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Lincoln Drive between Ridge Avenue and Wissahickon Avenue is scheduled for full weekend closures, beginning Friday at 9:00 p.m. through Monday at 6:00 a.m. throughout the remainder of July, announced Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. As part of the next phase of the Lincoln Drive Restoration Project, the weekend closures are slated to occur the next…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: Joseph Pailin, Clarion University of PA African-American Alumni Association president; Gary Robinson, Dr. Laurie Carter, president of Shippensburg University, Alva Edwards and Rev. Michael Robinson, co-chair of the fundraiser. (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Patricia Gilliam Clifford The Clarion University of Pennsylvania African-American Alumni Association — also known as “Clarion Folk” —…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Phyllis Hyman  (AP Photo/Rene Perez) By Kenny Gamble On [June 30], 1995, I received a call that saddened me to my core. Nothing was average about Phyllis. She commanded a room like not many people I’ve ever met. She was beautiful, intelligent and had all the charm in the world when she wanted…

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????A Starbucks cup of coffee (By focal point / shutterstock) PHILADELPHIA –Starbucks says an employee in Philadelphia has been fired after reportedly mocking a customer with a stutter. The coffee chain says the behavior did not reflect the experience customers should have and the employee is no longer with Starbucks. A person on Facebook posted…

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ACCT Philly Dog Shelter Requirements City ordinance requires all dogs to be either indoors, or have access to shelter that meets the following requirements: Suitable size to accommodate the dog in both standing and lying positions Moisture-proof, windproof, ventilated, and in cold temperatures shall promote the retention of body heat Made of durable material with…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sheriff Williams (second from right) with State Rep. Joanna McClinton (c), State Rep. Jim Roebuck (far right) and members from his department.  (Photo courtesy: Office of the Sheriff, Philadelphia) Sheriff Jewell Williams and the Sheriff’s department partnered with State Senator Anthony H. Williams office at last Saturday’s Gun Buy Back event to get illegal…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. Joanna McClinton,  (D-Phila.) State Rep. Joanna McClinton, (D-Phila./Delaware), Sen. Anthony Williams, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and the Philadelphia Police Department hosted the 2018 Safe Summer Gun Buyback. More than $30,000 in gift cards were awarded to participants for over 300 guns turned in. “I am amazed with the amazing turnout we had for…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Celebrating Curtis Adams’ business milestone are left to right; daughter Ahleyha Adams, Maurice Wilkerson, Vernice Bradley who presented Adams with the proclamation from the City, Carol Bradley, Owner of Short Kuts Curtis Adams, Diane Barnett, Jacqueline Hamilton and Edward Greene.  (Photo: Larry McAllister II)   Curtis Adams is an artist in more ways than…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  PA Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at the press conference at Roosevelt Elementary School to announce the $15.6M funding to improve conditions for Philadelphia public schools.   Last week, Governor Tom Wolf, Mayor Jim Kenney, members of Philadelphia’s legislative delegation and School District of Philadelphia leaders visited Roosevelt Elementary School announced $15.6 million in…

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HARRISBURG, PA– A bill that would give people with low-level, nonviolent criminal records an opportunity to have their record sealed from public view was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf’s on Thursday, June 28. The Senate voted 49-0 in favor of House Bill 1419, which Harris introduced with Rep. Sheryl Delozier, R-Cumberland, last year….

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