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The House of Umoja, Inc., (www.houseofumoja.net) has disclosed plans for the celebration of and reflection on the life and legacy of its patriarch, Mr. David Fattah, Sr.   Key stakeholders, staff members of the House of Umoja, Inc., and the general public will gather with family members of the late Mr. Fattah at a viewing on…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  David Fattah, Sr.   David Fattah, Sr. the patriarch of the House of UMOJA that Love built and father of former Congressman Chaka Fattah transitioned on Wednesday, December 5 after a brief illness. Fattah, a retired schoolteacher, was 75 years old. During the height of Philadelphia’s raging gang wars, David used his stratagem…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  James F. Kenney (insert.)   Mayor Kenney released the following statement on the passing of his father, James F. Kenney: “I want to thank Philadelphians near and far for their thoughtful messages of comfort to me and family. My father was my hero. He was a wonderful provider, terrific role model, and one…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the “Becoming” book tour at Wells Fargo Center. (Photo: Rejean Wilson)   Former First Lady Michelle Obama came to Philadelphia last week and thrilled people young and old   By Denise Clay Before she took the stage at the Wells Fargo Center last Thursday night, former…

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Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the season grand opening of Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Bar at 116 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia.  The mad elves from Tradesman’s, BRU Craft & Wurst, Cinder Copper & Lace, U-Bahn, Uptown Beer Garden, Kontrol and Finn McCool’s Ale House have spent months decking the halls and brings back this…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: Congressman Dwight  Evans, HUD Regional Administrator Joe DeFelice, Council President Darrell  Clarke, Aissia Richardson senior advisor for Senator Sharif Street, PHA  President &CEO  Kelvin A. Jeremiah, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, State Rep.  Donna Bullock, PHA Board Commissioners Ethel Wise and   Rev. Bonnie Camarda, PHA Board Commissioner Sam Stanton, and  William Bailey,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Willis “Nomo” Humphrey  (Photo: by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts) The newsletter Billypenn.com reported that Willis “Nomo” Humphrey, the artist who famously painted the Octavius Catto and Kevin Hart mural as well as more than a dozen murals and public art landmarks across the city, died of a massive heart attack last Wednesday, November 28….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: City Director of Operations Jazelle Jones, her husband Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., MenzFit CEO Rhonda Willingham, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and Councilwoman Helen Gym.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Kharisma McIlwaine On Tuesday, November 27, MenzFit held their Third Annual “Who Wore It Best” fashion show fundraiser in Conversation Hall…

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B announced she is divorcing husband Offset.  She is no longer feeling the love after little more than a year of marriage to the fellow rapper.  The couple were engage last year in Philadelphia.  Then announced later they had already been married. She posted a video on Instagram saying that…

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Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, an estimated 78 million people have become infected and more than 35 million have died. It is a time for people to unite in the fight against the…

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