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During the first winter storm of 2018, I visited L. Ann Henderson owner of The Proper Image 326B West Chelten Avenue in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.  She was my barber for many years (when I had hair).  I really like the atmosphere in this barbershop where they stress positive values and a true sense…

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Following solid gains in student attendance in schools across the city, The School District of Philadelphia is joining with Read by 4th and iHeartMedia to encourage families and students to continue this positive trend to ensure students are in school every day and on time through the joint #AttendanceHero initiative. The campaign consists of a…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Newly inducted District Attorney Larry Krasner, son Nathan and wife Judge Lisa Millet Rau who swore in her husband.  (Photo: Bill Z. Foster)   On Tuesday, a new era in Philadelphia politics began with the inaugurations of new City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and new District Attorney Larry Krasner.   By Denise Clay After…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Founder and director of the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service and president of Global Citizen Todd Bernstein (at podium) speaks to volunteers at last year’s event. Organizers, sponsors, and community partners joined together today in a ceremony at Girard College to announce plans for the upcoming 23rd annual Greater Philadelphia…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The members of the Bucks County Chapter of The Links Incorporated take a group photo prior to the start of the Links Legend Tea. The Tea was held at the Logan Hotel on Wednesday, December 27th.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Linda Vancy Congratulations to The Bucks County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated!  The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney, Sr.   (Photo credit: Kala J.)   By Amy V. Simmons Under the watchful gaze of the world’s largest facial depiction of Christ — a Black face in stained glass that overlooks the entire sanctuary –the Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney, Sr. delivered the message to members of…

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Campus Philly and PeopleJoy are partnering to offer a new benefit that helps employees pay off their student loans. PeopleJoy, a Philadelphia benefits start-up, and Campus Philly, a nonprofit that works to engage and retain college students, see student loan assistance as the newest way to attract and retain Millennial employees. In Pennsylvania, 70 percent…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Richard “Sonny” Driver Richard “Sonny” Driver, founder of the Scoop USA newspaper in Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 91. Sonny Driver started the paper in 1960 with the popular slogan “Stay in the loop with Scoop USA.” Driver through SCOOP USA documented…

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????: WPVI LOWER MORELAND, Pa. (WPVI) — SEPTA’s West Trenton Regional Rail Line has been suspended after a train struck a car on the tracks in Montgomery County leaving one person dead. Firefighters reported to the 300 block of Red Lion Road in Lower Moreland Township around 10 a.m. Thursday. Multiple medic units were called…

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Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis announced that a Snow Emergency has been declared for the City of Philadelphia for Thursday, January 4. For citizens, a Snow Emergency means all parked cars must be moved off Snow Emergency routes for plowing. When moving your car, park as far from the corner of the street as possible; vehicles…

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