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Former State Representative, the Honorable John Myers, 68

December 19, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  John Myers Funeral services for the Honorable John Myers, former State Representative were held on December 15, 2015 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 230 West Coulter Street.  Myers died on December 6, 2015 after a prolonged illness.  He was 68. John Myers was a Germantown man. No one loved the people and places…

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The True Way Youth Empowerment Foundation launches its Warm and Toasty Campaign to benefit Stenton Family Manor, an emergency shelter for families

December 19, 2015

The True Way Youth Empowerment Foundation launched the Warm and Toasty Campaign to collect socks and scarves for the homeless and those less fortunate. They have asked local businesses and organizations to partner with them to host donation boxes or to donate in an effort to bring a little warmth to those in need during…

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Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee announces transportation request for proposal

December 19, 2015

The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention announced a Transportation Services Request for Proposal to transport 35,000-50,000 credentialed Convention participants, including delegates, media and affiliated guests, in and around Philadelphia for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. This vendor will be required to provide vehicle transportation and transportation management services for the Democratic…

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Calling It Like He Sees It

December 12, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Michael Nutter surrounded by Muslim leaders and City Council members, speaks at the press conference over the bloody pig’s head thrown at the front of Al Aqsa Islamic Society in Germantown last weekend.  (Photo: Denise Clay) On Tuesday, Mayor Michael Nutter called Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump something I can’t repeat in…

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Philadelphia District Attorney creates new pre-trial felony diversion pilot program with CCP: Future Forward

December 12, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  District Attorney  R. Seth Williams Pilot offering education, life skill supports, employment and expungement is the first of its kind in the nation Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams recently launched a new pre-trial felony diversion pilot program called Future Forward to provide individuals who have been charged with a non-violent felony crime…

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Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee Gears Up for 2016

December 9, 2015

Coming Soon: Volunteer Opportunities The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention continues to need volunteers and will begin engaging registered volunteers more in early 2016. If you have not yet registered and would like to sign up to be a volunteer, please do so here. You can also email [email protected] with any…

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Philadelphia District Attorney creates new pre-trial felony diversion pilot program with CCP: Future Forward

December 8, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO: Seth Williams Pilot offering education, life skill supports, employment and expungement is the first of its kind in the nation Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams this week launched a new pre-trial felony diversion pilot program called Future Forward to provide individuals who have been charged with a non-violent felony crime an alternative…

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Local Access

December 6, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor-elect Jim Kenney   From town hall meetings designed to get input from Philadelphia residents, to a group of cabinet appointees that will have no trouble finding their way around the city, the administration of Mayor-elect Jim Kenney is involving locals in a variety of ways. By Denise Clay The Mayor’s Reception Room…

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The Wiz! Live proves dreams do come true

December 6, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  Olutayo Bosedo plays the Lead Crow in the Live TV production of NBC Universal’s The Wiz!   By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra The live production of NBC Universal’s remake of The Wiz! premieres on Thursday, December 3rd at 8PM. This three-hour live event stars newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy. Winner of 7 Tony Awards,…

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