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Montco Man Carjacked and Kidnapped, Elderly Man Stalked and Attacked, and Sgt. Fitzgerald Slain
I normally don’t write about crime because it’s scary and depressing and I love living and working in my community. However, the increase in violent crimes in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area is getting out of control. I’m making a point to say Tri-State area versus just Philadelphia because Trenton and Wilmington have had a recent uptick and sadly Sgt. Fitzgerald’s senseless and brutal murder involved a Bucks County man who was stealing a car.
I Applied for a Gentrified Apartment in North Philly and Didn’t Like It
Guilt and gentrification — upward mobility angst. Philadelphia - I write about the Philadelphia housing crisis because the struggle is real and people need to know that housing insecurity doesn’t start with homeless or “unhoused” people. It starts with a lack of resources and support. Many people are pushed out of their communities when developers and investors buy properties and price the residents out of their own neighborhoods.
Free Philly Resources March 2023
Free Ritas Water Ice, free food give-aways, parent resources, paid youth fellowships, and more. "Hope all is well, I would like to share that YASP is now recruiting for our next cohort of our Youth Hub Fellowship Program. The Hub Fellowship program is a 9-12 month paid fellowship. It is an opportunity for any young person who has been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. During the Fellowship, young people participate in building skills which will allow them to create change within their communities. These skills focus on: Liberation + Movement Building, Transformative + Restorative Justice, Self-Care + Personal Development & facilitating our Youth Participatory Defense Hub.
“She Did That”: A Must-See Documentary About Women Entrepreneurs
Inspiration and Motivation She Did That, The Documentary. This story is the first piece in my Shero/Herstory Series (started in 2020) because it was truly inspirational and a great representation of the genius, resourcefulness, and resilience of female entrepreneurship in various industries from public relations to technology and they all just happen to be Black and women of color.
OPINION: Why We Need to Speak Up When We're Left Waiting in Doctor's Offices
Long wait times without communication or an apology shouldn’t be the norm. I know I haven’t posted in a while. Time is flying – the holiday season ended and just when I was basking in the glow of family fun and good food – I was on to an exciting new job and a simultaneous apartment search. Talk about a hectic schedule – my work/life balance has been nonexistent since January.
Women’s History Month: Remember Dr. Susan Moore
#DrSusanMoore — A Covid casualty - Gone but not forgotten. Do you know Dr. Susan Moore? She's a very important person to know as we recognize Women's History Month and gender and race-based health disparities, bias, and discrimination.
Renting In Philly March 2023
The beauty and beast of outrageous application fees, and expensive accommodations. The rental market in Philly is plentiful but expensive. RentCafe.com says the average 794 sq ft [studio or small 1 bedroom apartment] costs $1900. The site lists the average rent per neighborhood with the lowest rent of $912 in Kensington to $2916 in Bella Vista (I have no clue where that is -because I’ve never heard of it except in ads and from people who aren’t from Philly.
Do You Know Ella Jenkins “The First Lady of Children’s Music”?
Women’s History in Folk Music and Early Childhood Education. Women’s History Month and folk music genre should honor Ella Jenkins for giving 50 years of unity and peace to children and parents around the world with her voice, and ukulele.
Fake Nursing School Update: Washington State and Texas Release Names, and VA Hospital Fires 89 Fake Nurses
Update #2: Fake Nurse Scandal — Operation Nightingale- Texas names’ names, 10 nursing schools close, and info on how to check your nurses’ credentials through Nursys. Here is the second update on the national nursing scandal and investigation called Operation Nightingale from the Texas Nursing Board, Pulse, Nurses.org, and Forbes. The FBI investigation found that 7600 fake diplomas and transcripts were bought from 3 fake Florida based nursing schools.
Do You Know Adenah Bayoh? You Should, She’s A Real American Shero and Businesswoman!
Giving back is her priority — a great Jersey business owner is who she is. Do you know Adenah Bayoh? Well, I didn’t either until I read several articles about her giving back with her two restaurant chains in New Jersey in 2020. The article below is the third article I wrote when I officially returned to writing after a 20+ year career detour as an educator.
Philly Mourns Fallen Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, Beloved Husband, Father, and Son of Former Ft. Worth Police Chief
Suburban trouble in the city - Bucks county carjacking leads to the murder of brave and beloved officer, Chris Fitgerald. Hundreds gathered around the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for the funeral and viewing of Temple University Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald Friday, February 25, 2023. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Local Senior with 4.5 GPA, Abu Kamara is Heading to Yale on Full Scholarship
Abu Kamara’s story is the feel-good story of the week because he is going to Yale on a full scholarship to play football, but he could have easily gotten an academic scholarship with his 4.5 grade point average.
Fabuloso Recalls 5 Million Bottles in US and Canada
Oh No, 5 Million Bottles recalled for risk of bacteria contamination. Fabuloso, the universally loved and ubiquitous cleaner has issued a “voluntary recall” of 5 million bottles of their lemon, lavender and other multi-purpose cleaners due to “risk of bacterial growth,” according to a company representative in Jordan Valinsky’s, CNN.com article. Jordan said,
More Good News About Medical Bills From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Ending Surprise Medical Bills and Helping Uninsured and Self-Pay Customers. In December 2022, I wrote an article about how “medical bills don’t have to kill your credit scores anymore” because The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) changed medical bill reporting. CNBC reported:
Florida Nursing School Scandal Update #1: 3 Colleges Closed, Delaware Annuls 26 Nursing Licenses, No Names Released
Nationwide Nursing School Scandal Has Philly Tri-State Roots. News broke of Operation Nightingale in late January. The Justice Department closed down 3 fake nursing schools that handed out over 7,600 fake nursing degrees, certifications, and transcripts.
The West Philly Hoagie That Made a 20-Year Italian Hoagie Enthusiast Turn Turkey
How Honeysuckle Provision's turkey hoagie made me question my 20+ year Italian hoagie loyalty. First, let me say I am an Italian hoagie enthusiast- all the way and I prefer them on Amoroso’s bread or from Italian People’s Bakery (not in Philly)… It's just something about that perfectly seasoned charcuterie and captivatingly cured meats - that you can't beat (shout out to the Di Bruno Bros).
Fake Florida Nursing School Sells 7,600 Phony Diplomas and Certificates
Founder of a fake nursing school from Burlington, NJ, 26 in Delaware lose their licenses, more states investigate. Georgia's Board of Nursing just reported 22 nurses were asked to surrender their licenses and 3 were removed from duty at a local VA hospital.
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