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Simply Pure Trenton, Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary, Opens In New Jersey
Simply Pure Trenton, an entirely Black-owned cannabis dispensary based in New Jersey, opened its doors July 27. Founded by vanguard husband and wife Scott Durrah and Wanda James, Simply Pure specializes in healthy alternative edibles. Although Simply Pure just opened, James and Durrah are not new to the game. Before the idea for the space was conceived in 2010, the couple launched Apothecary of Colorado, the “first Black-owned and veteran-owned dispensary” in the country, per AfroTech. According to the business’ website, Durrah drives the creation of unique products, utilizing his skills as a former executive chef to produce high-quality edibles in a...
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers
For years, Nate Golubiewski looked forward to buying an electric vehicle. He wanted to do his part to combat climate change and loved the idea of charging his car while he slept. “For me, home charging is actually the number one benefit to any EV,” said Golubiewski, an Adobe software...
Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate. The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Camden County offers free vaccines to children to get ready for the school year
The Health Department in Camden County will be offering free vaccines to children who are uninsured or with only Medicaid Part A, to get ready for the upcoming school year. The vaccination drive will be tomorrow, July 30, from 9 until 11 a.m. It is held at Magnolia Public Schools, located on 420 North Warwick […]
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there’s insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city. Attorneys for former officer Mark […]
Philadelphia Radio, Civil Rights Icon Mary Mason Passes At 94
Philadelphia radio trailblazer Beatrice Elmore, known on-air as Mary Mason, has passed away at the age of 94. Mason’s impact went beyond the airwaves on WHAT-AM into local politics, where she played a pivotal role in promoting civil rights. Mason began her radio career at WHAT in the late...
Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo Center will have to undergo a name change next year, as Wells Fargo announced it is dropping its partnership. Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write Gillian Tan and Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg.
This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local 19 and the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation are creating a pathway for women in the construction industry with a camp for young girls to gain valuable skills and insight. With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in...
Judge denies request to move murder trial of ex-officer Mark Dial out of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL/AP) — A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there’s insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city. Attorneys for former officer Mark […]
How the Sixers Stixers drumline is giving Philadelphia's kids a path forward
Known for hyping up the crowd before, during and after each home Philadelphia 76ers home game, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline. Antoine humbly drums to change the lives of young people and put "drumsticks in people's hands so they won't put guns in them."
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