The Neighborhood Leader

11/25/2019

Thanksgiving Free Haircuts
26th Tuesday from 1pm to 5pm at the
5546 Pulaski ave (Flying horse center)

Nortitaka Iwasaki worked in Center city as barber for two years and he traveled Japan to obtain supplemental skills . There he had opportunity to giving haircuts to 28 British National Rugby team members night before Final match against South Africa Springboks at the Rugby world cup in Japan .
Noritaka wants to share his passion and giving back to community, especially those who can not afford a hair cut.

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11/19/2019

11/19/2019

Philadelphia FIGHT to Hold Expungement Summit Reentry Resource and Health Fair

What: Expungement Summit Reentry Resource and Health Fair

When: Tuesday, November 19th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 W. Lehigh Avenue

Background: Philadelphia FIGHT’s Institute for Community Justice will be teaming up with Deliverance Evangelistic Church, The Defenders Association of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity to hold an Expungement. Participants impacted by mass incarceration will have access to free, legal assistance for expungement and obtain resources essential for a successful reintegration into the community. The expungement clinic will offer assistance for both violent and non-violent crimes. The event will also offer a variety of workshops and health screenings, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing.

Philadelphia FIGHT is a comprehensive health services organization providing primary care, consumer education, research, and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk. FIGHT’s goal is to end the AIDS epidemic within the lifetime of those currently living with HIV.

09/03/2019

20 years of The Neighborhood Leader

09/02/2019

Labor Day before and while raining. , ,

08/24/2019

20th anniversary edition of The Neighborhood Leader publishes this week. , , ,

08/23/2019

Ravens beat the Eagles 26 to 15. Oh well its preseason.

08/21/2019

On Sunday, July 21st, 2019 at approximately 9:25 P.M., Police responded to the 600 block of East Allegheny Ave for report of a theft in progress and a person screaming. A 22 year old Asian male victim suffered multiple stab wounds to the body and was pronounced on the scene by medic unit at 9:42 P.M
In reference to Murder on the 600 block of East Allegheny Avenue, which occurred on Sunday, July 21st, 2019, a male identified as Damen Bernhardt, 24, from the 5800 block of Florence Avenue was arrested by the Philadelphia Police on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, at approximately 10:20 P.M., on Cottman Avenue. He was arrested and charged with Murder, Robbery, Theft-Unlawful Taking and Theft- Receiving Stolen Property.

08/20/2019

Mayor Announces Resignation of Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Richard Ross, Jr.

- Mayor Jim Kenney today accepted the resignation of Police Commissioner Richard Ross, Jr.

Mayor Kenney said, “Today, Commissioner Ross tendered his resignation. I am disappointed, because he’s been a terrific asset to the Police Department and the City as a whole.

“New allegations of sexual harassment as well as gender and racial discrimination among the rank and file have recently been brought to my attention. While those allegations do not accuse Commissioner Ross of harassment, I do ultimately believe his resignation is in the best interest of the Department.

“Last summer, the City implemented a new sexual harassment prevention policy and a series of internal reforms designed to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment throughout the government. While rolling out a new policy understandably takes time, I do not believe the Police Department has taken the necessary actions to address the underlying cultural issues that too often negatively impact women—especially women of color. I will be enlisting the help of an independent firm to investigate the recent allegations and to make recommendations to overcome some of the discrimination and harassment within the Department.

“I am grateful for Commissioner Ross’ many years of dedicated service to our City, and the many reforms he brought to the Department. However, I believe new leadership will help us continue to reform the Department and show that racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination simply will not be tolerated."

Ross started with the Philadelphia Police Department in 1989 and was appointed Police Commissioner in January 2016. He served in a number of roles, working in Patrol, Special Operations, Detective Bureau, Homicide, and Internal Affairs.

Mayor Kenney has named Christine M. Coulter, Deputy Commissioner for the Philadelphia Police Department as Acting-Commissioner while a search is underway for Ross’ replacement.

“Deputy Coulter is an experienced police commander with nearly 30 years of law enforcement service,” said Mayor Kenney. “She has diverse experience in patrol operations, narcotics intelligence, and investigations. I have full faith in her ability to lead the Department during this time of transition.”

Deputy Commissioner Christine Coulter is a three-star Deputy in the Philadelphia Police Department and most recently served as Deputy Commissioner of Organizational Services. In that position she is responsible for professional support services that enable officers and commanders in the field to have the training, equipment, and support personnel that is needed to prevent, combat, and solve crime in Philadelphia. She also oversees development of the Department’s use of technology as a tool in community-engaged policing and smart policing.

She holds a Master of Science in Public Safety Management from Saint Joseph’s University, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Eastern University.

Ross’ resignation is effective today, August 20, 2019.

08/16/2019

City, state and federal officials held a press briefing and stated their concerns and pledged to try and do something about the violence in the city. Long term problems need long term solutions. Structural unemployment concerns and educational challenges have no quick fixes or.easy sound bite or great emotional speech answers. Some answers lay with the people in their communities. Others lay with government and its deployment of resources. Religious and social organizations with financial resorces must also support.long term solutions. All must participate - in big cities, suburbs and rural areas. Its a heartfelt commitment to change, finding what the writer Marcus Borg calls that 'tender place' that leads us to collective action from a place of love and empathy. And taking personal responsibility.
Congressman Dwight Evans speaking at press conference.

08/15/2019

Sharing more of those 20 years of photos from The Neighborhood Leader. Our special expanded edition celebrating 20 years at the end of the month

08/13/2019

Fourth annual 60th Street Health and Wellness Summer Jam

State Reps. Joanna McClinton, Morgan Cephas, and Movita Johnson-Harrell, welcomed more than 1,200 constituents of the 190th, 191st, and 192nd Legislative Districts to the fourth annual 60th Street Health and Wellness Summer Jam, last Saturday.

“Since its start, the Summer Jam has always been a success that draws many residents from various communities in my district and the surrounding neighborhoods,” McClinton said. “It’s great when we all come together to celebrate our communities and provide high-quality health and wellness resources to our constituents.”

The Summer Jam began with a March for Peace escorted by the Philadelphia Police Explorers and the Philadelphia Drill Teams West Powelton and Magic Music. The event featured health screenings, children’s activities, live performances, food and refreshments.

With more than 50 exhibitors, attendees also had the opportunity to gather information on a variety of local organizations and state programs such as AETNA, AARP, and the Philadelphia Department of Revenue.

McClinton said she wanted to thank AETNA, JEVS at Home, McDonald Building Company, Health Partners Plans, community partners and volunteers.
(My shirt is a Garris Fabrics and Fashions original)