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ABOVE PHOTO:  Felicia R. Phillips Wayne, PA –The Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America announced last week that Felicia R. Phillips, MDiv, has joined the non-profit organization as director of marketing communications. In her new role, she is responsible for heightening awareness of the Cradle of Liberty Council’s programs and activities through traditional…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  WIM Women –-(from left) CEO/Communications Mgr. On Point Communications Haniyyah Sharpe-Brown; CEO/Sincerely Syreeta Co. LLC Syreeta Martin; NBC 10 Anchor Tracy Davidson, and CEO/founder of Affairs of Isis, Danielle Jeter posing with Davidson and her Arete’ Media Award for journalistic excellence.   (Photo: WIM Philly) By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie Saturday, September 24th was a busy…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Jim Kenney with Azucena Ugarte, the new Director of Domestic Abuse Strategies. (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) To kick-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mayor Jim Kenney announced a newly created position that will be responsible for coordinating the City’s efforts to combat domestic violence. The Director of Domestic Violence Strategies will set…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cheryl Ann Wadlington addresses her 2016 Evoleur House grads. Philadelphians have known for years that Cheryl Wadlington, Executive Director of The Evoleur House, was a champion of change for young women. Last Friday, the White House made it official. By Denise Clay At a ceremony at the White House last Friday, the rest…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Omarosa Manigault  (Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com) By Denise Clay Omarosa. There aren’t a whole lot of people in politics who are better known by just one name, but Omarosa Manigault is one of them. The Director of African American Outreach for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has probably one of the toughest jobs…

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At a post-debate rally held at the Sheet Metal Workers Hall in South Philadelphia, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine wore his admiration for working people and their sacrifice on his sleeve.   By Denise Clay You kind of knew where Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine’s first post-debate appearance was headed when…

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A limited number of Police Cadet slots are now available for new applicants interested in the program. If you’re interested in becoming a Philadelphia Police Department Police Explorer Cadet, Contact the 35th District at 215-685-2817 or 215-686-2854 for more information: The Philadelphia Police Explorers Cadet Post is a program for young adults ages 14-20 who…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Health and wellness has become one of the most profitable industries in recent years. Television, print, and social media have targeted people’s desire to look and feel better by offering endless streams of advice on how people can take better care of their bodies. Selling health has become the central focus of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Vice President Joe Biden speaks passionately to crowds of students and others on last Tuesday’s National Voter Registration Day to get out the vote and rally for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.  (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) Deadline to register for the November 8th election is October 11th By Amy V. Simmons Vice…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Scenes from last weekend’s 2016 Hands Across Philadelphia March Against Violence.  (Photo courtesy: Edith Sugie Dixon/Facebook) Saving families from the epidemic of violence in our neighborhoods Who They Are…… Hands Across Philadelphia was born out of a desire to advocate for children and families of Philadelphia, against the scourges of gun violence. For…

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