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On Friday, January 5, join AAMP for a free screening of the Marcel Camus’ 1959 landmark film “Black Orpheus” (Orfeu Negro) 6:30PM. An RSVP is required. This screening is presented in conjunction with our special exhibition, Gardens of the Mind: Echoes of the Feminine View, which closes on January 16, 2018. Winner of both the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has initiated the redevelopment of a 13-story high rise senior building—the only building left standing after the demolition of the rest of the Blumberg Apartments.  This marks the latest stage of the Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan for the Sharswood/Blumberg neighborhood. The authority has also begun street work to…

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One of Philadelphia’s most cherished traditions returns with performances, brunch, free hot chocolate bar, family-friendly activities, ticket giveaways and more! The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opens its doors for the 13th consecutive year for its annual free New Year’s Day Celebration. The Kimmel Center will be alive with family-friendly sights and sounds as…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  White nationalist demonstrators use shields as they clash with counter demonstrators at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Hundreds of people chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other Saturday after violence erupted at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. At least…

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that his administration has approved the return of Philadelphia public schools to local control. In a letter to the School District of Philadelphia, Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera approved of the district’s recommendation to dissolve the School Reform Commission (SRC) and rescind its designation as distressed.“Quality public schools are essential…

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WPVI PHILADELPHIA –Three large U.S. cities filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Defense, arguing that many service members who are disqualified from gun ownership weren’t reported to the national background check system. New York City, San Francisco and Philadelphia said in court papers that the military’s broken system for relaying such information…

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From CBSPhilly, Anita Oh A baby had to undergo surgery after being attacked by a raccoon inside a North Philadelphia home earlier this week. Four-month-old Journi Black is on a long road to recovery after a raccoon attacked her inside a home on the 2100 block of North 22nd Street on Wednesday night. “It’s just ridiculous,” said Samuel…

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If you like cakes, pies and other baked goods, like I do, you’ve got to check out Gilben’s Bakery and Specialty Sandwich Shop located at 7405 Stenton Avenue in Philadelphia.  They were recommended to me by someone in the ibuyblack network so I had to give them a try.  What caught my eye, and taste…

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City Council passed Bill No. 170963, also known as the Restaurant Licensing Bill, last Thursday. The legislation, introduced by Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th Dist.), creates new licensing requirements for restaurant establishments. “The passage of this bill is a victory for the City of Philadelphia,” Councilwoman Bass said. “It is a victory for communities and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilman Curtis Jones, Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad, Attorney/activist Michael Coard, Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Phila. NAACP Treasurer Rochelle Bilal, along with supporters of Philly radio icon Lady B hold a recent press conference protesting her firing from WRNB 100.3FM.  (Photo: Leona Dixon) Attorney Michael Coard, Phila. NAACP and others protest firing of beloved…

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