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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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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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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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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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Bebashi – Transition to Hope is pleased to announce the Strength in Voices Vocal Performance Contest audition on Tuesday, October 25th from 5 PM to 9 PM. After the auditions, Bebashi will handpick five top finalists to compete in front of guests judges on Tuesday, November 1st from 5 PM to 9 PM. Both events…

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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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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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ABOVE PHOTO:   Gary Shepherd and Mayor Jim Kenney By Leah Fletcher Gary Shepherd is considered a pioneer in the annals of Philadelphia broadcasting. Armed with over 40 years of experience and a lifelong passion for the medium, he launched 3rd Floor Media, a state of the art electronic media production company and advertising agency. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Santigold  (Photo: a2ua.com) By Denise Clay Whether or not we want to admit it as a city, Philadelphia is probably as well known for it’s contributions to music as it is for cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. From Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s Sound of Philadelphia to The Roots, Philadelphia has contributed a lot…

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NAACP Gala Awards 2016 By Monica Peters Friday October 14 was the birthday of The Philadelphia Sunday Sun’s founder and late publisher Jerome “Jerry” Whyatt Mondesire.  The stars also had it aligned that his birthday coincided with the Philadelphia chapter’s NAACP Gala Awards held at First District Plaza.  Jerry was the long-time President of the…

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