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ABOVE PHOTO:  IAM Executive Team pictured with WIM Philly Co-Founders, The Executive Decision finalists and Cherri Gregg Esq.,2016 IAM Executive of the Year.    (Photo by Jasmine Alston Photography) On Sunday, June 5, 2016 the Influencing Action Movement hosted its third annual IAM Networking Brunch at The View. The five-year-old nonprofit organization celebrated another year…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Celebrating some of the best of Philly’s teachers! (left to right:) Paul Eaton, Rachael Sheehan, Joseph Arscott, Mary Wang, Raymond Bunsick, Katherine Poerner, Kip Poole, Jennifer Wescoe, Master Sergeant Chris Sidoli, Dan Collins. Ten educators honored for inspiring, educating and motivating students – brought to life in ‘Teacher as Hero’ museum exhibit On…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The members from Africa Enchants Me; first row, left to right; Hazelita Fauntroy-soprano, Cynthia Cozette Lee-composer, Evette Rose-soprano, Hazel Lee-poet; second row left to right- Albert El-USCT Reenactor, Richard Smith-Tenor, M. Barry Currington-Tenor, Joe Becton-Reenactor.  (Photo by Perry Genovesi) Africa Enchants Me concert, a Juneteenth Day celebration, sponsored by the Free Library of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cheryl A. Roebuck and husband St. Rep. James Roebuck  (Photo: Facebook page of St. Rep. James Roebuck) Cheryl Roebuck, a veteran music teacher, Garden Court community activist, and wife of State Rep. Jim Roebuck, died last week. Mrs. Roebuck has worked for the School District of Philadelphia for over thirty years. She has…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Los Angeles Clippers’ Sean Rooks fends off San Antonio Spurs defenders Antonio Daniels and Samaki Walker, right, during the first half of a basketball game in Los Angeles in 2001. Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks has died. He was 46. The team released a statement from Deborah Brown,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Valerie Langston explores the value of self-esteem with fourth-and fifth-grade girls using her extensive collection of black dolls during a mentoring workshop.   (Photo by Leona Dixon) By Leah Fletcher The students at Prince Hall Elementary school on this particular day exuded an air of confidence that spoke volumes about their self-esteem and…

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The Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff conducts several Sheriff Sales each month at which properties with court ordered foreclosures are sold in an auction. The process of buying a property at one of these sales can seem complicated, but Sheriff Jewell Williams is committed to making sure the process is open, transparent, and easy to…

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By Jewell Williams Sheriff-Philadelphia City & County June is Men’s Health month, a time recognized by Congress to not only raise awareness of men’s health issues, but also inform and encourage them to get a checkup, take advantage of free screenings, and commit to eating healthier and exercising. Good health also means less medical expenses,…

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced that it has selected Verified Volunteers to be its volunteer security vetting firm. Verified Volunteers will be responsible for conducting background checks for all volunteers registered to the Host Committee’s volunteer portal to help Philadelphia host the Convention this summer….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Before and after treatment pictures. By Moni-Rose Jones Public Relations professional and SUN Social Media Editor Moni-Rose Jones puts Miss Jessie’s products to the test. Can her kinky curls be revived? Miss Jessie’s is wildly popular for their natural hair care products.    After Part I of our in-depth conversation about the importance…

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