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Closures for Friday, June 15 through Monday, June 18   Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced the next phase in the Lincoln Drive Restoration Project. Lincoln Drive between Wayne Avenue and Wissahickon Avenue is scheduled to be closed from 9 p.m.  Friday, June 15 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 18 to allow for the installation of…

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Philadelphia salutes African-American, African, and Caribbean culinary contributions with its inaugural Philadelphia Black Restaurant Week. Philadelphia Black Restaurant Week (PHILLYBRW)- Black Restaurant Week (BRW), originally created in Houston, TX, is introducing its culinary series of taste-filled festivities to Philadelphia. From June 10-June 17, 2018, Philadelphia will celebrate the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisines….

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June 19th, known as “Juneteenth” is the celebration of “True Freedom Day” for African-Americans. On June 16, 2018, the Johnson House at 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, a designated National Historic Landmark as a stop on “The Underground Railroad,” has sponsored a festival and parade for the past 11 years.  In this its 12th…

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Empowering communities, expanding possibilities, transforming our city People from all walks of life have joined together to help motivated, low-income high school students in this city transform themselves and the community by providing the opportunity to earn an associate degree from the Community College of Philadelphia at no cost for tuition and fees. Together, people…

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ABOVE PHOT:  Kristin Motley   By Kharisma McIlwaine Healthcare is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. In recent years, there has been a huge push for healthier lifestyle choices including weight loss and diet. These ideas are often promoted as preventative measures that lead to longevity and happier lives; but what about the people who…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Speaker Mike Turzai and Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, were joined in the House Chamber June 4 by Herbert P. ‘Herb’ Douglas Jr. following House adoption of Brown’s resolution (H.R. 930) honoring Mr. Douglas, who is the oldest living African-American Olympic medalist. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Dancers at Odunde Festival (A_Ricketts/VISIT PHILADELPHIA)   Leaders from throughout the African Diaspora will be in Philadelphia, from June 8 to June 10 to celebrate the Odunde Festival, the life of its founder Lois Fernandez, and the preservation of the cultures of the Global African Diaspora. Odunde, which means “Happy New Year” in the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Jim Kenney with (bottom photo) City Representative Sheila Hess (l) and PTM president/CEO Patricia Wellenbach (r) greeting excited PHLpreKers.  (Photo: Courtesy Mayor’s Office)   Last Friday, nearly 1,000 pre-K students and parents representing dozens of PHLpreK programs celebrated the end of the school year with a free morning of games and activities…

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ABOBE PHOTO:  NOBLE members and 14th District officers joined with MLKHS principal (center) Keisha Wilkins.  (Photo courtesy: Arlene Edmonds)   The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and the men of Kappa Alpha Psi brought a national program designed to help students understand the legal landscape to a local high school.   By…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mrs. Rhona Johnson on the steps of her former Druid Hills home. By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent Rhona Powell Johnson may not have made it to her 100th birthday, but she certainly lived a full 99.99 years. Before she died, she accomplished one of her lifelong goals — registering and voting. The New York-born…

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