
12/01/2023
Eddie Murphy wants ‘Candy Cane Lane’ to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come
Eddie Murphy fondly remembers watching classic Christmas movies as a child with his family during the holidays.
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Eddie Murphy wants ‘Candy Cane Lane’ to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come
Eddie Murphy fondly remembers watching classic Christmas movies as a child with his family during the holidays.
“Crumbs from the table of joy,” a satisfying meal
Tweet Email By Constance Garcia-Barrio Grief, adolescence, risky politics, and an in*******al marriage roil the Crump family in “Crumbs from the Table of Joy”, which opened November 15 at the Lantern Theater Company in Center City. The author, prolific African American playwright Lynn Nottage, w...
A mom chose an off-the-grid school for safety from COVID. No one protected her kid from the teacher
Louisiana has a category of off-the-grid schools that operate with hardly any oversight. Formally known as “nonpublic schools not seeking state approval,” most are tiny homeschools that serve a single family.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with Marcus Scribner, Actor and Executive Producer of the film How I Learned To Fly. How I Learned To Fly opens in select theaters nationwide on Friday December 1st.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China.
GOP effort to impeach DA Krasner lands before Democratic-majority court
Tweet Email BY BROOKE SCHULTZ HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Tuesday weighed whether the Legislature can proceed with an impeachment trial against Philadelphia’s elected progressive prosecutor and whether the court or lawmakers should determine what qualifies as misbeh...
Delaware County’s top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
Tweet Email Photo: AP/Matt Rourke HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Jack Stollsteimer, the top prosecutor in heavily populated Delaware County, will run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, seeking an office that played a critical role in court defending Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the presidential b...
Four questions to ask before going electric
Tweet Email BPT The “electric vehicle (EV) boom” is upon us. Americans purchased nearly 300,000 EVs in the second quarter of this year, over 48% more than in 2022. To drive the trend even further, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index survey suggests that more than 1 in 3 drivers (34%) plan...
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announces microgrant program for community records
Tweet Email The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for a limited term microgrant entitled Empowered History. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Funding for this initiative is provided through a National Historical Publications & Records Commis...
Jimmy Carter plans to attend Tuesday’s memorial for Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter will be memorialized with classical music and beloved hymns, some of her favorite Biblical passages, and a rare gathering of all living U.S. first ladies and multiple presidents, including her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter.
New issue of The SUN on stands and online now at philasun.com: “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” runs through December 10 at St. Stephen’s Theater, located at 10 & Ludlow Streets.
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Applications open for City of Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Credit Program
Tweet Email FORWARD, the leading program administration solution for local governments, has partnered with the City of Philadelphia to launch the City of Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Credit Program. The City of Philadelphia has created this program by allocating $1.7 million in tax credits through a...
Philadelphia Housing Authority and Zipcar partner to bring car-sharing vehicles to residents as economic mobility tool
Tweet Email Access to vehicles will drive new opportunities for 80,000 residents. ABOVE PHOTO: PHA Board Commissioner Ethel Wise and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (D-At Large) hold the scissors as Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (D- 2nd Dist., at far left), PHA president and CEO Kelvin J...
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announces microgrant program for community records
Tweet Email The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for a limited term microgrant entitled Empowered History. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Funding for this initiative is provided through a National Historical Publications & Records Commis...
Delaware County Council announces additional $2.7M in funding for home repair program
Tweet Email Delaware County Council unanimously approved the use of an additional $2,730,124 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support the Whole Home Repair Program (WHRP) that provides income-qualified homeowners with necessary health, safety, and accessibility-related home rep...
The new commissioner
Tweet Email Kevin Bethel, the current chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia, will be the city’s next police commissioner. By Denise Clay-Murray ABOVE PHOTO: Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker (speaking at podium) introduces the new police commissioner Kevin Bethel (on her right) ...
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Diplomas for sale, $465: Inside one of Louisiana's unapproved schools
Louisiana’s off-the-grid schools are a rapidly growing example of the nation’s continuing fallout from COVID: families disengaging from public school.
Jalen Hurts runs for winning TD in overtime, Eagles rally past Josh Allen, Bills 37-34
Jalen Hurts scored the winning touchdown on a quarterback draw with 2:37 left in overtime, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 37-34.
3 men of Palestinian descent attending holiday gathering shot, injured near University of Vermont
Police say three young men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot and injured near the University of Vermont campus.
New issue of The SUN on news stands and online now at philasun.com
Join the NAACP Philadelphia Branch Thursday November 30th, for Community Night at Universoul Circus!
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Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate a business agreement the duo had.
Join the Philadelphia NAACP ACT-SO Committee for food, fellowship, and fun as they raise money for our Act-So students to represent us in Vegas, this July!
LSU star Angel Reese has not been seen with the Tigers in the Cayman Islands
LSU star Angel Reese hasn't been seen with the seventh-ranked and defending national champion Tigers since they arrived at the Cayman Islands Classic basketball tournament.
What’s open, closed? Thanksgiving and Black Friday hours See Walmart, Target, CVS and more
Tweet Email The holiday season is here, which means spending time with family on Thanksgiving and also, for millions of people, hunting for the best deals on Black Friday. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year, which takes place this week. A lot of national retai...
Dilemma: How to satisfy vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters for Thanksgiving dinner
Tweet Email BY KATIE WORKMAN I know there are some Thanksgiving gatherings without a vegan or a vegetarian at the table, but these days that seems like more of an anomaly than the norm. We have had vegetarians at our Thanksgiving table my entire life. My sister, Lizzie, and her daughters are vege...
Spike your Thanksgiving sweet potatoes with Korean flavors
Tweet Email Each November in South Korea, the streets fill with toasty aromas of roasted sweet potatoes as they are cooked outside over barrel drums full of glowing coals. Meanwhile, home cooks take advantage of the season to feature the tubers in a variety of satisfying dishes. One such dish, gogu...
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To get to 9-1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles just kept swinging
Tweet Email To get to 9-1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles just kept swinging. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay celebrates after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 20...
Emgage Pennsylvania and REFORM Alliance Pennsylvania partner for an event on voting rights, criminal justice reform, and what’s at stake in the 2024 presidential election
Tweet Email On October 13, 2023, Emgage, the nation’s preeminent civic engagement organization for Muslim Americans, partnered with REFORM Alliance for an event at Philadelphia Masjid. The event focused on Voting Rights for the Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated, Criminal Justice Reform, and W...
Buckle up: “Click It or Ticket” Thanksgiving Enforcement Mobilization running through November 26.
Tweet Email With holiday travel just around the corner, the Shapiro administration is reminding drivers to wear their seat belts, drive sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylva...
SUNrise: cj speaks… Winning
Tweet Email By cj Life takes on a new perspective when you win whatever that thing is that you have set out to accomplish — be it a new job, celebrating the graduation of your child, or whatever your goal is. Here in Philadelphia, a Black woman, the Honorable Cherelle Parker, was voted into...
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On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with Marcus Scribner, Actor and Executive Producer of the film How I Learned To Fly. How I Learned To Fly opens in select theaters nationwide on Friday December 1st.
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On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine takes viewers with her to the 8th Annual Big Brother Big Sisters Independence Fashion Touchdown event. For more information on Big Brother Big Sisters Independence visit their website www.independencebigs.org, follow them @Indepence Big Brother Big Sisters on FB and @independencebigs on IG.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine spoke with Dr. Kristin Motley, founder of the non-profit Health Educated, Inc and founder of The Healthier You Conference. They discuss the 4th Annual Healthier You Conference and what attendees can expect. Call (484) 234-2427 or visit www.healtheducatedinc.org/conference to register and to find out more about the conference. Support Dr. Motley's journey by following her on IG @docisontheball.
Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker makes first public announcement since historic election: One Philly, a United City
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine spoke with Lewis Duval, actor, writer, director and the owner of soulmagik.net about his latest project called Hello Friend. To see episodes of Hello Friend visit soulmagik.net/screams
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine spoke with Albert Butler founder of Philly 545, a sports and street wear apparel company. They discussed his limited edition line "We Died Too" which pays homage to Black Soldiers. To find out more visit www.thesidejawn.com and follow on IG @shoptsjmarket
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with Rajesh Mudki and Kalpesh Jadhav, of Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR. Rajesh Mudki and Kalpesh Jadhav discuss making history as the first Mallakhamb performers in Cirque du Soleil history, and their joy in sharing the tradition Indian sport of Mullakhamb with audiences worldwide. Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR will be at Big Top in Oaks, PA now through October 22nd. Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/bazzar for more details on tickets and showtimes.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with Tigre Hill, producer and director of "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse". The 3 part docu-series tells to story of the fatal altercation between Michael White and Sean Schellenger that took place in Rittenhouse Square. "72 Seconds of Rittenhouse is available to stream on Paramount+ with a subscription.
On this special edition of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine talks with Ethan Jih-Cook and Kristen Amanda Smith who play Damian and Gretchen Weiners in the National Tour of Mean Girls the Musical. Mean Girls opens TODAY October 3rd and will be at the Miller Theater on the Kimmel Cultural Campus Oct 3rd-8th. Visit kimmelculturalcampus.org for more details on tickets and showtimes.
Sep. 30: Philly Girls Got Game's Basketball Clinic is an exciting day for girls across Philly to come together and work on their basketball skills with the Big 5 Women's Basketball teams including: Villanova University Temple University LaSalle University UPenn Drexel University There will also be a resource fair following for girls and families to connect to SBYD nonprofits that have programming (basketball and other sports) around Philadelphia. This event is FREE and open to all girls, grades 2 - 8 Girls will be given a PG3 shirt, swag, and lunch. Reserve your spot at buff.ly/3PpeMPH
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine takes you with her to SELF(ish) Philly, a self-care conference for women encouraging them to prioritize health and wellness. For more details visit www.selfishphilly.com and follow @selfishphilly on IG.
Message from Philadelphia NAACP Branch CATHERINE HICKS, on the Importance of Voting. "As we observe National Voter Registration Day, let us not forget that voting is not only a right or privilege, it is your responsibility. Your vote is the voice of the people, the catalyst for progress, and the cornerstone of democracy. The NAACP believes that every vote counts, as it holds the key to shaping a more just and equitable society. By exercising our right to vote, we not only honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms, but we also ensure that our voices are heard and our communities are represented. The Philadelphia Branch office, is committed to be available for you to register to vote and answer questions or concerns you may have about the voting process."
*Warning* This episode of Sun Spotlight contains sensitive material regarding police brutality* Opinions expressed are the host. On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with singer/songwriter and artivist Jea Street about his latest song "Bam Bam vs. The Blue" which details the death of Jeremy "Bam Bam"McDole at the hands of Wilmington police officers on September 23, 2015. To see the full music video visit https://youtu.be/YIEbkl598zE?si=bn_Pk2_Ade7X7FIb
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine gives a recap on fun summer events in Philly.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine spoke with Tavis Sanders, co-founder of Indigenous Education and Meredith Marshall, board member of Indigenous Education and member of the Lenape tribe, about thier advocacy for The University of Penn to return the artifacts, remains, and burial plots that it is built upon to the Lenape tribe. To find out more about the work that Indigenous Education Save Our Ancestors is doing in the community, follow them on Facebook, visit their website www.indedu.org and follow them on IG for more updates @indedushop.
Sponsored Post: August 27: Keystone First is bringing wellness to you at the Ready. Set. School. event at Please Touch Museum, 11am-2pm! 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philladelphia, PA
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with local talent Jeremy Noel about his role as an ensemble cast and the understudy for Simba in The North American Tour of Disney's Lion King. The Lion King will be at The Academy of Music August 16 through September 10th. For more details on tickets and showtimes visit www.kimmelculturalcampus.org.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host @Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with international mural artist @Alloyius McIlwaine about his upcoming artshow "Chameleon" where he collaborates with 40 plus artists from all over the world. The "Chameleon" Exhibition will take place on Saturday August 12th at The Storyfactory (1600 N 5th Street Philadelphia PA). For more information on the show and to see more of Alloyius' art, visit alloyiusmcilwaineart.com and follow him on IG @culturesclothing.
On this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine spoke with writer, director and producer Kiara C. Jones about her latest documentary film "Woman on the Outside". "Woman on the Outside" tells the story of Kristal Bush who owns a transportation service called Bridging The Gap that helps families stay connected to their loved ones that are incarcerated. "Woman on the Outside" will be screening in Philadelphia on 10/29 at 7:30pm at PFS Ritz East, 125 South 2nd Street. To find out more about additional upcoming screenings and how you can support this brilliant film, visit www.womanontheoutsidefilm.com. To keep up with all of the things Kiara is up to visit her website www.cultivatedfilms.com.
In this episode of Sun Spotlight host Kharisma McIlwaine speaks with dancer, choreographer, Philadanco and Alvin Ailey Alumnus and filmmaker Hope Boykin about her journey in the world of dance. One of her pieces will be featured in Philadanco's fall program "Continuum Now/New/Next taking place October 28-30th at The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus' Perelman Theater. For more information on showtimes and tickers visit kimmelcenterculturalcampus.org. To watch Hope's latest film "Beauty Size and Color visit www.pbs.org or www.allarts.org. Also be sure to follow Hope on IG @HBDance