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Homicide rates decline across US, but some cities buck the trend. Factors behind changes vary by political affiliation.
On this Freedom Table, Alicia Garza talks to LaTosha Brown and myself about power that explores many of the themes found in my upcoming book.
Al Sharpton Offers $50K Reward in Nolan Wells Case Rev. Al Sharpton has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Wells disappeared on July 4 while attending a boating gathering with friends near Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was discovered two […]
Patients at a Center City Philadelphia dental office waited nearly two months to learn they may have faced exposure to bloodborne illnesses after inspectors uncovered serious infection-control concerns. NBC10 Investigators reported that health officials inspected the practice on March 25, but patients did not receive notification letters until 56 days later. The Pennsylvania Department of […]
Isaiah “HMBL Zay” Thomas stands just days away from completing an extraordinary 3,000-mile walk from Philadelphia to California, a journey that has inspired thousands of supporters online while raising money for children in his hometown. The Twitch streamer and community activist expects to reach California this week after spending months documenting every step of his […]
Renowned Philly poet Black Ice, known for Def Poetry Jam, dies; tributes pour in from Jill Scott, Jazzy Jeff, Russell Simmons
A daily news roundup covering military loss, a family's quest for justice, cybersecurity concerns, and Black excellence.
Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One, reflects on receiving the Key to the City from Mayor Muriel Bowser. She shares how this honor symbolizes obedience to her vision and gratitude for her employees. Watch the full interview below!
A man was shot and killed by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin and the local police say the victim injured the cop who killed him.
Al Sharpton offered a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Nolan Wells' killers, with Tyler Perry matching the amount.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended the changes he’s made to the FDA that ended mandatory reporting of cyclospora findings.
The family's independent autopsy of Nolan Wells has revealed new details about his death, offering more insight.