Blackwell Pitches in on MLK Day
FORMER Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell participated with attorney Craig Levin on a chilly morning on Baltimore Avenue in W. Philadelphia as they distributed food and clothing to the needy. Blackwell’s herculean efforts in this work over many years have labeled her a “One Person Department of Human Services.” Photo from Levin’s Facebook page Send article […]
GRANDS AS PARENTS found a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with a service outreach of vital household goods to needy families. Gathered on N. Broad Street were these social-service activists with their founder and leader, Jean Hackney, in wheelchair. Photo by Wendell Douglas Send article as PDF
20 YEARS AGO, West Philadelphia incurred the deadliest gun murders in recent history. On Lex Street, George Porter and six others were slaughtered in a tragedy that still echoes today, given the drastic rise in gun deaths last year. On Dec. 27, George’s brother Tameka Porter was joined by Councilperson Jamie Gauthier, R, and neighbors […]
STATE SEN. Sharif Street, L, concluded three weeks of Christmas gift-giving streetside to needy kids. Photo from Street’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
COUNCILMAN Derek Green and Democratic 42nd Ward Leader Sharon Vaughn receive Toys for Tots in a toy drive-by drop off in Olney. The collection and concept went well. Sharon was not able to read “The Promised Land” by Barack Obama (on her lap). Photo from Vaughn’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
Question: What Are Five Silly Reasons Not To File For Bankruptcy? Answer: 1.You can’t be sued to collect on a debt. Sure, that sheriff or process server that comes to your door at 5:00 a.m. is a really nice guy, and you’ll miss those early morning visits, but the fun has to end sometime. More […]
WITH LITTLE fanfare, President-Elect Joe Biden, L, shared an intimate moment with Judge Patrick Dugan, R at Philadelphia’s Korean War Memorial on Front Street shortly before Biden’s Electoral College majority had been confirmed by national news analysis. Photo from Dugan’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
COUNCILMEMBER Jamie Gauthier and Blackwell Culture Alliance grouped together to arrange a massive distribution of turkey and trimmings at Big G’s Chicken Shack at 52nd & Locust Streets. It was a busy season,with so many families in need due to COVID-19. Photo by Wendell Douglas Send article as PDF
THE FIRST FEMALE minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, State Rep. Joanna McClinton of West Philadelphia, R, was congratulated on her ascension by State Rep. Mary Isaacson of Center City. Photo from Isaacson’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
PHILADELPHIA Protestant Home hosted State Rep. Jared Solomon in Lawndale on Veterans Day to share commemoration of its solemn holiday with residents who belong to the Greatest Generation. Photo from Solomon’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
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Blackwell Pitches in on MLK Day
FORMER Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell participated with attorney Craig Levin on a...
Grands Keep in Action with Service Giveaway
GRANDS AS PARENTS found a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Servic...
W. Philly Remembers a Massacre
20 YEARS AGO, West Philadelphia incurred the deadliest gun murders in recent his...
Street Delivers Toy Drive
STATE SEN. Sharif Street, L, concluded three weeks of Christmas gift-giving stre...
Vaughn Tackles Obama
COUNCILMAN Derek Green and Democratic 42nd Ward Leader Sharon Vaughn receive Toy...
Understanding Bankruptcy, Dec. 31, 2020: Why Not?
Question: What Are Five Silly Reasons Not To File For Bankruptcy? Answer: 1.You...
Biden Shares Quiet Memories at Philly’s Vet Monument
WITH LITTLE fanfare, President-Elect Joe Biden, L, shared an intimate moment wit...
Gauthier, Blackwell Team up for Turkeys
COUNCILMEMBER Jamie Gauthier and Blackwell Culture Alliance grouped together to ...
McClinton’s Leadership Hailed by Colleague
THE FIRST FEMALE minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, S...
Solomon Salutes Vets with Seniors
PHILADELPHIA Protestant Home hosted State Rep. Jared Solomon in Lawndale on Vete...