Alba Farina and Ed Vargas

Ed Vargas recently moved in with his friend, Alba Farina, to act as caregiver. Farina has been physically handicapped for about 14 years and suffers from extensive spinal problems.

Betty Jo Ryles

Betty Jo Ryles was diagnosed with multiple myleloma in July 2006. Over the past year, she has been an active participant in the Wellness Community, an organization that has an array of activities and support groups for people with cancer and their families.

The Coleen Murphy Foundation, Making a Difference

Coleen Murphy founded the Coleen Murphy Foundation and is hosting a beef and beer on May 17 at St. Dominic's Marion Hall in Holmesburg. Murphy has Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and Tuberouns Sclerosis, two rare diseases, but has maintained a positive attitude and sense of humor through her struggles.

Memorial Plaque Dedication for Fallen Officer Gary Skerski

Phila. Mayor Michael Nutter

Mary Skerski, mother of late Phila. Police Officer, Gary Skerski.

Anne Skerski stands over the memorial plaque for her late husband, Philadelphia Police Officer Gary Skerski, who was killed two years ago outside of Pat's Cafe in Northwood.

Burial of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski

Thousands of supporters gathered along I-95 N and on the overpasses while the funeral procession was en route to the cemetary.




The burial of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski last Friday afternoon at Resurrection Cemetary in Bensalem, PA.

Funeral for Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski

Police officers from the Tri-State area gathered outside the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia to honor fallen hero Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski last Friday morning.

Wake for Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski

Philadelphia Police Officers gathered last Thursday night at Givnish Funeral Home in the Northeast for the wake of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski.