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Statement Sheila E. Twitter page: “Hi family, I just did a Facebook live video. This is part of what was said. Thank you for what was an amazing week in Minneapolis, as our purple city celebrated the NFL, it’s championship game, entertainment, and all things Minnesotan. During the later part of the week, controversy reared…

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“What made you go into this business?”  That was the question I asked Torri Grice, President and owner of Pooch Kaboose and Kazoodles, 303 York Road in Jenkintown, PA 19046.  Her answer, “Because the pet industry is a billion dollar industry and there are not too many people of color in it”.  Both businesses are…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Maiesha McQueen (insert.) By Kharisma McIlwaine In 2007, the film “Waitress” was released in theaters. Written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna Hunterson who works at a diner in a small town. Jenna uses her time at the diner to conceptualize delicious pies, and as a means of escape…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Frank Louis Oliver Frank Louis Oliver – a leader in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania politics – made transition Feb. 1, 2018.  Frank was born April 15, 1922, in Philadelphia to James and Lessie Oliver. The family resided in Kensington and later moved to Turner Street in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia. Frank and his…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mesfin Tegenu M.S., R.Ph., president of PerformRx   PerformRx, a URAC-accredited, full-service pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) with industry-leading clinical programs and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is proud to announce it has achieved Utilization Management Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA Utilization Management Accreditation focuses on consumer…

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An analysis of the 2017 state assessments used to measure 3rd grade reading comprehension, revealed that performance among charter students is outpacing the performance of their counterparts in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), according to Philadelphia Charters for Excellence (PCE). Based on data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 50 percent of Philadelphia’s…

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Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House’s romantic meal is available Feb. 9-18   Spend Valentine’s Day with someone special during a delicious four-course meal for two at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House. In addition to offering this menu on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the week-long special runs from Friday, Feb. 9 to Friday, Feb. 18…

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Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown in partnership with The Amazing Young Women’s Edition of the The National Youth Foundation will host the first ever Girls Rally on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00AM, City Hall Courtyard. This unprecedented event, entitled “Born to Make HERstory!”, will recognize six distinguished women who have made phenomenal advances in their…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pictured from left to right are Alexander Agee II, Preferred Meals VP of Sales Western Region & Urban Business Development, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell (D- 3rd District), Kimberly Parker, Preferred Meals Resident District Manager, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th District), Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym (D- At-Large) and Philadelphia…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Laurin Talese  (Amanda Irey Photography) By Kharisma McIlwaine The name Laurin Talese is a familiar one in Philadelphia’s jazz scene. The Cleveland native has been immersed in Philadelphia’s world-renowned music scene since her arrival in 2000. Talese was frequently featured among the performers at the legendary Five Spot and participated in “Black Lily,”…

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