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PHILADELPHIA-Will Smith, West Philadelphia native and movie star donated 29 laptops to a school in West Philadelphia after he found out that there was a theft of laptops at the school. NBC Philadelphia reports: Will Smith with some help from friend Charlie Mack will donate around 30 computers to West Philly High School to replace […]

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania– Former Mayor John F. Street’s actions while serving as the chairman for the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) are being investigated by Federal authorities. Officials say that Street approved contracts to a law firm that his son worked for, accruing the firm millions of dollars. Also read: Top 10 Black Movies That Should Have […]

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Philadelphia, PA– A couple in custody for possession of narcotics astounded officers when they found the suspects’ adolescent children in a hotel with drug-filled backpacks. RELATED: 25 reasons we love “Love Jones” Rodney and Senya Saunders were arrested along with 3 others, and police have confiscated 9080 grams of marijuana with a street value of […]

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Philadelphia, PA– Police arrested six teenagers at a school in suburban Philadelphia after a video one of them shot showed them beating a 13-year-old boy, tossing him in a tree and then hanging him from a wrought-iron fence by the hood of his coat.

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PHILADELPHIA-Tom Burlington, a former reporter for Fox News 29 in Philadelphia is suing his ex-employer for firing him after he used the N-Word at a meeting after a symbolic burial of the N-Word. Burlington, who is white claims that there is a double standard given that other African American co-workers used the word and were […]

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LOS ANGELES — Teena Marie, the “Ivory Queen of Soul” who developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like “Lovergirl,” ”Square Biz,” and “Fire and Desire” with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. The confirmation came from a publicist, Jasmine Vega, who worked with Teena Marie on her […]

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PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia police have identified a young woman who may be the third victim of the Kensington strangler, and have released enhanced footage of the man police think may be connected to these crimes.

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PHILADELPHIA – A new outdoor exhibit is opening in the city’s historic district after years of protests, research and debate about how to balance the stories of the nation’s battle for independence with its history of slavery.

Gospel

Two of Ohio's inspiration stations are headed to the Stellar Awards this winter. Find out who's up for "Best Inspirational Radio Station" at the big ceremony.

Gospel

We’re all familiar with gospel’s wild child Tye Tribbett and his larger-than-life energy as he leaps and bounds across gospel stages and church pulpits nationwide. If you’re even more familiar with the members of “Soundcheck,” Tribbett’s live, touring and house band, then you know that the singers comprised of G.A. (Greater Anointing) and musicians are […]

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Season 3 stopped in Philadelphia this week, but how well did the voices represent the City of Brotherly Love?