Articles by Teresa Emerson

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Branch NAACP joined the team of organizations backingthe Philadelphia 76ers’ plans to build a new stadium downtown. By Denise Clay-Murray While the brain trust of the Philadelphia 76ers is trying to figure out which pieces to put around former MVP Joel Embiid and popular All-Star Tyrese Maxey to get them to…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Homecare agency Illuminated Hearts was founded in 2015 with the goal of providing personal service assistance in the home to seniors and individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Committed to giving back, the company has dedicated countless hours to cultivating community and creating opportunities for those in need. In their latest venture,…

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If this week is any indication, the communication between Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office is more than a little out of sync. By Denise Clay-Murray During Thursday’s Philadelphia City Council meeting, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas introduced a resolution calling for the education committee to hold hearings on possible changes to governing the school…

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BPTAre you one of the 185 million Americans who garden? If not, it’s time to consider joining the crowd. Gardening can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, especially if you grow your own produce. When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you can taste the difference between a store-bought tomato and one you pick fresh…

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ABOVE PHOTO: In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, Tarana Burke, founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, marches with others at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) By Jocelyn Noveck associated pressNEW YORK — #MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there’s a…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine For years the Spirit of Philadelphia has been a major landmark in Philadelphia. Year-round, Philadelphians and visitors are greeted by the massive vessel at Penn’s Landing. Originally built in 1988 and located at 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, the Spirit of Philadelphia provides a unique dining experience, combining delicious food and live…

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By Andrea Lawful Sanders Photos courtesy Andrea Lawful Sanders April 25, 2024 ushered in the 129th annual Penn Relays on Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania, and it was one to remember. Jamaicans, as usual, were front and center displaying all their colors proudly, their pride in the athletes and of their country. An…

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(Photo/Tides Foundation) In partnership with activist donors and movement leaders and a generous $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, Tides awarded grants aim to lower barriers to voting for communities of color, young people, and under-resourced communities. SAN FRANCISCO – Leading up to the 2024 election, Tides is partnering with a community of doers and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: This photo combo shows. Republican David McCormick, left, addressing supporters at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Sept. 21, 2023 and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaking during an event at AFSCME Council 13 offices, March 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, Marc Levy, file) By Marc LevyASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa….

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By Nqobile Ntshangase and Gerald ImrayASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: Then African National Congress leader, Nelson Mandela casts his vote April 27, 1994 near Durban, South Africa, in the country’s first all-race elections. South Africans celebrate “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country’s pivotal first democratic elections in 1994 that announced the official…

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