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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sheriff Jewell Williams and Deputy Sheriff Officer Ana Sostre attend a community event. Other staff will be at as many neighborhood and community events as possible this summer to share information on the sheriff’s office.  July is a busy month at the sheriff’s office and also for many Philadelphians. The city is hosting…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Chaka Fattah By Curtis Bunn Urban News Service Democrats sat-in on the House floor overnight last week to support gun-control legislation. But one of the bill’s biggest boosters was AWOL. Chaka Fattah, the 11-term Pennsylvania congressman, had been convicted earlier that day on 22 ethics charges that he faced. His Philadelphia corruption case…

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Social series features Philadelphians from Small Businesses positively impacted by Philadelphia hosting the 2016 Democratic National Convention This week, the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention announced a series of short videos on social media that feature Philadelphia business owners and employees speaking about what they love about doing business in the…

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In addition to Host Committee’s online store, a pop-up shop located at the Comcast Center brings official retail presence to Center City The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention, in partnership with Impact Dimensions, the official merchandise provider for the Host Committee, today announced the opening of a pop-up shop at the…

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Beech Community Services, in partnership with the North Broad Renaissance will launch the Dems Going Beyond campaign to encourage visitors in Philadelphia for the 2016 Democratic National Convention to think beyond the norm and enjoy the history, culture, attractions and convenience of North Philadelphia – during the convention and beyond! “We know that its normal…

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Music lovers in the Delaware Valley can enjoy a cornucopia of music on July 30, from noon to 8:30PM, at the 10th Annual “Jazz on the Ave” Music Festival. Sponsored by Beech Community Services, this free, family event features live musical performances from some of the region’s top jazz, R&B, gospel and reggae artists. Cecil…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Credit: M. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia Exhibits at all seven participating locations reflect diverse American history and culture The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention recently announced specifics of each PoliticalFest exhibit, showcasing American government and politics since the nation’s birth and inclusive of the diversity that has helped make…

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The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today showcased the painting of some of the 57 fiberglass donkeys that will be deployed as part of the Host Committee’s Donkeys Around Town program. The painting process will be completed within the next week. The donkeys will be installed at their staging locations, a…

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Last week, Superintendent William R. Hite announced that the School District has filled 99 percent of its current teacher vacancies and that it is on target to have all teaching positions filled by the beginning of the school year. By the end of this week the District is scheduled to have approximately 45 teacher vacancies…

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Volunteers from faith-based World Changers travel to Philadelphia on service mission The World Changers returned to Philadelphia for community service at Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) and Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia sites last week Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30. This visit marks the fourth consecutive summer that the volunteer group, an initiative of LifeWay…

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