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Leave of Absence - Requested for Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr., and Councilmember Brian O’Neill.
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Project 2030: The Agenda for Black America Debuts #1 on Amazon
A movement has been born.
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Philadelphia ranked third in nation for Public Health-Centered Violence Prevention approaches in 2024
The City of Philadelphia proudly announced the results of the 2024 Community Justice Violence Prevention Index (VPI) Report, in which it ranked third among 100 U.S. cities with the highest incidents of gun violence.
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Sheriff Rochelle Bilal clarifies Philadelphia Sheriff's Office Policy on ICE presence at courthouses
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 14, 2025 - Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal released a video statement addressing public concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity around city courthouses.
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City Council Report
Leave of Absence Requested for Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
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SELF Inc. honors Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rep. Joanna E. McClinton and More at 'SELF in the City Gala'
\"This year's gala was more than a celebration; it was a call to action,\" said SELF Inc. CEO Dr. Shirlana Dash.
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10 things Democrats should pledge to do about economy when they're back in power
Trump claimed last week on social media that \"Our economy is BOOMING, and Costs are coming way down,\" and that \"grocery prices are way down.
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Lonnie G. Brunch, III
Museum director and historian Lonnie G. Bunch was born November 18, 1952 in Newark, New Jersey to Montrose Boone Bunch and Lonnie Bunch, Sr. After graduating from Belleville High School in 1970, Bunch enrolled in Howard University and later transferred to American University in Washington, D.C, where he earned his B.A. degree in 1974, his M.A. degree in 1976, and his Ph.D. in 1978 in American and African American history.
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Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2025: Volunteer Projects in 100+ Philadelphia Parks
From November 14 to 16, more than 100 local park volunteer groups are hosting cleanups across the city to care for Philadelphia’s public spaces, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare parks for the winter season.
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City of Philadelphia delivers over $6.2 Million in Rapid Assistance through "One Philly" initiatives supporting food access, small businesses, and housing stability
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that the City of Philadelphia has provided more than $6.2 million in rapid assistance to support families affected by the recent federal shutdown and disruptions to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
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City of Chester breaks ground on Grace Manor: A new era of affordable home ownership
The City of Chester hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Grace Manor Affordable Homes on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7th and Booth Streets.
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Hall of Fame Gala honors pioneers in broadcast
HALL OF FAME: 2026 GALA
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Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza
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ESSENCE Launches 'WeLoveUs.shop powered by ESSENCE,' a community commerce platform built to answer one of the toughest labor and economic markets in decades
ESSENCE Communications Inc. proudly launched WeLoveUs.shop powered by ESSENCE, a community commerce platform built to support Black women-led and culturally rooted brands with stronger cash flow, consistent visibility, and direct access to consumers during the holiday season and beyond.
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Road to tyranny is paved with hate
The shooting of two National Guard members by a gunman identified by the authorities as an Afghan national was horrific.
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28 years of Touching All Communities Christmas Outreach
Supreme Gospel Entertainment & Ministries (SGEM) will host its 28th Annual Touching All Communities Christmas Toy Giveaway Party on Saturday, December 20, from 2:30 to 5:00 pm at Germantown Church of the Brethren, located at 6601-11 Germantown Avenue in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania's public schools and social services could soon start flowing after four-plus months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday approved key elements of a roughly $50 billion spending plan to break the state's budget impasse.
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Mayor Carney, City Council announce Home Repair Lottery
Mayor John Carney and Wilmington City Council announced that the next round of the City’s Home Repair Lottery will take place on Wednesday, December 17, at 11:00 am.
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Homeless for the night, the 'Beyond the Margins' Sleepout for the Homeless
It was cold, yes, and the forecast promised rain.
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The Mumia Abu Jamal & Daniel Faulkner 'Philliversary' 44
Philadelphia's Bipolar Case of America's Unbroken Justice System
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The Urban League Empowerment Center: Development with Purpose and with Passion
\"This project is befitting of the legacy of greatness that so many Black New Yorkers have built here in Harlem.
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Passing the Baton: Their legacy continues
If you missed “Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Three Legacy Builders & Their Legacy Children: you missed an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, heritage, and the power of generational impact.
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AG Sunday launches Elder Exploitation Section to expand protections for older Pennsylvanians; Focus will be on financial theft and fraud
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.
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African American Heritage Monument and Park dedicated in Houston area
Rising 40 feet and situated on a 236-acre historic site, the monument is the tallest African American monument in the United States and one of the most culturally significant memorials of its kind in the world.
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As Black women face unemployment challenges, a roundtable of policymakers searches for solutions
As Black women face unemployment challenges, a roundtable of policymakers searches for solutions
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Roy Rudolph DeCarava
Roy Rudolph DeCarava was the first African American to receive the Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Maxi Priest and Intercept Music Partner with The Bob and Rita Marley Foundation Relief Fund To Support Jamaica's Hurricane Aid Relief Efforts
Following the release of his comeback single featuring dancehall superstar Sean Paul, London-based reggae fusion legend Maxi Priest is committed to helping his native Jamaica \"Feel So Alive\" in the wake of Hurricane Melissa's devastation.
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Epstein case exposes divisions in MAGA unity, but for a good cause
Just when you might have thought we would not have the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to talk about anymore, he plunged back into headlines last week — and his former close friend and associate, President Donald Trump, was not happy about it.
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How to get rid of 'Citizens United'
Several of you responded to my “Sunday thought” by saying that the first step out of the mess we're in is to get rid of the Supreme Court’s bonkers Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision of 2010, which held that corporations are people — entitled to the same First Amendment protection as the rest of us.
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Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
Ethel Hedgeman was born in 1887 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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