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The topic of early childhood literacy was one of many which were part of this year’s On The Table Philly discussions held throughout the region recently.   By Amy V. Simmons The development of good reading habits — a crucial skill connected to every aspect of modern life and success — begins long before a…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: “Ralph” directors Phil Johnston, at left and Rich Moore, (far right) with SUN writer Kharisma McIlwaine   By Kharisma McIlwaine The incredibly gifted writers and directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston made audiences fall in love with the unconventional bad guy turned hero in “Wreck-It Ralph” in 2012. The dynamic duo…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Gary L. and his son, Ethan L., who is part of the Arrow of Light Den, carrying cases of water into the church.   There are 12 points in the Cub Scout law and one of them is to be helpful to others without expecting an award. This year, Cub Scout Pack 1719,…

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— Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia released details for the 2018 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade, scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 8:00AM-12:00PM. PARADE ROUTE: – Start at 20th Street and JFK Blvd. – Eastbound on JFK Blvd. to 16th Street – Northbound on…

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Each month, the Sheriff’s Office hosts seminars in both English and Spanish about how to buy property at a sheriff sale. They are held on the second Tuesday and second Friday of each month. You can find a schedule or register online at PhillySheriff.com. Despite being described as a seminar for the Asian community, our…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  A clip from “The Adventures of Prada Enchilada” Clark hopes that as the first African-American creator to develop an educational children’s animation series, he can successfully to pitch it to both major children’s TV networks and Video On Demand (VOD) platforms. By Amy V. Simmons When the late African-American cartoonist Morrie Turner’s cartoon strip…

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MEDIA, PA.– The preschool and kindergarten students at the Walden School have had so much fun learning about Diwali and the Indian culture. To celebrate Diwali, the children enjoyed their friend Niam’s family photographs, a story about Diwali, and homemade samosas. Admissions Open Houses are held every Wednesday morning between 9:30 – 11:00. Come and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, left, shares a laugh with her Delta soror Nikki Giovanni at the Moore College of Art & Design on Saturday, November 3, 2018 during the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter hosted “Pride in Our Heritage Tour.”   (–SUBMITTED PHOTO)   Nikki Giovanni and a host of…

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The Rev. Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport made history when she assumed the office as the fifth bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) on August 1, 2018. She is the first African-American woman to ever be elected bishop in the 4-million-member denomination.   By Amy V. Simmons The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: Melissa Beauvery-staff, Rhonda Fleming-Scarborough- board member ICAP INC.; Jackie Wiggins-staff, Sandy Lawrence -CEO & Founder, ICAP INC; Mario Saint Fleur website designer, Donna Miller-sponsor Dubose Business & Printing services; Leslie Jean-Mary, board member ICAP INC.   On Thursday, October 25, the Intergenerational Community Alliances & Programs Inc. (aka ICAP INC.)  was…

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