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Is America ready for a woman of color to be president? Philly Black leaders say yes.
Mayor Cherelle Parker shown at her victory party last year after making history in becoming the first woman mayor of Philadelphia. Parker released an endorsement for Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee in this year’s race for president. — TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO / ABDUL SULAYMAN. The Democratic...
Black Vanity Announces Inaugural “Black Vanity Culture Fest” Celebrating Local Black Artists and Community Empowerment
Black Vanity, the pioneering Black woman-owned self-care brand, proudly announces its inaugural “Black Vanity Culture Fest”, set to take place on August 24, 2024 at Artworks Trenton in Trenton, New Jersey. This one-day festival is designed to celebrate and elevate the creativity of local Black artists while fostering cultural empowerment and community healing.
Heads Up! Here Are 5 New Businesses Coming Soon to the Cherry Hill Mall
Get ready for more shopping options at one of the most popular malls in New Jersey!. The Cherry Hill Mall is about to welcome another round of new stores, including a new restaurant!. As locals know, the Cherry Hill Mall is no stranger to change! Let's see which new spots...
Towson Tennis Head Coach Jamie Peterson Captures Third Consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup Title
PAOLI, Pa. – Towson University women's tennis head coach Jamie Peterson was named captain of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic 45-and-over Intersectional Team this past weekend. Peterson led the team to capture its third consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup title at the Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The annual event pits the best players aged 45-and-over from the four USTA sections of the Northeastern United States (Mid-Atlantic, Eastern, New England and Middle States). The event is a three-day round Robin where each team plays each other in a 2-singles, 3-doubles format with best of three sets and a...
New Hope Borough Hall Getting Roof Refresh
The council approved roof work. New Hope Borough Hall will be getting fresh roofing. A roofing restoration project at the borough building was unanimously approved by New Hope Borough Council at a recent council meeting. The roofing project will entail removing and disposing 5,600 square feet of asphalt and shingles...
Get Your Head In The Game
Javon Daniels hopes that his late-summer soccer surge will carry into the fall. Daniels is a 2023 graduate of Burlington Township, who is entering his sophomore season at Villanova. This summer he competed for Atlantic City FC of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Known as the Aces, Atlantic City...
Attention Dog Owners: Manayunk’s Dog Day of Summer is Back With Vendors, Photo booth, Yappy Hours, & More
If you’ve been waiting on an event to take your pup to then be sure to mark your calendar because on Saturday August 17th Manayunk will host its annual Dog Day of Summer from 11 am to 4 pm. Dog Day of Summer will primarily take place along Main Street between Green St. and Shurs Lane, with activities along the sidewalks and activated parking lots.
The long struggle to reduce traffic fatalities in Philly
Why do pedestrians and cyclists keep dying in traffic accidents in Philadelphia?. The death of a bicyclist killed by an out-of-control driver on Spruce Street last week, and the deaths of a pedestrian and a toddler in a stroller in North Philly, have led to renewed calls for more robust traffic safety measures, such as the installation of concrete barriers along bike lanes.
‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia city leaders gathered on Monday morning at the site of a mass shooting in West Philly, condemning the gun violence that led to the killing of three people and the injuries of six others.
Philadelphia Rallies Support with Resources to Combat Food and Housing Insecurity
In the City of Brotherly Love, the fight against food and housing insecurity persists as an enduring quest for dignity. Recent information from the Philadelphia government underscores the magnitude of the challenge and a slew of resources available to those in need. Those seeking shelter amidst economic strife have places...
Philadelphia's Logan Square fountain turns 100 years old
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An iconic fixture of the Philadelphia cityscape is celebrating a major milestone birthday.The Swann Memorial Fountain in the city's Logan Square is now 100 years old after it was first unveiled in July 1924.A fixture inside the traffic circle on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and visible from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the fountain features multiple sculptures by Alexander Stirling Calder, depicting three reclining Native American figures emitting water — each representing a different major waterway around Philadelphia — the Delaware, the Schuylkill and the Wissahickon Creek.Architect Wilson Eyre Jr....
Jon Hamm & Amanda Peet Filming New Apple TV Series in Princeton, NJ
Hollywood has come to Mercer County, New Jersey. Two big stars are working on a new project in downtown Princeton that's set to air later this year or early 2025. I saw on the bent spoon's now-expired Instagram story that Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet were spotted in Palmer Square.
The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia
The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Jewish advocacy group wants […]
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Midstate college looking to sell 30 acres of unused land
(WHTM) — A Midstate college is looking to sell almost 30 acres of its land. “So, we’re super excited,” said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the President of Central Penn College. Fedrizzi-Williams tells abc27 News, the school is looking to sell unused acres of land on and off campus. “We are seeing who in the community wants […]
Tyrese Maxey took a leap of faith in 2023, and the Sixers are flying high in 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. - As the Sixers held press conferences for Tyrese Maxey's rookie-scale maximum extension and Paul George's introduction on Tuesday, the speakers fittingly followed the same chronological order as the circumstances necessary for Philadelphia to sign George in early July. It all started with a noble decision Maxey and...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting a double-play grounder to erase the lone baserunner in that stretch. The 6-foot-9 right-hander gave up four hits and one walk and improved to 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in his last six starts.Cole Sands finished with two scoreless innings for the Twins, who held the Phillies to one hit in their last 27...
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