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Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj becomes New Artistic Director of New Freedom Theatre

October 28, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj  (Photo: rajendramaharaj.com) New Freedom Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj as its new Artistic Director.  Maharaj, who had served as Guest Artistic Director last season, is only the fourth full-time artistic director in the company’s fifty year history, following foundr John E. Allen, Jr., Robert…

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Little Jimmie’s Bake House adds southern cuisine to menu

October 28, 2016

Little Jimmie’s goes back to his roots with Southern Style Home Cooked Meals By Monica Peters Jimmie Reed returns to his culinary roots. The North Carolina native, owner of both Little Jimmies Bakery Café and Little Jimmie’s Bake House on the 6600 block Germantown Avenue, has added southern style cuisine at his bake house location….

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SEPTA releases service interruption plan in case of Nov 1 Strike

October 27, 2016

Possible Strike By Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Tuesday, Nov. 1; Would Halt City Bus, Trolley, Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line Services PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 26, 2016) – The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expires at 12 midnight on Monday, Oct. 31. Negotiations are…

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Bloc Conference to bring 500 Black Millennials from HBCU, Ivy League, universities to Philadelphia

October 23, 2016

500 Collegiates from HBCU’s and Colleges Across the Nation to Converge in Philadelphia for Bloc Conference ‘16 “Building Black Legacy”       November 11-13, 2016  at University of Pennsylvania and Temple University   Get your tickets now for the Bloc Conference ‘16  “Building Black Legacy” where nearly 500 Black students from historically Black colleges, Ivy League institutions…

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City announces creation of Mayor’s Commission on African American Males

October 21, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Jim Kenney with the reestablished Mayor’s Commission of African American Males.  (Photo: @phillymayor twitter) On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Kenney, the Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Black Male Engagement announced the establishment of the Mayor’s Commission of African American Males (MCAAM) for the City of Philadelphia.  MCAAM will study the…

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Philadelphia to join ten other cities in investing in cooperative development

October 21, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  (Photo: Shutterstock) Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development will hold a public hearing regarding the development of cooperatives in the City of Philadelphia and initiatives to support their growth on Monday, October 24, 1-3 pm, in City Hall, Room 400.  A recent report highlights the efforts in ten cities to…

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Local non-profit and police help children prepare for a safe Halloween

October 21, 2016

On Friday, October 28, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Beech Community Services will host its Annual Avenue of Treats – an event that provides an opportunity for children to debut their costumes while receiving helpful tips on staying safe while trick-or-treating. This free event takes place along Cecil B. Moore Avenue between North…

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Gary Shepherd’s advice to budding entrepreneurs

October 21, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Radio pioneer Gary Shepherd at the helm of his company 3rd Floor Media. By Leah Fletcher Gary Shepherd has transitioned from a successful career in the radio broadcasting industry to one as the principle of his own media production company—3rd Floor Media. It was his passion, skills, experience and faith that allowed him…

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