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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left to right are: Bill Young, Donald Williams, Dr. Sadiki Che’ Baye, John MaCall, Honoree Milton MacIntyre, President of the Veterans Network Maury Singleton, and Computer Tech Howard Forest. By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie The National Federation of Black Veterans Network (NFBVN) recently honored Gen. Milton McIntyre, East Commander of the Resurrected Order…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Philly DA for the Peoples’ Candidates Forum participants, from left: Moderators Vincent Thompson of WURD-AM, Holly Otterbein of “Philadelphia Magazine”, John “Jack” O’Neill, Joe Khan, Larry Krasner, Tariq El-Shabazz, Teresa Clark Deni, Michael Untermeyer. (Photo: Bill Z. Foster) At Philly DA For The People’s Candidates Forum Tuesday night, those traditionally left out of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Barkley L. Hendricks  (Photo: October Gallery) The Pennsylvania of the Fine Arts community is deeply saddened by the passing of alumnus Barkley L. Hendricks, who throughout his artistic career made pioneering contributions to painting, and is best known for his commanding and provocative life-sized portraits. A Philadelphia native who earned his Four-Year Certificate…

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By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie The arts were on full display Easter weekend as the world-renowned Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as Philadanco, returned to the Kimmel Center for their showcase titled “Black Steam…It’s Hot” — and my oh my, was it! Four talented choreographers came together to bring “Black Steam” to fruition. The production uses…

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By Amy V. Simmons If one thing was revealed as a result of last year’s presidential race, it was the dearth of basic civic education beyond the limited amount taught in elementary school, followed by a brief refresher in high school. By the time the average American reaches the voting booth for the first time,…

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Philadelphia Police Department honors Cleveland, Ohio homicide victim Robert Godwin, Sr. through art.

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ERIE, Pa. (CBS) –– Pennsylvania State Police say the alleged ‘Facebook killer’ Steve Stephens has been found dead in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Authorities say Stephens shot and killed himself after a brief pursuitStephens is suspected of allegedly shooting an elderly man in Cleveland, Ohio, videotaping the killing and then posting that video on Facebook. Yesterday,…

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) –Philadelphia police have converged on Fairmount Park after possible sightings of the so-called “Facebook killer,” Steve Stephens, were reported. Those reports came in around 1 p.m. Monday. So far, those reported sightings have not been confirmed and police say, at this time there is no indication the suspect is there. Nine schools in…

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I had a chance recently to visit with Traci Nickens at her insurance agency.  They offer auto, home, business and life insurance as well as other services including auto tags, registration and more.  It hit me…I had lost a registration and needed to get another copy.  Well…I paid the fee and Voila!!!…within five minutes I…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Untermeyer Michael Untermeyer is hoping that his third run for District Attorney will be the charm. By Denise Clay From the moment he came to Philadelphia after graduating from the Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, Michael Untermeyer has done a lot of work for the citizens of Philadelphia. After graduating…

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