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ABOVE CARTOON:  John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune In Part Two of the SUN’s Unkindest Cuts series, we look at how the cuts in the Federal Budget will impact the two things that Philadelphia is best known for: Education and Medicine. By Denise Clay In many ways, Philadelphia is a city of contradictions. While it is…

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Presented by Cracker Barrel, proceeds will benefit The American Association for Cancer Research WDAS FM, Philly’s Best R&B & Throwbacks, Power 99, Philadelphia’s Hip Hop and R&B, and Smooth Jazz ‘JJZ 1480 will hold its inaugural “Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk” on Saturday, June 17 at Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia.  Proceeds will benefit The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Lankenau High School’s Annual Mother and Daughter Tea Party was a resounding success.  (Photo: Leona Dixon) By Leah Fletcher The old-fashioned tea party has become a favorite way to entertain friends and celebrate a special occasion. The Annual Mother and Daughter Tea Party held at Lankenau High School was an opportunity to do…

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As the 2016-2017 school year nears its end, The School District of Philadelphia is distributing free books to approximately 37,000 pre-kindergarten through second grade students across the District in an effort to encourage summer reading. “We need to do all that we can to ensure the skills our students learn throughout the school year, including…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mya Kay By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia native Mya Kay grew up with a passion for writing. That passion led her to attend Temple University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Magazine Journalism. She then went on to attain her Master’s degree in English from Arcadia University.  Recently, Kay made history…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Shawn Blanchard By Kharisma McIlwaine On Wednesday May 24th, UPPN (Urban Philly Professional Network) hosted “A Conversation on Mentorship”.at The African American Museum. UPPN — whose slogan is “Engaged•Empowered•Connected” is known for hosting events throughout the tri-state area that bring together diverse professionals to network. They are also passionate about engaging, empowering, and…

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The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) will host the Black Male Media Project on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 1PM-4PM at NBC 10 Philadelphia, 10 Monument Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The in-depth discussion is in partnership with the National Association of Black Journalists new program to help change the lives and images of Black…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Keshia Knight Pulliam, right, leads Bill Cosby, left, along a hallway during a break from his sexual assault trial inside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Monday, June 5, 2017. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool) By Denise Clay For almost two years, the debate between those who think comedian Bill…

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Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society (PBPRS) is Back! All hands-on deck By Monica Peters President, Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society It took a minute, but we are here—our very own conference celebrating us. “PBPRS is back. I like the work you are doing,” emailed Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society member Leslie Patterson-Tyler who is the…

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Keshia Knight Pulliam, right, leads Bill Cosby, left, along a hallway during a break from his sexual assault trial inside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Monday, June 5, 2017. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool) After months of hearings, motions and legal wrangling that included seating a jury from upstate, comedian Bill…

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