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The Rock surprises nonprofit with ‘Moana 2’ private screening: ‘I’m going to fly you and your family’
A nonprofit group in Philadelphia received a life-changing surprise. While on the Good Morning America broadcast on Monday, the SquashSmarts program was honored for its amazing community service. Additionally, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation donated $10,000 to the initiative. While on a press tour for “Moana 2,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson learned about the group’s…
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How Philly’s Black motorcycle clubs are encouraging Black men to vote
With just weeks left before the 2024 U.S. election, Black motorcycle clubs in Philadelphia...
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Here are the rudest cities in the U.S. in 2024, ranked by Americans
When tourists set out on their travels around a country, they frequently look for an inviting...
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Fans devastated as family confirms passing of R&B and Funk icon Frankie Beverly
R&B and funk legend Frankie Beverly has passed away at the age of 77. His family confirmed...
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Mom sparks online debate for spending $16K on her daughter’s prom
High school junior Fela Burk’s over-the-top prom night has the internet buzzing after her mom, Marisela Torres, dropped a jaw-dropping $16,625 on the big event. The breakdown, which was revealed...
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Jalen Hurts’ $200,000 donation for ACs improves comfort for students in Philadelphia schools
Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback, has shown his affection for the community by contributing $200,000 to fund the installation of air conditioners in Philadelphia-area schools so...
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11-year-old boy born deaf hears for the first time after taking injection
A groundbreaking treatment has enabled six deaf children, ranging from ages one to 11, to experience hearing for the first time. The children, all born with a gene mutation hindering the production of...
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Homeless couple kicked out of storage unit after going viral find help from stranger
Leland Brown Jr. and his partner have been kicked out after going viral with videos of their experience living in a storage unit as a home and documenting their efforts to find a place to call home. ...
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Philly homeowner says he paid squatters $1,200 to leave his property after police refused to help
A Philadelphia homeowner, Chris Harte, has claimed he had to pay squatters $1,200 to vacate his property after they changed the locks and left it in disarray. He said he purchased a home in northwest Philadelphia...
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Cherelle Parker makes history by becoming first woman mayor of Philadelphia
Philadelphia has embraced a historic moment after voters elected Cherelle Parker as the city’s first female mayor. In a resounding win, the Democrat outshined Republican David Oh, securing over 70%...
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Meet Rev. Leon Sullivan, the preacher who raised $10M to build the largest shopping center in Philadelphia in the 70s
Rev. Leon H. Sullivan was a prominent figure in civil rights activism and a preacher who advocated for selective patronage among the black community. He was also one of the civil rights campaigners who...
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How the historical ‘Million Woman March’ marked a new dawn for black women
Though inspired by the ‘Million Man March’ of 1995, one profound fact about the ‘Million Woman March’ was how its organization was not centered on any star power. There was no influential...
