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The new Oak Street Health-Cheltenham Center facility for seniors at 2401 W. Cheltenham Ave, Wynote, PA, opened with a fun-filled block party for residents and the community. Community vendor tables covered the parking lot, educating attendees and offering information on resources in the area. Seniors left smiling with giveaway items like backpacks, water bottles, and…

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At their first weekly public meeting for the November 6th General Election, the Philadelphia City Commissioners unanimously approved Chairwoman Lisa Deeley’s motion to raise the pay for Election Board workers by $20 a day. This marks the first time in generations that the Judges of Election, Majority and Minority Inspectors of Election, Clerks, Machine Inspectors,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Bill Cosby at the Montgomery County Courthouse. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)   After 34 months, two trials, and a conviction later, comedian Bill Cosby was sentenced to three- to-10 years in Montgomery County Court. But this is far from the final word.   By Denise Clay After Judge Steven O’Neill sentenced comedian Bill Cosby…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine On Thursday, September 20th, a small group of Philadelphia influencers, business representatives and concerned citizens gathered at the Reading Terminal to discuss “On the Table Philly.” The concept of On the Table is simple but effective — bring people together to enact change through the act of breaking bread. Each year the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode Sr. and wife Velma stand in front of the newly renamed W. Wilson Goode Sr. Way at 59th St.  (Photo: Bill Z. Foster)   Former Mayor W. Wilson Goode doesn’t want to be remembered solely for the 1985 MOVE bombing. But as long as it continues to be a wound that doesn’t…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  CSFP Staff and Parent Ambassadors at the 2018 Scholarship Launch credit AMP Studios. Applications are open through March 1 with a priority deadline of November 15   Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) released applications to its random lottery for need-based, K-8th grade scholarships for Philadelphia children this weekend. The organization opened applications at simultaneous…

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There are two types of Sheriff Sales.  The Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sales and the Tax Sales. The Tax Sales include Tax Lien, Tax Collection, and Tax Delinquent Sales. Tax Sales When the owner of a property located in the City of Philadelphia fails to make a payment arrangement on municipal debt levied on his/her property,…

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Honorees include the Art Sanctuary founder and “Black Ice” author, a WURD news host, a health equity advocate, and a former New York Times and Essence magazine editor   The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) will honor six extraordinary journalism, communications and community standouts at its annual Awards and Scholarship Gala on Saturday, October…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Jewelry designer Shushan Kedem AKA BaBa G. On Saturday, September 29, 2018 hundreds will gather in the city for the 41st Annual Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, from noon to 6:30 p.m. This year’s awardees are involved with the blockbuster film, “Black…

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Healthy grocer to make $20k donation to Urban Tree Connection to celebrate new store   PHOENIX– Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first store in Philadelphia on September 19. The healthy grocer reached its 16th year of operation last month and now operates more than 300 stores from coast to coast. Sprouts has been a driving…

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