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Hear what Will Downing had to say to 107.9 WRNB’s Dyana Williams and E. Steven Collins about the passing of Teena “Lady T” Marie and her musical legacy.

With more than $40 million for the City plus more than $20 million for the School District collected after expenses, Philadelphia’s first tax amnesty program in over two decades exceeded expectations. Original collection estimates by the Department of Revenue ranged from $25-$30 million. Overall, more than 27,000 tax delinquents embraced the opportunity to make good with the City by applying for tax amnesty.

During the July 4th  holiday period in 2009, including the weekends before and after, 427  impaired driving-related crashes and 17 fatalities needlessly occurred in Pennsylvania.  On just the holiday itself, 153 senseless impaired driving-related crashes and five fatalities occurred.
 
That’s why the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association announced today that both state and municipal law enforcement officials will be out in full force cracking down on drunk drivers during the Fourth of July holiday period with an aggressive impaired driving

Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today that First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. will donate $400,000 to Philadelphia’s 2010 Splash and Summer FUNd, which fulfills the City’s $600,000 private-sector fundraising goal to keep 70 municipal public swimming pools open throughout the 2010 summer season.  These pools will open across the City on June 18th.  First Niagra Bank also established a $250,000 grant program for 13 YMCA associations and 35 Y branches in Philadelphia and its surrounding

It’s primary election day in three states including Alabama today and in Alabama of all places, voters could make history by electing they’re first Black democratic candidate for the states chief executive.

Alabama! Wow — whoda thought that would ever happen.

Congressman Arthur Davis challenges Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks in that state’s Democratic contest. If the four-term congressman wins this primary, he would become the state’s first African-American Democratic nominee for governor. If Davis is elected in November, he would make history

Residents and visitors of all ages will be excited by the spectacular lineup of programs, events and talent for the 2010 Wawa Welcome America! festival.  While most are familiar with the always incredible July Fourth concert – the “Largest Free Concert in America” – all of this year’s activities promise to be the biggest and best ever.

“Philadelphia is the only place to

Former New York Giants and  Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was busted early Thursday morning  after being accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a Montebello, N.Y., hotel, police tell WRNB Radio.

Taylor, who has a history of drug abuse and runs-in with the law, is being charged with third-degree rape, which involves having sex with a minor, the Journal News reported on its website. Ramapo police said Taylor has yet

 WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2010–Reggie Bryant, described as “iconoclastic and bombastic,” was a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. He was a veteran broadcaster and media consultant as well as a writer, filmmaker and artist. Bryant died on Monday, April 5, 2010, in Philadelphia, of cancer. He was 68.
 

Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer met with the 7-year-old victom of gang rape and  and her family in his office  and later described their ordeal as a “torment.”

“They’re in a safe place right now,” he said. “I would ask that the community embrace this family , they are going through a lot.” The Mayor’s comments come as Tenton Police ramped up their investigation into the case of a 7-year-old girl who they say was gang-raped by a group of men while her 15-year-old stepsister

A good number of rats chewing on an electrical cable last night in West Philly and caused an explosion that blew off a six manhole covers weighing 100 pounds. The explosion occurred in the area of 56th and Market Streets according City Officials.
The chewing rats caused a short on a cable that feeds power to SEPTA’s Market Street Elevated line and that sparked a gas buildup in an underground utility tunnel.
No one was injured in the blast about 10:35 p.m.

March 12, 2010
For Immediate Release:

The Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the possibility of flooding in the Philadelphia area this weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, 2-4 inches of rain is expected beginning Friday night with the heaviest rain on Saturday. The rain is forecasted to end Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for

Firefighters battled a blaze this morning at a building that houses Philadelphia International Records, the home of legendary music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Initial reports indicate that the fire was on the third floor, where apartments are located. A spokesman for Gamble and Huff did not have details other than to say there may have been a break-in overnight. The fire broke out at about 7:30 a.m. and went to at least two alarms. The building is located

Philadelphia, February 15, 2010 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Vince Fenerty, and SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced that transit deals will continue to help Philadelphia area residents and businesses “Spread the Love.”

“I was pleased that so many people took advantage of the PPA’s and SEPTA’s deals this weekend to come into Philadelphia and celebrate the holiday with their loved ones,” said Mayor Nutter. “With these new deals, everyone

Rev. Jesse Jackson visits Philadelphia this coming Thursday Febuary 18th at 10:30a and you should attend this free event at the Merriam Theather, 250 South Broad Street in Center City. Call 215-400-7272 to RSVP and Get Your tickets!

Rev. Jackson and Schools President and CEO Dr. Arlene Ackerman discuss the following topics:
Parent Engagement

Early childhood, preschool, and kindergarten programs that train parents to work with their children at home tend to

I’ve seen so many anti Obama rhetoric e-mails come to my PC since he was elected about eleven months now. Here is the other sides rhetoric. What do you think?
We had eight years of Bush and Cheney, Now you get mad!

You didn’t get mad when the Supreme Court stopped a legal recount and appointed a President..

You didn’t get mad when Cheney allowed Energy company officials to dictate energy