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Join the Philadelphia Branch NAACP for our monthly General Membership Meeting, 6:30 pm, at Freedom Theater 1346 N. Broad St. Notice of  September, October Meetings & November Election General membership meetings for the NAACP Philadelphia Branch to elect officers & executive committee– at-large. September 20, 2016, 6:30 pm at the Freedom Theater, for election of…

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Councilman Derek S. Green introduced an education resolution authorizing the Committees on the Disabled and Persons with Special Needs to hold joint hearings regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act. On December 10, 2015, President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which…

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Joel Williams, the twin brother of Sheriff Jewell Williams of Philadelphia City & County, died of complications from a stroke this morning at Temple University hospital.  He was 59 years old. Also known as Jamal Haddad, he returned to Philadelphia about three years ago after spending more than 30 years living in Flint, Michigan near…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Deputy Sheriff Officer Robert Hunisch was recently appointed Military Liaison for the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County. Sheriff Jewell Williams recently named Deputy Sheriff Officer Robert Hunisch the Military Affairs Liaison for the sheriff’s office as part of its ongoing efforts of community outreach and education. “Many veterans are…

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Archived photos, negatives and digital files will be disposed of in the coming weeks. By Amy V. Simmons When the award-winning Butler Prestige Photography studio was established 30 years ago, its founder, George Butler, decided to take a chance on transforming what was once his avocation — photography — into a full-time vocation. His many…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  President Barack Obama visited Philadelphia last week to campaign for Hillary Clinton for President; and is met with adoring, but sad crowds who wish he could serve a third term. (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) On what will probably be his last visit to Philadelphia as President of the United States, Barack Obama…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Teenshop members proudly holding check (pictured from left): Lauren Craig, Senior Manager of Public Affairs Manager, Coca-Cola North America; Teenshop founder Elleanor Jean Hendley; Fran McGorry,  President and General Manager Tri-State Operating Unit. By Leah Fletcher There are young girls who dream of futures that include college, careers and successful lives. In those…

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Norristown, PA- Kitty Cottage Adoption Center has revolutionized the way shelters are run. By instituting “no-cage” and “no-kill” policies, the shelter serves as a cozy, temporary home for cats that have been surrendered or rescued. About Kitty Cottage Adoption Center Since their opening in 2002, Kitty Cottage has adopted out over 3,000 cats. Each cat…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaking at the Union League on Wednesday.   (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) After largely avoiding the City of Philadelphia in favor of its more friendly suburban climes, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump made two visits to the city to talk to two distinctly different groups. By Denise…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  2015 Street Fare in Mt. Airy.  (Photo from Go Mt. Airy Facebook page) By Monica Peters Will Street Fare ever return to Mt. Airy? The highly anticipated Street Fare in West Mount Airy won’t be returning this year. However, another exciting event with more local “flava” will replace it. But don’t worry, residents…

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