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Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

Schomburg Symposiums continue shedding light on Afro-Hispanic issues

March 2, 2024

By Constance Garcia-Barrio Photos courtesy: Erikka Goslin from Taller Puertorriqueno Afro-Latinos and a number of African Americans filled the auditorium at Taller Puertorriqueno, located at 2600 N. 5th Street, last Saturday for the 28th Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium. This year’s event was titled “Repairing & Reparations: Healing from Racial Wounds.” The symposium bears the name…

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iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM announces this year’s recipients of the eighth annual ‘Women of Excellence Luncheon Presented by Xfinity’

March 2, 2024

iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM, Philly’s best R&B and throwbacks station, has announced this year’s award recipients for the eighth annual “Women of Excellence Luncheon Presented by Xfinity,” a celebration of local women and their achievements in the community, including Grammy award-winner Jody Watley. The luncheon will take place on April 13 from 11 a.m….

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Pennsylvania’s high court throws out GOP lawmakers’ subpoena in 2020 presidential election case

February 25, 2024

By Marc LevyASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: Allegheny County workers scan mail-in and absentee ballots at the Allegheny County Election Division Elections warehouse in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) HARRISBURG, Pa.— Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday that Republican state lawmakers can no longer try to enforce a subpoena for a wide…

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Fani Willis’ testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders

February 25, 2024

By Matt Brown and Jocelyn NoveckASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sits on the stand as Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee steps away for a break during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer/Pool Photo via AP) Fulton County District Attorney…

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Delaware County Housing Coalition presents housing update

February 25, 2024

The Delaware County Housing Coalition, in collaboration with the Foundation for Delaware County, presented a three-part status report on January 24 regarding housing issues facing Delaware County residents. Attendees included members of the coalition, elected officials, numerous community stakeholders and members of the public. Delaware County Council ChairDr. Monica Taylor(Photo/delcopa.gov) Delaware County Council Chair Dr….

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Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy now accepting applications for Summer 2024 class

February 25, 2024

ANNVILLE, Pa. -– The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its fifth class of cadets which begins in July 2024. The KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility to build a better life. The opening of the academy…

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Local officials secure $317.1 million to replace 200 rail cars on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line

February 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-2nd Dist.), Dwight Evans (D-3rd Dist,), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5th Dist.), and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker have announced that SEPTA is receiving $317,160,000 in infrastructure funding to purchase approximately 200 new rail cars on the Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA’s…

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