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Among the four Deputy Sheriff Officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Jewell Williams yesterday was Dolores Ramos, making her the first female Latino Deputy Sheriff to hold the position in the more than 300-year history of the office. “Last month we promoted Lieutenant Michael Bastone to Captain, making him the first…

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By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra Applications for the Hoopplex Business & Entrepreneurship Program opened to youth ages 14-19 this month. The 12-week professional training will introduce students to the digital media marketing, fashion marketing, and sports marketing industries. The Hoopplex Business and Entrepreneurship program prepares participants to launch their own business, enter the workforce, or pursue…

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Philadelphia District Attorney makes arrest and is proceeding with prosecution Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams on Wednesday, announced that a grand jury has recommended charging Priscilla Wright with Conflict of Interest and Perjury for using her position at the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) to steer a $900,000 contract to her friends and family….

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Temporary closures from Thursday, May 28 to Friday, May 29 The intersection of 7th & Locust Streets (at Washington Square) will be closed temporarily from 4PM, Thursday, May 28 to 4PM, Friday, May 29 to perform roadway repairs.  These repairs are being made as a result of roadway defects that occurred over the winter, Streets…

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ABOVE PHOTOS: Joe Sestak (D) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa) By G. Terry Madonna & Michael L.Young Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa) is running for his first reelection since his victory in 2010 probably against Joe Sestak (D). It’s bound to be one of the most interesting U.S. Senate races of 2016. And one of the priciest. Total…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  DeSean Jackson  (AP Photo/Ric Tapia) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun Over the years as a columnist and reporter, I have never hesitated to provide honest coverage of racial issues in sports. Whether it was bias against African-American quarterbacks or criticizing those who tell Black athletes protesting…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania needs to do more to find families for children in the child-welfare system, according to a new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. About 14,000 kids are in state foster care. The report found that one in five – well above the national average – doesn’t live with a family…

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The National Black Authors Tour is scheduled to Celebrate 30 Years of Promoting Culture, Humanities and the Arts on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 6PM to 9PM at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore located at 551 Carpenter Lane. This evening of free events will highlight some of the well known, popular and new authors from…

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Before she became a homeowner, Tracey Gordon didn’t understand just how important it is to know the inner workings of your government. She’s running for City Commissioner because she hopes to teach everyone else that lesson. [Editor’s Note: The City Commissioner’s office is usually one of those places that is generally seen and not heard….

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Last week, City Council passed two bills introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown to combat littering and illegal dumping in the City of Philadelphia. The first, Bill No. 150198 would increase the availability and strategic placement of trash cans and recycling bins in or within 10 feet of any business selling fresh or pre-packaged food,…

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