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How we protect you from Misleading Advertising and Communications
Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or imposter communications.
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency.
School District honors individuals making positive impact on students with Autism at 13th Annual Autism Expo
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the School District of Philadelphia hosted its 13th Annual Autism Expo. More than 35 vendors attended to provide insightful information about services and programs available to students with special needs and their families.
Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
Pennsylvania Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis speaks during a news conference, which was organized by the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Womens Health Caucus and Commission for Women and emphasized the key investments the Shapiro-Davis Administration is planning to make to improve Black maternal health in the Keystone State.
Valray Productions celebrates 30 years of live entertainment honoring Philly's own Norman Connors
On June 3, Valray Productions Reunion and Anniversary Celebration will honor 30 years of live entertainment with a night of jazz, R&B, blues, gospel, and poetry. The night will acknowledge Philly's own International Record Producer, Norman Connors. Local/International Vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler, Songstresses Celebrating Sisterhood (SCS) Reunion, and Recording Artist Meli'sa Morgan will wow the crowd at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Michael Nutter Theater, 12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, PA. The show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
"Tennessee Three" Fiasco highlights link between Racism and Gun Violence
“We won’t be bent, we won’t be bowed, and we won’t be ordered to ignore the hearts and minds of the people who elected us, demanding commonsense gun safety in a state that has nearly none.
CIVICS 101
Candidates for May 16th Primary Black Clergy exercises their Right to Endorse
Acting Secretary of State reminds voters the deadline to apply for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot is May 9
HARRISBURG, PA, April 12, 2023 - Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvania voters the deadline to apply to vote by mail in the municipal primary is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.
The right to vote is a continuing political struggle
The right to vote is the foundation of democracy. In voting, we are all equal: one person, one vote is the standard. Yet, in the United States, the right to vote is not written in the Constitution. Who has the right to vote and whether the right would be restricted or extended - has caused bitter, partisan battles across our history.
Mayor, City Council President announce Installation of over 100 Security Cameras to Create "Safe Play Zones" near 14 City Rec Centers
Mayor Kenney and Council President Darrell L. Clarke announced the installation of over 100 security cameras outside recreation centers across the city to create \"Safe Play Zones\" for children and families.
Mayor Kenney and the Streets Department Kick Off the Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
Over 600 cleanup projects across the city working to ‘Keep It Clean Philly’
Fourth Annual Dress Down Day benefiting Philadelphia public schools gets underway at CAPA Celebration
Fund for the School District of Philadelphia t-shirt sale to raise much-needed funds and awareness for Philly's public schools is back
Chester Fire Fighter's host Blood Drive
The global pandemic had an adverse effect on the nation’s blood supply, just as it negatively impacted every other aspect of our society.
Chester Fire Explorer's Academy
The Chester Fire Department’s mission is to provide fire protection services aimed at minimizing the loss of life and property from fires, explosions, hazardous materials, and natural disasters.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America promotes Ten Steps for Healthy Aging
March 28, 2023—It’s never too soon to practice healthy aging; the things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness.
How a former HOME turned THEATER is Transforming the Black Arts Scene in Camden
One woman is on a mission to help break the cycle of poverty in the City of Camden, New Jersey, and she is doing it through performing arts and creative playwriting.
Philly's own Questlove makes Directorial debut
Philly’s own Amir \"Questlove\" Thompson will make his feature film directorial debut with a live-action reimagining of The Aristocats.
Philadelphia-based Committee of Seventy joins forces with youth voter education organization, Vote That Jawn
April 5, 2023 -The Committee of Seventy, Philadelphia's oldest nonpartisan good government organization, today announced a new collaboration with Vote That Jawn, a UPenn initiative dedicated to increasing civic engagement among Philadelphia's young people.
Vice President Harris' Historic Trip To Africa Promotes Global Peace, Economic Prosperity
“It is your spark, your creativity, and your determination that will drive the future; with that then, African ideas and innovations will shape the future of the world.
Cephas and Kenyatta bill would protect residents from 'ghost guns'
March 31 – In an effort to protect the safety of all Pennsylvanians and provide the Commonwealth’s law enforcement officials the tools that they need to protect residents, state Reps. Morgan Cephas and Malcolm Kenyatta, both D-Phila., introduced House Bill 777, which would ban the manufacturing, sale, and possession of ‘ghost gun’ parts in the Commonwealth.
Justice Clarence Thomas' appearance of impropriety? We'll be the judge
It must be more than a little embarrassing for a Supreme Court justice to lament that he took some bad legal advice.
City Officials join WOAR for Annual Teal Day press conference to show Support for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
WOAR is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sexual violence thrives in a society rooted in systemic oppression.
#ItsASummerThing: City unveils summer programs, activities for children and youth
Summer activities for children and youth
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898. He was the youngest of five children. His father was born a slave on a North Carolina plantation.
A Black Greatness The Mighty Heremakhet The Sphinx (Part 3)
Historian Anthony Browder informs us, “While the people and history of Africa were being appropriated, their religion, philosophy, science, and symbols were stripped of all traces of Africaness and modified to suit a new cultural orientation, and then reintroduced into society as original creations.
Finally, Truth is Emerging
“In August 2021, Science Magazine, a peer-reviewed academic journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science highlighted groundbreaking research out of Israel that upended the public health establishment.
Not quite 12 months in yet as head of Philly public schools, Tony Watlington is Pressing Forward
Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity recently hosted Philadelphia Public School District Superintendent for a meeting with members of the Black Clergy at the Blue Brook Restaurant and catering facility on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.
Local 413 hosts Financial Literacy Seminar
Local 413 hosted one of the most fact-based intelligent Financial Literacy seminars that I’ve attended in the Chester community.
No one is above the law in America
There’s a long, long list of elected officials who have committed crimes and have had to do the time; on the national level and certainly here in Philadelphia and around the tri-state area. So why not former President Donald Trump? Just because he served as the 45th president of the United States does not make him above the law.
The Proof and Power of the Resurrection
The Resurrection must be Preached if we are to hear the gospel of Christ. The Resurrection must be Believed if we are to see God’s face in peace. Peter, the apostle, preached one of the first sermons of the Resurrection. It was there on the Day of Pentecost.