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25/01/2025

For 60 years, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation has supported residents by funding new construction for home ownership and rentals, repairs on existing units, and built bonds with neighborhoods through their work. The organization celebrated their anniversary Friday in City Hall.

For 60 years, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation has supported residents by funding new construction for home ownership and rentals, repairs on existing units, and built bonds with neighborhoods through

24/01/2025

“What I love most about Jalen is that he’s consistent. He’s the same guy all the time”, Sirianni said at his Wednesday press conference. “No matter who we’re playing, when we’re playing, practice, games, he’s the same. He loves football. He loves the process that it takes. Jalen is pretty stoic as you guys know, and I love that about him.”

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The Philadelphia Eagles are 16-3 and on the brink of reaching the Super Bowl twice in 3 seasons, yet people continue to question their winning ways. Just how is this

24/01/2025

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced that a $25 million grant will go to 32 of its member institutions to support HBCU capacity and improve the process and procedures on their campuses.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced that a $25 million grant will go to 32 of its member institutions to support HBCU capacity building and improve the process and procedures

24/01/2025

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23/01/2025

City Council began 2025 with resolutions to re-examine taxes on properties and sweetened beverages.

Featured Council votes to reconsider property, sweetened beverage taxes Marco Cerino TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Jan 23, 2025 2 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Councilmember Curtis Jones speaks at a City Council meeting in October 2023. — Tribune File Photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Ema...

23/01/2025

Civil rights leaders this week characterized President Donald Trump's executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government as "an attack on people."

Civil rights leaders this week characterized President Donald Trump's executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government as "an attack on people."

21/01/2025

In the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order ending federal government Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, the National Urban League is hosting an "emergency" strategy session and public forum with civil rights leaders.

In the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order ending federal government Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, the National Urban League is hosting an "emergency" strategy session and public forum

20/01/2025

After the first national King holiday was observed on January 20, 1986, MLK holiday commission chair, the late Coretta Scott King, requested that a bell ringing ceremony take place in Philadelphia at Independence Hall to launch the holiday’s celebration of her late husband.

Monday was filled with activities across Philadelphia commemorating the life of the late civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

20/01/2025

Check out our annual section celebrating MLK day.

This year's supplement celebrates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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18/01/2025

Police statistics show 203 Black people died from gunshots in Philadelphia in 2024 — almost two-thirds the number who died in 2023 — as the city experienced an almost 10-year low in fatal shootings.

Downswing in Philadelphia homicides brings hope for community groups in 2025

18/01/2025

The African American Museum in Philadelphia has a special weekend planned to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Programming will offer reduced admission to the museum throughout the weekend, a Sunday brunch to celebrate the Black Panther Party’s Free Breakfast Program and its impact on the community, and free admission on Monday.

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18/01/2025

The Penn Carey Law School professor who had sanctions placed against her for controversial remarks about the performance of African American students at the University of Pennsylvania and who also invited a known white supremacist to speak before her classes filed a federal lawsuit against the university Thursday.

The Penn Carey Law School professor who had sanctions placed against her for controversial remarks about the performance of African American students at the University of Pennsylvania and who also

17/01/2025

This year we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Acts of 1965. Join us as we explore the historical context, its significance, and Dr. King’s lasting impact on this landmark legislation. Don’t miss this Special Edition coming Sunday, January 19th.

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17/01/2025

SEPTA reported its largest one-year drop in serious crimes in the authority's history, said SEPTA Police Chief Charles Lawson at a press conference on Thursday.

SEPTA reported its largest one-year drop in serious crimes in the authority's history, said SEPTA Police Chief Charles Lawson at a press conference on Thursday.

17/01/2025

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) announced a leadership transition early last week. Founder and president Lynne Cutler will become the executive board chair and reputed economic development director Iola Harper will take charge as WORC’s executive director.

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) announced a leadership transition early last week. Founder and president Lynne Cutler will become the executive board chair and reputed economic development director Iola

16/01/2025

Student growth is on the rise at Paul L. Dunbar School thanks to intentional relationships with students, parents and school staff.

Through building relationships with students and introducing opportunities for growth, Paul L. Dunbar School has seen an increase on the PSSA’s in reading and math.

16/01/2025

City Controller Christy Brady reported Wednesday that Philadelphia's Municipal Pension Fund will be fully funded by 2033, thanks to reforms that have seen the city's contributions increase.

City Controller Christy Brady reported Wednesday that Philadelphia's Municipal Pension Fund will be fully funded by 2033, thanks to reforms that have seen the city's contributions increase.

15/01/2025

Harris also serves as the executive champion for BEN, NBCUniversal’s employee resource group for African American employees.

After almost 10 years, Ric Harris is out as president and general manager of NBC10 and Telemundo62.