Phillies Home Opener Today!
Today is home opener for the Phillies! This will mark the 10th anniversary season at Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies. First pitch today is at 4:07!
Goodbye Windows XP!
Say goodbye to Windows XP today. After 13 years Microsoft is closing its doors the operating system and opening the doors to Windows 8.
Ford To Recall Over 400,000 Vehicles!
Ford Motor Company said it would recall over 430,000 vehicles for two separate and unrelated issues. The recall affects model-years 2001-2004 sold or currently registered in the United States and Canada.
Barbara Walters Will Retire In May!
Barbara Walters announced that May 16 is the day of her final appearance on “The View!”
ABC will air a two-hour prime-time special on her career that night. In addition, ABC announced they would name their New York headquarters after Walters. Walters, who is 84, will remain involved behind the scenes as an executive producer at “The View,” which was her brainchild!
Women Of Soul Perform At The White House!
This star-studded event included performances by Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Melissa Ethridge, Jill Scott, Janelle Monae, Tessanne Chin (The Voice) and Ariana Grande. The President and First Lady really enjoyed all performances!
Kelly Price Shines In New Video, ‘It’s My Time’!
Kelly Price is back with a new single and it’s clearly her time to shine. The uplifting track, “It’s My Time,” is a bright and upbeat ode to seizing the moment. The single is sure to deliver inspiration to fans.
Is The Army’s New Hair Policy Bad For Black Women?
Army Regulation has spawned concerns that African-American women with natural hair will be left with no styling options other than a relaxer, a weave, or a wig. Restrictions on length of bangs and types of styles that can be worn have led to petitions. Military women of color are outraged that hair must be straightened to be acceptable or that there are grooming standards at all.
Halle Berry Brings Black Mental Health To Big Screen In ‘Frankie & Alice’!
The film is about black woman had a white racist living within, struggling to take over her very existence. Halle says, “If it was not a real story and I knew the real woman, I don’t think I would’ve believed it myself”. Halle hopes that the film will inspire family and friends to offer support to those who suffer from any type of mental illness.
UConn Wins National NCAA Title!
Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie, a former 76er, couldn’t have asked for a grander stage than the makeshift court at AT&T Stadium. Connecticut became the first No. 7 seed to win the NCAA National Championship. Congratulations UConn!!!
No Talks Planned As SEPTA Strike Remains Possible!
Buses, subways and trolleys were running again Tuesday in the Philadelphia area more than 24 hours after the expiration of a workers contract, and transit agency officials said they were waiting for the union’s response to their final offer.
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital!
Radio-One overall raised $1.3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our goal is to do $2 million next year so get ready. Remember you can give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital anytime by going stjudes.org. Philly, Delaware and Jersey, thank you for all your support!
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