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Insurer hosts multiple countdown-to-coverage events from March 28-31   With the end of the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) just days away, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is hosting Countdown to Coverage events from March 28-31 to help individuals enroll in an ACA-compliant health plan before the March 31 deadline. Over…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Donald Generals Jr.   Long-time advocate for community colleges will assume new duties by July 1st   The Board of Trustees today announced that Dr. Donald Generals Jr., a renowned advocate of community colleges who currently serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey, has…

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Spring comes in leaps and bounds with the return of Philly’s own modern dance company Philadanco performing Blood, Sweat, and Dance, Thursday –Saturday, April 17-19, 2014, at Perelman Theater.  Known for their electrifying dance moves mixing energized modern dance with the elegance of classical ballet, Philadanco’s new program highlights include the company premiere of “Bad…

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By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra The numbers are up for entrepreneurs, especially among millenials. Currently, small businesses make up more than 99% of all employers. That said, it’s important to that small businesses succeed. A strong public relations strategy is a very important to the success of any small business. According to PR expert, Chi Chi…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Zaria Estes, Kanesha Gainey and Najee Bilaal.   The Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams last week charged 16-year-old Najee Bilaal, 15-year-old Zaria Estes, and 15-year-old Kanesha Gainey with Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy, Possession of an Instrument of a Crime (PIC), Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP) for several assaults near the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Darrell Clarke   $681.8 million in economic activity to ensure healthy, integrated neighborhoods across Philadelphia   Flanked by community and construction leaders, City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) announced the launch of the 1,500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative, which will address the related crises of severe affordable housing shortages and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George rallies supporters of a minimum wage increase during a demonstration at the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, in 2006.  At this time, George urged the Senate to allow a vote on raising the minimum wage to $7.15.  But today in 2014 at $7.25, workers are still suffering and drowning…

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This Saturday March 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) will host the second installment of “Macy’s Family Fun Day at AAMP ”, once monthly days of interactive, kid-friendly activities at AAMP (701 Arch Street) for families in the Philadelphia region. As part of the ongoing partnership between AAMP and Macy’s,…

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PITTSBURGH — Refunds totaling more than $31 million may be waiting for an estimated 37,400 Pennsylvanians who did not file a federal tax return for 2010, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Nationwide, almost $760 million awaits about 918,600 taxpayers. To collect the money, however, these taxpayers must file their 2010 tax returns with the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sen. LeAnna Washington.   HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced this week that her office has filed criminal charges against state Senator LeAnna Washington (D-4), 68, 8960 Limekiln Pike, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, for allegedly using her elected office for political and financial gain. Attorney General Kane said agents and prosecutors from…

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