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Author Judith Dumorney- McDaniel talks ‘Teenagers In Charge’ at Uncle Bobbies

March 30, 2019

? Author Judith Dumorney-McDaniel (l) with mentee Amajae Hardy-Jones (r). Credit: Monica Peters By Monica Peters On March 23, Judith Dumorney-McDaniel gave a book talk and signing to a packed house at Uncle Bobbies. Saturday’s discussion on her book “Teenagers in Charge: A Blueprint to Unmasking the Greatness in You,” was her first talk. Published…

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The People Speak

March 29, 2019

ABOVE PHOTO: (Photo by: Facebook-Stephen Salgaller) Eighteen candidates for City Council At-Large heard from a variety of community groups espousing their individual causes at The People’s Forum. By Denise Clay Usually, a political forum is a place where the people who are running for office talk to the people whose votes they’re trying to gain…

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We All Scream for Free Ice Cream!

March 29, 2019

Ken Weinstein will open the Ice Cream Shoppe beside his Trolley Car Diner on Monday, April 1 for its 15th season, and will offer complimentary small cones or cups of locally-churned Richman’s Ice Cream to everyone who shows up between 3 to 9 p.m. at 7619 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy. In addition to ice…

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CCP statement from Linda S. Wallace on strike vote

March 29, 2019

“The College administration is disappointed that the Faculty and Staff Federation (the Federation) of Community College of Philadelphia is calling for a strike just weeks before the semester’s end. Late Tuesday evening, the Federation forwarded its pre-strike demand. Unfortunately, the Union sought raises of more than 26 percent over the life of the contract. The…

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Johnson-Harrell sworn in, set to begin first term as state representative

March 29, 2019

ABOVE PHOTO: State Rep. Movita Johnson Harrell is installed at the PA House of Representatives with her family looking on. HARRISBURG–State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell was sworn in to office Monday to represent Philadelphia’s 190th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Johnson-Harrell is the first covered Muslim woman to be elected to the state…

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A Tradition of Service: the Pennsylvania Convention Center by Charles Cushing

March 29, 2019

The Pennsylvania Convention Center has installed the final piece of artwork in its West Wing Art Collection, a commissioned oil on canvas by artist Charles Cushing that honors the tradition of service of Pennsylvanians through American history , while demonstrating the important role the facility plays in the fabric of the City of Philadelphia.  …

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‘Emergency removal’ of children from reform school ordered

March 29, 2019

ABOVE PHOTO: The Glen Mills Schools in Glen Mills, Pa., is shown Thursday, March 7, 2019. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered a review of abuse complaints against a suburban Philadelphia reform school. Lawmakers and children’s advocates on Wednesday called for the state to launch an investigation into allegations of child abuse and cover-ups at…

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Cephas brings first ‘Night Market’ to district

March 29, 2019

ABOVE PHOTO: (Photo courtesy The Food Trust) State Rep. Morgan Cephas,(D-192nd Dist.), announced a new partnership that will bring Night Market Philadelphia to West Philadelphia this summer. The Night Market, taking place in the Overbrook section of Cephas’ legislative district, will be held on June 20. Cephas said The Food Trust’s annual Night Market event…

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Philadelphia City Council approves street renaming in honor of Zeta Phi Beta founder, Arizona C. Stemons

March 29, 2019

ABOVE PHOTO: Zetas join in celebration of their founder Arizona C. Stemons at City Hall. Philadelphia City Council unanimously voted to rename the 1900 block of Federal Street to Arizona C. Stemons Way. Resolution 190192 was introduced by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (D-Dist.2) and cosponsored by Councilwoman-at-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown on March 14. The final reading…

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105.3 WDAS FM’s Fifth Annual Women of Excellence luncheon, April 6

March 29, 2019

The luncheon, presented by Gwynedd Mercy University, will honor Grammy award-winning rapper Eve The WDAS Women of Excellence luncheon, a celebration of local women and their achievements in the community, will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia 201 Hotel.  The much anticipated yearly event will honor…

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