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In conjunction with this summer’s acclaimed feature exhibition The 1968 Exhibit, the National Constitution Center will look back on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—whose life was tragically cut short in 1968—on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington…

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It was an emotional Donovan McNabb who officially ended what was a tumultuous, enigmatic, oft-times controversial career in the City of Brotherly Love as a member of the Eagles. McNabb, who is the Eagles all-time leading passer, will have his No. 5 retired in ceremonies on Sept. 19…

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At 11:09 a.m. Tuesday morning, an incident was reported on the 400 block of Daly Street in the Whitman section of South Philadelphia.  The City has determined that an explosion occurred due to natural gas.  The explosion caused three homes to collapse: 426, 428 and 430 Daly Street.  

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Brown’s Super Stores, who has been nationally recognized for opening supermarkets in ‘food desert’ locations, is proud to announce the opening of its eleventh ShopRite store, the new ShopRite of Fox Street. A ribbon cutting event took place on August 1, 2013 at 10am at the ShopRite of Fox Street…

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State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Phila., chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC), and members of the PLBC said they wish to express their condolences to the family of Tennessee Rep. Lois DeBerry.

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority will receive over $100,000 in labor as a result of the volunteer efforts of its new community service partner,  World Changers. Volunteers from across the U.S. will work at four public housing developments to help provide renovations from July 16 thru July 19. 

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“Dr. Gay is a recognized leader in higher education whose strong focus on student success and persistence has helped to increase the number of students earning workforce credentials and associate degrees,” said Matt Bergheiser, chair of the Board of Trustees.

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The transition process will be a lot easier for thousands of Philadelphia school students thanks in part to a $50,000 grant to the School District of Philadelphia from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ).  

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“Empowering our residents with the education and training resources they need to succeed in life is a critical part of our mission and makes a real difference in their lives. These residents know, as I do, that education is the key—it’s the real game changer,” said PHA President & CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.

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The African American Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Urban League of Philadelphia to create the Minority Business Empowerment Directory, a searchable and comprehensive web-based directory for local minority business.

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