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Long-awaited municipal services building reopens in North Philly North Philadelphians can now skip the commute downtown for municipal services with the reopening of the North Philadelphia Municipal Services Center at 2761 N. 22nd St.

North Philadelphians can now skip the commute downtown for municipal services with the reopening of the North Philadelphia Municipal Services Center at 2761 N. 22nd St. Report by Tribune staff writer Kiara Santos.
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'We still have faith': Members and neighbors of United Missionary Baptist Church devastated by fire Fire engulfed the 133-year-old United Missionary Baptist Church building in North Philadelphia earlier this week, leaving stained glass windows shattered, the roof charred, and the sanctuary destroyed...

A devastating five-alarm fire destroyed the historic United Missionary Baptist Church in North Philadelphia, leaving members and the community heartbroken.

“The church has been here such a long time,” said Darrell Hewett, a resident of North Philadelphia. #Philly
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Philly DA Krasner leans on record, anti-Trump rhetoric in campaign launch District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Tuesday he would seek a third term as lead prosecutor in Philadelphia, promoting his successes and railing against President Donald Trump.

District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Tuesday he would seek a third term as lead prosecutor in Philadelphia, promoting his successes and railing against President Donald Trump. #Philly
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Philly mayor talks up 'Mission 30,000' housing plan at luncheon with business leaders Mayor Cherelle Parker gave the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia a peek at her major housing plan Wednesday at their annual luncheon.

During the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia annual luncheon Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke on "Mission 30,000" a plan created on building, preserving and repairing 30,000 housing units across Philadelphia.
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Traditional and neighborhood schools see improvements, says Philly schools leader in State of School address School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. touted the progress of the eighth largest school district Thursday during his second annual State of School address.

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. touted the progress of the eighth largest school district Thursday during his second annual State of School address. #Phillyschools #PHLEd
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Philly students see improvement in math, little growth in reading, national report card says Philadelphia public school students have shown progress in math and reading, according to recent data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also called NAEP.

Philadelphia public school students have shown progress in math and reading, according to recent data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also called NAEP. #Philly #education
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Mayor Parker signs law to place speed cameras along Route 13 in West and North Philadelphia Automated speed enforcement cameras will be coming to a series of major roadways throughout the city, thanks to legislation signed Monday by Mayor Cherelle Parker. She hopes this won’t be

Philadelphia Mayor Parker has signed a law to place speed cameras along Route 13 in West and North Philadelphia, aiming to enhance road safety. Report written by Tribune staff writer Marco Cerino. #Philadelphia #SpeedCameras #RoadSafety
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund announces $25 million grant to HBCUs The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced that a $25 million grant will go to 32 of its member institutions to support HBCU capacity building and improve the process and procedures

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced that a $25 million grant will go to 32 of its member institutions to support HBCU capacity building and improve the process and procedures on their campuses. Report by Tribune staff writer Chanel Hill. #HBCUs
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In Philly visit, Lt. Gov Davis announces state grants for afterschool programs Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced Thursday that $11.6 million in state grants will go to 46 organizations to provide after-school programming for students. This is the first budget year the

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced Thursday that $11.6 million in state grants will go to 46 organizations to provide after-school programming for students. This is the first budget year the state has directly earmarked funding for such entities. #Philly #schoolsafety
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SEPTA reports largest drop in serious crime in its history SEPTA reported its largest one-year drop in serious crimes in the authority’s history, said SEPTA Police Chief Charles Lawson at a press conference on Thursday.

SEPTA reported its largest one-year drop in serious crimes in the authority’s history, said SEPTA Police Chief Charles Lawson at a press conference on Thursday. #SEPTA #Philly

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School of the Week: Dunbar builds relationships, offers opportunities for growth Through building relationships with students and introducing opportunities for growth, Paul L. Dunbar School has seen an increase on the PSSA’s in reading and math.

Student growth is on the rise at Paul L. Dunbar School thanks to intentional relationships with students, parents and school staff. Report by Tribune staff writer Chanel Hill. #Philly #PhillySchools
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City Controller Christy Brady reported Wednesday that Philadelphia's Municipal Pension Fund will be fully funded by 2033, thanks to reforms that have seen the city's contributions increase. Report by Tribune staff writer Marco Cerino. #Philly #Philadelphia
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Black women in Philly have a higher rate of severe maternal morbidity compared to other racial and ethnic groups, new report says In its new report canvasing the maternal health outcomes across Philadelphia, the city’s health department found Black women in the city had a higher rate of maternal morbidity than any

In its new report canvasing the maternal health outcomes across Philadelphia, the city’s health department found Black women in the city had a higher rate of maternal morbidity than any other demographic. #Philly #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMotherhood
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Delaware State University president to step down as lead of national HBCU board Tony Allen will be stepping down from his role of chairman emeritus and board member of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His last day

Tony Allen will be stepping down from his role of chairman emeritus and board member of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His last day will be Jan. 20. #HBCUs

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Late boxing great Joe Frazier remembered on his 81st birthday Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor the legacy of the late boxing icon Joe Frazier on what would have been his 81st birthday on Sunday.

Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor the legacy of the late boxing icon Joe Frazier on what would have been his 81st birthday on Sunday. Report by Tribune correspondent O.J. Spivey. #Philly
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Philly schools' Tony Watlington Sr. named National Superintendent of the Year School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. has been named 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute.

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. has been named 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute. Report by Tribune staff writer Chanel Hill. #PHLEd #Philly
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Some Black leaders throw support behind Sixers' pivot with arena, after supporting Market East project Several Black leaders, who originally supported the Sixers proposal to build the team’s new arena in Center City, appeared Monday to be behind the new plan to keep the team

Several Black leaders, who originally supported the Sixers proposal to build the team’s new arena in Center City, appeared Monday to be behind the new plan to keep the team in South Philadelphia. Report by Tribune staff writer Kiara Santos. #Philly #76ersArena
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Former Mayor Michael Nutter to replace Bernard Smalley as president of City Trusts board It has been confirmed that Bernard W. Smalley Sr. will step down from his position as president of the Board of Directors of City Trusts and be replaced by former

It has been confirmed that Bernard W. Smalley Sr. will step down from his position as president of the Board of Directors of City Trusts and be replaced by former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

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Comcast Business Spotlight:: Nafees Innovations Nafees Norris started his first STEM-based education workshop for kids on October 3, 2024. Stripping away the security of a job in a Delaware lab, Norris fused his skillset with

Nafees Norris launched Nafees Innovations, a STEM education workshop for kids in Philadelphia with goals to make science accessible and engaging, without the hefty cost to parents. His Saturday workshops blend fun with education.
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West Philly resident cleared of 1991 murder talks life after exoneration: 'It decimated me' In one of his first interviews since he was cleared of the murder of a high school girl in 1991, Jimmy Dennis, shared what it was like to twice come

In one of his first interviews since he was cleared of the murder of a high school girl in 1991, Jimmy Dennis, shared what it was like to twice come close to having the death penalty carried out as an innocent man on death row. Report by staff writer Sherry Stone.

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Philly mayor honors President Carter's legacy with Habitat for Humanity While many of America’s leaders congregated in the nation’s capital for former President Jimmy Carter’s memorial service, Philadelphia celebrated his legacy through his works.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Habitat for Humanity Thursday to honor former President Jimmy Carter's work in building homes across the world, including here in this city.
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Philly mayor, leaders kick off MLK Day of Service events at Girard College Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined corporate sponsors and leaders from across the city's education and nonprofit fields to kick off the 30th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. D...

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined corporate sponsors and leaders from across the city's education and nonprofit fields to kick off the 30th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
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Philly's credit rating upgraded, highest in 40 years, report says Philadelphia received its highest combined credit rating in decades, according to a release from the mayor's office, Wednesday.

S&P wrote in its report that “Philadelphia’s demonstrated long-term commitment” to fiscal stability “including making annual additional payments towards its pensions and rebuilding its budget stabilization reserve despite economic and fund balance fluctuations.”
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Delaware State introduces DeSean Jackson as head football coach: ‘We’re going to grind hard, work hard and turn this thing around’ Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was formally introduced Wednesday as the new head football coach at Delaware State University.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was formally introduced Wednesday as the new head football coach at Delaware State University.

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