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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has ruled Meek Mill should remain behind bars while appealing a prison sentence for violating probation, saying the rapper’s drug use, arrests and other issues while under supervision merited the jail time. Judge Genece Brinkley turned down Mill’s bid for release on bail in a ruling late Thursday while he…

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I went on the first iBuyBlack business shopping tour last weekend.  Glenn Ragin, Jr. from J.A.M.M. TOURS told me the story of how his father started the company years ago after retiring from a well-known interstate bus company.  The bus they provided was a beautiful 55 seater.  Glenn filled me in on some of the…

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Mayor’s funding proposal will result in expanded educational investments while ensuring five years of fiscal stability for Philadelphia’s public schools    Last week, the School Reform Commission (SRC) approved a resolution adopting the $3.15 billion Lump Sum Budget for the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).  After years of financial challenges the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  St. Sen. Art Haywood  (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery)   Grassroots advocacy and activism were likely factors in CVS’s decision to raise its minimum wage and help their workers, state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said this week. “CVS officials met with us and were willing to listen to my request that the minimum wage be increased,” Haywood…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: 6ABC anchor Tamela Edwards, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, keynote speaker LaTosha Brown of the Black Voters Matter Fund; Chair of the Philadelphia Commission for Women, Felicia Harris; Commission for Women Executive Director Jovida Hill, and Phila. City Representative Sheila Hess. Harris and Hill represent the Philadelphia Commission for Women who hosted…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Last year Aug. 2017, WorkReady Philadelphia, managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), held the second annual WorkReady Celebrations Tour to exhibit participants’ achievements and lessons from their summer work experience. Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend speaks to the audience during the event.  (Photo courtesy: PYN) By Amy V. Simmons SUN: How important is the support…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Ron Davis, director of Diversity and Community Affairs at Parx Casino and Dr. Generals surrounded by students at the College who will benefit from the gift from Parx.   Community College of Philadelphia and Parx Casino recently announced a diversity partnership that will help fund support services for students who are veterans, LGBTQ,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: March For Our Lives protestors (Photo: Solomon Williams) Children — and their parents and teachers — took to the streets on Saturday for the March For Our Lives. By Denise Clay We are a first-world country. A first-world country shouldn’t have to arm its teachers!”  – a speaker at the Philadelphia March For…

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By Nancy Randolph  The American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania hosted its 18th Annual Red Ball on March 24 at the Tork Club of Lincoln Financial Field. The black-tie, charity gala raises funds specifically for the Red Cross House. The Red Cross House is a one-of-a-kind center for disaster recovery in Philadelphia that provides housing…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  “Hip Hop 45” Seminar from l to r: Grandmaster Caz, Chuck Creekmur, Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shanté.  (Photo courtesy: Kharisma McIlwaine)   By Kharisma McIlwaine The Fourth Annual BeExpo, hosted by Radio One, took place last Saturday at The Pennsylvania Convention Center . The event featured a variety of local businesses, panel discussions,…

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