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ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown   The Office of Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown in partnership with the Urban Affairs Coalition has launched their 18th Annual Warmth in Winter Drive collecting new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children and teens in Philadelphia’s homeless shelters. Now through November 26, donation bins will be available at…

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In the guide below, all endorsements listed are as of press time.   U.S. Senate   Democratic Party – U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (incumbent) Website: www.bobcasey.com Twitter/Instagram: @Bob_Casey/@bobcaseyjr Facebook: www.facebook.com/BobCaseyJr Endorsements Elected Officials and Candidates: President Barack Obama Labor Unions: United Steelworkers of Pennsylvania;Pennsylvania State AFL-CIO;SEIU PA State Council; United Mine Workers of America…

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Sheriff Jewell Williams and Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Danea Durham announced Wed. morning that the law enforcement agencies arrested 12 fugitives wanted for DUI charges during an overnight warrant raid called Operation Halloween Sweep. There are more pedestrians killed or injured on Halloween night than any other night. According to statistics from the National Highway…

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With Halloween approaching, Sheriff Jewell Williams is reminding parents to keep their children and their communities safe. Sadly, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year, according to statistics.  Don’t be a statistic: Here are some tips to help…

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Once again the Office of Sheriff Jewell Williams is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration on its annual National Take Back Day. On Saturday, Oct. 27, our deputies will be at two locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to assist in the collection of unwanted prescription or over the counter medication. “When you have…

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Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, and a spooky cellar tour!  Stenton is located at 4601 N. 18th St. Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event is free, RSVP requested. Tickets available online, by calling 215-329-7312, or…

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The Made Man Foundation and Mayor Jim Kenney’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) announced the establishment of a partnership to support The Made Man (TMM), a globally recognized corporate and community initiative, founded by Philadelphia native, Dr. Ky Dele. TMM is a social engagement platform designed to showcase philanthropy, while powering the platforms mission…

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  ABOVE PHOTO:  Standing (left to right)  : Robert C. Nelson, former president, Philadelphia OIC; Richard C. Portis,  OIC staff alumni, Benjamin Lattimore, director, Career and Academic Development Institute (CADI); Seated (left to right):  Robert Farris, board chair and president, OIC of Wilson (N.C.) and Luddy Hayden of Luddy Hayden and Associates, LLC, OICA supporter. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Participating in the event from left: Phila. Deputy Managing Director / Director of Operations Jazelle Jones; Rep. Dwight Evans, State Rep. Morgan Cephas, Rep. Lisa Blount Rochester, former Councilwoman Marian Tasco, State Rep. Donna Bullock, Democratic nominee for State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, and State Sen. Sharif Street. (Photo: Bill Z. Foster) While I…

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Medicaid initiatives reduced opioid use by more than 25 percent in some of America’s most challenged communities AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced today the impact of its proprietary Opioid Blueprint, a comprehensive, multipronged approach to preventing and combating substance use…

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