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Independence Day Celebration in Historic Germantown 

July 3, 2016

Monday, July 4th 11am to 4pm:  Concord School House & Upper Burying Ground  (6309 Germantown Avenue). Ceremony and bell-ringing at 2:00pm, with remarks and performance: “Freedom Tales and Poems” Old-fashioned 4th of July celebration with hot-dogs, make your own ice cream and flag-themed fan activity, games, and more! The program will also feature BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,…

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Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown’s statement on the City of Philadelphia’s historical Beverage Tax

June 24, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown with her fellow council members look on as Mayor Jim Kenney signs the Beverage Tax into law.  (Photo: PHL Council) Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown issued the following statement upon Mayor Jim Kenney’s signing of Philadelphia’s Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax: “Today is a historic day for the City of Philadelphia. …

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Yeadon’s annual Flag Day event true to its founder’s ideals

June 24, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Thomas Keer, Gayle Keer, Rep. Margo Davison, and Dr. Caroline B. Harris. By Leah Fletcher A parade lead by the town’s mayor, complete with a marching band playing patriotic music, fire trucks riding along the route with sirens booming, crowds of cheering onlookers, and of course, the American flag, were symbolic of…

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City of Philadelphia seeks partners to expand quality pre-K

June 24, 2016

Monday, on the heels of Mayor Kenney signing the sweetened beverage tax legislation into law, the Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) formally launched its pre-K initiative to expand affordable, quality pre-K citywide. MOE released two Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting all quality pre-K providers and providers striving for quality to apply to partner with the…

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The Jury Is Out

June 18, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) On Wednesday, the fate of Congressman Chaka Fattah was placed in the hands of 12 of his peers. By Denise Clay After five weeks, dozens of witnesses and thousands of pieces of documents, cancelled checks and other pieces of evidence on both sides of the…

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Historical significance of Johnson House’s Juneteenth Festival in Germantown

June 18, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Johnson House By Monica Peters (history narrated by Johnson House’s Onyx Finney) There are multiple Juneteenth Festivals happening in the Philadelphia region on Saturday, June 18.  However, The Johnson House’s Juneteenth Festival in Germantown, a day-long event from 10 AM to 8 PM, sparks dialogue and coincides with the nation’s renewed interest in…

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Father’s Day in Philly: Five fun ways to toast Dad

June 18, 2016

By Gwyneth K. Shaw We’re all ready to celebrate fathers of all kinds this Sunday, June 19. But unlike the brunch-and-flowers vibe of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day begs for something that’s more aligned with summer fun. Of course, there’s always the option of buying him a big steak and standing back to let him grill…

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Sip Slowly

June 18, 2016

Grabbing a soda is going to cost a little more now that City Council has passed a Beverage tax. But your local bodega will also get a tax credit if it offers healthier drinks as an alternative. By Denise Clay Depending on who you talk to, Thursday’s City Council vote to pass Mayor Jim Kenney’s…

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