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PHILADELPHIA — After a shooting that left three teenagers dead, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter had harsh words for parents of young people in his city, telling them not to act like “idiots and a-holes.” Nutter was angry that the three teenage shooting victims, who were between the ages of 14 and 16, were out on […]

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The 16th anniversary of the Million Man March will be held in Philadelphia on the weekend of Oct. 7-9. Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan will commemorate the occasion by giving a keynote address. The effort will focus on hunger, street violence and political accountability, BET.com reports. “This commemoration couldn’t come at a better time,” […]

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An African-American woman in Philadelphia reported that staff in a voting center made her affirm that her address was correct by swearing on the Bible. Lindsay Granger, shared her discontent on her personal blog, on the grounds that she is not Christian, and her “hypersensitive” feelings on the history of African-Americans voting rights. Did anyone […]

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Gospel artist Tye Tribbett stopped by our affiliate station Praise 103.9 in his native Philadalphia and talked to CeCe McGhee about his past struggles with adultery. Check out this revealing interview as he tells how he overcame with the help of the Lord. RELATED: Tye Tribbett Goes Solo In 2010 RELATED:Live Recording For Tye Tribbett […]

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After filling in for Lonnie Hunter today on our affiliate station, Philadelphia’s Praise 103.9, Vickie Winans talked to radio personality Ms. Kala about her fashion, make-up philosophy, and even let us know a little something about her teeth! Watch the interview below! RELATED: 2010 Gospel Grammies Bring Triumphs And Upsets RELATED: Vickie Winans Rebounds With […]

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Thousands gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday to pay their respects to the late, great Teddy Pendergrass. From The Philadelphia Inquirer Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass’ funeral Saturday was the kind of soaring ceremony that punctuates the end of a larger-than-large life. A 200-member gospel choir jubilated with high-decibel exhultation, while a band and a sternum-vibrating organ […]

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Fans of the late soul singer Teddy Pendergrass will have a chance to say their goodbyes at a public viewing in Philadelphia. The viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at Philadelphia’s Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, located at 2800 West Cheltenham Ave. A funeral will be held the next day on Saturday, […]