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Taking the reigns of a city on the cusp was the theme of the African American Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Wednesday. By Denise Clay What Philadelphia needs right now is some bold leadership, and the African American business community has to step up to provide it. That was the overriding theme of the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Teacher Michael Sprandio and Principal  Sanchez of the Elkin Lewis School in Kensington.  (Photo by Kiarra Solomon)   By Kiarra Solomon  @by_kiarra As this year’s Gubnertorial election approaches, the topic of the Philly’s failing schools is getting hotter and hotter. Every day, more and more are weighing in on what the District needs….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mrs. Helen Clowney is presented with a plaque from Sheriff Jewell Williams for her tireless service as her neighborhood’s block captain for 50 years.    Helen Clowney has been a visible and busy presence in her North Philadelphia community for more than 70 years as an activist, advocate and all-around good neighbor.  After…

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 Last week The School District of Philadelphia announced that it will recommend to the School Reform Commission suspending and revoking the charter for the Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School.  The recommendation is based on findings of serious academic under performance for over six years, continual violations of its charter, charter school law…

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State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Phila., is hosting her annual prom gown giveaway from 4 PM to 6 PM Wednesday to Sunday, April 23-27 at the Mount Olivet Recreation Center, 642 N. 41nd St. Wednesday’s giveaway will feature a fashion show from 6 PM to 8 PM as the kickoff for the local prom season….

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Citizens Bank, the Official Bank of the Phillies, today announced the launch of Citizens Bank Phan Rewards, an exclusive discount program covering tickets, food, beverages and merchandise for Phillies fans who use their Citizens Bank debit cards to make select purchases online at Phillies.com/CitizensBank and during select games at Citizens Bank Park. “We’re excited to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Phila. Sheriff’s department pre-dawn raid press conference— (from left to right) Inspector Jennifer Algarin, Capt. Nate Osborne, Sheriff Jewell Williams, Lt. Vernon Muse, Lt. Paris Washington.  (Photo: Courtesy Office of the Sheriff of Phila. City and County)   The Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City and County, in conjunction with Philadelphia Police,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Attending Mayor Nutter’s press conference are: City Councilman Dennis O’Brien, City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, Hispanic Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity President Rev. Bonnie Camarda, PCHR Executive Director Rue Landau, Managing Director Rich Negrin, City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez, Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs Executive Director Jennifer I. Rodriguez, Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs Deputy…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Todd Bernstein   HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA–Todd Bernstein, who founded the nation’s first and largest King Day of Service program in Philadelphia and has served as its director for 19 years, will receive the Community Leadership Award from RSVP at the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, celebrating its 43 years of service here at Philmont…

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On Saturday, April 26, the Christian Street YMCA, located at 1724 Christian Street, is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® , the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features games, healthy cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, fitness programs,…

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