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Travel tips with expert Karren E. Henderson, addresses rapper Akon’s comments on vaccinations
March 16, 2019
Travel expert Karren E. Henderson shares tips ranging from the cost effectiveness of packing light, traveling alone and of course dispelling myths about not needing vaccinations when traveling. By Monica Peters Travel is fun. You can never get enough advice. Recently rapper and philanthropist Akon unintentionally put the spotlight on travel during a recent interview...
Democrats claim wins in Pennsylvania House special elections
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Movita Johnson-Harrell associated press HARRISBURG, Pa.–Democrats are claiming victory in special elections to fill two vacant Pennsylvania state House seats. Movita Johnson-Harrell claimed victory Tuesday night in the election to a West Philadelphia seat in the 190th district, while Bridget Malloy Kosierowski claimed victory in a Scranton-area district. Both seats were occupied
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Jetliner crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: In this photo taken from the Ethiopian Airlines Facebook page, the CEO of Ethiopian Air
For Jussie Smollett, one story equals 16 felony counts
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Chicago Police mugshot of Jussie Smollett By Don Babwin associated press CHICAGO — Ne
Sports
Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer won’t return for postseason
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Rutgers head coach C. Vivian Stringer reacts after one of her players misses a free sho
Phillies, Sixers, Go All Out To Win
March 8, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) and Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Ha
Local Events
Mt Zion Baptist Church “Womens Day”
March 24, 2019
Teenshop Scholarship Luncheon
March 30, 2019
ACT-SO Local Competition
April 6, 2019
Color Of Money
Real estate financing: The three main factors lenders consider
BPT Sponsored ad content from Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Buying a new home is an exciting milestone. While finding the right home is essential, the most important step toward homeownership is making sure you’re ready to apply for a home loan. Applying for a mortgage is not something people do every day, so it’s…
Commentary
Jussie Smollett case threatens to distract from the rising tide of hate crimes
ABOVE PHOTO: Chicago Police mugshot of Jussie Smollett By Marc H. Morial TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM “I’m left hanging my head and asking why. Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? How could someone look at the hatred and suffering associated with that symbol and see an opportunity…
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Shelea’s “Pretty World – A Tribute To Alan & Marilyn Bergman,” features Stevie Wonder, Take 6 and Kirk Whalum
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Shelea (Kathy Hutchins/shuttertsock.com) By Florence Anthony R. Kelly was released from jail in Chicago on...
Savvy Senior: Underutilized palliative care services can help relieve pain
March 15, 2019
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease...
Chance the Rapper marries longtime girlfriend
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Chance and Kirsten ((Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)) associated press LOS ANGELES — Chance the...
New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks
March 21, 2019
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of...
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church hosts free conference for young men, “Next Generation 100”
March 15, 2019
The Men’s Ministry of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Twin Oaks, will host a free conference for...
SUNscopes for the week of March 17
March 15, 2019
All Signs: This week on Wednesday, we have the Vernal Equinox. In Latin, “vernalis” means “spring” and...
