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The Jamaica Pennsylvania Association has collaborated with the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities Leagues (UNIA – ACL) in Philadelphia, to conduct the Jamaica’s “55th Heroes Day Celebration – Tribute to Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey ONH,” on Friday October 20th at Eakins Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This tribute to the Honorable Marcus Mosiah…

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It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Leslie Diggs, Jr. announces his passing on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 71, after a long illness. Diggs was born on October 16, 1945 to Frank Leslie Diggs, Sr. and Ethel Evangeline Minor-Diggs. He grew up in the Francisville section of North…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Branly Cadet  (Photo: Kerry Kehoe)   By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie I recently spoke with sculptor Branly Cadet, who revealed his most recent work, the Octavius V. Catto memorial, on the southwestern apron of City Hall two weeks ago. If you haven’t seen the monument up close — and with hundreds of onlookers, getting…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Glen Falso, Jr. (holding ribbon), Jimmie Reed (holding scissors) and Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th Dist.)(far right) cut the ribbon at Pelham Place Apartments on Thursday, October 5th in Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Leah Fletcher  For those looking for some fresh air and a little green space…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Jerry as publisher promoting the SUN.   Printed on October 9, 2015 In 1992, Jerry Mondesire launched the “Philadelphia Sunday SUN”. For him, it wasn’t just about business, it was a lifelong dream, a commitment, and a voice for change. In many ways the SUN is representative of Jerry’s life; starting from humble…

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The School District of Philadelphia announced that John B. Kelly school will remain closed on Friday due to mold. The school was also closed on Thursday. The School District of Philadelphia received a report of a possible mold issue at John B. Kelly Elementary School and the situation was immediately investigated. Due to heating, ventilation…

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John B. Kelly school is closed today due to mold. Officials will have an update by noon. Below is statement: “Due to a Facilities issue John B. Kelly will be closed Thursday, October 12. All J.B. Kelly staff are to report to the Hill Freedman World Academy located at 1100 Mt. Pleasant Street, 19150. We…

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POWELTON (WPVI) –Philadelphia police say they have a suspect in custody for the murder of popular community activist Winnie Harris. Nelson Giddings, 39, of the 2000 block of Stella Street has been charged with the crime. According to officials, Giddings has a long list of prior offenses, including murder, robbery, burglary, conspiracy and other offenses….

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NBC10–Every single Aldi supermarket in New Jersey will be holding a one-day hiring event Wednesday in an effort to fill 250 jobs, the company says. All 42 stores in New Jersey will be hosting hiring events from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. They’re looking especially to fill positions in the upcoming Egg Harbor, Hamilton…

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The superintendent of a Pennsylvania school district says two middle school students will face punishment after a racially motivated incident during a football game. Quakertown Community School District superintendent Dr. William Harner confirmed on Monday that some Quakertown fans threw rocks and yelled racial slurs at a Cheltenham High School bus during the Friday night…

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