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ABOVE PHOTO: The late former Congressman William H. Gray III  Congressman Dwight Evans (D-3rd Dist.) released the following statement: “This week, as we mark the sixth anniversary of former Congressman Bill Gray’s passing, it is a pleasure to note that Amtrak has begun to implement the congressionally mandated name change at 30th Street Station in…

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*The documentary ‘Beyond Stonewall’ airs Thursday, July 4th at 10 pm on the Smithsonian Channel and rebroadcasts Thursday, July 25th at 7 pm ET. By Shantae TaylorThis week marked 50 years since the LGBT community took a stand against the police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This historical event took place…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Bartender Giszette Presley mixes a cocktail as a finalist in The Power of The Palate. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan) Five of the City’s best bartenders faced off for prizes and bragging rights at the Power of the Palate bartending competition during Black Restaurant Week. By Denise Clay No matter how hard you try, it’s…

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ABOVE PHOTO: WURD Talk radio host/activist Solomon Jones speaks at the rally against the Philly officers social media posts at last week’s city council meeting. (Photo courtesy: Denise Clay) On Thursday, Philadelphia passed a resolution calling for hearings on the Philadelphia Police, and the social media habits of 330 of its officers. By Denise Clay…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Cory Booker (Photo: Shutterstock)  and John F. Street (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)  In a political climate dominated by our collective unwillingness to talk to each other and work across differences, Cory Booker has missed the point.  Perhaps VP Biden could have used more sensitive 2019 language to make his point; but the point is…

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Health insurance is a luxury for many Americans these days, and for those who can “afford” it, you almost need a second job to pay for those benefits. The portion that the average employee pays has gotten so out of hand, with monthly payments ranging from the sublime $34 per pay period to hundreds, that…

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Dear Muva: I have something I need to do, and I am not sure how. I have suspected since my son was born that he was not biologically mine.  My family warned me back then, and I had my own suspicions, but I became attached to him and decided to let it go. All would…

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By Danae Reid Once again, the City of Philadelphia has been left shaken, but not stirred by the epidemic that is gun-related crime. The renowned metropolis coined “The City of Brotherly Love” seems to be quite the contrary as of late due to a rise in unrelenting gun violence.  The mouths and minds of those…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Leon Huff, legendary architect with Kenneth Gamble of The Sound of Philadelphia, and Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn present the Gamble & Huff Community Service Awards during pre-game ceremonies for the 15th Annual Phillies African American Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park. From left: Lloyd Parks of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes; Alan…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials have ordered a Philadelphia hospital to halt plans to take its first steps toward closing ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday. The Health Department told the owners of Hahnemann University Hospital on Thursday that they must first file a detailed plan that ensures the safety of people who…

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