Newark, N.J.'s affordable connectivity program connects 31,000+ households to high-speed internet, saving residents $1 Million monthly

Invest Newark and Newark Alliance announced that more than 31,000 Newark households now have high-speed Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), saving Newark families nearly $1 million a month. The ACP provides a $30-a-month discount to eligible households, enabling them to obtain free or discounted Internet service from most home and wireless providers.

Mistrial declared after federal jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on federal civil rights charges Thursday in the trial of a former Louisville police officer charged in Breonna Taylor's death, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.

Democrats ride abortion issue to victory while GOP struggles to navigate

“Gut punch.” With that memorable description, Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican from Ohio, spoke for many of his fellow partisans as Democrats racked up decisive victories in major races across the country where abortion was a leading issue.

It is time to stop in Gaza

The war in Gaza now poses a widening threat. As the death toll rises, cell phones and modern communication send images of the horrors across the world.

Pennie's 2024 Open Enrollment Period has started

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), the Pennie Health Insurance Marketplace, and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) celebrated the beginning of the open enrollment period at Maria de los Santos Health Center in Philadelphia to highlight that Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, is now open for Pennsylvanians to enroll in high-quality health coverage for 2024. This annual Open Enrollment Period is the time when Pennsylvanians can compare quality health plans at the lowest costs through Pennie.

Nareb's 2023 State of Housing in Black America Report finds shortage of housing inventory adds to systemic barriers limiting black homeownership

Major barriers impede homeownership among African Americans, despite record-low Black unemployment and a higher labor force participation rate than Whites, according to the 2023 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report released by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB).

A Place at the Table

I’ve shared before the description of an editorial cartoon my father kept pinned up in the vestibule of our church that made a deep impression on me I have never forgotten.

The war is causing my students to fear each other

I’m worried about my children. Not my biological ones — they’re fine — but my students, whom I think of as my children because I have taught them, and counseled them, and nurtured them for years.

U.S. Department of Education reminds schools of their legal obligation to address discrimination, including harassment

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued efforts to take aggressive action to address the alarming rise in reports of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and other hate-based or bias-based incidents at schools and on college campuses since the October 7th Israel-Hamas conflict, today, the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new Dear Colleague Letter reminding schools of their legal obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) to provide all students, including students who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian, a school environment free from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

In honor of Veterans Day and our troops God's Military Force

Since the beginning of time, whenever man established a nation, country or kingdom, he also developed a Military Force to protect that kingdom from enemies and, if necessary, back that Government in enforcing its law.

Diagnosing Your Business Leader: Builder, Decorator, Remodeler, or Realtor?

Excerpted from Business Builders: How to Become an Admired & Trusted Corporate Leader

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

Hollywood's actor's union reached a tentative deal with studios Wednesday to end its strike, bringing a close to months of labor strife that ground the entertainment industry to a historic halt.

It's time for the world community to call for a ceasefire

It has been 30 days since the horrific Hamas terror attack on Israel, which left over 1,400 dead, the single deadliest day in Israeli history.

Shapiro administration: Now accepting applications for Pennsylvania's Green Ribbon Schools

In an effort to boost environmental literacy and sustainability across the Commonwealth, the Shapiro Administration announced that applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) and the PA Pathways to Green Schools awards.

An old Joe Biden foe is back - the enthusiasm gap

Every presidential campaign raises nagging questions of various sorts.

DMVA secures close to $1 Billion in total claims for Pennsylvania Veterans

Over the last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has handled more than 1,000 veteran queries a month and helped to connect veterans to nearly $1 billion in compensation and pension benefits earned through their service.

Department of Education: 2022-23 assessment results show continued improvement

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released results from the 2022-2023 school year administration of state-level assessments: the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA), and Keystone Exams. This year’s results show that overall statewide achievement continues to improve across all subject areas.

Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings

She refused to ban books, many of them about racism and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. And for that, Suzette Baker was fired as a library director in a rural county in central Texas.

The Race for the Centennial Mayor was sounded Declared Nov. 7th

It sure does feel good to be in the room when history has been made. On the evening of Tuesday, November 7, 2023, around 10:15 p.m., I sat at a table inside the main ballroom of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, where a couple thousand people waited with electricity and anticipation in the air for Democrat Cherelle Parker to take to the stage and offer her victory speech.

Delaware County Black Caucus hosts Gun Violence Symposium at Cheyney University

Delaware County Black Caucus hosted a Gun Violence Symposium at Cheyney University on Saturday, October 28, 2023, to understand, acknowledge, and identify solutions to the issue of gun violence.

Calls for Joe Biden not to run raise an age-old question we all face eventually

It's high anxiety time for the party of President Joe Biden, although that's hardly a novel condition for Democrats.

The Universoul returns to "Spirit of Soul" Tour Philadelphia

In 2023, UniverSoul offers a refreshing cultural combination of global acts, driven with an urban flair of music, dance, and laughter, all infused with the \"Spirit of Soul.\"

West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance/Paul Robeson House & Museum hosts "Sweet Honey in the Rock: Road to 50"

Nov. 6, 2023 - Grab your favorite snacks, turn up the volume, and take a journey with Sweet Honey in the Rock as she celebrates an awesome birthday.

A post General Election Day look at Philadelphia City Council

If you voted on November 7 or if you voted in advance of General Election Day via vote by mail, you did your civic duty. Bow and give yourself a round of applause. Feel good about it. That's what grown folk do. They participate in the political process. They pay attention to what's happening in local, state, and federal government, and they care about America.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's efforts to end the racial gap earn him the National Urban League President's Award

\"The racial wealth gap is intentional. It was created. It was created by the Homestead Act. It was created by urban redlining.

Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces a new initiative to benefit Military Veterans

Executives from the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation announced The IndependBlue Cross ence Foundation Service Scholars program, an initiative that will benefit post-9/11 veterans.

City of Philadelphia, Bus Carriers announce Terminal Relocation

The City of Philadelphia and multiple intercity bus transportation providers announced the relocation of the current curbside station at 6th and Market Streets to a new location at the corner of Spring Garden Street and Christopher Columbus Boulevard, effective Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Tools to build Confidence and Self-Reliance (Pt 2)

One Book at a time! Dr. John Henrik Clarke taught us that \"history should tell people who they are, what they have been, what their full potential is, what they still must be, where they come from, where they are, and where they still must go!

Now What?

Ladies and Gentlemen, My Brothers and Sisters, a new day is upon us. I Trust all is well, and folks are hyped and pushing forward with our new leadership in the City of Philadelphia.

State Representative Jordan Harris opens new Southwest Philly Satellite office

Residents in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing area have a new place to get state and local services with the opening of a satellite office Thursday by State Representative Jordan Harris.