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“These entrepreneurs, innovators and entertainers made their money in everything from makeup to finance, and they are the richest self-made women in America” according to Forbes! Talk about some motivation!
After a long day, and even longer campaign, progressive candidate Larry Krasner is the Democratic nomination for district attorney in Philadelphia. According to HuffPost, “… continuing a growing trend of reform-minded candidates overtaking tough-on-crime prosecutors in what had historically been safe seats.” Krasner earned about 38% of the vote with 89% of the precincts counted. […]
NFL DRAFT ROAD CLOSURES The NFL draft along the Ben Franklin Parkway starts Thursday. So, in order to make that happen, more road closures are set to take effect. Starting tonight at 7 p.m. Phase 3 of traffic restrictions will begin, which includes the closure of all lanes of the Parkway from 20th Street to […]
It looks like the manhunt is finally over, according to multiple reports, it looks like Steve Stephens has killed himself. The man who was subject to a national manhunt for randomly shooting and killing someone on a Cleveland street and uploading footage of the homicide to Facebook has killed himself in Erie, Pennsylvania, state police […]
Breaking News Via NBC 10: Philadelphia police put eight elementary schools and a high school on lockdown midday Monday as they looked into reports of the Cleveland Facebook shooting suspect being in the Fairmount Park area. Police stressed in a short news release that as of 1:30 p.m. there was “no indication that that subject […]
Today we celebrate by taking a look at our top 8 favorite black stand-up comedians of all time in honor of Eddie Murphy! EDDIE MURPHY He was the one wearing the red leather suit in Delirious making jokes about men claiming the house when they’re drunk and memorable impressions of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and […]
Via NBC 10 Philadelphia: “Cathy Hughes says she is still “a work in progress”, but as one of the wealthiest African American women in America, she is proof that determination pays off. NBC10’s Jacqueline London spoke with Hughes about her life, her career, and the one thing she says is to credit for her success.” […]
From Bobby Brown, Vivian Green, to Fat Joe, the stage stayed packed all day long with some of your favorite musicians and workshops! We want to thank everyone who came out and we can’t wait for the next Be Beautiful Expo! Join Our Newsletter Team For RNB Exclusives: Until then, check out and share some […]
Winifred “Winnie” Harris, 65, was the acting executive director and longtime volunteer coordinator at UC Green, a nonprofit group that plants and tends trees, according to Philly.com. “The two so-called “persons of interest” were caught on surveillance video walking near Harris’ home. One man was described as black, of average height and of muscular build. […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) honored Radio One founders Cathy Hughes and Alfred Liggins III at the 40th anniversary gala this past weekend (March 24th), and here is a small clip of what you missed! What a beautiful night, celebration, and most importantly, such a well deserved honor for the both of them! […]
Finally, a snow day for the kids! Here is the full list from 6 ABC with which schools will be closed in Philly, Jersey, and Delaware! Last updated: 02/09/2017 07:35am Pennsylvania | New Jersey | Delaware PENNSYLVANIA A Child’s Nest (Delaware) – Closed. ABC and ME Learning Center (Delaware) – Closed. ABC Early Learning Center […]
City police are investigating some type of an explosion in Center City that left a man injured on Tuesday morning. Police confirm they were investigating a suspicious package on Pine Street when the explosion occurred, reports CBS Philadelphia. According to CBS NEWS: Philly police officials tell CBS News the explosion was caused by some kind […]