Philly Misses Highly Anticipated Kirk Franklin Performance What a bittersweet night for our Philly gospel community. On Sunday, thousands gathered at Independence Mall for the annual Gospel on Independence celebration, ready for a night of worship, praise and fellowship. While the night started with unmatched energy, severe storms unfortunately forced organizers to cancel right before […]
Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE & Glenn Gibson Take Over Philly City Winery Philadelphia transformed into a sanctuary of praise as some of the newest voices in Gospel hit the stage. Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE, and Glenn Gibson took the stage for an unforgettable night of music. From the moment the doors opened, the crowd was […]
One of Philadelphia’s most festive holiday venue has now opened its doors to the public for the holiday season. Christmas Village in Philadelphia will be open in LOVE Park and City Hall for its 17th consecutive season. The venue is expected to keep its doors open until Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). The Christmas Market which […]
'The City of Brotherly Love' might be trading nicknames with Las Vegas after a new study shows Philadelphia isn't so 'brotherly'
Officers facing criminal charges are being assigned to monitor security cameras in a unit which happens to sit squarely in the midst of a highly sensitive, federally funded, Homeland Security intelligence-sharing center. The location seems to have become the department’s holding place of choice for officers on “restricted duty,” having been deemed, at least temporarily, […]
A week after pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges, City Councilman Bobby Henon returned to Council chambers Thursday, saying he won’t surrender his post as majority leader and plans to run for reelection this year as he defends himself in court. “I have done nothing wrong and I continue to serve this caucus as […]
The case of Jamal Simmons marks the fourth time in six months that a prosecution connected to Philip Nordo, an ex-Philadelphia homicide detective fired in 2017, has either deteriorated or dissolved. No one will say how many other cases that Nordo helped build may be at risk of collapse — or whether a long-running probe […]
Get out and about with the family and celebrate our military heroes! National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA http://constitutioncenter.org/ Pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve our country at the Memorial Day Weekend events taking place at National Constitution Center this weekend. Daily activities include flag ceremonies, patriotic […]
Courtesy of MSNBC Dot Com A new restaurant in the city of Philadelphia is thinking outside of the minimum wage box and is paying all of its workers $15 per hour. The place called, “William Street Common”, is a brand new restaurant in the city of Brotherly Love and has dedicated a $15 per hour […]
Tomorrow is President’s Day and there are so many things to explore in Philly as we reflect on our Presidents. Philadelphia is a city that’s rich and filled with so much history! Forget the snow and get on the go to enjoy free admission to special attractions, special tours, specific museums and more! Get the […]
*Singer-songwriter, Gabriel S. Hardeman, best-known for co-writing R&B star Stephanie Mills’ 1987 #1 hit “I Feel Good All Over” and Teddy Pendergrass’ “Truly Blessed”, died Saturday, June 16 in the Philadelphia area from complications of Interstitial Fibrosis. He was 68 years old. He was diagnosed with the illness in May 2000, but with medication functioned […]
Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images Ministering to worshippers in the City of Brotherly Love is something special for Prophetess Juanita Bynum II. Find out why Philadelphia is so special to her in this exclusive interview with Praise 103.9’s “Afternoon Angel” CeCe McGhee. RELATED: Juanita Bynum II Signs Historic TV Deal With The Word Network RELATED: […]