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A Celebration of Juneteenth at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia was the site of a Juneteenth Block Party that featured live performances from Rich Medina and Seraiah Nicole, a poetry reading from the Poet Laureate Kai Davis, a headlining musical performance by the popular duo, Kid ‘n Play, and more. The main event of the evening was a panel…
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Teacher at Freire Charter High School Transforms Classroom into a Theater, Engaging Students
As a former off-Broadway actor, Chad Corbitt continues to incorporate the arts into his current job as an English teacher at Freire Charter High School, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. There, he is also the artistic director of the Broken Leg Players, an after-school theater group that has grown tremendously since it was launched nearly…
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Science Leadership Academy Teacher Bans Cell Phones During Class, Sees Student Work and Relationships Improve
Teachers at Science Leadership Academy, the nationally regarded magnet school with a heavy tech focus, have banned cell phones during class for the 2023-24 school year and they are more than satisfied with the results, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matthew Kay, who has taught at SLA since its founding in 2006,…
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Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien Helps Others Through the Pennsylvania Recovery Center
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien has charted a new path for himself as part-owner and chief wellness officer at the new Pennsylvania Recovery Center site in Center City, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Therien joined the NHL in 1994 as a “light drinker,” he said. But by the time he retired 12…
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American Red Cross Center City Building Goes Up for Sale, Conversion Likely
A five-story Center City West office building currently owned by American Red Cross is going up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 52,676-square-foot building was most recently assessed by the city at $12.2 million. It being on the market presents another conversion opportunity in an area of Philadelphia that has…
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Stop By This Center City Cocktail Bar For a Brunch Party This Summer
Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the Center City cocktail bar inside the The Logan Philadelphia, is throwing several brunch parties this summer, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a brunch party on a rooftop?” Hannah Boothman, food and beverage sales and marketing manager at The Logan, said…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Honor Black Contributions To Afro Beats & Caribbean Music
In the fourth of a series of events throughout June in celebration of Black Music Month, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will highlight the Black experience through afro beats and Caribbean music. On Saturday, June 22, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host an event titled, “Rhythms of Liberation from Juneteenth to Beyond:…
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How Philadelphia’s Rodin Museum Became ‘the Little Sister’ of the Musee Rodin in Paris
The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is the legacy of theater mogul Jules Mastbaum and is modeled by the Musee Rodin in Paris, write Kaleah Mcilwain and Jacqueline London for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Mastbaum became drawn to the work of master sculptor Auguste Rodin after visiting the French museum in 1924. According to Jennifer Thompson, the…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Hosting Conversation About Women Shattering Glass Ceiling of Politics
On Wednesday, June 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host an empowering evening conversation with two groundbreaking women in the political scene. The event is titled, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: African American Women in Politics,” and features two Black women who can speak personally about the topic as they share their experiences and…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Free Juneteenth Block Party
In celebration of Juneteenth, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will be hosting a free block party on Wednesday, June 19. Coinciding with the Juneteenth celebration, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will also be celebrating its 48th anniversary as one of the first institutions funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret,…
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Center City Continues Finding New Ways to Thrive After Pandemic
While weekdays are still somewhat lagging behind, Center City has managed to fully rebound to the pre-pandemic numbers of people out and about on weekends, writes Laurel Wamsley for WHYY. A new report found that Center City now draws 85 percent of the total pedestrian volumes that it did in 2019. More good news comes…
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Washington Post: Historic Human Remains Create Ethics Clash at Mütter Museum
Body parts from the 19th century exhibited at the Mütter Museum on 22nd Street in Center City have become the center of an ethics clash as they are being reexamined under the modern lens of medical consent, writes Maura Judkis for The Washington Post. The Philadelphia museum has collected and displayed various historical medical implements,…
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Northern Trust to Relocate Philadelphia Location, Tripling Its Office Space
Chicago-based financial institution, Northern Trust, is planning to move its Philadelphia location to Two Commerce Square in Center City, tripling its office space in the process, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Two Commerce owner Brandywine Realty Trust, Northern Trust will move into Suite 1120 of the office tower on 2001…
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Why Comcast Can Compete More Favorably With Mobile Carriers’ Fixed Wireless Products
Comcast has a leg up over other cable providers while major mobile carriers are competing in the internet market, according to a new S&P Global report, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the cable industry has lost many customers to wireless carriers that have invested in fixed wireless access service, S&P reports that…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Honor Black Contributions To Jazz and Blues Music
In the third of a series of events throughout June in celebration of Black Music Month, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will highlight the Black experience through jazz and blues. On Saturday, June 15, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host an event titled, “Rhythms of Liberation from Juneteenth to Beyond: Jazz and…
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A Recreation of Philly’s LOVE Park Opens in Sweden, Reigniting Its Skateboarding Past
The city of Malmö, in Sweden, now has a piece of Philadelphia skateboarding history with it as it has recreated the old LOVE Park there, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malmö city officials wrote in a statement that LOVE Malmö will serve as a “monument to skateboarding’s place in urban life.” The new…
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Philadelphia Woman Creates Organization to Combat Domestic Violence
Philadelphia native Dr. Fatima Abdul Johnson is a woman of many different titles. Among them include a Miss Black Pennsylvania alumna, educator at Temple University, Ph.D. holder, and a registered metaphysician and doctor of metaphysical sciences. Johnson is also the founder of the nonprofit, S.T.R.I.V.E. Motivation Inc., and created a sub-organization within it called ‘Queens…
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Introducing the New Limited Edition, Philly-inspired Nike Dunk Sneakers
Lapstone & Hammer, the sneaker store on Chestnut Street in Center City, recently saw a long of anxious customers eager to get there hands on the new limited edition Philly-inspired pair of Nike Dunks, reports FOX 29. Brian Nadav, the store’s owner, credits the sneaker drop coming to fruition on Nike coming to the city…
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