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ABOVE PHOTO:  Volunteers from across the city help to clean North Broad Street during the 9th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up. Volunteers joined the North Broad Renaissance (NBR) for the 9th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up. Volunteers worked to clean various locations along North Broad, between Glenwood Avenue and Greene Streets. Organizations that also participated…

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The Philadelphia Police Department will fly its flags at half-staff in remembrance of former Police Commissioner, Willie Williams. Williams passed away overnight.  He was 72-years old, and living in Atlanta, Georgia.  Born in 1943, he became a Philadelphia Police Officer in 1962.  He rose steadily through the ranks, being promoted to detective in 1972, Sergeant…

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Gentleman Dandy attire, Derby Hats and Mint Juleps on full display It’s been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enthusiasts will gather to watch the excitement of the 142nd Run for the Roses during the 2nd Annual Pathfinders Travel Magazine Derby Party on Saturday, May 7 3-7 p.m. at the Alma Mater Restaurant,…

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April 27, 2016: Former Philadelphia Police Department has announced this morning that Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie L. Williams, the city’s first African-American police chief, has passed away at 72-years-old. In 1988, Williams was appointed by Mayor Wilson Goode.  After four years he was appointed police chief of the Los Angeles police department. Williams resided in…

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Chris Rabb, Democratic Candidate 200th Legislative District, encourages voters to question the process. Moving forward although shaken by tragic shooting By Monica Peters During the time of our conversation a few days earlier no one, not even Chris, could have predicted the events to unfold days later. He and his staff are still coping with…

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SUN asked some candidates from the Congressional, State Representatives & Attorney General primary races their position on the issues and who they are endorsing for President: By SUN Editor Monica Peters   Congressman Chaka Fattah, 2nd Congressional District (Incumbent) SUN:  What are your specific plans to address poverty in your district? CF: I’ve spent my…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  DNCC CEO, Rev. Leah D. Daughtry gives opening remarks at the 100 Days out press conference. On Saturday, April 16th, 2016 Democratic National Convention CEO, the Rev. Leah D. Daughtry was joined by DNC Chairwoman, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee Chair, Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Mayor Jim Kenney at…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Marie Hamilton, mother of Dontre Hamilton speaks at a forum on gun violence at St. Paul Baptist Church in North Philadelphia as (l-r) Nicole Bell, Tanya Brown Dickerson, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former Attorney Gen. Eric Holder listen.  (Photo by Denise Clay) At an event in a North Philadelphia church, Democratic…

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Donkeys Around Town will be painted by local artists to provide opportunities to members of Philadelphia’s Arts and Culture Community The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention announced Donkeys Around Town, a creative new civic program to encourage delegates, members of the media, and local residents to see a little more of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Wanda Logan By Leah Fletcher  As Election Day draws near, the scramble for voters support is intensifying among the candidates vying for the 190th legislative district seat.  Community advocate Wanda Logan, like her competitors, continues to press the flesh and stomp the campaign trail, determined to convince district residents that she is their…

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