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ABOVE PHOTO: Pennsylvania House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Philadelphia Democrat, presides over a Pennsylvania House of Representatives session on April 10, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. Democrats are hoping to retain their narrow majority control over the chamber in this year’s legislative elections. (AP Photo/Mark Pynes, File) By Mark ScolforoASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. — The…

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There are a number of critical city, state and federal offices at stake in this year’s primary election. In the federal contests, Pennsylvanians will be electing candidates for the offices of president and vice president of the United States, one U.S. senator and U.S. representatives. In the statewide contests, Pennsylvanians will be selecting an attorney…

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If Keir Bradford-Grey becomes Pennsylvania’s next Attorney General, one of the Commonwealth’s last electoral hurdles will finally be cleared. By Denise Clay-Murray Anyone who follows electoral politics in Pennsylvania knows that running for office as a woman in the Commonwealth is not an easy road. For example, Democrats did relatively well in 2016 with the…

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As we approach the third week of hearings for the FY 2025 budget, the phrase “My dog ate my homework” hasn’t been used yet. But it could be. By Denise Clay-Murray Hopefully, everyone in Philadelphia has been spending time watching the hearings on the 2025 fiscal year budget. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, department after…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Lifetime Achievement Award winner, dancer and model Jody Watley on stage with Patty Jackson. By Kharisma McIlwaine Each year WDAS honors women for their outstanding work in the community, and this year’s 8th Annual Women of Excellence luncheon presented by WDAS and Xfinity did just that. The luncheon was held at The Sheraton…

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Allen Iverson immortalized with sculpture alongside 76ers greats Julius Erving and Wilt Chamberlain By Dan Gelstonassociated press Photos by Rejean Wilson CAMDEN, N.J. — Yes, there is something quite wry about the fact Allen Iverson was immortalized in his crossover pose at — of all sites — the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility. Philadelphia City Council…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller is the senior pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, one of Philadelphia’s largest congregations. As the leader of Enon for 30 years, Waller continues to be a staple in the Philadelphia community through his ministry and various outreach programs. Additionally, he incorporates his love for music as…

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Between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s first 100 days commemoration and a bill passed during last Thursday’s Philadelphia City Council meeting, Kensington got a lot of attention that day. By Denise Clay-Murray For much of the first 100 days of this edition of Philadelphia City Council and the administration of Mayor Cherelle Parker, Kensington has been the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home run, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Ga., Monday night, April 8, 1974. Just in time for the 50-year anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record 715th home run, Charlie Russo is making available video he shot of the homer.(AP Photo/Bob…

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