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ABOVE PHOTO:   (Photo: Shutterstock) 1. Dear Mayor Kenney: Since the implementation of the Soda Tax, small businesses such as mom and pop grocery stores, small restaurants, are really feeling the results and losing money from beverages  because their customers have stopped buying drinks, causing some to consider moving out of the city. Can anything…

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Keeping Up with Sheryl Lee Ralph! By Monica Peters Actress and philanthropist Sheryl Lee Ralph has been chatting with The SUN for about four months to give us a peek into a “day in the life of.” During our in depth interview, she talks candidly about everything from her stellar career (including hitting hard times…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Philadelphia Housing Authority unveiled a historical marker at its Queen Lane development. The marker recalls a time when part of the site was used as a Potter’s Field by “strangers, Negroes, and Mulattoes who died in any part of Germantown forever.” In a lasting tribute to some of the early residents of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Julian Abele  (Courtesy of University of Pennsylvania’s Archives Digital Image Collection) A partial list By Melissa Romero philly.curbed.com You may not know who he is, but chances are you’re pretty familiar with Julian Francis Abele’s work. The architect, who was the first black student to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s architecture program,…

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ABOVE CARTOON: (Emad Hajjaj, Jordan) It might be a good idea for someone to tell President Donald Trump that the soldiers he sends out into battle aren’t made of plastic and can’t be bent back into shape. By Denise Clay Because he seems like the type, my guess is that President Donald Trump, like many…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Gheral Alavarez-Mercedes, Zamary L. Roldan and Johel Pascal-Mateo. Successful investigation the result of DEA partnership Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams on Thursday announced the results of a successful joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Division that led to the arrest of three drug dealers and the confiscation of $3.3…

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“For a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner, stop by Chick-fil-A at 2421 Cheltenham Ave. in Wyncote/Philadelphia right at the Cheltenham Mall.  Not only is it good fast food, owner Lawrence Kibunjah has provided employment opportunities for many of our youth.      To support other Black-owned businesses, visit www.buyblackapp.net. Gary Shepherd is President/CEO of 3rd…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Steve Sack, The Minneapolis Star Tribune President Donald Trump is just the latest in a long line of elected officials to break out the Executive Order/Presidential Memoranda pen. He may also be the most prolific. By Denise Clay When President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order banning immigrants from seven predominately Muslim countries…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Enjoying the Ford Sim2 Performance Simulator at the Philadelphia Auto Show. This was one of the popular activities, this and maintained long lines, throughout the weekend. (Photo: Solomon Williams) From your dream car to the Batmobile, there’s something for everyone at the Philadelphia Auto Show. By Denise Clay As he sat in the driver’s…

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By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie There are very few things more entertaining than watching a young child devour a book with growing excitement through each word and picture gazed upon.  Witnessing an act of triumph as a child finishes a book they have thoroughly enjoyed is reminiscent of the first time you experienced sheer joy over…

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