Top 50 Photos of 2012 in Northwest Philadelphia (30-21)

December 26, 2012
  • <p><p>17.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Star running back David Williams plays for the Imhotep Panthers after having transferred from West Catholic.</span> (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks) <br /></span></span></p></p>

    <p>17.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Star running back David Williams plays for the Imhotep Panthers after having transferred from West Catholic.</span> (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks) <br /></span></span></p>

  • <p><p>11. Winners of a Halloween costume parade in Northwest Philadelphia receive prizes and applause. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>11. Winners of a Halloween costume parade in Northwest Philadelphia receive prizes and applause. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>15. A downed tree from Superstorm Sandy leaves this car in its wake on Midvale Avenue. (Brian Hickey/WHYY).</p></p>

    <p>15. A downed tree from Superstorm Sandy leaves this car in its wake on Midvale Avenue. (Brian Hickey/WHYY).</p>

  • <p><p>20. <span style="color: #dedbd7; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Kevin DeCristofano-Fishgall sports patriotic eyewear. ( Jana Shea /for NewsWorks )</span> </span></p></p>

    <p>20. <span style="color: #dedbd7; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Kevin DeCristofano-Fishgall sports patriotic eyewear. ( Jana Shea /for NewsWorks )</span> </span></p>

  • <p><p>14. Roxborough High student Chelsea made the grand entry of the night with rain and headlights in the background. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>14. Roxborough High student Chelsea made the grand entry of the night with rain and headlights in the background. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>13. Panzer, a doberman pinscher, gets some extra attention at the Justice for Chloe and Hercules rally against animal abuse at the PSPCA headquarters in North Philadelphia. (Brad Larrison/For NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>13. Panzer, a doberman pinscher, gets some extra attention at the Justice for Chloe and Hercules rally against animal abuse at the PSPCA headquarters in North Philadelphia. (Brad Larrison/For NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>19. Cyclists make their way up the Manayunk Wall for the 2012 Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks) </p></p>

    <p>19. Cyclists make their way up the Manayunk Wall for the 2012 Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks) </p>

  • <p><p>18. NewsWorks Editor Brian Hickey clocks the speeds of drivers traveling along Henry Avenue in Philadelphia. (Matthew Grady/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>18. NewsWorks Editor Brian Hickey clocks the speeds of drivers traveling along Henry Avenue in Philadelphia. (Matthew Grady/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>16. Michael McKeeman of Ardmore, Pa. passes runners heading into East Falls as he runs back to Center City for the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon. McKeeman ended up winning the men's division of the race. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>16. Michael McKeeman of Ardmore, Pa. passes runners heading into East Falls as he runs back to Center City for the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon. McKeeman ended up winning the men's division of the race. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>12. When Viviette Applewhite's birth certificate arrived on her 93rd birthday, she "had a fit" since she'd been waiting for so long. (Kimberly Paynter/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>12. When Viviette Applewhite's birth certificate arrived on her 93rd birthday, she "had a fit" since she'd been waiting for so long. (Kimberly Paynter/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>25. A volunteer settles in with a few elements of home. (Anna Flint/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>25. A volunteer settles in with a few elements of home. (Anna Flint/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>24. Couples put on the Ritz and glitz for the second annual Dance on the Falls Bridge. The event was put on by the East Falls Development Corporation. (Jana Shea/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>24. Couples put on the Ritz and glitz for the second annual Dance on the Falls Bridge. The event was put on by the East Falls Development Corporation. (Jana Shea/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>21. Thousands came out to Mt. Airy for the 2nd Night Market. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>21. Thousands came out to Mt. Airy for the 2nd Night Market. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>22. Tree leaves look like a rainbow in the sunlight. ( Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>22. Tree leaves look like a rainbow in the sunlight. ( Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>30. As the New Year was getting ready to begin, the names of the 300-plus homicide victims in 2011 were read aloud in Germantown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>30. As the New Year was getting ready to begin, the names of the 300-plus homicide victims in 2011 were read aloud in Germantown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>23. A soon-to-be graduate gets a hug on a rainy afternoon before the start of the Martin Luther King High School graduation ceremony at the Liacouras Center on Tuesday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>23. A soon-to-be graduate gets a hug on a rainy afternoon before the start of the Martin Luther King High School graduation ceremony at the Liacouras Center on Tuesday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>29. Despite the fact that Hoops for Homes is a charity event, competition was fierce in some games. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>29. Despite the fact that Hoops for Homes is a charity event, competition was fierce in some games. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>27. Many feared that Tropical Storm Sandy would have a significant impact on the Presidential election. (Brad Larrison/For NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>27. Many feared that Tropical Storm Sandy would have a significant impact on the Presidential election. (Brad Larrison/For NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>28. Poll workers at Wright's Barber Shop in West Oak Lane Tuesday afternoon. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>28. Poll workers at Wright's Barber Shop in West Oak Lane Tuesday afternoon. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>26. What was once a stairwell to the third floor now offers a clear view of the skies above. (Brian Hickey/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>26. What was once a stairwell to the third floor now offers a clear view of the skies above. (Brian Hickey/WHYY)</p>

This week, NewsWorks brings you our 50 favorite pictures that appeared on the Northwest Philadelphia pages during 2012.

Think we missed any? Agree or disagree with our unscientific rankings?

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30. “Mothers In Charge motorcade takes anti-violence message across the city” (Dec. 30, 2011). As the New Year was getting ready to begin, the names of the 300-plus homicide victims in 2011 were read aloud in Germantown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

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29. “Basketball tournament helps Germantown group raise money to help the city’s homeless” (Oct. 2). Despite the fact that Hoops for Homes is a charity event, competition was fierce in some games. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

28. “A strong turnout at the polls in Northwest Philadelphia” (Nov. 6). Poll workers at Wright’s Barber Shop in West Oak Lane Tuesday afternoon. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

27. “Hurricane Sandy’s path through Northwest Philadelphia: Day Two” (Oct. 30). Many feared that Tropical Storm Sandy would have a significant impact on the Presidential election. (Brad Larrison/For NewsWorks)

26. “East Oak Lane family loses everything in blaze sparked by Sandy [Video]” (Nov. 2). What was once a stairwell to the third floor now offers a clear view of the skies above. (Brian Hickey/WHYY)

25. “They slept out in the cold Germantown night to raise $55K for homeless youths” (Nov. 16). A volunteer settles in with a few elements of home. (Anna Flint/for NewsWorks)

24. “A night of glamour on the Falls Bridge in East Falls” (Sept. 17). Couples put on the Ritz and glitz for the second annual Dance on the Falls Bridge. The event was put on by the East Falls Development Corporation. (Jana Shea/for NewsWorks)

23. “As MLK High’s Class of 2012 graduates, progress seen at once-troubled school” (June 13). A soon-to-be graduate gets a hug on a rainy afternoon before the start of the Martin Luther King High School graduation ceremony at the Liacouras Center on Tuesday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

22. “Spring 2012: One last look” (May 26) Tree leaves look like a rainbow in the sunlight. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

21. “2012 Mt. Airy Night Market photos” (Aug. 16) Thousands came out to Mt. Airy for the second Night Market. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

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