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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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ABOVE PHOTO:  City Hall (Photo: Shutterstock)   Last Thursday, City Council gave final approval to a $4.7 billion budget package that resolves a projected operating budget deficit for the School District of Philadelphia without increasing the property tax rate in Fiscal Year 2019. City Council authorized measures that will yield approximately $616.5 million in additional…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) Last week, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd Dist.) put forth a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy, which has resulted in thousands of children being separated from their parents after being detained at the United States border, and opposing the use of family detention as inhumane. The…

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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) has begun distributing Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) produce, as part of an annual program to encourage seniors to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible Philadelphia seniors can receive $20 worth of vouchers that can be used to purchase fresh Pennsylvania-grown produce sold at certified Farmers’ Markets throughout…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sheriff Williams with the Buffalo Soldiers at the  “Summer of Peace” event.  (Photo courtesy: Office of the Sheriff)   Social media messages ask youth to “Talk it Out. Don’t Shoot it Out”   Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams and the Sheriff’s Office Color Guard helped to lead the Philadelphia Juneteenth parade and launched his annual…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Art En Noir honorees of the evening (left to right): Dyana Williams, Sofiya Ballin, Lady Alma and Carol Riddick.  (Photo: Al B. For Photography)   By Kharisma McIlwaine On June 13th, an intimate group of artists and art lovers gathered for “Art En Noir: A Celebration of Black Women in Music.” The event…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Lil Rel Howery as “Dax” in “Uncle Drew.” (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate)   By Kharisma McIlwaine Originally from Chicago, comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery has been making waves in the film and TV world. From playing Robert Carmichael in the NBC comedy series, “The Carmichael Show,” to guest starring as Quentin on HBO’s…

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