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West Philly native creates hypoallergenic hair brand that's gone international
Black Business Month is a time to celebrate diverse entrepreneurs. Many of them created businesses focused on needs that are often overlooked.That's the case with one business owner in Manayunk whose nationally-renowned hair brand focuses on sensitive scalps."I'm pretty sensitive, tender-headed, so I really didn't have the best salon experience," said Ash Williams, of South Philadelphia, as she got her hair braided by natural stylist Kiara Brown."Braids are super, super popular now," said Brown, who leads the team of stylists at Dosso Beauty's new salon and shop in Manayunk. The brand is focused on providing certified hypoallergenic braiding hair."It...
How will Philly’s extended school day pilot work? Some parents still unsure
The city and school district are launching before and after school programs at 20 district and five charter schools starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Some parents still have questions about how the pilot will work.
Arrest Made In Deadly Arson In Philadelphia: Police
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in a Philadelphia arson fire that left a 66-year-old woman dead early Friday, Aug. 23, police said.Shadeek McDowell has been charged with murder, arson, five counts of aggravated assault, five counts of simple assault, and related offenses in the 4:30 a.m. blaze …
Penn women’s soccer opens season with 1-0 loss at Villanova
Classes don’t start until Tuesday, and the first wave of midterms are still several weeks away, but Penn women’s soccer faced its first test of the 2024 campaign Friday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Quakers, their grade was less than desired, as they fell 1-0 to Villanova (2-1). For...
Yikes! 1 in 5 New Jerseyans turn to alcohol before these decisions
We have plenty of reasons to be stressed in New Jersey, and finances are definitely one of the bigger issues. Yeah, I’m looking at you, tolls and property taxes. A recent survey was put out by Card Rates that highlighted the number of New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol when making some of their bigger financial decisions.
Shamrock Medicine Expands Insurance Acceptance to Enhance Mental Healthcare Access
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Shamrock Medicine is taking significant strides to improve access to mental healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area by expanding its acceptance of major insurance plans. Now welcoming coverage from Aetna, Cigna, Highmark BCBS, Independence BCBS, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, UMR, and United Insurances, the practice aims to make mental health services more affordable and accessible.
REPORT: YBC DUL aka Mr. Disrespectful, Shot and Killed in Philadelphia
YBC Dul was a rapper and vlogger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who became a YouTube sensation for his rap disses and criminal activity. The post REPORT: YBC DUL aka Mr. Disrespectful, Shot and Killed in Philadelphia appeared first on Philly's Hip Hop and R&B Station..
PWD invites residents to learn about stormwater infrastructure projects in West Philly
You may have seen the road work and digging on 51st to 54th and Cedar to Walnut Streets in recent months. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) wants to talk about it. The PWD will hold a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 to tell West Philly residents about its new green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects planned for the area.
BetMGM progressive jackpot pays out record-breaking $6.5 million to NJ resident
It appears that New Jersey is home to history makers. Just this week, a Garden State resident made iGaming history by winning the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history, according to NJBIZ. The player hit the jackpot for $6.5 million off of a $200 bet playing the Fruit Blaster's The Big One slot...
N.J. university offers new ‘free tuition’ program as it faces financial problems
New Jersey students can attend Rider University for free, if they meet certain financial and academic eligibility requirements, university officials announced this week. The new initiative, called the Rider Tuition Guarantee, comes amid the Lawrenceville university’s recent financial struggles. Earlier this month, school officials announced they cut 31 jobs, saving the private Mercer County university more than $2 million.
Experts Say NJ Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
New Jersey is no stranger to bad storms. There have been a few that caused a lot of damage when they made landfall. Even though it seems more common to hear about these storms during the warmer months, fall is actually one of the times when hurricanes are most likely to strike here in the Garden State.
Police welcome 24 new officers during graduation ceremony at Temple
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Police force just got a little bigger. Two dozen cadets graduated from the police academy on Friday.One by one, the 24 cadets took their latest steps in their journey to become the newest officers in the Philadelphia Police Department.The group was sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Temple University where they received their diplomas after taking an oath to protect and serve."Their resilience, their dedication and unwavering commitment to service is nothing short of exceptional," said Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.The new officers are joining the force during a pivotal time. The department continues to...
New luxury in NJ that’s a sad reality for most
Not sure if this should be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. A sign that's actually better for us all, or a sign that signals a troubling trend. It's one thing if this was just New Jersey, but it's not. It's all part of a National trend that involves one of America's favorite quick meals - fast food. But make no mistake as this survey definitely points to trends that are happening here now in the Great Garden State.
Developers expanding Philadelphia multifamily project by 40%
The team behind the Northbank development on the Delaware River decided they can go much bigger than they planned. D3 Development and the Concordia Group are taking the next steps on an expanded project at 2001 Richmond Street on the border of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported. The number of units for the second phase of the mixed-use project increased by 39 percent from previous plans.
Video game meetup turns into brazen home invasion in Philadelphia; 3 suspects wanted
Philadelphia police are searching for three men wanted in a home invasion robbery in June.The victim was set up for the crime through the Social Networking site Tagged.The victim, who doesn't want to be identified, says he met one of the suspects on the social networking site and invited him over to hang out and play video games.Shortly thereafter, two men stormed into his home in the city's Germantown section."He had the gun. He had the gun facing me. He grabbed me. He pulled me and then grabbed the back of my shirt and walked me up the steps," the...
Blue Stoop continues its inclusive literary mission with the Jennifer Weiner fellowship
This summer, Philly literary hub Blue Stoop continues its mission for inclusive pathways to writing careers with the Jennifer Weiner Fellowship. It will offer an unrestricted stipend for six emerging women-identified prose writers in the United States (including support for travel, living, and childcare expenses) as well as one-on-one mentorship from Weiner, a bestselling novelist with Philly roots.
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