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Meechie Hoe
Social Media Comedian Meechie Hoe Killed At 25

Meechie Hoe, a comedian who developed a large following on social media, was reportedly shot and killed in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
07.15.20
Philly bar owner pulling gun on Black man
Gun Pulled On Black Cyclist Over Social Distancing

One bar owner in the City of Brotherly Love failed to show at least one brother any love at all…
by NewsOne Staff
07.08.20
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Therapist Raises $80K For Black Mental Health Initiative

Therapist Saleemah McNeil raised over $80,000 to provide free mental health resources for the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
07.06.20
Philadelphia Street Economy Pushes On In Spite Of Coronavirus Concern
Philadelphia Doctors Provide COVID-19 Testing For Black Communities

A group of Black Philadelphia-based doctors is on a mission to ensure that communities of color have access to adequate…
by NewsOne Staff
04.27.20
Actor Kevin Hart wearing Alexander McQueen arrives at the World Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Jumanji: The Next Level' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 9, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Kevin Hart Provides Meals For Philadelphians During Pandemic

Comedian Kevin Hart teamed up with the catering app Hungry to provide meals for individuals in need in his hometown…
by NewsOne Staff
04.12.20
SEPTA bus police incident over no masks
Cops Violently Remove Bus Passenger For No Mask

A new mandate in Philadelphia causes the incident.
by Royce Dunmore
04.11.20
Young African Delivery Man Riding Electric Scooter In the City
Delivery Service Helps Black-Owned Eateries Amid Pandemic

The food delivery service Black and Mobile is helping Black-owned businesses reach their customers amid the coronavirus crisis.
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.20
Theophalis Wilson
Philadelphia Man Exonerated After 28 Years In Prison

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas exonerated Theophalis Wilson after 28 years in prison.
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball
Meek Mill Surprises Children Impacted By Incarceration

Meek Mill and Reform Alliance leaders treated children whose lives have been impacted by incarceration to a shopping spree.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Teacher Standing in Front of a Class of Raised Hands
Nonprofit Receives $300K Grant To Recruit Black Teachers

A Philadelphia nonprofit received a $300K grant from NBA player Tobias Harris to increase the representation of Black teachers.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Cory Booker Rips Candidates Not At Town Hall

Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren were a no-show at crucial town hall in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball
Meek Mill Donates School Supplies To Philadelphia School

Meek Mill visited his former elementary school to donate school supplies and backpacks.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Philadelphia Skyline and Schuylkill River Boardwalk
Police Chief Keeps Job Despite Mocking Rodney King

The mayor is also supporting Christine M. Coulter.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Chicago Bulls v Philadelphia 76ers
Meek Mill Renovates Hoops Courts For Philadelphia Youth

Meek Mill recently unveiled renovated basketball courts for youth in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Meek Mill's 12-Year Case Is Officially Over

The rapper also thanked his supporters.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Maurice Hill, Philadelphia police shootout/standoff suspect
Philadelphia Shooter Was Once An FBI Informant: Report

More details are coming out about Maurice Hill.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Young African Delivery Man Riding Electric Scooter In the City
Twins Start Philly's 1st Black-Owned Delivery Service

Two brothers launched Philadelphia’s first Black-owned delivery service.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Maurice Hill, Philadelphia police shootout/standoff suspect
Everything We Know About Philly Shooter Maurice Hill

Maurice Hill is reportedly a father of two.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Downtown Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Rips Into Trump Over Gun Control

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is demanding gun control.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Philadelphia shooting
Cops Shot In Philadelphia Shooting-Turned Standoff

At least six police officers were shot in Philadelphia late Wednesday afternoon in what appeared to be the nation's most…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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