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ABOVE PHOTO:  Hundreds protest the School Reform Commission decision changing the teachers’ health care benefits last week.  (Photo by Leona G. Dixon) The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers fired its first shots at the School Reform Commission in the Court of Common Pleas. They hit their target, if only temporarily.  By Denise Clay On Monday, Common Pleas…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Thomasine Tynes, Traffiic Court Judge Last week, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Public Corruption Task Force charged former Philadelphia Traffic Court Judge Thomasine Tynes with Criminal Conspiracy, Bribery in Official and Political Matters, Conflict of Interest, Failure to Make Required Disclosures in Statement of Financial Interests, and Failure to File Statement of Financial Interests….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  First lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)  By Marc Levy Associated Press  Michelle Obama told a crowd Wednesday in the Democratic Party stronghold of Philadelphia to come out in big numbers for first-time candidate…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Beyond the Lights The 23rd PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL kicks off Thursday.  There are dozens of films being showcased.  We recommend you check out the COMPLETE LISTING at the Filmadelphia.org website. Of specific interest to Reelblack fans are BEYOND THE LIGHTS 10/23  7pm Ritz East Feeling both familiar and original, Beyond the Lights is…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  MO State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadel The Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity will host a Justice Symposium at the Mount Airy Church of God In Christ, at 6401 Ogontz Avenue, (Ogontz and Stenton Ayenues), in West Oak Lane, Tuesday, Oct., 21, 9AM-5PM. The Keynote Speaker for the Justice Symposium is Saint Louis, Missouri State…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Crystal Williams The Philadelphia Police Department has arrested suspect Crystal Williams for an aggravated assault in West Oak Lane. Incident: On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 10:10 PM, the complainant, a 23 year-old female, was inside Whispers Bar located at 7610 Ogontz Avenue when an unknown female approached her from behind. The suspect…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Congressman Chaka Fattah WASHINGTON—Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02), a top Democratic appropriator, announced today that the Philadelphia region will receive $3,998,181 to help support the long-term unemployed. The grant, from the Department of Labor (DOL), was awarded to the District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund. District 1199C was formed four decades ago as a partnership…

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By Kendall Alexander Zoe Reynard (Sharon Leal) has a life straight out of a WAK painting: a lovely marriage to high school sweetheart and drop dead gorgeous husband Jason Reynard (Boris Kodjoe), two precious children, a supportive Mama (Maria Howell) who looks as if she actually could have birthed the protagonist, and a successful career…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Photo by Denise Clay) When the School Reform Commission cancelled its contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Monday, an already contentious relationship got much worse. By Denise Clay Wednesday was supposed to be a half-day off for students in the School District of Philadelphia. But for students at the Creative and Performing…

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Over 100 public, private, charter and parochial schools represented at the free event Great Philly Schools is pleased to announce that PECO will sponsor the 2014 Philly High School Fair, which will be held Friday, October 17 (3 PM to 7 PM) and Saturday, October 18 (9 AM to 3 PM) at the Armory at…

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