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Warning that their futures are being stolen from them, tens of thousands of young people across the U.S., including Philadelphia, walked out of school to demand action on gun violence Wednesday in one of the biggest student protests since the Vietnam era. Braving snow in New England and threats of school discipline in places like…

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MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A razor’s edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump’s sway in a GOP stronghold. Lamb claimed victory before exuberant supporters early Wednesday as the number…

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BOSTON (AP) — Winter-weary New Englanders are preparing for blizzard conditions, a foot or more of snow and high winds as the third major nor’easter in two weeks bears down on the Northeast. The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm warning for much of New England and a winter weather advisory for…

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If ever there was a superstar photographer, he’s one.  Erwin Washington — aka “Wash” — is the owner of Essence of Photography, located at 1622 Olney Avenue in Philadelphia, across from Central High School.  Washington has taken school yearbook portraits, photographed church functions, weddings, corporate groups, athletes, musicians and much more.  In business for three…

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FunTimes Magazine will host its March/April Release Party on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6 to 8:30 PM. at The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street. The event will feature a Diaspora Women Power Summit, where participants will reflect on the intersectionality of the African-American, African and Caribbean communities. For Women’s History Month,…

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Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (D-At-Large), in partnership with Steppingstone Scholars Inc., University of the Sciences, the School District of Philadelphia and the Mayor’s Office of Education will host the 5th Annual Step Into College Pre-College Conference on Saturday, March 10, 2018, 9:00AM-2:00PM at the University of the Sciences located at 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia,…

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Chez Ben, an all-day French bistro and coffee bar concept led by Chef Paras Shah, shares a storefront with M. Brown’s, a moody, aged spirits and cocktail bar.  M. Brown’s inventive small plates artfully accompany the lounge’s signature aged spirits to create an elevated experience that is driven by the idea that everything gets better…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  With Melonease Shaw, Marcus Allen, Sulaiman W. Rahman, Keith Leaphart and Anzio Williams.  (Photo credit Richard Wah)   By Kharisma McIlwaine On February 23rd, four of Philadelphia’s most prominent business people gathered to celebrate their birthdays and philanthropy simultaneously. Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Independence Region, Dr. Keith Leaphart, president…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left to right: Dr. Todd Fausnaught, PA Medical Director for CleanSlate, Paul McDaid, Initiative Specialist for Keystone First, Andrew Maiorini, Vice President of Clinical Programs for PerformRx, Kim Beatty, Director of Provider Network Management for Keystone First, Marianne Tomarelli, Center Manager for CleanSlate, Joanne McFall, Market President for Keystone First, Meg Grant,…

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Above Photo: Officer Emanuel Folly, charged with sexual abuse of children, child pornography Full story on philly.com Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner has released names of 29 police officers who are on a ‘Do Not Call’ list to be witnesses in court cases due to criminal activity and misconduct ranging from child pornography, sexual abuse, corruption….

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