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Four year deal contains increases in wages and health benefit contributions. Herman “Pete” Matthews, the President of AFSCME District Council 33, recently announced that a four year contract settlement between local unions in District Council 33 and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has been unanimously ratified by the union’s membership. The agreement, also approved by…

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n 2013, just about everything that happened in Philadelphia began and ended at the Schoolhouse Door. Most years here in Philadelphia, it’s kind of hard for me to know where to start when I’m putting together my annual Year-End wrap-up for the SUN. But thanks to a combination of 24 closed buildings, funding streams that…

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It’s that time of year again! That time of year when many resolve to be fit in the New Year. You may have made the same resolution last year, or the year before. And while New Year’s Resolutions tend to seem impossible, you can stick with your fitness goals. Personal trainer and fitness guru Tommie…

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ABOVE PHOTO: R. Kelly (Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com) While I’m probably in the minority here, I’m a fan of Lady Gaga. In my opinion, she’s a pretty decent singer once you get past some of the crazy outfits, the meat dress coming immediately to mind, that she tends to mask her talent with. I’m also a…

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On July 18, 2013, Detroit, once the embodiment of America, filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. With steady declines in population, property values and revenue, Detroit became the largest municipality to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy, with an estimated $18 billion in debt and long-term liabilities. Although Detroit’s woes are nothing new, the city increased borrowing since…

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Movie review by Kharisma McIlwaine Ever so often, a movie comes along that changes the way we view film.  Some films shock us  with unexpectedly jarring endings, some films give us a profound outlook on life, some films visually allow us to push the limits of what’s possible with technology, and some films we love…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Ahmeenah Young The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) last week approved an 18-month consulting agreement with former President and CEO Ahmeenah Young, who officially stepped down from her duties overseeing management and operations of the Center on Friday, December 6. Under the arrangement, Young will serve as a…

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Interview with Kharisma McIlwaine I love this time of year, the holidays! People tend to be a little nicer and smile a bit more, we get a few much needed breaks from work, there is a lot more food to go around, and last but certainly not least we get to spend more time with…

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Event features Santa’s Workshop on the Water, Carolers and Festive Lighted Boats, plus Shane’s Confectionery Demonstrating the Art of Clear Toy Candy Making Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street will host the 4th annual Seaport Parade of Lights on Dec. 14 beginning at noon with a lighted boat parade along the Delaware…

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The Philadelphia man convicted of straw purchasing numerous guns for a teenager, who then used one of those guns to shoot another young man, was sentenced last Monday to a maximum of 14 years in prison.  Judge Earl Trent Jr. sentenced Luke Dercole, 33, to 2 to 14 years in prison at the Criminal Justice…

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