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By MARYCLAIRE DALE PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge on Tuesday in a deal that spared him additional prison time, resolving a case that followed the rapper most of his adult life and turned him into a high-profile activist for criminal justice reform. The negotiated plea came after an…

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The City of Philadelphia has released a list of road closures and parking restrictions for the Made In America Festival. Some closures will begin on Sunday, August 25. The festival will be held on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Doors open at noon each day…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Executive chef Lawrence Washington and his wife Laraine Henry as they speak of their business. By Andrea Lawful Sanders When I was first introduced to Executive chef Lawrence Washington and his wife Laraine Henry, he immediately struck me as a quiet and patient man who was observant of those in his sphere and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Courtesy of Morgan Smith (@phobymo) By Danae Reid The push for women’s empowerment and inclusion is arguably more comprehensive and relevant than ever before. In recent years, we’ve seen a shift in narrative that has encouraged girls of all ages, skin types, shades, etc. to reclaim their power, and rightfully so. Through the…

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Honorees include award-winning journalists from The Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News, KYW Newsradio, the founder of FunTimes Magazine, and a Parkside community activist.   The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) will honor six remarkable journalism, communications and community standouts at its annual Awards and Scholarship Gala on Saturday, November  2, 2019. As a part of this 46-…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Police commissioner Richard Ross resigned immediately following allegations of sexual harassment and accusations of retailiation from a former affair. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) After nearly four years as the city’s top cop, Commissioner Richard Ross resigned on Tuesday under a cloud of allegations regarding sexual harassment and a former paramour. By Denise Clay When…

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Police Commissioner Ross resigned abruptly today amid allegations of sexual harassment and racial discrimination within the police department. Ross, himself, has not been accused of any sexual harassment or discrimination. Ross began his career with the Philadelphia Police Department in 1989. In 2016, Ross was appointed Police Commissioner by Mayor Jim Kenney. Christine M. Coulter,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: C.A.L.M. Members (from left to right) Cakky Evans, Andrea Lawful Sanders, Stacy Deshield, Winette Scott, Sophia Saunders, M.C. for the event Loraine Ballard Morrill, Traci Simmons, Rosalyn Smith, Lisa Jacobs-Smith and Chiquilla Holt. On Saturday, July 27 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, members of the C.A.L.M. Society (Committed Advocates Leading Many) welcomed attendees…

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The Urban Media Literacy Organization and True Way Youth Empowerment Foundation have joined forces to host the Back-to-School Bootcamp for youth and families on Friday, August 30, 2019, between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, located at 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The objective…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Lynn Whitfield laughs during the discussion. By Andrea Lawful Sanders The 17th annual African American Film Festival at Martha’s Vineyard commenced Monday, August 5, and culminated Saturday, August 10. The island was teeming with filmmakers hoping to snag awards for their work and attendees who were excited to see what was playing on…

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