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Recently I needed a roofer.  The roofer I dealt with in the past didn’t return my calls so I logged onto the buyblackapp.net site and called J&K Roofing.  John was at my building in no time to take a look at things to let me know what needed to be done.  Call J&K at (267)…

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Applications for apprenticeship will be accepted for the following trades: Carpenter; Mill/Cabinetmaker; Millwright; Wharf & Dock Builder; Resilient Floor Layer; Lather and  Drapery Worker. Applicants must apply in person on one of the following dates: February 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, Saturday, February 18, and February 21, 22 and 23, 2017, from 8 a.m. to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Perri Gaffney, Cherene Snow. (Photo by Mark Garvin) By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie February 1st marked the first day of Black History Month, so it was fitting as the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s opening night of Emily Mann’s production of “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years”.  Staged at the Suzanne Roberts Theater…

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ABOVE PHOTO:   (Photo: Shutterstock) 1. Dear Mayor Kenney: Since the implementation of the Soda Tax, small businesses such as mom and pop grocery stores, small restaurants, are really feeling the results and losing money from beverages  because their customers have stopped buying drinks, causing some to consider moving out of the city. Can anything…

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Keeping Up with Sheryl Lee Ralph! By Monica Peters Actress and philanthropist Sheryl Lee Ralph has been chatting with The SUN for about four months to give us a peek into a “day in the life of.” During our in depth interview, she talks candidly about everything from her stellar career (including hitting hard times…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Philadelphia Housing Authority unveiled a historical marker at its Queen Lane development. The marker recalls a time when part of the site was used as a Potter’s Field by “strangers, Negroes, and Mulattoes who died in any part of Germantown forever.” In a lasting tribute to some of the early residents of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Julian Abele  (Courtesy of University of Pennsylvania’s Archives Digital Image Collection) A partial list By Melissa Romero philly.curbed.com You may not know who he is, but chances are you’re pretty familiar with Julian Francis Abele’s work. The architect, who was the first black student to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s architecture program,…

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ABOVE CARTOON: (Emad Hajjaj, Jordan) It might be a good idea for someone to tell President Donald Trump that the soldiers he sends out into battle aren’t made of plastic and can’t be bent back into shape. By Denise Clay Because he seems like the type, my guess is that President Donald Trump, like many…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Gheral Alavarez-Mercedes, Zamary L. Roldan and Johel Pascal-Mateo. Successful investigation the result of DEA partnership Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams on Thursday announced the results of a successful joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Division that led to the arrest of three drug dealers and the confiscation of $3.3…

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“For a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner, stop by Chick-fil-A at 2421 Cheltenham Ave. in Wyncote/Philadelphia right at the Cheltenham Mall.  Not only is it good fast food, owner Lawrence Kibunjah has provided employment opportunities for many of our youth.      To support other Black-owned businesses, visit www.buyblackapp.net. Gary Shepherd is President/CEO of 3rd…

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