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Ebony Pratt stands with merchandise.Photo: Constance Garcia-Barrio By Constance Garcia-Barrio “When I was 16, fashion saved my life,” said Ebony Pratt, 46, owner of Fashion Dealer Society, an e-commerce store that features women’s clothing. Now, Pratt has launched the Fashion and Retail Style Institute in Kensington to share her knowledge of fashion and entrepreneurship.Pratt grew…

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CCP is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election. Community College of Philadelphia has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for…

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This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up to www.thetrace.org/newsletter Movita Johnson-Harrell poses for a portrait in the studio at The Charles Foundation house, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 2024. Johnson-Harrell founded The Charles Foundation after her son Charles was killed, to help at-risk…

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The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and CeaseFirePA recently teamed up to host the fourth stakeholder listening session for PCCD’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This meeting brought together local and regional experts and organizations to discuss strategies and policies to prevent suicides by firearm. “While many people think of mass shootings and…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — With many people donating to charity this time of year, the Shapiro administration is offering tips and best practices to help Pennsylvanians make sure their contributions go to legitimate charitable organizations and causes. “The holiday season brings out the spirit of giving, and Pennsylvanians have always done their part,” Secretary of the…

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Joyce Abbott, seated, who inspired the television show “Abbott Elementary,” at the conference.Photo: Constance Garcia-Barrio By Constance Garcia-Barrio The annual Black Men in Education Conference (BMEC), held Nov. 21- 23 at Loew’s Hotel in Center City, featured talented teachers, including Joyce Abbott, a marquee name in urban education. Abbott, a retired schoolteacher born and raised…

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This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up to www.thetrace.org/newsletter A mural featuring W.E.B. Dubois honoring the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 26, 2024. By Mensah M. Dean for The Trace On a frigid winter morning, just steps away from his…

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(Photo courtesy Festival of Trees) Philadelphia’s most popular new holiday tradition is back! Festival of Trees will once again take over LOVE Park’s Welcome Center (1569 John F. Kennedy Blvd.) from December 5 to December 24, with a ribbon cutting open to the public on December 4 at 5:00 p.m. For the Festival’s second year,…

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The streamlined process makes intern certificates available to future teachers at no cost. HARRISBURG, Pa. – the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced that aspiring educators can now receive an Intern Certificate for free, enabling them to enter the classroom and teach for up to three years while taking education classes on the path…

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An Amtrak test train at Overbrook Station on the Amtrak Keystone Corridor. (Photo/Shutterstock) HARRISBURG, Pa. -– The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that it will host a virtual public informational meeting to discuss the update to the Pennsylvania State Rail Plan on December 10 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The public can…

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