Urban Suburban Magazine

12/06/2023

Optics clearly don’t matter. Only in the City of Philadelphia Government or in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania could John Fetterman become Lt. Governor, US Senator, and now appointed to Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker Intergovernmental Roundtable after he pursued a black man in 2013 and pulled a shotgun on him because he wrongly believed the Black jogger had been involved in a shooting.

12/05/2023

Check out this exhibit at a multi-venue presentations, which includes African American Museum in Philadelphia.

https://risingsunphilly.org/artist/renee-stout

12/05/2023

Submit Your Application for the Winter 2024 Carpentry and Masonry Academies. These academies provide full-time, paid training in masonry and carpentry. The six-week programs involve 40 hours of work per week, with a pay rate of $15 per hour.

After completing the program, participants can apply for a full-time apprenticeship. The PTC, based at Eastern State Penitentiary, is a center for workforce development in preservation trades. Participants will gain practical experience in these trades.

Applicants must attend an information session and apply to either the Masonry or Carpentry Academy by January 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. The Carpentry Academy runs from March 4 to April 12, 2024, and the Masonry Academy from March 25 to May 3, 2024. Information sessions will be held online via Zoom and in person at Vaux Big Picture High School.

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in Philadelphia, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid photo ID. They must also pass a background check and drug screening, be physically capable of strenuous work, and have an interest in construction.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3251288518009-philadelphia-residents-paid-training-opportunities-in-carpentry-and-masonry-with-rebuild-s-winter-2024-academies?

The City's Rebuild initiative and the Preservation Trades Center (PTC) are accepting applications for the Winter 2024 Carpentry and Masonry Academies. These academies provide full-time, paid training in masonry and carpentry. The six-week programs involve 40 hours of work per week, with a pay rate o...

12/04/2023

It’s never ending. Macy’s stabbing: Security guard killed in double stabbing at Philadelphia Macy’s, police say

Authorities say an unarmed security guard was killed in a double stabbing Monday morning at a Philadelphia Macy's store.

12/04/2023

Check it out ! Support our artists. For Walter DeShields, 'Crumbs From the Table of Joy' is another teaching experience. Dinner and a show! Reserve your tickets! https://bit.ly/3tyA46b

https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/the_arts/for-walter-deshields-crumbs-from-the-table-of-joy-is-another-teaching-experience/article_4614d9b6-aafb-579d-bb24-5f4804dde68c.html?

12/01/2023

Medicinal ma*****na facility should be located in a hospital not in a free standing facility. Hospitals have security and ideal dispensaries to control the distribution of ma*****na. What neighborhood wants to deal with these type of smash and grabs. Medical ma*****na facility in Philly looted using SUV

A driver crashes the back of an SUV into the front of a Philadelphia medical ma*****na dispensary, pulls out and then completely slams the vehicle into the store before a group of people rush inside to loot the place.

12/01/2023

Buy a book Give the gift of a book. Check out this Black, Q***r Hero’s Journey for the Digital Age in Tembe Denton-Hurst’s new novel, “Homebodies,” a young woman loses her New York media job and must figure out how to restart her life.

12/01/2023

Escaping is becoming routine. Understaffed? Sleeping? Unaware? How can it be fixed? https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/prison-escape-philadelphia-gina-hagenkotter/?

Police are searching for escaped inmate 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia, the city says.

12/01/2023

Grab something from The Treat Box! Just a few steps away from Drexel University, this bubblegum pink storefront is impossible to miss! The Treat Box offers a range of delicious desserts such as cupcakes, unique ice cream flavors, and seasonal treats! Support a black owned business!

11/30/2023

Breaking News! Henry Kissinger, the former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State during the administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, has died at the age of 100.

11/29/2023

Plan an event. Host a company Christmas party. Support a black owned business!

11/29/2023

The end of IMAX in Philadelphia. Franklin Institute’s IMAX theater will not be reopening. The only domed, large-format film venue in Philadelphia was Center City’s only IMAX screen. It's closing for good.

11/28/2023

Try Farina Pasta and Noodle created by Daniel Lee, Drexel Culinary alumnus and Army veteran. Lee created Farina Pasta and Noodle after gaining inspiration from studying abroad in Italy. These customizable pasta dishes are made from scratch daily with local ingredients! Support a black owned business by ordering lunch or catering a corporate meal. Cheers!

11/28/2023

It’s always time to support a black owned business especially during the holidays. Take the time to pickup or order a gift for the reader in your life! Harriett's Bookshop Manuel McDonnell Smith

11/28/2023

Why? Doesn’t this school deserve to stay open? What about the community? Like the neighborhood at large, the great majority of Southwest Leadership Academy students are Black, and school leaders have said their priority is to provide students with leadership skills to revitalize their community.

https://billypenn.com/2023/11/27/philadelphia-charter-school-southwest-leadership-academy-appeal/?

11/26/2023

Her decision to drive intoxicated resulted in several deaths. Those consequences of her actions resulted in a lengthy sentence for Jayana Webb, 23 whom struck and killed Pennsylvania State Troopers Martin F. Mack III, 33, and
Branden T. Sisca, 29, as well as 28-year-old Reyes Rivera Oliveras on Interstate 95 near the Broad Street exit on
March 21, 2022.

11/26/2023

Time to support a local black owned business! Pick up some casual gear or something for a quick trip. Grant Blvd Clothing
https://www.grantblvd.com/

11/25/2023

Support a black owned business by placing a catering order! Sheba’s Soul Plate is open for business! Happy Holidays!

11/25/2023

Support a local small business. According to a new American Express survey of small business owners, "55% anticipate Small Business Saturday will make a significant contribution to their overall holiday sales this year."

https://6abc.com/small-business-saturday-holiday-shopping-online-sales-black-friday/14102449/?

According to a new American Express survey of small business owners, "55% anticipate Small Business Saturday will make a significant contribution to their overall holiday sales this year."

11/24/2023

Finding that special gift! Check out this wonderful article written by Candace Smith! It’s her first article for Essence magazine but not her last! Cheers!

Throw out or trade in your old coffee table reads for these releases centering Ann Lowe, Virgil Abloh, sneakerheads and some of hip hop's icons.

11/24/2023

BREAKING UPDATE: 24 hostages among 1st group released by Hamas, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

https://6abc.com/what-time-will-the-hostages-be-released-ceasefire-israel-hamas/14099356/?

Israeli officials confirm that a preliminary list of names of the hostages has been received and that they are in touch with families

11/24/2023

Support a Black Owned Business! Black Owned Businesses exists throughout the City of Philadelphia. Make a difference and shop local!

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY! - Spend Small Business Saturday, Nov 25th, on the 6300 Block of Germantown Ave
- PopUp at Tip Tap - multiple vendors - 6353
- Aaliyahs Beautique - 6352
- ArtRageous Brush and Flow - 6345
- Umoja House Bookstore -6338
- Mr Relaxation (luxury spa) - 6325
- Young American Cider- 6350

11/24/2023

Take a moment to RSVP and keep that promise to grow your media reach, learn new skills, or elevate your media career on Philadelphia Association of Black Journalist (PABJ) Access Day hosted with PhillyCAM on Dec 6. It’s free, and all you need is a RSVP! We look forward to seeing you there! Manuel McDonnell Smith

11/23/2023

Diddy, Mayor of New York, Jamie Fox and others will face similar lawsuits. It’s only the beginning. https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/11/22/jamie-foxx-sued-sexual-assault-lawsuit-nyc-rooftop-restaurant/

Actor Jamie Foxx is facing sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit filed on the eve of the expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family and take the time to celebrate life!

11/22/2023

Support a black owned business! The magic of the holidays brings exposure to Black Owned and operated businesses. Take a moment to investigate one or more of the 60+ Great Black-Owned Shops and Boutiques in Greater Philadelphia

Find handmade jewelry, products for natural hair, comics and more...

11/22/2023

Open late every Friday. Philadelphia Musuem Of Art. Come unwind from the week with locally sourced drinks, tasty small plates, a stroll in our galleries, & live music.

11/22/2023

Who doesn’t love a new car or a new outfit? It makes you feel good. Then you start to ask questions about the necessity of the purchase. Let’s be honest about former commissioner Danielle Outlaw. She didn’t do a bad job considering the lack of leadership and support she had within City Hall and from the FOP. The commissioner didn’t pull a single trigger, falsify a single confession or release any undeserving criminals from jail.

The media will love the new commissioner but understand he has history and some reporter is digging through his record, and those who reported to him. They will speak about school violence and shootings at football games and on school properties . They will reference the amount of deaths involving school age teenagers.

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is expected to name Kevin Bethel, Chief of School Safety at The School District of Philadelphia, as the city's police commissioner.

11/17/2023

Swing into the New Year with soul at City Winery on December 31st!

City Winery Presents: Kindred The Family Soul NYE! Dive into the soulful embrace of Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler, the duo celebrated for their electrifying live performances and poignant songwriting. Together, they've crafted a sound that resonates with lovers and family alike, all while earning their stripes on stages that fostered the likes of Jill Scott and Music Soulchild.

11/15/2023

11/14/2023

Philadelphia’s leaders within the minority community that are advocating for a Philadelphia 76ers downtown arena should pay cost attention to what happened in Camden.

Over 1000 people were hired, and only 21 Camden residents were hired. $200 million dollars in tax credits were issued to the Sixers and Subura. Yet, seven years later, the Philadelphia 76ers employ only 11 Camden residents out of its 275 employees. Pointing to a trend in the poorest city in New Jersey, the carmaker Subaru, which received a $118 million tax break in 2014, employs just 10 Camden residents out of its 786 employees.

Tax credits matter but so do the details.....

https://metrophiladelphia.com/76ers-camden-practice-facility-tax-breaks/?fbclid=IwAR09icN-CY9fDfC5JWloOUmT30n1C_sdgzHH25T5Yow9fx6DpgsX08vbNYM_aem_AYw58IPZAWe2yHlq4zD6Dx3P3TcyWEpM7JLkObO5n5f79gHWihsSo3n3nM63Y3y6b_Y

As the Philadelphia 76ers move forward with a controversial proposal to build a $1.3 billion sports arena on Market Street only a block from Chinatown, critics ask what effect the new 18,500-person facility will have on the historic neighborhood.

11/12/2023

Today is Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world! Many know the story of Diwali in the Hindu tradition: Rama and Sita return home after a long exile, and people joyously light the kingdom with oil lamps. In the Jain tradition, Diwali marks Mahavira’s attainment of moksha. In the Sikh tradition, Diwali marks another kind of return: Bandi Chhor Divas, the Day of Liberation.

11/12/2023

We’ve all seen them. Fake license plates that have flooded the streets, expressways, and highways. The Internet, Staples, and home printers have allowed for this influx. Drivers simply cut, paste, and print. Recently passed laws restrict the ability of Philadelphia Police Department to do their job, and remove these unsafe, unlicensed, and unregistered driver’s off the streets of Philadelphia. We completely understand what Councilman Isiah Thomas was attempting to curtail but the driving equality bill has resulted in lawlessness on the streets of Philadelphia.

Last night, it appears a driver fled the scene of an accident involving the Philadelphia 76ers Kelly Oubre. Why? Perhaps no license, insurance or registration. One of the first things Mayor elect Cherelle L. Parker should do with the presumed new Council President Kenyatta Johnson is too repeal this legislation. Find a better solution to achieve equality by better police training and warnings. Criminal behavior is connected.

Step one, allow the police to stop drivers with obvious fraudulent license plates, and expired temporary tags. This would be a great start to making the roads safer.

Step two, City of Philadelphia Government and Philadelphia City Council should create and or develop a partnership with a local car insurance company that helps to make insurance premiums more economically affordable. Perhaps that carrier could develop a income base premium.

Step three, better train police to issue warnings were appropriate instead of citations. Officers discretion matters.

Step four, educate Philadelphia residents that any parked car with both expired inspection stickers, fraudulent tags will be towed by Philadelphia Parking Authority

Now is the time to act.

11/11/2023

Celebrate all Veterans! Happy Veterans Day!

11/11/2023

Are you a CEO? It’s more than a title! Are you ready to listen, learn and take advantage of an opportunity ? If so, you should make plans to attend this special event hosted by Pink Social Strategies

Click on the link to RSVP lu.ma/cheers

11/11/2023

Opportunities are abundant. Ayor elect Parker announced her transition team. Her mission statement is clear: To provide the policies and personnel needed for city government to help move Philadelphia forward.

Are you ready? If so, visit www.transition2023.org to submit your resume to work in the Parker Administration. So you have ideas? Then tell her about an idea that you have, make her aware of any non-profit or community organization that’s doing outstanding work in the community. Don’t delay!

11/11/2023

WURD Radio celebrates 20 years of broadcasting the many voices of Philadelphia’s Black community. Founded by Walter Lomax Jr. and run by his daughter, Sara Lomax, the station has a lot planned for the future.

https://billypenn.com/2023/11/10/wurd-20-years-black-talk-radio-philadelphia/?

Founded by Walter Lomax Jr., Philly’s WURD Radio has thrived over its two decades — and there’s more planned for the future.

11/08/2023

Goode, Street, Nutter and now Parker. Black leaders that ascended to the leadership role of Mayor. What has changed? Since 2010, black homeownership has dropped below 50% since the 1970. Black mortgage applicant continue to be disproportionately denied compared to their white peers. Over 80% of contracts distributed by the City of Philadelphia and quasi governmental agencies were given to white males. Despite representing over 43% of the population, only 6% of all businesses in Philadelphia are African American owned and operated.

Celebrate her monumental victory but be cognizant that investors, developers, business owners, corporate stewards, and homeowners are driving this bus. Philadelphia’s competition King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, Delaware, and other areas Why? Employers, employees identify these areas as being preferential based on lower taxes, better schools, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods.

Parker easily beat her Republican rival David Oh, in a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1.

11/08/2023

Democrat Cherelle Parker is projected to be Philadelphia's 100th mayor, according to ABC News.

Democrat Cherelle Parker is projected to be Philadelphia's 100th mayor, according to ABC News.