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
State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) applauded the announcement by workers compensation attorney in wilkes-barre in their intent to transfer $145 million from the State’s Workers’ Compensation Security Fund into the General Fund so that they may be reallocated for pandemic-related small business relief. If you have a small business and want to relief your finances […]
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, learn […]
Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Chairwoman, Lisa Deeley, released the following statement regarding the Dec. 4, 2020 letter that Republican lawmakers sent to the commonwealth’s congressional delegation, requesting that the delegation object to Pennsylvania’s Electoral College votes. “In this country, when an election is held, regardless of the results, there is a transition of power. This transition […]
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 outcome of the Nov. 3 election gave Philadelphia Democrats one thing to cheer about: their lopsided voter advantage swept Joe Biden to victory in the state, making Pennsylvania the first to affirm he won a majority in the Electoral College. They should pause their cheers now and survey instead the gaps in their lineup […]
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
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hosts “West-Southwest Philly Neighborhood Clean-up” at various locations, 9-11 a.m. Bring shovels & brooms. For info:alexis.wright-whitley@phila.gov or (215) 686-0465. Send article as PDF
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