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Sickle Cell Disease: More than just growing pains

(NAPSI) It's what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible.

Year of the Builder: Why (and How) to Restore your company's Builder Spirit in 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH, December 2023 —For many companies 2023 was a doozy. Navigating a shaky economy, rampant inflation, labor shortages, and soaring interest rates have taken its toll. If your company is struggling and you’re not sure how to turn things around in 2024, Dan Adams has a suggestion: Set a New Year’s resolution to restore your Builder spirit.

January Consumer Financial Protection Events

January outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

A holiday question: How old is too old?

In the spirit of Christmas past and future, and in light of the age of our likely two major candidates for president in 2024, I thought it a good day to ask: How old is too old? (Forgive me if I've asked this before.

Biden-Harris Administration announces $150 Million to help underserved communities receive low-interest loans for resilience projects

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 -- As FEMA launches 2024 as its “Year of Resilience,” the agency is announcing the second funding opportunity for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant program to make communities safer from natural hazards.

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.

Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says

(AP) Some top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.

Spread cheer, recycling right this year holiday recycling reminders

PHILADELPHIA, December 22, 2023 - As the holiday season is upon us, the Streets Department offers a few reminders on how to include RECYCLING RIGHT in your holiday to-do list, announced Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams.

Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday.

A Christmas Eve Lesson

On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on what would be his last Christmas Eve. The message was titled “A Christmas Sermon on Peace.” More than 50 years later, I reiterate some of that powerful lesson.

It Was A Great Night

There are many great nights mentioned in the Bible. Some are laden with tragedy, and others are bright with hope.

Social Security's Top 10' webpages for 2024

SSA.gov is your best resource to learn about Social Security programs and do business with us.

Earl Bynum departs for 23rd International European Tour

Renowned Gospel artist Earl Bynum, recognized for his Dove Nominated and Stellar Award-winning achievements, also known as \"Mr. International,\" is gearing up for his 23rd International European Tour.

End of the year 2023 in Review: You have spoken

Happy New Year, and as we look forward to the new year, let’s not forget what happened last year.

The true meaning of Christmas should not be lost in the wrappings and ribbons

It is Christmastime. Families gather; music is in the air. Christmas has become a holiday, a time for exchanging presents and cards, for seeing friends and family.

Philly's progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted

A new law taking aim at Philadelphia's progressive prosecutor creates a new position that diverts authority from the twice-elected district attorney, with Republican lawmakers arguing the legislation is necessary to prosecute crimes they say aren't pursued.

A Cultural event at the Kimmel Cultural Campus PhilaDanco”

Exposure! Exposure! Exposure! You will continue to see this word!

Kwanzaa, us and the well being of the world: A courageous questioning

Dr. Maulana Karenga, the celebration and season of Kwanzaa is a deeply meaningful and special time of remembrance, reflection, and recommitment for us as a people throughout the world African community.

Where has All Our Hope Gone?

The late singer-songwriters Al Cleveland, Renaldo Benson, and Marvin Gaye penned and sang a song titled “Save the Children” that was issued on Gaye’s 1971 album, What’s Going On.

Police Department's 3rd Annual Shop with a Cop

Children from across the city gathered a lot of loot, aided by cops from every police district in Philadelphia, during the Police Department's third annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart's Columbus Boulevard store last Friday, December 15, 2023.

KWAME TURE Our Prophet of Black Power pt II)

History teaches us that the actual ideology and practice of Pan-Africanism would be formed and organized by Africans on the beautiful island of Trinidad. Great  PanAfrican Nationalists would be born in Trinidad.

Get Healthy Shame, The Devil

“Racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care remain a persistent challenge in the United States.

Regional Foundation awards Neighborhood Planning Grants in NJ, DE, and PA, and continues to support revitalization work in historically underinvested communities

The Regional Foundation announced $2,000,000 in Neighborhood Planning and Implementation Grants to 11 organizations throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

A brand new $44 Million Dollar Elementary School building  is now ready to welcome students come January 3rd

The first new public school building built in North Philadelphia in seventy years had a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Our Christmas Traditions

We do things in life because they have become a tradition or custom. They become so much a part of our cultural existence that we do them without questioning or understanding why. We just do them because it has always been done. We need to be careful about that because we can do something wrong for so long that we begin to believe that it is right.

Supreme Gospel Entertainment's 26th Annual Toy Giveaway Spreads Joy and Community Spirit

On Sunday, December 4, Supreme Gospel Entertainment & Marketing (SGEM), in collaboration with Germantown Church of the Brethren, Lafiya Family Services, X-pressions, Inc., Create the Look, Esther Productions, and other partners, brought the community together for the 26th annual Touching All Communities Toy Giveaway. This marked a significant return to in-person festivities since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a memorable and joyous occasion for all involved.

The Obama's production company addresses serious issues

Keeping it short but sweet this week. Giving you just enough to fulfill your hunger for entertainment. If you haven't seen \"Leave the World Behind\" the dark look on society currently on Netflix centers on the idea of mistrust and how easy it is for humans to lose empathy for one another when faced with a crisis. Most importantly, it is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.

Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee Right to Vote for people with felonies on record

Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that, if enacted, could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections.

CIVICS 101

What are the rules of engagement to become a United States Congressman? The United States Congress is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment.

Why the paucity of men on campus is a problem and the beginnings of how to respond

You can learn a lot about social changes by looking at one yardstick in particular: the shifting male-female ratio in college enrollment.