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Director Jordan Peele and Universal Pictures invite you to attend a free President’s Day screening of the iconic film “Get Out” on Monday evening Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at AMC Theaters throughout the country and locally here in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Bensalem, PA. Free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis and may…

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Channel 6 WPVI reports that a pregnant woman was kicked in the stomach while standing outside a Center City Dunkin’ Donuts shop after refusing to give a beggar money. The incident took place on February 11 on the 1000 block of Arch Street. The suspect approached  the 33-year-old, who is 5-months pregnant asking for $2….

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Photo: Shutterstock ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Ten years ago, Atlantic City’s Tropicana casino was on the verge of death, having been stripped of its casino license after its then-owners laid off vast swaths of the workforce, leading to filthy rooms, insect infestations, hourlong waits for slot machine payouts and food and drink orders that…

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Photo: Shutterstock “I had a fair amount of savings and still had so much trouble just left and right,” said Rachelle Faroul, a 33-year-old black woman who was rejected twice by lenders when she tried to buy a brick row house close to Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia, where African Americans were 2.7 times as…

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TRENTON, N.J. –Amtrak could prevent New Jersey Transit trains from using its tracks between Trenton and New York if the transit agency doesn’t finish installing positive train control. Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson told a House subcommittee on Thursday Amtrak is worried passengers are being put at risk by delays in installing the technology…

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Leaders of the North Broad Renaissance (NBR) were among the 1400 business leaders at this year’s Annual Mayoral Luncheon to hear about the Mayor’s priorities for the businesss community and workforce development. Among other remarks, the Mayor expressed the importance of a continued investments in talent, livability and logistices to remain competitive – “not just…

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At the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., 6 – 9:30 PM An evening where we will inspire, connect and grow… To celebrate an individual’s inner beauty, we are excited to be hosting Dr. Michael “Mykee” Fowlin for a powerful and moving presentation of “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me.” Dr. Fowlin’s programs…

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In honor of African Heritage month, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church will host a lecture to celebrate our culture on Monday February 19, 2018 @ 7:00pm. Julie Coker, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) will discuss the organization’s efforts to promote and sell Philadelphia as a top destination for meetings, conventions,…

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AKA, Omega Omega Chapter and The 1926 Foundation, Inc. co-host the 60th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show By Patricia Gilliam Clifford [More photos from the event in the All Around Philly photo spread] Congratulations to the Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) and its charitable arm, The 1926 Foundation, Inc. on…

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Partners with Toyota for 11-city tour MOUNT VERNON, NY —American Legacy founder, Rodney J. Reynolds is bringing the famed mobile truck exhibition to Philadelphia, PA on Friday, February 23rd. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the mobile truck exhibit is on an 11-city tour which is exclusively sponsored by Toyota. “We are certainly excited to reach this…

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