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Boyle announces federal grant to Philadelphia Housing Authority to assist disabled residents
November 15, 2019
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle released the following statement after the announcement of a $633,600 grant award to the Philadelphia Housing Authority to assist disabled residents: “Being part of a community and living independently is an aspiration shared by many disabled people,” Boyle said in the statement. “Too often, many of those in the disabled community...
A Diamond in Cobbs Creek Park
November 15, 2019
By Thera Martin Cobbs Creek Environmental Center recently hosted a successful Harvest Festival. The festival was one of the...
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Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh faces fraud, tax charges
November 20, 2019
BALTIMORE (AP) — The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was charged Wednesday with fraud and tax
OP-ED: What’s at Stake in Byron Allen’s Supreme Court Showdown with Comcast’
November 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Byron Allen (Photo: Shutterstock) By Maurita Coley, president and CEO of the Multicul
Week In Review
Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act signed into law
November 15, 2019
(Washington, DC) – The White House has announced that President Donald Trump signed H.R. 139
Impeachment witness says Trump asked about Ukraine probes
November 15, 2019
By Lisa Mascaro And Mary Clare Jalonick ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A top American diploma
Local Events
Dobbins Community Dinner
November 22, 2019
The Right Tyme Players featuring Showtyme
November 23, 2019
The Life Story of Mahalia Jackson
November 24, 2019
Poverty Reduction and Prevention
November 25, 2019
Oasis
The PIHN 21th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner — an evening that celebrates pottery, fall soups, giving thanks, and community
With chilly weather, nothing satisfies like a bowl of hot soup! United Lutheran Seminary and Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (PIHN) join together in hosting the 21st annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Wednesday November 20. The event will be held in the Brossman Center-Benbow Hall at the Lutheran Theological Seminary located at 7301 Germantown Ave. Attendees…
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Three inexpensive home maintenance projects that could save you thousands
BPT Routine maintenance: two words that likely evoke eye rolls, exasperated sighs and dread for most homeowners who read, hear or even think about them. However, they’re also a homeowner’s best line of defense when it comes to protecting their most important investment — their home. “Many homeowners insurance policyholders are choosing higher deductibles because…
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Stay Healthy During the Holidays
November 15, 2019
BPT Holiday travel, endless parties and hours waiting in long shopping lines can take a toll on...
Five tips for teens to avoid debt
November 15, 2019
BPT Back in the day, most people learned how to manage their money through the school of...
Philadelphia comedian Skeet Carter hosts his first stand up comedy special ‘I’m So Stupid’
November 21, 2019
By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia is known for its burgeoning pool of talent. Patti LaBelle, Will Smith and...
Not Falling For The Okey Doke
November 21, 2019
ABVOVE PHOTO: Colin-Kaepernick (By Ga Fullner / shutterstock) The NFL thought that Colin Kaepernick would take their...
Stuffing: The essential Thanksgiving side dish
November 15, 2019
By Leah Fletcher Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, no holiday meal is complete without...
SUNscopes for the week of Nov. 17
November 15, 2019
All Signs This week two major changes are happening: Mars moves into Scorpio to stay for six...
