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By Kendall Alexander The Philadelphia screening of the much anticipated film “The North Star” didn’t leave reviews disappointed as the Perelman Theater of the Kimmel Center was packed to witness an indie film 10 years in the making.  Writer and director Thomas K. Phillips was all smiles and explained his reasoning for creating the brainchild. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Citizens Bank is supporting Project HOME with a $25,000 contribution. Pictured from left are: David Bowerman, Vice Chairman and Head of Business Services for Citizens Bank, Sister Mary Scullion, President & Executive Director, Project H.O.M.E., and Dan Fitzpatrick, President of Citizens Bank of PA,NJ, and DE.   Citizens Bank is supporting Project HOME…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Everett Gillison and Hero Thrill Show President/CEO  and Police Officer James “Jimmy” Binns gave their support to the annual Thrill Show pep rally which raised money and awareness for a college scholarship program benefitting the families of police and fire…

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HARRISBURG, Pa.–Harrisburg has become preoccupied with budget process and tactics in recent weeks. But what Pennsylvanians need is a good budget outcome – a budget that reinvests in education, jobs and communities using revenues from a severance tax, provides property tax relief and puts the state’s fiscal house in order. To refocus attention on the…

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She’s My Sister, the Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, will host its’ Inaugural Human Trafficking Awareness Walk/Run on Saturday October 3, 2015 Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall at 8:00am Human Trafficking is a horrific crime that has ravaged countries and communities. All proceeds from this walk/run will be utilized to provide funding for…

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By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra Torrei Hart, the ex-wife of Kevin Hart, has been quietly working on several projects since her split with the comedy mogul. In the works are a few new movies, a new book and a new business, Skimpy Mixers.  And, she and Kevin are finally in a good place, cooperatively parenting their…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  PHA has opened the second of three planned housing developments in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The 21-unit Gordon Apartments are located in the 3000 block of West Gordon Street. Shown from left to right at the ribbon cutting are: State Sen. Vincent Hughes, City Council President Darrell Clarke, PHA President & CEO Kelvin…

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By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra Healthcare Solutions of Delaware Valley will host the Healthier You conference in celebration of five years of service on Saturday Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Neumann University, 1 Neumann Way, Aston, Pennsylvania. Among the featured guests at this year’s conference will be Michel Sproles, wife of Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren…

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority will accept applications for the new Queen Lane Apartments from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9. Interested persons can apply by phone at 215-684-1200 or online at www.pha.phila.gov. The agency will take applications between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. People who apply to live at Queen Lane…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pope Francis  (softdelusion66 / Shutterstock.com) The City of Philadelphia released updated details about preparations for the World Meeting of Families – 2015 Philadelphia from Tuesday, September 22nd until Friday, September 25th, and the Papal Visit during the weekend of Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th. Below is a partial listing of the…

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