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Leaders of the North Broad Renaissance (NBR) were among the 1400 business leaders at this year’s Annual Mayoral Luncheon to hear about the Mayor’s priorities for the businesss community and workforce development. Among other remarks, the Mayor expressed the importance of a continued investments in talent, livability and logistices to remain competitive – “not just…

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At the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., 6 – 9:30 PM An evening where we will inspire, connect and grow… To celebrate an individual’s inner beauty, we are excited to be hosting Dr. Michael “Mykee” Fowlin for a powerful and moving presentation of “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me.” Dr. Fowlin’s programs…

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In honor of African Heritage month, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church will host a lecture to celebrate our culture on Monday February 19, 2018 @ 7:00pm. Julie Coker, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) will discuss the organization’s efforts to promote and sell Philadelphia as a top destination for meetings, conventions,…

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AKA, Omega Omega Chapter and The 1926 Foundation, Inc. co-host the 60th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show By Patricia Gilliam Clifford [More photos from the event in the All Around Philly photo spread] Congratulations to the Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) and its charitable arm, The 1926 Foundation, Inc. on…

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Partners with Toyota for 11-city tour MOUNT VERNON, NY —American Legacy founder, Rodney J. Reynolds is bringing the famed mobile truck exhibition to Philadelphia, PA on Friday, February 23rd. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the mobile truck exhibit is on an 11-city tour which is exclusively sponsored by Toyota. “We are certainly excited to reach this…

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By Denise Clay If there’s one thing that Philadelphia Eagles fans are recognized for, it’s their dedication. Long before the players arrived at the NovaCare Complex to begin the team’s Super Bowl LII victory parade last Thursday, Eagles fans set up chairs, snack stations and other things designed to make the experience of sitting on…

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6ABC Channel 6 is reporting that Wagner Middle School in West Oak Lane is on lockdown. The  report came in around 8:30am this morning that a student saw a male student with a gun on the premise. We will have more details as they develop.

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????Mariska Jones PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Wednesday announced the filing of a lawsuit against ten pharmaceutical companies, under the Commonwealth’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws, for their role in creating the city’s opioid epidemic. The filing, which was made in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas, was filed on Feb. 2,…

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PHILADELPHIA –“LOVE” will be back in Philadelphia, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The famous 1976 Robert Indiana sculpture is returning to its home Tuesday – and will make a number of stops in a parade around Philadelphia before its reinstallation. The route starts at 25th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue It will then make a…

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????A. Katz/ Shutterstock Updated | In the aftermath of the chaos that erupted in Philadelphia as Eagles fans tore through the streets celebrating their Super Bowl victory, many could not help but notice the difference in how the public and officials reacted to riots by fans compared to those prompted by civil unrest. “Somehow, it…

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