Nearly 400 graduates were recently awarded their degrees during Lincoln University’s 165th commencement ceremony. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and legendary singer Stevie Wonder received honorary doctorates.
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Get ready for the gripping true story of Huey P. Newton and the Black Panthers in 'The Big Cigar.' Premiering on Apple TV+ on May 17, this powerful series sheds light on past events that are eerily similar to current issues.

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Mother’s Day weekend in Atlantic City features concerts with The Intruders, Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, and more. Netflix specials and upcoming movie releases also in store.
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Mike Africa Jr. was 6 when the MOVE bombing shaped his life. Now as the anniversary approaches almost four decades later, he’s running for the victims whose lives were taken that day, including his great-uncle, John Africa, the group's leader.
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Sunday's front -- Mike Africa Jr. is running 13 half marathons in honor of the victims of the MOVE bombing almost 40 years ago. We also talked to Janine Africa, who was incarcerated after the standoff in 1978. While in prison, her son died after the bomb dropped on May 13, 1985.

Experience the thrilling start to summer movies with #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes , as a new hero embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the destiny of apes and humans. In theaters nationwide on May 10, 2024! #SummerMovies #SciFi
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Photos gallery : Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson keynotes Temple graduation👩🏾‍🎓

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Ruth Helen Washington, a retired educator and mother of Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was 98.

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State Rep. Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta rallied with students from Temple and Penn recently to emphasize the importance of voting in the upcoming presidential election for young voters and slam former President Donald Trump’s’ position on abortion.
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Eleven leaders from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are co-sponsoring legislation that will increase state funding for 371 underfunded school districts by $5.1 billion over the span of seven years. #PHLed
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One day after Philadelphia police and city workers removed encampments from two blocks of Kensington Avenue, the City Council passed a resolution to audit the city’s past spending in the neighborhood.
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The new slate of Philadelphia's Board of Education elected Reginald Streater to return as president of the board at Thursday’s meeting. The body elected Wanda Novalés to serve as vice president. #PHLed
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Students and staff at Olney High School are planning a vigil Monday outside the school for Ondria Glaze, a special education compliance monitor, who was shot and killed in a murder-suicide. #PHLed
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Vice President Kamala Harris and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emmy Award-winning star of 'Abbott Elementary,' conversed for about 40 minutes Wednesday at Salus University in Elkins Park, about the necessity to protect abortion rights.
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Updated--When city officials arrived on the scene of the homeless encampment in Kensington Wednesday morning, they found an area with no people. Philadelphia police had already cleared portions of the homeless encampment, causing some confusion.
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Preliminary hearing begins for seven linked to gun and drug trafficking organization in Philadelphia. Group is charged with illegal sale of 19 firearms and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other drugs.

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Developing story-- Early Wednesday morning city officials and Philadelphia Police departments worked together to clear homeless encampments stretching two blocks of Kensington Avenue.
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Rowen School in Philadelphia is creating supportive environments for students, parents, and the community, offering unique experiences in quantum information science, and focusing on character development and academic success.
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Today, The Parker administration will remove homeless encampments along two blocks, the 3000 and 3100 blocks, of Kensington Avenue.
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The Philadelphia branch of the NAACP endorsed the proposed 76 Place at Market East arena Tuesday, promoting job opportunities for the city’s Black residents.
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