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ABOVE PHOTO:  Willis “Nomo” Humphrey  (Photo: by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts) The newsletter Billypenn.com reported that Willis “Nomo” Humphrey, the artist who famously painted the Octavius Catto and Kevin Hart mural as well as more than a dozen murals and public art landmarks across the city, died of a massive heart attack last Wednesday, November 28….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: City Director of Operations Jazelle Jones, her husband Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., MenzFit CEO Rhonda Willingham, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and Councilwoman Helen Gym.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Kharisma McIlwaine On Tuesday, November 27, MenzFit held their Third Annual “Who Wore It Best” fashion show fundraiser in Conversation Hall…

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B announced she is divorcing husband Offset.  She is no longer feeling the love after little more than a year of marriage to the fellow rapper.  The couple were engage last year in Philadelphia.  Then announced later they had already been married. She posted a video on Instagram saying that…

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Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, an estimated 78 million people have become infected and more than 35 million have died. It is a time for people to unite in the fight against the…

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NEW YORK (AP) — CNN on Thursday parted ways with contributor Marc Lamont Hill after a speech the college professor made on Israel and Palestine at the United Nations. A CNN spokesperson confirmed Hill is no longer under contract. The network did not give a reason, but the move comes amid objections to Hill’s speech…

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The Overbrook Monarchs football team is on its way to Florida, thanks to a $10,000 check from Congressman Bob Brady. In a brief ceremony at the Granahan Playground, 6500 Callowhill St., on Nov. 26, Congressman Brady presented a check to Monarchs Founder and President Robert Ford to ensure that the team will be able to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Courtesy of Christmas Village in Philadelphia.   Skip the mall and shop local! Here’s where to get in the spirit with fantastic holiday markets.   By Laura Swartz phillyfamily.com With Thanksgiving and Chanukah happening early this year, there’s even more time to deck the halls, start shopping, and celebrate the season. No matter…

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iPraxis, a Philadelphia non-profit, is dedicated to bettering the lives of inner-city children by bringing more STEM (Science. Technology. Engineering. Math) education to Philadelphia’s schools. The organization teaches students of all backgrounds how to investigate, problem solve and create by putting ideas into action. The “i” stands for innovation, imagination, and inspiration, and the word…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The cast of “God’s Trombones” with their director WDAS radio host Frankie Darcell. The play opened at The Penns Landing Playhouse on Friday, November 9th.  (Photo/ Robert Mendelsohn)   By Monica Peters Theater fans, supporters including local celebrities braved the stormy drenching rain Friday evening to attend the opening night of “God’s Trombones”…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks to audience at the press conference.   Cash bail is on the way out in Philadelphia. The folks that are making it happen gathered in Kensington on Monday.   By Denise Clay Because Philadelphia has a 26 percent poverty rate, there are a lot of things that…

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