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Serena Williams fell into popular belief as a first time mommy. As Williams has been preparing to return to the tennis court she has been taking the proper steps in doing so. The urban myth that breastfeeding helps in losing weight. As Williams attempted to lose weight from breastfeeding she realized it was not helping […]
As people start to get their grills, families and foods together for the holidays Old School 100.3 is offering safety tips for families thinking about lighting their own fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday. Below is a list of very helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this weekend. Obey all local laws […]
Richard Overton, of Austin, Texas, believed to be America’s oldest veteran is celebrating his 110th birthday on Wednesday. Overton, fought in the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion in World War II, and served as a corporal in Hawaii, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was born May 11, 1906, making him the oldest living World War II veteran. […]
In an effort to make a doll for every girl to identify with, Matel has released three new Barbie body types, curvy, tall and petite. The dolls also now feature seven skin tones, 22 eye colors, 24 hairstyles and lots of trendy fashions and accessories. Barbie has gone through many changes over the years, […]
In an effort to expand his criminal justice reform, President Barack Obama announced a ban on juveniles in federal prison placed in solitary confinement. Barack Obama says the common practice has devastating and psychological effects. The president also outlined further actions that prohibit federal correction officials from punishing prisoners who commit “low-level” infractions with solitary […]
Today started the kickoff of the Penn Relays, and I am so excited! Not only do thousands of people from all over get a chance to visit our city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection for the nation’s oldest, and largest, track-and field event but it also means that Spring time is officially here, which is my […]
With all the laying off and school closings the Philadelphia’s School District has done this year, you would think things couldn’t get any worst. School District Superintendent William Hite is calming he needs an additional $50 Million in funding to be able to open up schools by next month. Hite is unsure at the moment […]
1984: Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammy Awards. His album, “Thriller” remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.
1869: Congress adopted the 15th Amendment, making it illegal for the US to deny the right to vote based on “race, color or previous condition of servitude.”
1928: Singer “Fats” Domino was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
1864: After graduating from New England Female Medical College, Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D.
