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ABOVE PHOTO: Bensalem Mayor Joe Di Girolamo, Faatimah Gamble The 2019 Universal Audenried Charter High School graduating senior class continued making great academic strides by receiving a total of $800,000 in scholarships. The graduates celebrated this accomplishment on June 3, 2019 during a graduation ceremony at the University of Pennsylvania’s Irvine Auditorium. The original Charles Y….

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Meek Mill’s lawyers will get a chance to argue the rapper’s 2008 conviction on gun and drug charges should be overturned. Pennsylvania Superior Court granted Mill a hearing in his long-running appeal, his legal team announced Tuesday. Arguments are scheduled for July 16 in Philadelphia. Mill has been trying to get his…

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By Andrea Lawful Sanders Davida Corinne Godett’s beautiful and inspiring soul left her body on May 13 2019, after facing several adverse health challenges, including a final battle with cancer.  She was so determined, even after being told there was nothing left to do, that she spoke of one last ditch effort to stay alive…

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By Danae Reid Negritude: /’negritood/noun 1. the quality or fact of being of black African origin. The United States prides itself on a feigned sense of acceptance, high levels of diversity and “inclusion”. Ironic, because this country is the epitome of erasure and is nothing of the sort.  I realized that I was Black long…

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By Moria Miller phila.gov Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is leading a citywide campaign to collect and distribute new swimwear and swim accessories for Philly’s youth. Our public pools will open soon, and we want to ensure our kids are suited up for the summer. This summer, Parks & Rec is collecting new swimwear and swim…

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 In an effort to increase youth employment for the summer, and year-round, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is partnering with and supporting Unity in the Community, Don’t Shoot, Moms Bonded By Grief, Ralph Brooks Basketball League, and God’s House to host “The Youth Job Fair 2019.” The job fair, scheduled for Saturday, June…

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Councilmember Derek S. Green (At-Large) issued the following statement after voters decided during the May primary that more non-gender specific terms, such as “councilmember”, be included in the City Code – which was offered in Ballot Question #1: “I’m pleased to finally be able to hear from the voters, the citizens of Philadelphia about this…

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Dear Muva: How do I best reconcile the feeling of loneliness (as a single woman in leadership) with my calling and purpose? Signed, Feeling Judged Dear Feeling Judged, A calling and purpose in no way negates wanting to have a meaningful connection with that special someone, and it can be done without compromising yourself on…

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 Davida Corrine Godett, preventative health advocate, 43 God graced this world with the birth of Davida Corrine Godett on May 21,1975 in Philadelphia, PA. She was one of two daughters born to David and Theresa. Davida went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 13, 2019 after a lengthy health battle. Her…

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Schools recipients of grants from the Recyclebank Green Schools program Mayor Jim Kenney announced that 16 Philadelphia schools successfully raised nearly $35,000 as part of the annual Recyclebank Green Schools Program, which awards grant money for unique student projects that are eco-friendly.   Mayor Kenney was joined by Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams, Paul Winn, Recyclebank’s…

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