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Friday, June 22, 2018 PCOL Juneteenth Historic Ceremony– Wreath Hanging Ceremony, Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, House of Prayer Marching Band, Nanikha, Evelyn Graves Dance Theatre, Universal Supreme Quartet, Barbara Walker, Opal Lee, Sonia Sanchez, and a host of dignitaries 5:30 – 7:30 pm; 600 Market St., Phila., PA 19106 Tel 302-287-4994 Celebration of Life Black Tie…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution (H.R. 871) introduced by Rep. Stephen Kinsey (l) and co-sponsored by Rep. Vanessa Brown, (r) both D-Phila., which recognizes June 19th as Juneteenth Independence Day in Pennsylvania. (Photo: PA House of Representatives)   HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Courtesy: juneteenthphilly.org   Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the emancipation of slavery in America. The holiday dates to June 19, 1865, when the enslaved Africans in Texas were freed well after other African Americans won their liberty. Texas declared Juneteenth a state holiday on Jan. 1, 1980 and today many other states…

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Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) on Thursday 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 resolution was drafted in collaboration with…

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EAST PITTSBURGH, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy killed just seconds after he fled a traffic stop during a confrontation partly captured on video. Protesters in East Pittsburgh staged impromptu and peaceful marches and other events Wednesday night, several hours…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Monday that he was diagnosed 3½ years ago with Parkinson’s disease, but said he believes that treatment has stopped the progression of the disease and he has maintained his quality of life. The 74-year-old Rendell made the announcement at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia with officials…

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PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania judge is scheduled to hold a hearing Monday to determine whether rapper Meek Mill should get a new trial in his decade-old gun and drug convictions. Mill’s attorneys have asked for a new trial based on credibility issues with an officer who testified at his trial. At least three convictions of…

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???? Instagram/aantrenton (Arts All Night Trenton) By Mike Catalini TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Two gunmen opened fire at an all-night arts and music festival early Sunday morning, sending people running over each other in the scramble to safety, authorities said. One suspect was killed and 22 people were injured. Of 17 people treated for gunshot…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sheriff Jewell Williams celebrates Philly Pride Day with PGN publisher Mark Segal and friend. (Photo: Courtesy Office of the Sheriff)   The Office of the Sheriff will inform and help promote a safer summer for all Philadelphia residents by reaching out to communities across the city.  This weekend, Sheriff Jewell Williams, staff and deputies…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Michael Eric Dyson signs one of his newest books for a fan, “What Truth Sounds Like” at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Scholarship Announcement Worship Service.  (Photo: K-Len Anderson)   By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent Dr. Michael Eric Dyson felt that the best way to culminate his Philadelphia “What Truth Sounds Like” book tour…

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