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Mark Segal, on behalf of the Philadelphia Multicultural Newspaper Association The April 29 Inquirer article by Craig McCoy and Jeremy Roebuck regarding sheriff’s sale ads essentially questions the value of community, ethnic and other specialty news organizations that serve groups traditionally underserved by the mainstream press, including the Inquirer itself.  The dismissal of minority community news…

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Above photo:(l-r) Michael Morriseau, CPA Anita Conner (2nd left), PBPRS President Monica Peters, Karen Wheeler and fellow participants. Solomon Williams/SundaySUN On Apr. 25, Philadelphia Black PR Society (PBPRS) hosted “Wealth Building for Freelancers, Individuals and the Self-employed” presented by CPA Anita T. Conner at Independent Blue Cross. Anita’s theme was:  “If you fail to plan,…

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Above photo by Monica Peters Customers congratulate Desiree Pollard (m) who co-owns Breakfast Boutique with husband Robert (not pictured) Breakfast Boutique coming to Chestnut Hill By Monica Peters Surprise! One of Philly’s beloved breakfast spots is opening a new location in Chestnut Hill and debuted with a soft launch on Apr. 28. The Breakfast Boutique,…

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HARRISBURG – April 25, 2018 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery County) called for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to investigate an incident of reported discrimination over the weekend in York County. In addition to calling for the investigation, Senator Hughes offered his support to the group of women: Sandra Thompson, Myneca Ojo, Sandra…

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Bill Cosby’s alma mater says it has revoked an honorary degree given to the comedian more than two decades ago. Temple University in Philadelphia says the school’s board of trustees accepted a recommendation Friday to rescind the 1991 degree it awarded to Cosby. A statement released by the school cites Thursday’s jury verdict finding Cosby…

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Photo: Pat Meehan from Twitter profile (Washington – April 27, 2018) – Representative Patrick Meehan (R-PA) today transmitted a letter of resignation to Governor Tom Wolf and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan effective Friday, April 27, 2018. Representative Meehan had previously announced he would not seek re-election to the seat which he has held…

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If you’ve never heard of axe throwing as a sport, you’re like me.  I was recently introduced to the Throw House, an axe throwing arena located at 1121 Ivy Hill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150.  Owners Aaron Holmes, Alex Nicholson and Travis Washington have been lifelong friends and recently opened the facility.  They host private parties…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Project Songbird members Romona Riscoe Benson, Sharon Powell and Mellanie Lassiter   Project Songbird features the vocal talents of Romona Riscoe Benson, Sharon Powell and Mellanie Lassiter. It is the musical fusing of busy women who are, much like the Sankofa symbol, reclaiming their love of music by performing songs of meaning and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left:  Emma Chappell, Rita Hill, and JoAnn Bell   By Thera Martin Every decade or so, we hear a particular year proclaimed as “The Year of the Woman.” It was declared when Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968. It was also declared after…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Various Olympians with ACT-SO Chair Sean Parker (in back).  (Photo: Leona Dixon)   At Saturday’s ACT-SO Competition, Philadelphia’s students got the chance to show off their talents.   By Denise Clay From 10:30AM to 5PM Saturday, I got the chance to read some of the best writing from Philadelphia’s high school students as…

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