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Many know Maurice Henderson locally as a contributing writer for several city newspapers. He has gained a national reputation through television appearances on CBS, NBC, ABC networks and has had articles in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, LA Times, City Paper and numerous other publications. Henderson’s exploration…

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Philadelphia FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride present one of the most visually striking nights of AIDS Education Month with electrified talent, artistry and HIV prevention. The Summit Ball is one of the region’s most recognized house/ballroom community events, bringing the pageantry of “house/ball culture” to the stage. “With the theme “Climbing Our Way to the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Ron Waters and Harold James Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. — One current and one former Democratic state lawmaker from Philadelphia pleaded guilty to conflict of interest on Monday and received probation for their contacts with a lobbyist who secretly recorded his exchanges with public officials. Rep. Ron Waters’ agreement to plead guilty to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Min. Louis Farrakhan Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke before a standing room only audience last week to call for a 20th commemoration of the Million Man March to be held on Washington’s National Mall October10. Farrakhan was hosted by Henry Nicholas, President of 1199C Hospital Worker’s Union, at the union’s headquarters…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  New legislation just introduced to the Pennsylvania state Senate would require a criminal conviction before police could take ownership of assets. According to the ACLU, a study of more than 300 cases found a third of the cash and property was taken from people who had not been convicted of anything.  (Graph courtesy…

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Among the four Deputy Sheriff Officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Jewell Williams yesterday was Dolores Ramos, making her the first female Latino Deputy Sheriff to hold the position in the more than 300-year history of the office. “Last month we promoted Lieutenant Michael Bastone to Captain, making him the first…

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By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra Applications for the Hoopplex Business & Entrepreneurship Program opened to youth ages 14-19 this month. The 12-week professional training will introduce students to the digital media marketing, fashion marketing, and sports marketing industries. The Hoopplex Business and Entrepreneurship program prepares participants to launch their own business, enter the workforce, or pursue…

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Philadelphia District Attorney makes arrest and is proceeding with prosecution Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams on Wednesday, announced that a grand jury has recommended charging Priscilla Wright with Conflict of Interest and Perjury for using her position at the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) to steer a $900,000 contract to her friends and family….

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Temporary closures from Thursday, May 28 to Friday, May 29 The intersection of 7th & Locust Streets (at Washington Square) will be closed temporarily from 4PM, Thursday, May 28 to 4PM, Friday, May 29 to perform roadway repairs.  These repairs are being made as a result of roadway defects that occurred over the winter, Streets…

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ABOVE PHOTOS: Joe Sestak (D) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa) By G. Terry Madonna & Michael L.Young Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa) is running for his first reelection since his victory in 2010 probably against Joe Sestak (D). It’s bound to be one of the most interesting U.S. Senate races of 2016. And one of the priciest. Total…

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