Philly Gains a House Seat in Redistricting Plan
BY TONY WEST For once, something good is coming out of the Pennsylvania General Assembly for Philadelphia. Popping a new winner in town even. They can’t help it, actually. Try as they might, legislative majority Republicans were compelled to join with minority Democrats in the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to set new boundaries for State house […]
BY JOE SHAY STIVALA Were you surprised to hear President Biden mentioned the former president in connection with Jan. 6? In retrospect, I think that it needed saying. Democracy is too fragile and must be protected. A great Philadelphian wrote me that Germany had a top democracy in 1930. In 1933 they had Hitler. There […]
STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.) and his wife, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, have become regular interview subjects on MSNBC commentator Jonathan Capehart’s prime shows. Both are turned to for in-depth discussions of Pennsylvania’s controversial political twists, which increasingly play a role in major national struggles. Expect them to return on this channel in 2022. […]
The New Year brings nostalgic memories of great persons we have lost, not just in Philadelphia but around the world. Some of our local leaders share keepsakes with the greats. Send article as PDF
STATE REP. Jordan Harris (D-W. Phila.), C, held a December fundraiser at Chick’s on Washington Avenue. As Democratic Caucus whip in Harrisburg, Harris has extensive contacts in the party and attracted significant well-wishers to his affair, including House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-W. Phila.) and City Commission Co-Chair Omar Sabir, who is moving into greater […]
THE HISTORIC Church of the Advocate in North Central Philadelphia was the scene of a merry holiday party organized by Grands as Parents. Photos by Wendell Douglas JEAN HACKNEY, C seated, is the longstanding advocate in Philadelphia for the efforts of older citizens to provide essential care for grandchildren when their biological parents are unable […]
Why File Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy? Corporations and LLC’s don’t get a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, so what’s the point of filing? Ensuring that business assets go to pay payroll, benefits, and taxes is a compelling reason. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding; the trustee appointed by the court will gather up and […]
Democratic 64th Ward Leader Peter McDermott was Santa in the Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade. McDermott, an educator, was able to get the glue and whiskers scraped off prior to the start of class. Photo from McDermott’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
The 27 chapters of the Philadelphia Ancient Order of Hibernians once again drove their pickup trucks to the Shamrock Warehouse to again load turkeys and foodstuffs for distribution to needy families. From that point they fanned out across the city, leaving boxes of holiday culinary cheer. The effort was led by Joe Fox, marketing manager […]
City Commissioner Omar Sabir, R, was guest of honor at a recent fundraiser in McCormick & Schmick’s. Sabir was introduced by Ryan Boyer, president of the Philadelphia Building Trades Association. Photo from Sabir’s facebook page>/em> Send article as PDF
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Hughes Gets Views on National TV
STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.) and his wife, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph-...
2021 Saw Passing of Great Men
The New Year brings nostalgic memories of great persons we have lost, not just i...
Harris Gathers Yuletide Cheer in Funder
STATE REP. Jordan Harris (D-W. Phila.), C, held a December fundraiser at Chickâ€...
Children Had a ‘Grand’ Christmas Time
THE HISTORIC Church of the Advocate in North Central Philadelphia was the scene ...
Understanding Bankruptcy, Jan. 5, 2022
Why File Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy? Corporations and LLC's don't get a disc...
Irish Team Launches Holiday Birds
The 27 chapters of the Philadelphia Ancient Order of Hibernians once again drove...
Sabir Raises Funds for New Year
City Commissioner Omar Sabir, R, was guest of honor at a recent fundraiser in Mc...
Judge DeLeon ‘Plaques Away’ from Work
Judge James De Leon is retiring, having reached the mandatory retirement age of ...
Finding Faith in Season’s Spirit
State Rep. Mary Isaacson and Councilman Mark Squilla chatted with William Penn a...
Street Stands with Asians Under Assault
State Sen. Sharif Street took sides with Philadelphia’s Asian American communi...