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ABOVE PHOTO: Rasaan H. Bourke (Photo courtesy: Rasaan H. Bourke) By Constance Garcia-Barrio Once upon a time, Rasaan H. Bourke, the organist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Germantown, became known for his powerful playing. “When I was between 12 and 20 years old, everything had to be grand,” Bourke, now 41, said. “Everything had…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The newly crowned winner of the 2023-24 Juneteenth Scholarship USA Pageant, Sunshine Huggins gives a big smile. By Napoleon F. Kingcade   For most of the evening, the rain came down in buckets as predicted by the meteorologists. But despite the weather, the 4th Annual National Miss Juneteenth USA Scholarship Pageant held a…

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — At least a month before a convicted murderer escaped from a southeastern Pennsylvania prison, eluding a massive manhunt for two weeks before he was recaptured, a prison guard had warned that he was planning an escape, according to an email exchange made public this week. Hours after the Aug. 31…

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(AP Photo/Alex Menendez, File) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Julio Jones on Tuesday, adding veteran depth to their receiving corps. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection hasn’t played since last season, his lone one with Tampa Bay. Jones had just 24 catches for 299 yards receiving with the Buccaneers. The 34-year-old has…

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BY DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber is pounding postseason homers at such a rate that he fits right in with Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson. The tattooed slugger is doing it all while powering the Philadelphia Phillies toward a chance for the franchise’s first World Series championship since 2008. “If you want to get…

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By Raymond Jones Entering the Germantown Seventh-day Adventist Church vestibule, you are greeted with a board on the wall that displays the pictures of influential Black entrepreneurs. Next to the Sabbath School Worship prayer schedule are the detailed accomplishments of Berry Gordy, John P. Johnson, and Madame C.J. Walker, among others — a unique welcome…

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President Joe Biden came to the Philadelphia waterfront Friday to announce a federal $7 billion investment in hydrogen hubs, and that Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware are among the awardees.By Denise Clay-Murray ABOVE PHOTO: President Joe Biden arrives to speak at Tioga Marine Terminal, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) As part of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Courtesy of PIDC By Constance Garcia-Barrio The 39th Annual Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week took place last week from October 2 to October 6.  This annual event helps minority business owners forge connections and gain access to resources that could spur their growth. MED Week, which is a national event, also showcases…

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During last Friday night’s Art Heals benefit at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, the part art plays in healing catastrophic injuries took center stage. ABOVE PHOTO: Art therapist Katie Durr hugs Candice Davis, one of the winners of the Daren Dieter Excellence in Art Award. Davis began participating in the day program at Magee Rehabilitation…

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SUN Spotlight: Snippet: Guest Rajesh Mudki and Kalpesh Jadhav, of Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR.  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…

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