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Thomas Queenan, chief executive officer of Mission First Housing Group, said the development is an example of great part...
08/19/2023

Thomas Queenan, chief executive officer of Mission First Housing Group, said the development is an example of great partnerships with local and state officials, including Hughes, City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr., D-4th District, and Robin Wiessman, PHFA executive director and chief executive officer.

Mission First Housing and Methodist Services held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday on a $16 million renovation of Monument Village, a 60-unit affordable housing development in West Philadelphia.

City officials have now taken steps toward making outdoor dining a permanent part of the New York City streetscape, but ...
08/19/2023

City officials have now taken steps toward making outdoor dining a permanent part of the New York City streetscape, but with conditions. Earlier this month the New York City Council passed legislation that would create a system allowing businesses to set up dining sheds on city streets for April through November and to remove them in the winter months.

NEW YORK — Outdoor dining was a part of the pandemic that many people actually liked — made possible by streetside dining sheds that popped up around New York City

Thursday, Aug. 24, The O’Jays featuring Dave Hollister and Carol Riddick will be at the Dell Music Center.
08/19/2023

Thursday, Aug. 24, The O’Jays featuring Dave Hollister and Carol Riddick will be at the Dell Music Center.

We remember Clarence Avant, “The Godfather of Black Entertainment.” Avant was 92 years old and he lived an extraordinary life whether it was in sports, politics or music, he played

Named a 2014 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, Franklin Towne opened its doors in 2000. The school...
08/19/2023

Named a 2014 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, Franklin Towne opened its doors in 2000. The school is operating under a charter agreement until June 20, 2024 and currently serves 1,300 students.

Franklin Towne Charter High School, one of Philadelphia’s most decorated charter schools, is in jeopardy of having its charter revoked.

The New Jersey three-day outdoor marathon event known as the New Jersey Fringe Festival, a program of Eagle Theatre in H...
08/19/2023

The New Jersey three-day outdoor marathon event known as the New Jersey Fringe Festival, a program of Eagle Theatre in Hammonton, New Jersey, returns Aug. 18-20 with live theater performances, music, art vendors and more.

The New Jersey three-day outdoor marathon event known as the New Jersey Fringe Festival, a program of Eagle Theatre in Hammonton, New Jersey, returns Aug. 18-20 with live theater performances,

The African-American Chamber of Commerce welcomed entrepreneurs to the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday for a business expo....
08/18/2023

The African-American Chamber of Commerce welcomed entrepreneurs to the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday for a business expo. About 400 attendees joined 55 vendors, over a dozen sponsors, and leaders to discuss ways to grow their companies.

The African-American Chamber of Commerce welcomed entrepreneurs to the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday for a business expo. About 400 attendees joined 55 vendors, over a dozen sponsors, and leaders to

Community is a huge part of the studio’s ethos. Encouraging artists to utilize and expand upon their gifts, the studio p...
08/18/2023

Community is a huge part of the studio’s ethos. Encouraging artists to utilize and expand upon their gifts, the studio prides itself on embracing a wide variety of musical genres.

Audeoboi Studios stands as a cumulation of six spaces throughout the second floor of a warehouse on 38 W. Jackson St., designed for collaboration, production and expression by CEO Zeke

The officials said they believe Bowie's mental health played a role in how she handled what became an increasingly diffi...
08/18/2023

The officials said they believe Bowie's mental health played a role in how she handled what became an increasingly difficult pregnancy, one she dealt with without much assistance from friends, family or medical professionals.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie's autopsy included an easy-to-overlook, one-line notation beneath the heading "Medical History:" Bipolar disorder.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he was “not remotely close” to selecting someone to finish Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver’s ter...
08/18/2023

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he was “not remotely close” to selecting someone to finish Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver’s term.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he was “not remotely close” to selecting someone to finish Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver’s term.

"DA Mulroy cites that the dismissals came down to the lack of credibility from the five officers since the charges," Mul...
08/18/2023

"DA Mulroy cites that the dismissals came down to the lack of credibility from the five officers since the charges," Mulroy's spokesperson, Erica Williams, said in the statement.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A district attorney in Tennessee said Thursday that his office has dropped 30 to 40 cases involving the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree

A Middlesex County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday against Rashid Ali Bynum, 29, of Portsmouth, Virginia. ...
08/18/2023

A Middlesex County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday against Rashid Ali Bynum, 29, of Portsmouth, Virginia. He remains in the county jail and is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 28.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey councilwoman has been indicted on murder and weapons charges.

In 2020, a study showed that national homicide clearance rates had stark contrasts in terms of race. Cases involving whi...
08/18/2023

In 2020, a study showed that national homicide clearance rates had stark contrasts in terms of race. Cases involving white victims were cleared at 87%, but only 67% for Hispanic victims. Cases in which victims were Black had an even lower rate, just 59%.

Crystal Arthur just finished homeless outreach, giving away hot meals, toiletries, and “survival bags.” Her charity work was commemorating the 6th anniversary of her son Kristian Hamilton-Arthur’s death.

Federal and state election officials and Trump's own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence that the e...
08/18/2023

Federal and state election officials and Trump's own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence that the election was tainted. The former president's allegations of fraud were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump now says he won't be holding a news conference next week to unveil what he claims is new "evidence" of fraud in Georgia's

Krasner described the micro-grant winners as “incredibly important organizations in the community that do the good work ...
08/18/2023

Krasner described the micro-grant winners as “incredibly important organizations in the community that do the good work of anti-gun violence and fighting crime. They do the good work of prevention — of guiding young people, in particular, towards what we hope, and what we believe, will be wonderful lives.”

Bilal Qayyum, director of the Father’s Day Rally Committee anti-guns and anti-violence organization, knows first-hand the power of peace and prevention groups.

More than a quarter of adults surveyed say they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkiller...
08/18/2023

More than a quarter of adults surveyed say they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkillers or other illegal opioids, and nearly 1 in 10 adults has had a family member die of a drug overdose, the poll found.

The drug epidemic has become deadlier than ever in the United States in recent years, and a new poll from KFF captures the significant toll that substance use has had

“Carjacking's are up and robberies are up,” said Johnson. “I want to make sure that residents in this area feel safe. On...
08/17/2023

“Carjacking's are up and robberies are up,” said Johnson. “I want to make sure that residents in this area feel safe. One robbery attempt is one robbery attempt too many—and it was an armed-robbery incident. I want to encourage neighbors to say something if you see something,” he said.

In broad daylight in mid-afternoon, a woman faced a would-be-robber in a quiet South Philadelphia neighborhood.

Damar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety's bid to resume his footbal...
08/17/2023

Damar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety's bid to resume his football career after a near-death experience during a game at Cincinnati in January.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety's bid to resume his football career after a near-death experience

Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Comics, and The Philadelphia Film Society are celebrating the release of "Blue Beetle" by pres...
08/17/2023

Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Comics, and The Philadelphia Film Society are celebrating the release of "Blue Beetle" by presenting the "Blue Beetle" Super Hero Award to Philly-based organization The Block Gives Back who were recognized for their work within the community.

Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Comics, and The Philadelphia Film Society are celebrating the release of "Blue Beetle" by presenting the "Blue Beetle" Super Hero Award to Philly-based organization The Block

The Philadelphia Police Internal Affairs Bureau and the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit are investigating t...
08/17/2023

The Philadelphia Police Internal Affairs Bureau and the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit are investigating the police-involved, fatal shooting. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw held a press conference, earlier this week, to discuss the details.

It was previously reported that Eddie Irizarry, the driver who was fatally shot by a police officer Monday was standing outside his vehicle and may have lunged at an officer

The social media companies “transformed and addicted” Gendron, preparing him for the attack, the lawsuits allege. Gendro...
08/17/2023

The social media companies “transformed and addicted” Gendron, preparing him for the attack, the lawsuits allege. Gendron repeatedly cited in his diary the “consuming influence Reddit and YouTube had on him, including in the weeks leading up to his attack at Tops,” according to the lawsuits.

Attorneys representing survivors and a family member of one of the victims who died in the racist mass shooting in a Buffalo grocery store last year have filed two lawsuits

When the researchers looked at cancer trends for younger adults by race, they found that early-onset cancers were going ...
08/17/2023

When the researchers looked at cancer trends for younger adults by race, they found that early-onset cancers were going up fastest among people who identify as American Indian or Alaska Natives, Asians and Hispanics.

Certain kinds of cancer are being diagnosed more often in younger adults in the US, a new study shows, and the increases seem to be driven by cancers in women

A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Don...
08/17/2023

A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to

Bus riders looking to get around Center City will benefit from new bus-only lanes formally introduced on Market Street w...
08/17/2023

Bus riders looking to get around Center City will benefit from new bus-only lanes formally introduced on Market Street west of Broad Street Wednesday morning. A lane painted red, one lane away from the curb, will replace the unpainted curbside lane along both sides of the street.

Bus riders looking to get around Center City will benefit from new bus-only lanes formally introduced on Market Street west of Broad Street Wednesday morning. A lane painted red, one

Six community groups focused on reducing violence at the grassroots level will get microgrants from the Philadelphia Dis...
08/16/2023

Six community groups focused on reducing violence at the grassroots level will get microgrants from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office to boost their efforts.

Six community groups focused on reducing violence at the grassroots level will get microgrants from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office to boost their efforts.

When asked for an explanation for the inaccuracies contained within the initial report, police said they are still worki...
08/16/2023

When asked for an explanation for the inaccuracies contained within the initial report, police said they are still working to trace the source. The commissioner said the “lunging” narrative had established itself before she and others arrived at the scene.

New information concerning a fatal shooting by a police officer in Kensington was released on Tuesday, correcting details from the initial police report.

Witnesses began testifying Wednesday in the trial of two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shootin...
08/16/2023

Witnesses began testifying Wednesday in the trial of two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home.

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. — Witnesses began testifying Wednesday in the trial of two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had

Dozens of teachers, students and activists marched to a Miami school district headquarters Wednesday to protest Florida'...
08/16/2023

Dozens of teachers, students and activists marched to a Miami school district headquarters Wednesday to protest Florida's new standards for teaching Black history, which have come under intense criticism for what they say about slavery.

MIAMI — Dozens of teachers, students and activists marched to a Miami school district headquarters Wednesday to protest Florida's new standards for teaching Black history, which have come under intense

In response to the appeal, the state told the court Monday that it won't consider a settlement with the survivors. The s...
08/16/2023

In response to the appeal, the state told the court Monday that it won't consider a settlement with the survivors. The survivors want the state's high court to return the case to district court to determine exactly what occurred and what it would take to fix or abate what they allege is a continuing nuisance created by the massacre.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court will consider a reparations case from survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre after a lower court judge dismissed it last month, giving

City Director of Human Resources Michael Zaccagni said thanks to some new money from city council, recruitment is up by ...
08/16/2023

City Director of Human Resources Michael Zaccagni said thanks to some new money from city council, recruitment is up by 42% when compared to the previous two recruitment periods.

A new advertising campaign calling for Philadelphia police recruits seems to be paying off. The ads aim to fill hundreds of vacancies in the department.

Young people who live in areas where gun violence is common are more likely to visit the emergency room for psychiatric ...
08/16/2023

Young people who live in areas where gun violence is common are more likely to visit the emergency room for psychiatric emergencies such as depression, PTSD, and ingestion of harmful substances than those who do not, according to a 2021 study from the University of Pennsylvania.

For the first time ever, Black teens are using fi****ms to die by su***de at rates greater than white peers.

The official Korean Central News Agency, citing an investigation by relevant North Korean authorities, reported that Kin...
08/16/2023

The official Korean Central News Agency, citing an investigation by relevant North Korean authorities, reported that King told them he decided to enter North Korea because he "harbored ill feelings against inhuman mistreatment and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army."

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after becoming disillusioned with the inequality

Saying hello boosted much more than a person’s social success, according to an analysis of the survey data. Regular gree...
08/16/2023

Saying hello boosted much more than a person’s social success, according to an analysis of the survey data. Regular greetings also improved a person’s physical, financial, career and community health.

It’s hard to be neighborly when you’re raising two kids as a single mom and working long hours. That’s where my sheltie, Dancer, came to my rescue. My sweet boy’s

The American Legion is “a pillar within the community … providing help to veterans of all wars and South Philadelphians ...
08/15/2023

The American Legion is “a pillar within the community … providing help to veterans of all wars and South Philadelphians through service,” Johnson said. The post assists veterans with benefits such as applying for military health, housing and educational benefits, plus other support services needed.

The first American Legion Post in the nation for African-Americans, Lincoln Post 89 in South Philadelphia, has received a $100,000 grant from the City of Philadelphia to help keep the

“Called a friend by so many, Regina always offered a kind and empathetic spirit, providing quick wit and sharing sound a...
08/15/2023

“Called a friend by so many, Regina always offered a kind and empathetic spirit, providing quick wit and sharing sound advice by communicating in her own special way,” her family said.

Regina A. Lawson, a voucher examiner for the U.S. Navy and Army, died on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. She was 89.

Ponder’s songs resonate with women – especially Black women – because they have an empowering and uplifting message, say...
08/15/2023

Ponder’s songs resonate with women – especially Black women – because they have an empowering and uplifting message, says cultural critic Nsenga Burton, describing her as “a youthful presence that is clearly an old soul.”

In December 2021, a week before she turned 40, Danielle Ponder made a big decision. She walked away from her job as a public defender to pursue a full-time career

Earlier this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Trina Benjamin, owner of TWB Cleaning, as its East...
08/15/2023

Earlier this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Trina Benjamin, owner of TWB Cleaning, as its Eastern Pennsylvania District Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year for 2023.

Trina Worrell Benjamin is an example of an entrepreneur who has taken advantage of the many programs designed to help small businesses, to help her build a growing, successful Black-owned

Temple University representatives will begin to negotiate a new contract with the Temple Association of University Profe...
08/15/2023

Temple University representatives will begin to negotiate a new contract with the Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) this week. The faculty union’s current agreement will end Oct. 15.

Temple University representatives will begin to negotiate a new contract with the Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) this week. The faculty union’s current agreement will end Oct. 15.

The Philadelphia Zoo has named Jo-Elle Mogerman the first female and African American president and chief executive offi...
08/15/2023

The Philadelphia Zoo has named Jo-Elle Mogerman the first female and African American president and chief executive officer of the nation's first zoo. Currently, she is an executive at the St. Louis Zoo.

The Philadelphia Zoo has named Jo-Elle Mogerman the first female and African American president and chief executive officer of the nation's first zoo. Currently, she is an executive at the

Oher also alleges the Tuohys had him sign paperwork almost immediately after he moved in as part of the adoption process...
08/15/2023

Oher also alleges the Tuohys had him sign paperwork almost immediately after he moved in as part of the adoption process. Oher says he was "falsely advised" that it would be called a conservatorship because he was already 18 but the intent was adoption.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the movie "The Blind Side," filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher in January, pleaded guilty to a charge of fel...
08/15/2023

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher in January, pleaded guilty to a charge of felony child neglect Tuesday.

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher in January, pleaded guilty to a charge of felony child neglect Tuesday.

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This year there is a lot to see at the Auto Show including an E-Track. The E-Track will allow people to drive electric vehicles. Camp Jeep, where people can drive a jeep over rough terrain, returns to the show and you can test drive Toyotas at the Toyota Drive Center.

https://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/start-your-engines-the-auto-show-is-back/article_035a4609-2e4d-51ae-b701-b3fedd8946dc.html
All those predictions about elastic waists and leggings and flats and the way the pandemic had changed dressing forever turn out to have been not so true after all.

https://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/why-the-suit-is-the-shape-of-the-moment/article_e1b4b8b8-996b-59be-ab51-5b1db85bf9c8.html
Under the House bill, 23 health conditions, including respiratory conditions and cancers, would be considered to have either been caused by or exacerbated by military service, meaning veterans with these conditions would no longer have to prove that they were caused by their exposure to the toxins.

https://www.phillytrib.com/news/health/house-passes-bill-to-expand-health-care-for-veterans-exposed-to-toxins-174-republicans-vote/article_4a3cdaae-ec30-508a-80cc-ea8adfcd73a9.html
“A lot of people don’t realize the hours we put in as educators,” DuPree said. “The hours that go into lesson and school planning, after school programming and helping our kids’ families. We also plan for the upcoming school year during the summer.

https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/southwest-philly-educators-work-gets-recognized-on-national-level/article_34d84add-a172-5caf-beb6-d9294d7fcd27.html
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The women take pride in their ability to bring representation to the mermaid community. As three Black mermaids, their presence is meaningful, particularly for children who haven’t seen anything like them before.

https://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/these-mermaids-are-here-to-celebrate-the-adventure-aquariums-30th-anniversary/article_c9897365-ed07-5ab1-a1f7-651b46157fa1.html
The new policy is not intended to apply to the vaccines and therapeutics that have been developed by private companies and are currently in the U.S. market.

https://www.phillytrib.com/news/health/coronavirus/u-s-to-share-some-coronavirus-technologies-with-world-health-organization/article_34033f37-8411-5404-bdd3-bbeb983e0eb3.html
The West Philadelphia native, known to most as the DJ half of the Grammy award winning duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, will have the crowd moving to classics from his solo album, collaborations, mixtapes and more when he hits the "1’s and 2’s" over at Jack’s Bar and Grill on March 5 at 8 p.m.

https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/catch-a-free-concert-with-philly-favorite-dj-jazzy-jeff/article_c86d8c63-8b68-5b9e-b63c-0dd7ce98df85.html
“Increasing the slot tax threshold to account for inflation is a long overdue change that will alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens on casino operators, their customers and an understaffed and overwhelmed IRS,” said Bill Miller, president and CEO of the association.

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“The core function of government is to protect the safety and the security of the people," Raskin said. "That’s the essence of the social contract. We have to secure and fortify the social contract for women of color all across America.”

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At-large Councilmember Kendra Brooks’ legislation requiring employers with 25 or more employees to provide 40 hours of COVID-19 sick leave for employees passed during Thursday’s City Council session.

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For every day that passes now, the sport loses money, and whose pockets that money comes out of joins the lengthy list of contentious issues.

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