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Street named in honor of longtime South Philly community activist

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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A South Philadelphia community activist is being honored four years after her death. She was known for her work with at-risk children and being a pillar of her community."It's a wonderful day for us.

It is. She deserved this," said the Grimes family. They’re celebrating a huge honor for their mother Vendetta Grimes who passed away four years ago.Friday, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson unveiled a street sign in honor of Grimes, who he says was a long-time pillar of the South Philadelphia community.

Sigel Street between 21st and 22nd Street where she lived is now renamed Vendetta Grimes Way."In recognition of the love for her neighborhood, Ms.

Grimes was elected block captain by her neighbors and served as a majority inspector for the 3rd Division of the 48th Democratic Ward for 35 years," Councilman Johnson said.

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