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Philadelphia television icon Gene London, 88
January 24, 2020
Beloved Philadelphia children’s show host Gene London — whose given name was Gene Yulish — died on January 19 in Reading, Pennsylvania following complications after a fall at his home last Friday. He was 88. One of the many local celebrities whose popular children’s shows dominated Philadelphia’s airwaves, London hosted “Cartoon Corners” from 1959-1977 and
Julie Coker, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau to depart in March 2020
January 24, 2020
On January 17, Julie Coker notified the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) Administrative Committee of the Board of Directors that she will be tendering her resignation in March 2020 as president and CEO. She has accepted the position of president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. Coker has served as the President...
Movie Trailers
A Fall From Grace
Joseph Sikora talks Season 6 of ‘Power’
Bad Boys for Life
Uncut Gems
Stateside
June release set for book by the late Rep. Elijah Cummings
January 26, 2020
Book cover image: Harper Collins By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — A book by Rep. Elijah Cummings,
Study: Spotted lanternfly costing Pennsylvania $50M annually
January 24, 2020
By Michael Rubinkam ASSOCIATED PRESS The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest from Asia that i
Week In Review
Rutgers names university’s first Black president
January 24, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Dr. Jonathan Hollloway NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University named a high-ran
Civil rights activist tweet: Was asked to give up train seat
January 24, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Sherrilyn Ifill (insert) BALTIMORE (AP) — Amtrak has apologized to civil rights attor
Local Events
2020 Youth Non-Profit Symposium
January 28, 2020
Democratic Policy Hearing on Hunger Free Campus Legislation
January 29, 2020
Criminal Court Workshop
January 30, 2020
Celebrate the legacy of Hon. Blondell Reynolds Brown
January 31, 2020
Sports
Jeter one vote shy of unanimous, Walker also elected to Hall
ABOVE PHOTO: In this July 9, 2011, file photo, New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter hits a home run for his 3,000th career hit during the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York. Jeter could be a unanimous pick when Baseball Hall of Fame voting is…
Oasis
Church asks members over 60 years old to worship elsewhere to make room for new young people
By Amanda Casanova ChristianHeadlines.com A church in Minnesota is asking its members older than 60 years old to worship elsewhere while the church closes to “reset” and welcome younger families. According to the Grand Forks Herald, the Grove United Methodist Church in Cottage Grove, Minn. is closing in June and reopening in November. A church…
Recent News
Will money rule in this presidential race?
January 24, 2020
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Democrats started this presidential campaign season with more than 20 candidates. Eventually, it...
Smooth Traveler: Small town tales: Short Pump and Ashland, Virginia
January 23, 2020
ABOVE PHOT: Ashland Mural (Photos: Renée S. Gordon) By Renée S. Gordon In 1607, a group of...
Ways to make the world a better place for seniors
January 23, 2020
Family Features By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double...
Terry Crews visits Philadelphia to talk life lessons, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and the beauty of creativity
January 23, 2020
By Kharisma McIlwaine Terry Crews truly embodies the word multi-hyphenate, having been incredibly successful in various aspects...
Swiping payment cards at the pump could put your card information at risk
January 23, 2020
BPT Have you paid for gas recently at the pump where you’ve had to swipe your credit...
SUNscopes for the week of Jan. 26
January 23, 2020
All Signs: This week, the Sun and Mercury are in Aquarius; Venus joins Neptune in Pisces, Mars...
