foot fleeing south on the 2100 block of South 68th Street.
To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/_0Z6w8pDfTE
Note: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Homicide Unit:
215-686-3334/3335
Det. Pearson #751
DC 26-12-015494

Homicide Victim Identified

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers from the 2nd District, Philadelphia, responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun on the 12XX block of Magee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Vaswani Brown, a 35-year-old Black male from the 14XX block of Levick Street, lying on the highway with a single gunshot wound to the torso.

Police transported the victim to Jefferson–Torresdale Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:47 p.m.

Officers also recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene, which was registered to the victim. At this time, the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made.

PPD TO HONOR POLICE CHAPLAINS IN FIRST-EVER RECOGNITION CEREMONY

The Philadelphia Police Department will host its first-ever formal recognition ceremony honoring the Department’s Police Chaplains for their dedicated service to the men and women of the PPD, the City of Philadelphia, and the communities they serve.

Police Chaplains provide critical spiritual guidance, emotional support, and crisis response assistance to officers and their families, often working behind the scenes during some of the Department’s most challenging moments. This inaugural ceremony will formally recognize their unwavering commitment and impact.

Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President Roosevelt Poplar will present awards to each chaplain. Members of the Police Clergy, PPD Command Staff, and Department leadership will be in attendance. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be held in their honor.

WHO:

  • Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel
  • PPD Executive Command Staff
  • PPD District Commanders
  • Members of the Philadelphia Police Department Police Clergy
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Leadership

WHAT:

First-ever Police Chaplains Recognition Ceremony & Luncheon

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12:00 PM (Ceremony followed by luncheon)

WHERE:

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5
11630 Caroline Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154

Overnight Incidents

The following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating several overnight shooting incidents and a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred across the city.

On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers from the 12th District responded to the area of 60th Street and Greenway Avenue for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the left thigh. The victim was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made, and a motive has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

Things To Do In Philly This week

This Week’s Things to Do in Philly March 2 to 8, 2026
Spring’s right around the corner, and Philly marches toward warmer days with this week’s fun-filled list of things to do in Philadelphia:•Last chance: PHS Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (through Sunday)•Manayunk Restaurant Week (Monday through Sunday)•First Friday at Cherry Street Pier (Friday)•Last chance: Garden Glow at Longwood Gardens (Friday through Sunday)•Women’s History Month at the Science History Institute (Saturdays through March)… and more! Here’s what your friends at Visit Philadelphia are up to this week:hope emoji Hope: I’m excited to pretend it’s spring and see the new theme at the PHS Flower Show! And because looking at gorgeous flowers all afternoon is exhausting, going out to eat at Dim Sum Garden in Chinatown afterward will definitely be on the agenda.Click the button below for our full guide to great things to do in Philly this week and weekend.
 

Shooting and Double Stabbing Investigation

At approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to the 3100 block of Jasper Street in the 24th District for reports of a shooting and stabbing involving three adult males.

All three individuals were found on the highway with injuries. Police transported Victim #1, a 26-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the stomach, to Temple Hospital. Victim #2, a 22-year-old male, was also transported to Temple Hospital with stab wounds to his stomach. A third victim, a 21-year-old male, walked into Episcopal Hospital with a stab wound to his torso and was later transferred to Temple Hospital by a medic unit. 

At this time, all three victims are reported to be in stable condition. There is currently no known motive, and no arrests have been made. The incident remains under active investigation by the Shooting Investigation Group.

This information is preliminary and subject to change, and updates will be provided as they become available.

Arrest Made in July 2025 Shooting Death of 19-Year-Old in Germantown

Philadelphia Police announced Tuesday that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old that occurred last summer in the city’s Germantown neighborhood.

Tayvone Bibbs was taken into custody on Feb. 17 by the Fugitive Task Force in connection with the July 3, 2025 murder of Michael Allen. Bibbs was extradited from a correctional facility in Montgomery County to Philadelphia to face formal charges.

The incident began in the early morning hours of July 3, 2025. At approximately 5:31 a.m., Philadelphia police officers responded to a “person with a gun” call on the 200 block of East Rittenhouse Street. Upon arrival, police discovered Allen on the highway suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.

Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced Allen dead at the scene at 5:47 a.m.

Investigators have not yet released a motive for the shooting. 

Bibbs’ capture marks a significant turn in the seven-month investigation led by the Homicide Unit.

A booking photograph of the suspect is not currently available.

Wanted: Suspect for Robbery in the 15th District

NEDD is attempting to identify the suspect pictured above in reference to a robbery which occurred on February 5, 2026 at approximately 5:28am. The victim was waiting for the bus on the 6900 block of Torresdale Ave when an unknown black male approached her. The offender pulled the strap of her purse causing the complainant to fall to the ground and then dragged her for a short distance. The offender fled on foot on the 4600 block of Disston St. Taken was the victim’s blue purse containing cash, Samsung Galaxy 9 cell, keys, and ID.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Northeast Detective Division:
215-686-3153/3154
DC 26-15-009679

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-robbery-in-the-15th-district-video-2/