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WPVI PHILADELPHIA –Three large U.S. cities filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Defense, arguing that many service members who are disqualified from gun ownership weren’t reported to the national background check system. New York City, San Francisco and Philadelphia said in court papers that the military’s broken system for relaying such information…

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From CBSPhilly, Anita Oh A baby had to undergo surgery after being attacked by a raccoon inside a North Philadelphia home earlier this week. Four-month-old Journi Black is on a long road to recovery after a raccoon attacked her inside a home on the 2100 block of North 22nd Street on Wednesday night. “It’s just ridiculous,” said Samuel…

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If you like cakes, pies and other baked goods, like I do, you’ve got to check out Gilben’s Bakery and Specialty Sandwich Shop located at 7405 Stenton Avenue in Philadelphia.  They were recommended to me by someone in the ibuyblack network so I had to give them a try.  What caught my eye, and taste…

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City Council passed Bill No. 170963, also known as the Restaurant Licensing Bill, last Thursday. The legislation, introduced by Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th Dist.), creates new licensing requirements for restaurant establishments. “The passage of this bill is a victory for the City of Philadelphia,” Councilwoman Bass said. “It is a victory for communities and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilman Curtis Jones, Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad, Attorney/activist Michael Coard, Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Phila. NAACP Treasurer Rochelle Bilal, along with supporters of Philly radio icon Lady B hold a recent press conference protesting her firing from WRNB 100.3FM.  (Photo: Leona Dixon) Attorney Michael Coard, Phila. NAACP and others protest firing of beloved…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop   For the second year in a row, Philadelphia City Council members and staff are sharing their recommendations on where to shop small and shop locally for the holidays. Why should we support the city’s small businesses for holiday shopping? As a reminder: Small businesses reinvest in the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Free Library of Philadelphia director Siobhan Reardon cuts the ribbon at Lovett Memorial Library surrounded by community leaders including Cong. Dwight Evans, Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker, State Rep. Chris Rabb as well as Lovett regulars and Mt. Airy neighbors.  (Photo courtesy: Mt. Airy Go)   By Leah Fletcher Tina Browning’s childhood is filled…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: Steven Bradley, President at Bradley & Bradley Associates; Lowell Thomas, (first vice chair) General Counsel Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation; Mayor Jim Kenney; Shalimar Thomas, Executive Director North Broad Renaissance; and Kenneth Scott, President Beech Companies.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   The North Broad Renaissance (NBR), in partnership with Econsult Solutions, released the 2017…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Malcolm Kenyatta, Church of the Advocate Vicar Rev. Renee McKenzie-Hayward, Gov. Ed Rendell, Nick Bayer (CEO Saxby’s)     (Photo: Kelly Burkhardt)   Candidate for State Rep. of 181st Dist. hosts fun-filled holiday reception   A reception for Malcolm Kenyatta, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 181st  Legislative District, drew a host of elected officials…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (by Philadelphia City Council)   City Councilman Allan Domb (D- At Large) presented checks for $2,500 to five Philadelphia public schools on last Monday. The five schools are: Kensington Health Sciences Academy (2463 Emerald St.); Mayfair Elementary School (3001 Princeton Ave.); Aloysius FitzPatrick Elementary (11061 Knights Rd.); Paul Robeson High School for Human…

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