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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.

Randall Robinson opened the door of Freedom in South Africa and Challenged America

\"We want our brothers and sisters in South Africa to know that we are with them today, we will be with them tomorrow, and we will be with them until their final freedom.\" – Randall Robinson, 1985 National Urban League Conference, Washington, D.C.

A Man on a Mission to Revive the City of Brotherly Love

Who would have thought that a kid who shined shoes, delivered newspapers, washed dishes, and mopped up office buildings to help his family make ends meet would one day build a business from the ground up? His humble beginnings taught him the value of giving back and helping others. In fact, while he was on City Council, he donated his entire Council salary to help a new generation of kids achieve their dreams.

Philadelphia House Delegation amplifies tactical pressure on gun safety reforms

The Philadelphia House Delegation announced that the organization is aggressively working on key actions that will boost prevention efforts and regulate reckless gun access in the commonwealth as part of a strategic plan to put a halt on the gun violence crisis that is assaulting the city.

Chester Omegas celebrate 50 years of service

The Brothers of the Epsilon Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. celebrated fifty years of service with a full weekend with a variety of activities featuring a black tie banquet on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Harrah’s Casino and Race Track in Chester Pa. Originally charted in Media Pennsylvania on March 23, 1973, the chapter became dormant for a few years. However, in the spring of 1981, the chapter was reactivated by a group of dedicated and far-sighted brothers who committed to moving the chapter to Chester and focusing on making the city its primary service area.