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I was a bit skeptical at first, then truly amazed after we met.  Brandon Fisher, owner of “New Beginnings 1 On 1” spoke openly to me about the time he had spent behind bars and about how he began his business.  His promotional information states that “We fix credit within 90 days” and “Let us…

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Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th District) issued a statement about the Opioid Task Force announcement that the City of Philadelphia is considering establishing safe injection sites in response to the opioid epidemic.   I think it’s important that we as a City are thoughtful about how we proceed with safe injection sites. A significant amount…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown   On Thursday, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (D- At-Large) introduced legislation that would require restaurant chains to place labels on permanent menu items or combination meals with 2,300 mg or more of sodium.  This requirement would apply to printed and electronic menus, menu boards, and food tags.  This legislation…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Linda Samost   Linda Samost, founder and director of Sunday Suppers, a Philadelphia nonprofit focused on strengthening the health and well-being of low income families through the transformative power of family meals — was awarded first place in the category of the “Healthy Food and Food Access Innovator” during the 2018 Greater Philadelphia…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pennsylvania Dist ricts for the 113th Congress, drawn by the General Assembly in 2011. Fair, orderly, transparent and voter-driven process needed to draw political maps   The Committee of Seventy is delighted that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court confirmed what the state’s voters sense whenever they enter the booth to cast votes for Congress: Pennsylvania’s…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. Stephen Kinsey HARRISBURG – As part of his ongoing efforts ensure the safety of children, State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, (D-Phila.), is commending his House colleagues for unanimously passing his measure to protect kids from pornography. His amendment helped narrow the language of House Resolution 519, which declared the distribution of these…

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After dedicating 22 years of service to the College, Lynette M. Brown Sow, Vice President of Marketing & Government Relations is leaving to return to her life as a successful consultant and entrepreneur. Join her friends and colleagues, along with honored guests, Mayor James Kenney, former Governor Edward G. Rendell, and state and city dignitaries,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia sisters for the cause:  from left State Rep. Joanna McClinton, Councilwomen Maria Quinones Sanchez and Jannie Blackwell and City of Phila. Deputy Managing Director Jazelle Jones.  (Photo: Kala J.) On the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s Inauguration as President, women in Philadelphia took to the streets to let him know they’re not…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Darlene Adams and “Community Achievement Award” recipient Patricia “Pat” Augustus Gilbert.  (Photo courtesy: Keeping Children First, Inc.) This year’s event recognized the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   By Patricia Clifford The 2018 Salute to Greatness Gala –which recognized the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.– was held…

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American Heart Association CEO applauds Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown for sodium safety proposal DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2018 — “Today the Philadelphia City Council announced a proposal to introduce a sodium safety warning label on restaurant menu items exceeding 2,300 mg of sodium. This level of sodium should not be exceeded in an entire day, and…

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