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ABOVE PHOTO:  Griffin Campbell  (AP photo)   By Maryclaire Dale Associated Press A demolition contractor charged in the deaths of six people buried in debris from a building collapse was found guilty Monday of involuntary manslaughter. A jury convicted Griffin Campbell of six counts of involuntary manslaughter, rejecting the third-degree murder charges sought by prosecutors….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  During the memorial service at Bright Hope Baptist Church. (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) On Wednesday,  family, friends, colleagues and the SUN family of Jerry Mondesire celebrated his life and work at a beautiful memorial service at Bright Hope Baptist Church. Among those sharing their memories of Jerry were Mayor Michael Nutter, City Councilwoman…

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ABOVE PHOTO:   Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, left, listens to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter speak at a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at City Hall in Philadelphia. Ramsey announced his retirement at the news conference as the administration that brought him to the city comes to an end. His last day will be…

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By Kendall Alexander Traci Smith is a well put together woman. She makes it a point to put her best foot forward and look impeccable at any given moment.  Although she may be dressed to the nines on any given day, Smith didn’t always feel beautiful when she battled breast cancer.  Fast forward to 2014…

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United Voices for Philadelphia is proud to host a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Candidates Forum at the Community College of Philadelphia this Saturday, October 17th, from 12pm to 2pm. All seven candidates were invited, and to date, the following candidates have confirmed their participation: Judge David Wecht (Dem); Judge Kevin Dougherty (Dem); Judge Paul Panepinto (Ind);…

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On Sunday, October 4, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) was heartbroken to learn of the death of longtime member J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire. In his passing, we and other journalists recall the man who was always our conscience. Mondesire, 65, was an early member of PABJ, helping to build the foundation for the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer gets a hug from First Lady Michelle Obama  and President Barack Obama.  (Photo: White House Photography)   By Annette John Hall By any standard, going from community college student to White House social secretary in just six years is the stuff of which dreams are made. And…

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By Kendall Alexander The Philadelphia screening of the much anticipated film “The North Star” didn’t leave reviews disappointed as the Perelman Theater of the Kimmel Center was packed to witness an indie film 10 years in the making.  Writer and director Thomas K. Phillips was all smiles and explained his reasoning for creating the brainchild. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Citizens Bank is supporting Project HOME with a $25,000 contribution. Pictured from left are: David Bowerman, Vice Chairman and Head of Business Services for Citizens Bank, Sister Mary Scullion, President & Executive Director, Project H.O.M.E., and Dan Fitzpatrick, President of Citizens Bank of PA,NJ, and DE.   Citizens Bank is supporting Project HOME…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Everett Gillison and Hero Thrill Show President/CEO  and Police Officer James “Jimmy” Binns gave their support to the annual Thrill Show pep rally which raised money and awareness for a college scholarship program benefitting the families of police and fire…

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