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ABOVE PHOTO:  Derrick Pitts, Hon. D, Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer and Director of the Fels Planetarium.  (Photo courtesy of  Derrick Pitts, Hon. D) By Monica Peters Get ready for the return of #techInColor! This year’s #techInColor will take place May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at First Round Capital in University City.  The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Jill Biden and VP Joe Biden speaking to crowds at CCP. (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden came to Community College of Philadelphia to announce a grant designed to truly connect college and the workplace. By Denise Clay When he graduated from high…

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ABOVE PHOTO April Mellody, Deputy CEO of Communications for the Democratic National Convention.  (Photo credit: Monica Peters) At the State of the Industry conference, Public Relations professionals got some insight into how to get their messages out. By Denise Clay Nearly 100 public relations professionals and students got tips from a variety of industry leaders…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilman Derek S. Green Councilman Derek S. Green was sworn in as Commissioner for the Philadelphia Gas Commission, but more notably, he was elected unanimously as Chair.  On April 7, 2016, City Council of Philadelphia adopted Resolution No. 160254 appointing Councilman Green to serve on the Gas Commission for a term ending January…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Karen E. Nelson Dr. Karen E. Nelson’s social-good science knows no bounds. A microbiologist whose research may one day allow doctors to match medical care to an individual’s genetic code, Nelson’s ground-breaking research has had a global impact – and it could change how people live their lives. Her passion as a…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Volunteers from across the city help to clean North Broad Street during the 9th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up. Volunteers joined the North Broad Renaissance (NBR) for the 9th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up. Volunteers worked to clean various locations along North Broad, between Glenwood Avenue and Greene Streets. Organizations that also participated…

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The Philadelphia Police Department will fly its flags at half-staff in remembrance of former Police Commissioner, Willie Williams. Williams passed away overnight.  He was 72-years old, and living in Atlanta, Georgia.  Born in 1943, he became a Philadelphia Police Officer in 1962.  He rose steadily through the ranks, being promoted to detective in 1972, Sergeant…

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Gentleman Dandy attire, Derby Hats and Mint Juleps on full display It’s been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enthusiasts will gather to watch the excitement of the 142nd Run for the Roses during the 2nd Annual Pathfinders Travel Magazine Derby Party on Saturday, May 7 3-7 p.m. at the Alma Mater Restaurant,…

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April 27, 2016: Former Philadelphia Police Department has announced this morning that Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie L. Williams, the city’s first African-American police chief, has passed away at 72-years-old. In 1988, Williams was appointed by Mayor Wilson Goode.  After four years he was appointed police chief of the Los Angeles police department. Williams resided in…

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Chris Rabb, Democratic Candidate 200th Legislative District, encourages voters to question the process. Moving forward although shaken by tragic shooting By Monica Peters During the time of our conversation a few days earlier no one, not even Chris, could have predicted the events to unfold days later. He and his staff are still coping with…

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