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Mr. President
April 13, 2025
Council Committee of the Whole Budget hearingPhoto credit: Philadelphia City Council Communications Office As the Councilmember representing an area that includes Philadelphia’s stadiums, the Navy Yard and ports, Kenyatta Johnson already had a lot of responsibilities. Being Council President has added to that. By Denise Clay-Murray Every Thursday morning, the floor of Philadelphia City Council..
Pennsylvania drivers urged to ‘put the phone down’ during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 6, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. – As part of its mission to provide a safe transportation system for all Pennsylvanians, the Shapiro administration is urging motorists to avoid all distractions, put down the phone while driving, and be aware of Paul Miller’s Law, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed last year and will soon go into effect. The Pennsylvania...
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American Fiction
The Color Purple
Entertainment
What to stream: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ Viola Davis, Bon Iver, ‘The Last of Us’ and Jon Hamm
April 14, 2025
This combination of images shows promotional art for “The Handmaid’s Tale” from le
Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’
April 14, 2025
This image released by PBS shows actor Laurence Fishburne, left, with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., hos
Week In Review
States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
April 14, 2025
Voters mark their ballots while voting at Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Library on Electi
Black colleges ponder their future as Trump makes cuts to education dollars
April 14, 2025
The Florida A&M University campus is seen in Tallahassee, Fla., on June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark
Food And Beverage
Celebrate Spring’s arrival with a skillet fish fry
Family Features Nothing says spring like a fish fry with the catch of the day. This Pan-Fried Catfish recipe is perfect for enjoying flaky fillets without the mess. Find more springtime favorites by visiting Culinary.net. Pan-Fried CatfishRecipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Servings: 4-61/3 cup flour2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning (or seasoning of choice, such as lemon pepper)1…
Home and Garden
Attract backyard birds with the right seeds
FAMILY FEATURES While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your feeders. Consider these popular seed types and the common backyard birds they attract:…
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