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Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

Many Puerto Ricans adrift in US hotels after Hurricane Maria

February 2, 2018

ABOVE PHOTO:  Efrain Diaz Figueroa, right, walks by his sister’s home destroyed in the passing of Hurricane Maria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Maria sent tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans fleeing to the U.S. mainland to escape the immediate aftermath of the storm. The 70-year-old is waiting for a sister…

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Infidelity

February 2, 2018

ABOVE PHOTO: (Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons)   By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM Not surprisingly, one of the latest revelations about #45 is the report that, in 2016, his lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid adult film star, Stephanie Clifford (AKA “Stormy Daniels”) $130,000 to secure an agreement preventing her from disclosing the details of a…

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The state of women of color in PA: We can only go up from here

February 2, 2018

By State Rep. Morgan Cephas, (D-Phila.) Last Friday, I joined “In Our Own Voice” to discuss their recently released report: “The State of Black Women and Reproductive Justice.” This report highlights the state of the health and well-being of women and girls of color in Pennsylvania. With more than 100 people listening, Reps. Jake Wheatley,…

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Gary Shepherd’s “Buy Black” highlight of the week– Salon of Salons

February 2, 2018

Recently, I visited Jennifer Adams, owner of Salon of Salons 6112 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. She told me that not only is it important what someone puts on their hair but what they put into their body as well.  Included in the services she offers are protein treatments, deep conditioner, trims, protective styles and more.  Jennifer made sure to…

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Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project provides assistance for low income renters

February 2, 2018

Mayor Jim Kenney this week announced the launch of the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project, a new set of services for tenants facing eviction.  This effort will reduce the number of evictions and provide more resources to tenants in danger of losing their home, helping to prevent homelessness in Philadelphia. “Evictions hurt families and communities,” said…

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North Broad Renaissance announces new appointment to Board of Directors

February 2, 2018

ABOVE PHOTO:  Stephen P. Mullin   The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) has announced the appointment of Stephen P. Mullin to its Board of Directors. “Stephen is an accomplished business leader and an experienced board member in the nonprofit sectors,” states Dr. Kenneth Scott, chairman of the board for the NBR. “The Board is confident that…

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Philadelphia OIC CEO announces temporary leave of absence

February 2, 2018

ABOVE PHOTO:  Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson   Dr. Kevin R. Johnson will step away to pursue seat in First Congressional District bid   Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. announced today that the Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, President & CEO, Philadelphia OIC, will take an administrative leave of absence to pursue a vacant seat…

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You Need More People

February 2, 2018

ABOVE CARTOON:  Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union speech. No one chanted “Build That Wall!” I guess that’s progress. By Denise Clay In all honesty, if President Donald Trump had decided that he wasn’t going to give a State of the Union speech, I don’t think…

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U.S. Rep. Bob Brady announces he will not run for another term

February 2, 2018

ABOVE PHOTO: Bob Brady (AP Photo)   “Two weeks ago, I spent Saturday and Sunday sitting by myself in my congressional office only to watch the Eagles NFC Championship game alone as I waited for a vote on the floor of the House — a vote that never took place.  That weekend I looked back…

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