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ABOVE PHOTO: Rachel Murphy tells her story during the hearing as her fellow panelists listen. (Photo courtesy of PA Poor People’s Campaign)  By Amy V. Simmons Recently, around 100 advocates, activists and others gathered in New Covenant Church’s main sanctuary, not just to commiserate, but to collaborate and to hear the stories of Philadelphia’s poor. The…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine The City of Philadelphia is home to so much of our nation’s history. Philadelphia was once the nation’s capital, is the site for the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the site of the First and Second Continental Congresses. Although his face is on the $10 bill, many don’t know the…

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With Fashion District Philadelphia, the owners of the “Mall Formerly Known As The Gallery” hope to attract people to retail through creating experiences. By Denise Clay For Joseph Coradino, the opening of Fashion District Philadelphia is a dream come true. Coradino, CEO of Fashion District owners PREIT, is a native of South Philadelphia who remembers…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Throngs of shoppers excitedly make their way through the doors of Dolly’s Boutique at the Grand Opening.  (Photos: Bill Z. Foster) By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia native, philanthropist and CEO of Shoppe Shani Inc., Shani Newton, has been a fixture in the Philadelphia fashion community for years. Voted by The Philadelphia Inquirer as one…

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Panelists discuss the current business landscape during Rep. Evans’ panel, “Nation Building Through the Black Business Community: The Next 50 Years” (Photo: Amy V. Simmons) By Amy V. Simmons The agency’s success — and the path forward — were discussed during a session at the 49th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, which…

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ABOVE PHOTO: In recognition of Roary’s debut, and as a trusted friend of the Philadelphia community, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) president Dr. Donald Guy Generals awards Roary the official key to the College. Roary, Community College of Philadelphia’s new mascot, arrived on Main Campus today to fanfare, with music blaring, people dancing, and the…

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HARRISBURG, PA –  As of last Monday, Pennsylvania voters have a new option to apply online for their absentee ballot, Governor Tom Wolf announced. The mobile-friendly application site is: www.votesPA.com/ApplyAbsentee. Voters who apply will receive their absentee ballot in the mail. Previously, voters could only complete a paper absentee ballot application and mail or hand-deliver…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Moderator Tiffany Cross (2nd from right) and panelists listen to audience concerns during the Q&A portion of the session. (Photo: Amy V. Simmons) Since his election in November 2016, President Donald Trump and his administration have waged a war upon our nation’s precedents and norms with their incendiary rhetoric and outright cruel policies. From…

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Last week’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference looked at ways that African Americans have both been tested and have triumphed since being forced onto American shores. By Denise Clay This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first ship filled with enslaved Africans landing on American shores. With a theme of “400 Years: Our Legacy,…

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By Elin Johnson www.insidehighered.com Gregory Eells, executive director of counseling and psychological services at the University of Pennsylvania, died by suicide early Monday morning. ​Eells, 52, had been in the position for six months. Previously he was at Cornell University for nearly a decade, and before that at the University of Southern Mississippi. The incident…

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