‘We’re not being heard’: Black Trump supporters say the president wins on jobs and economy
A Black Voices for Trump event drew upwards of 60 people of color to a North Philly church.
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Couple fronts $140,000 cash to save North Philly community hub
Greg and Danielle Parker are serious about helping Sharswood.
He lost his son to gun violence. Now he might lose their Sharswood home.
After his son's death, Greg Bullock turned his house into a community hub.
Why more Philly neighborhood orgs are requiring ID to participate in votes
Francisville and Brewerytown-Sharswood both added ID checks this month.
The plan to save a historic Sharswood home by turning it into a community resource
Maya Thomas is fed up with "demolition by neglect" of African American resources in Philly.
Ridge Avenue stroll through Philly’s jazz history
Ridge Avenue was once an entertainment district where jazz giants such as Pearl Bailey, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker roamed. Join this walking tour to explore Philly's jazz history and this safe space for African American entertainers.
Where: Blue Note at 15th and Ridge 19130
When: May 6, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
How much: Free (donations appreciated)
Filthadelphia: Why Philly trash always piles up in the winter
It’s not great even in the warmer months, but this time of year can really stink.