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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A nurse was charged Thursday in the death of the father of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser after authorities said she failed to give him a series of neurological exams following his fall at a Philadelphia senior care facility. Christann Shyvin Gainey, 30, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, neglect and…

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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Jabreeah Harris recalls being filled with joy after hearing that she had been accepted to Lincoln University for fall 2013. Her mother, Yolanda Grange, remembers the ecstatic look on her daughters face as they celebrated the news at their home in Wilmington, Delaware. “I knew from the very beginning of the college…

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By Monica Peters On Sunday, Apr. 30, The Colored Girls Museum continued its legacy of remarkable programming which focused on self-care and honoring two trailblazing women. The beautiful institution, a home transformed into a museum, is nestled in the heart of Germantown. The afternoon began with part two of the “Urgent Care: A Social Care…

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Lincoln University, Pa. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams will speak at Lincoln University’s 159th Commencement ceremony on May 6. Dr. Alma S. Adams was elected to her second term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 8, 2016. After winning a special election in November 2014, Adams was sworn in immediately as…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  President Jay Broadnax of Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity endorsing Michele Lawrence for 2nd Congressional District.  (Photo: Michele for Congress)   By Denise Clay Like many of us, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity sat on the sidelines and waited to see who would be running for the new Congressional seats…

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The African Cultural Art Forum, 221 S. 52nd Street in West Philadelphia, has been in business since 1969.  Second generation co-owner Khdir Abdur-Rahim, gave me a wonderful history of this family-owned business. They began international trade with seven African countries in 1975.  You’ll find beautiful authentic masks, artwork, clothing and much more.  Call 215.476.0680 for…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Citizen diplomacy international of Philadelphia recently hosted a group of international leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Pakistan and Taiwan. Visitors toured science and technology centers and returned home with life-changing inspiration and a hunger for knowledge.   (Photos by Mauel Yepez)   Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia arranged visits for 19…

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On Saturday, May 5th, Dignity Housing will host their “Cheers to Thirty Years” gala at the Regal Ballroom, 5411 Oxford Ave. This year’s gala will commemorate the organization’s 30 years of working to alleviate homelessness and poverty. As part of the event, the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will be honored with the organization’s “Champion…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rashon Nelson, left, and Donte Robinson, right, both 23, sit on their attorney’s sofa as they pose for a portrait following an interview with the Associated Press Wednesday April 18, 2018 in Philadelphia. Their arrests at a local Starbucks quickly became a viral video and galvanized people around the country who saw the…

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Temporary, overnight closures and detours expected Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that the notice to proceed has been issued to A.P. Construction, Inc. for the Lincoln Drive Restoration Project.  Work for this project commenced on Monday, April 30, 2018 . The Lincoln Drive Restoration Project includes various improvements to Lincoln Drive between Ridge Avenue and…

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