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ABOVE PHOTO:  Derrick Gathers (l) and D. Jeff Murray from the Youth Starz Ministries, and Ken Scott (r), President of Beech Companies. Alston-Beech Foundation awards more than $20,000 to non-profits improving North Philadelphia The Alston Beech Foundation recently awarded more than $20,000 to a dozen non-profits at the bi-annual Consortium Meeting – many of which…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Much of the second week of the trial of Congressman Chaka Fattah was focused on his debts and his debtors. By Denise Clay When the Fattah for Mayor campaign ended in 2007, it was mired in the kind of debt that campaigns often incur. During the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Jim Kenney and the Wawa Welcome America committee for 2016.  (Photo: by Bill Z. Foster) This year’s Wawa Welcome America has some new features and promises to showcase the City of Brotherly Love. By Denise Clay Organizers for this year’s Wawa Welcome America festival have eight days of Philadelphia-centric fun and entertainment…

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Uber and SEPTA are excited to announce a partnership aimed at improving access to transportation throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. The partnership will launch as a summer pilot program, running from Wednesday, May 25 to Monday, September 5. Throughout the pilot, riders will receive 40 percent off Uber rides that begin or end at select Regional Rail…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Inspector Paris Washington of the Sheriff’s Office of Philadelphia City & County, presents an appreciation award from Sheriff Jewell Williams to the Rev. Dr. Alyn Waller of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church recently during a ceremony sponsored by Waller’s church that honored current, and fallen law enforcement officers in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.  (Photo…

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Luzerne Street between Whitaker Ave. and N. 5th St. to be renamed “Edison 64 Memorial Street” On Friday May 27, 2016, the Thomas A. Edison High School/John C. Fareira Skills Center’s Memorial Day Observance featured a Street renaming and dedication ceremony in honor of the Edison 64. Edison High School, formerly located at 8th St….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Shot from the “Philly Welcomes You” video. Video series features Philadelphians from diverse cultures discussing their favorite aspects of the City The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced “Philly Welcomes You,” a series of short videos that showcase Philadelphia’s rich and diverse culture. The videos feature Philadelphians representing…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Deesha Dyer at Community College of Philadelphia 2016 commencement exercises. By Linda Wallace Deesha Dyer’s extraordinary journey took her from Community College of Philadelphia to the career of her dreams in the White House. Last week, Dyer made a triumphant return to Philadelphia, where she delivered the College’s commencement address as special assistant…

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While neither the sugary drinks tax nor the container tax came up during Thursday’s Philadelphia City Council meeting, they weren’t far from anyone’s thoughts. By Denise Clay Within the next week or so, Philadelphians will know if we’ll be getting universal pre-kindergarten, improvements to recreation centers and other things needed to improve the city’s quality…

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Funeral services for Belinda B. Hammie were held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Khadijah Alderman Funeral Service, 1924 W. Hunting Park Avenue. Interment followed at Friends Southwest Burial Ground, 236 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA. Ms. Hammie died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  She was the wife of SUN photographer H. Michael Hammie. Belinda…

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