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The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Jordan has been named as the next President and CEO! Dr. Jordan, who most recently served as Senior Director of Development at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, brings significant experience managing and leading cultural institutions focused on memorializing and celebrating the African…

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By STEFANIE DAZIO March 11, 2021. It was supposed to be a turning point in the coronavirus pandemic for Erin Tokley, a longtime Philadelphia police officer, Baptist minister and 47-year-old father of three. It was supposed to be the day of his vaccine appointment. Instead it was the date of his funeral. Tokley — “Toke”…

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With a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the nationwide eviction moratorium that has been in place since the early days of COVID, individuals and families in Chester County who are facing challenges in paying rent and utility bills brought on by the pandemic, can receive help through the Chester County Emergency Rent & Utility…

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Philadelphia-– The law firm of Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross will file a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning against Chester Township, the Chester Township Police Department and Individual Police Officers seeking a declaration that they violated the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs, compensatory and punitive damages.The…

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The new headquarters for the Laborers District Council hopes to be a place where Philadelphians can get the education they need to participate in the building trades. By Denise Clay-Murray When the former William Penn High School closed in 2010, the North Broad Street building was knocked down by Temple University, its new owners. While…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, industry professionals and Neil Weaver, deputy secretary at the state Department of Community and Economic Development to announce $20 million in relief funding for image and hair care businesses, August 19, 2021. ( Photo/ senatorhughes.com) Image and hair care businesses that were…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The members of the Caring People’s Alliance / West Philadelphia Boys and Girls club and CPA director of Community Outreach Branon Gilmore (far left).  (Photo courtesy Jim Brown) By Jim Brown For some non-profit businesses, the global pandemic has brought some great misfortune. However, the Caring People’s Alliance and its Boys and Girls…

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The City of Philadelphia has announced that PHLConnectED has reached a full year since its initial launch in the midst of the global pandemic in summer of 2020 and will continue for a second year through August 2022. PHLConnectED is a City initiative that provides free and reliable internet access to pre-K–12 students in need. …

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The School District of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) have announced that a new Student Fare Card will replace weekly student Transpasses starting in August. About 65,000 eligible students in Philadelphia will receive a SEPTA Student Fare Card, a contact-free, reusable chip card that students can use to get to and from school…

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Bilal and the Sheriff’s Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, attended Councilman David Oh’s recent “First Responders Appreciation Day.”  They had a good time with the community alongside the PPD Mounted Patrol Unit, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department, OG Law & Skate University.  In addition to the varied tables offering great giveaways,…

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