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Norfolk County Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti and Philadelphia County Sheriff Jewell Williams have never met, but that is about to change. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, they have entered into a Super Bowl bet calling for the loser to don the opposing team’s jersey and travel to the winner’s hometown to swear him in…

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Recently, I visited Jennifer Adams, owner of Salon of Salons 6112 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. She told me that not only is it important what someone puts on their hair but what they put into their body as well.  Included in the services she offers are protein treatments, deep conditioner, trims, protective styles and more.  Jennifer made sure to…

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Mayor Jim Kenney this week announced the launch of the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project, a new set of services for tenants facing eviction.  This effort will reduce the number of evictions and provide more resources to tenants in danger of losing their home, helping to prevent homelessness in Philadelphia. “Evictions hurt families and communities,” said…

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Photo: Shutterstock Philadelphia: 6abc reports that a 34-year-old woman who was shot on Thursday evening in Southwest Philadelphia has died from her injuries. Police say she may have been caught in the crossfire and not the intended target. The woman was shot in the chest in the gunfire that erupted around 9 p.m. in the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Shutterstock   The 26th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair will take place Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 1p.m. – 4 p.m., at Community College of Philadelphia, 17th and Spring Garden streets, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public. The African American Children’s Book Fair is one of the oldest…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Stephen P. Mullin   The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) has announced the appointment of Stephen P. Mullin to its Board of Directors. “Stephen is an accomplished business leader and an experienced board member in the nonprofit sectors,” states Dr. Kenneth Scott, chairman of the board for the NBR. “The Board is confident that…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson   Dr. Kevin R. Johnson will step away to pursue seat in First Congressional District bid   Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. announced today that the Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, President & CEO, Philadelphia OIC, will take an administrative leave of absence to pursue a vacant seat…

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ABOVE CARTOON:  Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union speech. No one chanted “Build That Wall!” I guess that’s progress. By Denise Clay In all honesty, if President Donald Trump had decided that he wasn’t going to give a State of the Union speech, I don’t think…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Bob Brady (AP Photo)   “Two weeks ago, I spent Saturday and Sunday sitting by myself in my congressional office only to watch the Eagles NFC Championship game alone as I waited for a vote on the floor of the House — a vote that never took place.  That weekend I looked back…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Wall Street Project Economic Summit delivers their message to Wall Street.  (Photo Credit: Rainbow PUSH) By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent Rev. Jesse Jackson fully understands that the Philadelphia Eagles are now in Minneapolis preparing for their team’s first Super Bowl appearance since 2004 against the defending NFL champs, the New England Patriots. But he believes…

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