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The Morehouse Lacrosse Club Aims for “Undefeated” Under New Coach, Al Watson
The Morehouse Lacrosse Club Aims for “Undefeated” Under New Coach, Al Watson By: Raymond Ragland, Sports Writer With the year 2025 approaching, the Morehouse Lacrosse Club underwent a coaching change involving first year lacrosse coach, Al Watson. Watson originally from Baltimore, Maryland is a Morehouse College staff member, who works in academic affairs for the school.
Woodruff Library Hosts Voter Disinformation Event
Woodruff Library Hosts Voter Disinformation Event Photo by Raymond Ragland By Raymond Ragland, Staff Writer Robert W. Woodruff Library hosted the Pi Alpha Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for a 2024 presidential election event. The “Fact or Fiction” panel focused on combating voter disinformation.
Displaced Urban Farmer Continues Serving The West End
Displaced Urban Farmer Continues Serving The West End Image via @amico.grows Instagram By Raymond Ragland, Staff Writer “Amico Grows” started working with Truly Living Well with the inspiration of blending music culture with farming. He wanted to use their farming space to teach The West End community about growing food and eating healthy; however, he was recently forced to move locations.
11 films you should not miss at the BlackStar Film Festival
Back in 2012, when the first season of the BlackStar Film Festival debuted in Philadelphia, it was often dubbed as the “Black Sundance.” Twelve years on, with its dogged resolve to showcase films by Black, Indigenous, and brown filmmakers, the festival has long outgrown that old nickname and bloomed into becoming a prized platform and a community-builder that is unique and unlike any other film festival in the country. The 2024 edition of the festival starts Thursday and runs through the weekend.
Netflix show about Elkins Park ‘serial squatter’ will be made into a movie
Paul Feig, the director-producer behind feature hits like Bridesmaids (2011) and Ghostbusters (2016)is setting his eyes Philly wards for his next film with the film production company, Blumhouse, according to Variety. What’s the subject you ask?
Germantown menstruation non-profit loses hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplies after flood.
The Spot Period Hub, a non-profit that provides menstruation care and health services, is looking to rebound after sufferring severe flood damage. The Germanton-based organization lost hundreds of thousands of dollars of menstrual supplies and suffered serious damage to their headquarters due to flooding that occurred after heavy rains on June 30.
Fan fashion at Olivia Rodrigo's Philadelphia Guts tour stop
It was a meeting of teen angst and Doc Martens enthusiasts Friday afternoon ahead of Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated ”Guts Tour” stop in Philly. Considered the hottest ticket of the summer — with resale seats creeping into the thousands-of-dollars range — crowds gathered in their sparkliest outfits hours ahead of gates opening at the Wells Fargo Center, trading friendship bracelets and comparing outfit specs.
Despite her name, genre-bending musical sensation N3WYRKLA is a true Philly girl
Rising genre-bending artist N3WYRKLA (pronounced “New York LA”) is neither from New York nor LA, but from Pennsauken, NJ. Born Nyla Naylin Nasir, the number 3 is for the three N’s in her name. She is the daughter of Philly rapper and Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast cohost Gillie Da Kid, who was seen enthusiastically singing along when N3WYRKLA performed at the Roots Picnic last month.
What’s the Wawa snack Kylie Kelce can’t live without?
It’s Wawa Hoagie day. While many Philadelphians chose to wait in line for free sandwiches, Kylie Kelce chose to reveal her fondness for another Wawa staple. In a recent interview with the Strategist, the First Lady of Philadelphia, chose Wawa mac & cheese as one of 10 items she can’t live without. Volume mascara, Sonos Move 2 speakers, and Dunkin’ Donuts butter pecan iced coffee were among the other significant items in her life.
Pa. deer hunting licenses are on sale. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Hunting season is back in effect with Pennsylvania antlerless deer hunting licenses going on sale today. With the 2023-24 hunting season ending on June 30, hunters can now purchase licenses for the 2024-25 season which runs Sept. 21 - Jan. 25, 2025. To make the license purchasing process less frustrating for hunters, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is rolling out licenses for specific WMUs (Wildlife Management Units) at a time, and on a staggered basis.
A Boogie wit da Hoodie honors Philly’s PnB Rock in emotional performance at Wells Fargo Center
New York star A Boogie wit da Hoodie gave fans a memorable, emotional performance at the Wells Fargo Center, filling the venue with love and positivity. Tuesday night brought calm vibes to the crowd, who passionately sang along to their favorite hits. Known for songs like “Drowning,” “Swervin,” and “Look Back At It,” the artist is starting his headlining tour, titled “BETTER OFF ALONE,” which ends in late October.
Mark Ruffalo appears for a ‘pivotal’ hearing at the Delco courthouse
The Delaware County Government Center and Courthouse campus was abuzz with activity yesterday but it wasn’t the usual commotion of officials, lawyers, and visitors. The crew of HBO’s miniseries Task, starring Marc Ruffalo had taken over and transformed Courtroom 15. The crew shot a “pivotal scene” inside the courthouse, and outside during the sunset, per a Facebook post from Delaware County Council.
Warrick Dunn’s journey to accepting late mother's challenge by giving back
*The second of three stories of the Next Gen Storytellers project weaves through the life of former Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, zeroing in on what he overcame in order to claim the level of success he saw during his playing career and beyond. * Story by Marlon "MJ" Scott and Raymond Ragland ATLANTA -- Warrick Dunn's accomplishments on the football field are legendary.
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