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Philadelphia police search Fairmount Park after possible ‘Facebook killer’ sightings, nine schools on lockdown

April 17, 2017

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) –Philadelphia police have converged on Fairmount Park after possible sightings of the so-called “Facebook killer,” Steve Stephens, were reported. Those reports came in around 1 p.m. Monday. So far, those reported sightings have not been confirmed and police say, at this time there is no indication the suspect is there. Nine schools in…

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Gary Shepherd’s “Buy Black” highlight of the week, April 16

April 14, 2017

I had a chance recently to visit with Traci Nickens at her insurance agency.  They offer auto, home, business and life insurance as well as other services including auto tags, registration and more.  It hit me…I had lost a registration and needed to get another copy.  Well…I paid the fee and Voila!!!…within five minutes I…

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Giving It Another Go

April 14, 2017

ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Untermeyer Michael Untermeyer is hoping that his third run for District Attorney will be the charm. By Denise Clay From the moment he came to Philadelphia after graduating from the Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, Michael Untermeyer has done a lot of work for the citizens of Philadelphia. After graduating…

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Sharon Katz & The Peace Train makes a Philadelphia stop

April 14, 2017

ABOVE PHOTO:  Sharon Katz & The Peace Train (Photo: Carolyn Miller) International, multicultural, and award-winning musical group, Sharon Katz &The Peace Train, will bring their multi-faceted program to the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Ave., at 6 PM on Saturday, April 22. The Grammy-award winning group will perform as part of a screening…

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Staff inspector Michael P. Cram appointed as acting Chief of County Detectives for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office

April 14, 2017

ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael P. Cram  (Photo: Twitter) Cram brings community, investigative, and more than 20 years of policing experience to the position Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams announced Thursday the appointment of Staff Inspector Michael P. Cram as the Acting Chief of County Detectives for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO). Before joining the…

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Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church boost efforts to help city youth by supporting the College’s “Tuition-Free” program

April 14, 2017

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is a strong supporter of higher education and is committed to making sure every Philadelphia public high school graduate can attend college. At its Easter Sunday service on April 16, at the 2800 W. Cheltenham Avenue, location, Enon is stepping forward to support Community College of Philadelphia’s 50th Anniversary Scholars Program….

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Donors are Heroes “The Party” celebrates 15 years of giving life

April 14, 2017

ABOVE PHOTO:  From left Mike Jerrick, co-host of Fox29 Good Day Philadelphia, SUN writer Kharisma McIlwaine, Alex Holley, co-host Fox29 Good Day Philadelphia and businessman Earl Harvey were among the many guests attending the Donors Are Heroes  “The Party” celebration at The Hyatt at the Bellevue on Friday April 7th.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn) By Kharisma…

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A breath of fresh air… PennEnvironment and Moms Clean Air Force group fight to keep Philadelphia breathing clean air

April 14, 2017

ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (D- At- large) speaks at the podium at City Hall as Councilman Derek Green (at right) and representatives from PennEnvironment Research, Moms Clean Air Force and other officials listen during the press conference about Philadelphia’s problem with air pollution.  (Photo courtesy: Arlene Edmonds) By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent The…

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