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POINT BREEZE (WPVI) — Fire has damaged several row homes under construction in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia. The blaze broke out around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday at the corner of 20th and Wharton streets. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames coming from a number of homes. Video from Action News producer Cheryl Mettendorf, who…

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I got a call in my office recently from Jocelyn Mayo, the CEO and founder of Pampering Plus Inc.  They are an innovative home care company.  Ms. Mayo is a licensed nurse who started her business 13 years ago.  Who knew? With over 100 team members, their services range from skilled nursing to in-home assistance. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Courtesy: Penn Athletics) pennathletics.com INDIANAPOLIS — A strong lineup of Olympic and World Championships competitors – including Jamaica’s latest sprint sensation – is set to face off in the USA vs. The World events at the Penn Relays on Saturday, April 29. Seven nations, plus Team USATF, will light up the lanes on…

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ABOVE PHOTO: National Urban League President Marc Morial  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League and an advocate for economic empowerment, will deliver the commencement address at Community College of Philadelphia’s 51st Commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 10 AM in The Liacouras Center, 1776 N….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  T.H. Moore By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent Author T. H. Moore has always been intrigued by historical movies, yet he would often leave the theater wondering what would have happened if one historical fact were changed. Or, if the protagonist knew the secret plan of the antagonist at that critical juncture, how would the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Tarik El-Shabazz  (Photo: Bill Z. Foster) In order to become the City of Philadelphia’s next African American District Attorney, Tariq El-Shabazz is going to have to overcome a lot of things that have nothing to do with his abilities as a lawyer. By Denise Clay That Tariq El-Shabazz was a Golden Glove boxer…

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By Arlene Edmonds Correspondent Poverty and homelessness often places children, adolescents and even adults in harm’s way. Human traffickers look at those with housing or food insecurities as easy targets, especially those who are living in cars or squatting in abandoned houses. Just offering a hot meal, a couch to sleep on for a night,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rich Negrin For Rich Negrin, fixing the District Attorney’s office would be a labor of love. By Denise Clay Rich Negrin has done a lot in public service in Philadelphia. For the last six years of Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration, he served as the Managing Director. He also served as vice-chair of the…

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City of Philadelphia From April 27-29, the City of Philadelphia is hosting the NFL Draft Experience. The NFL Draft Experience Presented by Oikos Triple Zero invites families and fans of all ages to enjoy a three-day long, FREE admission, football festival, held along the half-mile stretch of Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The NFL is providing fans with…

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“For Ather, tech accessibility is also a personal mission and passion. The Comcast software engineer became a quadriplegic in 2013 due to a tragic car accident in North Dakota.” Philly tech advocate and Google Scholar Ather Sharif partners with the annual popular #techInColor event as part of Philly Tech Week 2017 presented by Comcast. #techInColor,…

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