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Ciresi legislation to expand access to simplified unclaimed property claims, further help heirs following the death of a loved one signed into law

December 10, 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On November 24, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law state Rep. Joe Ciresi’s legislation that will make it easier and less expensive for Pennsylvanians to claim property that is rightfully theirs — and reduce the financial burden following the death of a loved one.Ciresi’s H.B. 1176, now Act 50 of 2025: Rep….

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$8.6 million renovation begins at Philadelphia’s oldest recreation center, Happy Hollow Playground in Germantown

December 2, 2025

On November 21, Mayor Cherelle Parker, city officials, Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th Dist.), State Reps. Darisha Parker (D- 198th Dist.) and Jordan A. Harris (D-186th Dist.), State Senator Sharif Street (D-3rd Dist.), and community members gathered to break ground on an $8.6 million investment in Happy Hollow Playground. “Happy Hollow began as a gift –…

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CROWN Act signed into law, protecting Pennsylvanians from hair-based discrimination and expanding opportunity in the Commonwealth

December 2, 2025

Governor Josh Shapiro joins elected officials and local business owners to sign House Bill 439 into law, officially prohibiting discrimination based on a person’s hair type, hair texture, or hairstyle in Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — On November 25, Gov. Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and local business owners to sign HB 439, also known as…

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Shapiro directs $219.9 million in additional capital funding to SEPTA

December 2, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker speak with a worker at SEPTA’s Frazer Shop & Yard in Chester County. (Photo/pa.gov) HARRISBURG, Pa. — On November 24, Governor Josh Shapiro directed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll to allocate $219.9 million in additional capital funding to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to…

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The Paul Robeson-Cheyney University College Pathway, guiding students to Black excellence

November 24, 2025

From L to R: Tiarra Jones, Caleb Daniels, Alayjah Harris, Tyrese Prince, Morgan Eason, Kayla Boulware, Keyanna Nurse, Zanaya Ross, Yaashani Tota, Ashanty Davidson, Acharee Williams, Syehiim Ross, Shajeeah Everett, Danielle Edwards with (sittlng in front) Donte Williams and Zaire McLaine as they celebrate their successes together at Cheyney University.Photo: Jim Brown By Jim Brown…

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Fashioning the story

November 24, 2025

Ruth E. Carter poses with the award for best costume design for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) From kings to juke joint owners, Ruth E. Carter’s costumes have furthered the culture. By Denise…

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Rabb bill establishing Emancipation Day clears House committee

November 1, 2025

There is bipartisan support for legislation recognizing the Thirteenth Amendment ratification in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG, Pa. — State Rep. Chris Rabb (D-200th Dist.) announced on Tuesday that his legislation (H.B. 468) to designate the first Monday of February as Emancipation Day in Pennsylvania has advanced out of the House State Government Committee by a bipartisan vote…

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