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Black Doctors Row, A South Philly Treasure

Black Doctors Row, A South Philly Treasure

Over the years, here and there, I’d hear stories about Christian Street in South Philadelphia, particularly from the 1500 block down to the 2000 block--it was said that a large number of prominent Blacks lived there from the 1900s on.

3 mins

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs three additional Public Safety Bills into Law

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed into law three bills that will protect the public from the dangers of rate-of-fire acceleration devices (guns), excessive speeding on major roadways, and evictions – furthering the Mayor’s vision for a Safer, Cleaner and Greener City, with Access to Economic Opportunity for All.

1 min

Through the window of Bill's Barbershop

“You can be educated in soul, vision, feelings as well as the mind. God creates every man with it, knowingly or unknowingly to him who possesses it, develop yours, and you become as great and full of knowledge as the other men without even entering a classroom.”

3 mins

City Kicks off the start of summer meals programming at Heitzman Recreation Center

The City of Philadelphia's Office of Children and Families, Parks & Recreation, and American Dairy Association North East kicked off another Philly Summer Meals program season for children and teens at Heitzman Recreation Center.

3 mins

Rev. James Lawson, an Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights Movement

“Through non-violence, courage displaces fear; love transforms hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair.

3 mins

Chester Mayor host Safe Summer Summit

I think everyone is aware that the City of Chester has put in place a Minor’s Curfew Ordinance, limiting the hours that unaccompanied youth can be outside.

2 mins

On Earth, as it is in Heaven

Lord, Help Us By Your Grace To Feed One Another Like You Feed Us. Amen.

3 mins

Large dump site cleared in Camden neighborhood

In a voice of satisfaction, Mayor Carstarphen announced in his speech at 7th & Chestnut Street on June 18, 2024, that the last illegal dumpsites in Camden had been cleaned up.

2 mins

Legacy Unveiled: Commemorating Black Heritage in Haddonfield

Miss Ross Convenience Store, Douglass Avenue Public School #4 for Coloreds, Pray House, 164 Ellis Street, Mount Olivet Baptist Church & Parsonage, and Greater Mount Pisgah Church.

1 min

10 ways to protect your personal information

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm.

2 mins

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