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ABOVE PHOTO: Legacies director Stephen Satell convenes networking event described as an opportunity to develop a solution-driven brain trust.  (Photos courtesy: Philadelphia Legacies) By Leah Fletcher   Ever been stuck on a problem you couldn’t solve, and trying to find the answer on Google simply added to your frustration? Chances are, having a brain trust…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Way to Grow: Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) held a celebration on June 8 as the final three homes were sold in Oxford Green, Habitat’s 20-unit affordable housing development in Sharswood. From left: Habitat for Humanity CEO Corinne O’Connell; Congressman Dwight Evans; City Council President Darrell L. Clarke:…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Shown is a mural of George Floyd that was defaced with white nationalist graffiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 4, 2021. The mural was commissioned by the North 5th Street Revitalization Project. The community group believes the vandalism occurred sometime overnight. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ASSOCIATED PRESS  PHILADELPHIA  — A mural of George Floyd in…

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Community College of Philadelphia has announced that through June 30, in place of its annual study abroad program, it will host its first Global Studies Summit. This virtual summit will feature a month-long series of events aimed at exploring the theme of global social justice.   Free and open to the public, attendees will have…

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The Black Business Leadership Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BBLC), representing hundreds of business owners, advocates and experts, is calling for the City of Philadelphia to commit to a strategic investment in Black businesses, wealth and communities. Philadelphia will receive $1.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These funds must be used strategically to address…

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced the launch of “Philly Vax Sweepstakes,” a series of three citywide drawings designed to give Philadelphians extra motivation to get their vaccination against COVID-19 as the city fully reopens this summer. A total of 36 vaccinated Philadelphians will win cash prizes up to $50,000, totaling nearly $400,000 in giveaways….

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By Jim Brown It’s been a long year of instability: COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing requirements closed down The Dell Music Center last summer and silenced the music for fans in Philadelphia and the tri-state area.. Recently the City of Philadelphia held a press conference to officially announce the reopening of the well-loved concert venue,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Kharisma McIlwaine   (Photo credit: Alloyius McIlwaine)  By Moni Jones Meet Kharisma McIlwaine, a third generation musician, whose heavenly voice ranges from first soprano to whistle register (think Mariah Carey). A woman whose voice embodies the angelic sounds of Minnie Riperton with a gentle version of the vocal prowess of Whitney Houston. That’s…

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An annual late winter tradition shifts gears and becomes a late spring outdoor event with the theme of ‘Habitat: Nature’s Masterpiece.’ By Amy V. Simmons Above photo: Jeff Leatham, floral designer and the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia’s artistic director, speaks about the inspiration for his exhibit, “ Habitat.” (Photo/Bill Z. Foster) For the first time…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Universal Audenried Charter School (Photo courtesy UC) Kenny Gamble’s statement on charter recommendation: “Recently we learned the School District’s Charter Schools Office (“CSO”) intends to recommend to the School Board that Universal Audenried’s school charter be renewed only on the condition that the school agrees to a “surrender clause,” which forces the school…

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