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“This is not about justice for one person. This was about justice for a lot of people who have been marginalized and disenfranchised from our justice system,”  PA State Rep. Jordan Harris By Mariska Jones Hundreds gathered Monday night in Philadelphia at the Criminal Justice on Filbert Street to protest Philly rapper Meek Mill’s recent…

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The NEW Official SEPTA App for iPhone & Android launches on Wednesday, 11/15 at 10p! We’re launching a new version of our Official App for Apple and Android devices to enhance the travel tools you use the most while creating a more customized and personal experience right from your mobile device. And don’t worry –…

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CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) –A federal investigation into what caused a speeding Amtrak train to slam into a backhoe last year in Delaware County, killing two maintenance workers, already has found evidence of a lax safety culture, poor communication and employee drug use at the government-owned railroad. Now, with the investigation wrapping up, the National Transportation…

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All Eyes on Meek By Mariska Jones Everyone from celebrities to local citizens are weighing in on a Philadelphia judge’s recent sentencing of Philly rapper Meek Mill to two to four years in state prison for repeated violation of his parole. Many are divided on whether the rapper’s sentence is appropriate or unfair. Tonight at…

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PHILADELPHIA – The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has declared the first Code Blue emergency warning of the cold weather season effective tonight at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 12th at 7:00 a.m. During this time, extra homeless outreach teams will patrol the streets encouraging homeless people to come indoors and avoid prolonged exposure to…

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I went to the “iBuyBlack Meet and Greet” on Tuesday night at the Philly Platinum Grille, 7719 Crittenden Street in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.  Dedicated people showed up, in spite of the rain.  Earl Harvey — marketing manager for Platinum Grille and sales manager for the iBuyBlack discount card campaign — hosts this…

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Last week city officials unveiled the results of the 2016-2017 resident survey, the first comprehensive survey of residents’ attitudes towards City services in 10 years. The survey was conducted by the Office of Performance Management in partnership with Temple University’s Institute for Survey Research (ISR).  The purpose was to measure public satisfaction with the delivery…

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LinkPHL will provide free Wi-Fi, phone calls, device charging, local information, and access to civic and emergency services   The Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) on Wednesday received approval from the City’s Art Commission to install one hundred free standing kiosks that provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi and a wide range of other important…

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Promoting trade in Africa and the Caribbean Businesses looking to expand their markets to Africa and the Caribbean should join the African & Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (ACBC) at its 8th Annual Winter Summit and Awards Dinner, Friday, November 17 through Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Philadelphia Airport Double Tree by Hilton…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Kenney addresses Community Fair attendees.  (Photo courtesy: City of Philadelphia)   On Saturday November 4, the Mayor’s Office of Education and George Washington High School hosted a Community School Fair to reintroduce George Washington High School as a community school. Mayor Jim Kenney was there to welcome attendees and gave brief remarks….

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