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Public Safety Collaboration with District Attorney's office, local retailers, community groups

Lancaster Avenue community members and business owners recognize the dedicated workers who keep the corridor welcoming and clean for the community and visitors. They also shared the news of the collaboration with the DA’s office and newly installed cameras to help businesses and community members feel safe” as they shop and work on Lancaster Avenue.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins Mayor Kenney to announce grant to bring trauma-informed mental health services to Philadelphia recreation centers

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded the Center for Families and Relationships a $999,000 violence reduction grant to bring its Together Through Trauma program to six recreation centers and 12 Parks & Rec summer camps.

Insanity abounds

“If the social order judges success by material gain, the most successful will be the most corruptible and selfish.” Ancient Nile Valley Proverb

CIVICS 101 - American laws sexism & racism

The majority of the people making the decisions about what a woman can, should, or should not do with her body are made by men. There are male lawmakers in America, largely Caucasian Republicans, who feel like we, as women, do not have a right to choose what we want to do with our bodies, have a baby, not have a baby, take birth control, or not. How dare they, and who do they think they are? Well, the latest on the fight for a right to choose is this: The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court ruling restricting the use of an abortion drug. The justices granted emergency requests by the justice department and the manufacturer of the pill mifepristone to stop a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas.

If Congressman Dwight Evans has his way, food deserts will not exist much longer in his District

Earlier this month, Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) hosted a news conference with state and city officials about millions of dollars in grant funding being used to renovate a long-closed Germantown store into a new, full-service location of Weavers Way Co-op.

"Living on the Right side of Easter"

St. Luke: 24; 19-24. And He said unto them, what things? And they said unto Him concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how the chief priest and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we trusted that it had been He, which should have redeemed Israel, and besides all this, today is the third day since these things were done.

GOP, beware. Abortion politics are firing up both sides

Remember how conservatives used to decry “judicial activism?”? As I recall, that was before they began to see an advantage in some judicial activism of their own.

PECO reminds Customers to "Know What's Below" before starting any project that requires digging

National Safe Digging Month. PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe.

Africa not toeing the US Line on Ukraine

“When President Biden announced sanctions against Russia over their February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he called it a battle of democracy over tyranny. He expected Africa to rally to the US lead.

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.