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Here's what's trending on the Philadelphia Tribune

NBC10’s newsgathering partner the Philadelphia Tribune is the oldest continuously published African-American newspaper in the United States. Take a look at their top three trending stories:

Thursday, Nov. 14

Council hears from Sixers on proposed arena during second day of hearings

Pennsylvania's Senate race between Casey and McCormick heads to recount

School of the Week: Grover Washington Jr. Middle School helps students reach greatness

Monday, Nov. 11

Mother Bethel AME names first woman pastor in its 237-year history

With help from bookstore owner, Philly students meet fundraising goal for trip to Paris

After Tuesday's election, Black students in Philly area targets of racist texts

Monday, Nov. 4

LeVar Burton speaks at First District Plaza about the importance of voting

More than 20 youth gather for anti-gun violence rally in West Philly

Group Violence Intervention expands mission to include juveniles

Monday, Oct. 28

The Philadelphia Tribune endorses Kamala Harris for president

Tim Walz talks issues with Black leaders at Booker's in West Philadelphia

Remember the charter school that abruptly shut last year? It's a tutor site now.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Georgia's Sen. Raphael Warnock campaigns in North Philly for fellow Democrat Sen. Bob Casey

Philly's Black queer community talks up Harris campaign, engagement

Philly schools reveal renovated studios for student-led channel PSTV

Monday, Oct. 21

Sen. Bob Casey sounds an alarm on issues during meeting with Tribune editorial board

Philadelphia groups to unite in fight against HIV/AIDS in annual walk

Patricia Coulter, former Urban League leader in city, dies at 78

Thursday, Oct. 17

Fare evaders, lackluster service top concerns at SEPTA public hearings on possible fare hike

Delaware State University alum donates $200,000 at homecoming

Comcast Spectacor leaders: Black businesses, laborers will benefit from South Philly stadium district development

Monday, Oct. 14

New York Attorney General Letitia James rallies with Philly's Black clergy for Kamala Harris

Engaging discussion at Center in the Park on conservative agenda Project 2025

Philly Mayor announces several appointments to her executive team

Thursday, Oct. 10

Clergy leaders demand Philly council take its time, not rush Sixers' arena

White House names two Cheyney University students HBCU scholars

A week of empowering Philly's minority business leaders celebrates four decades

Monday, Oct. 7

With John Amos, an appreciation for strong, Black fathers on screen

Polling in Pennsylvania tightens between Harris and Trump

Enrollment gains at Cheyney, Lincoln and Delaware State follow national HBCU trend

Thursday, Oct. 3

Councilmember Brooks hosts "new voter party" for students at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Bonds, grants keep Philadelphia's Rebuild projects going

Monday, Sept. 30

Special Report: Top 10 proposals that could impact Black Americans with Project 2025

Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks of being a surrogate in Kamala Harris’ run for the White House

St. Joseph Baptist Church celebrates 100 years

Thursday, Sept. 26

Philly's mayor breaks down plan for proposed 76ers arena; vows it will not destroy Chinatown

What to know about 76ers arena proposal: An exhaustive breakdown of what's next after Mayor Parker publicly expressed her support

Philly's Central High School receives National Blue Ribbon distinction

Monday, Sept. 23

PAFA President Eric Pryor to step down at end of the year

Teen girl fatally shot in North Philly was a student at Wissahickon Charter Middle School

Kamala Harris gets support from Pa. Teamsters and HBCU football legends

Monday, Sept. 16

Pew report finds racial, economic disparities in allocation of funding across Philadelphia

Harris grows lead over Trump in polling following presidential debate in Philly

Pa. state university system chancellor  reflects on tenure, impact on schools

Thursday, Sept. 12

Legendary R&B artist, native Philadelphian Frankie Beverly dies at 77

Pros and cons voiced at Philly mayor's town hall on proposed new 76ers' arena

Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

Monday, Sept. 9

'Hope is contagious': Some Black Philly millennials on what they want to hear from Kamala Harris

Philly council approves hearings to look into closing the Detention Center

Philadelphia reaches one-year contract extension with DC 47

Thursday, Aug. 29

After attending DNC in Chicago, Mayor Parker's new goal is to 'turn out Philly'

Black men rally in North Philly for Kamala Harris while promoting housing platform

Mother of slain Roxborough High School football player sues school district

Monday, Aug. 26

Applications accepted beginning Sept. 13 for district’s new school selection process

Philly police graduate 24 in its 403rd class of new officers

Monday, Aug. 19

Local Black officials leading Pennsylvania's DNC delegation

Most Black women in Philly see Kamala Harris as a beacon

Democratic National Convention set to begin Monday with party enthused over Harris

Thursday, Aug. 15

At competition, Philly youth create pitches to target gun violence

Six Philly icons to be awarded commissioned portraits for their contributions to society

Thursday, Aug. 1

Trump makes tense appearance at National Association of Black Journalists gathering

Services announced for Philadelphia radio legend Mary Mason

Pennsylvania residents can start filing taxes directly to IRS with new tool

Monday, July 29

Mary Mason, Philadelphia Black talk radio legend dies, 94

'This is a serious matter': Philly AKAs excited for fellow sister Kamala Harris' expected nomination

Obama endorsement of Harris seen as a boost, but timing is questioned

Thursday, July 25

Is America ready for a woman of color to be president? Black leaders here say yes.

Philly Democrats lash out at Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance's views, Project 2025

Philadelphia schools count 9,000 more students than last year participating in summer learning

Monday, July 22

A candid talk with Adam Geer, Philadelphia's first chief public safety director

Pa. budget hands SEPTA a loss. How will the authority make up for it?

Resolve Philly panel discusses benefits of hiring re-entry workers

Monday, July 15

World War II hero honored with street renaming in West Philadelphia: 'He was devoted to his nation'

Comcast Business Spotlight: Alif Brew and Mini Mart in West Philadelphia

North Philadelphia church raises donations to repair nearby rec center that was burglarized

Thursday, July 11

About those 'Black jobs': Biden administration shows better record of Black Cabinet leaders than Trump

New basketball facility where youth in North Philly can hoop and feel safe opens in Nicetown

Legislator hosts swimwear giveaway for youth without proper attire for city pools

Monday, July 8, 2024

Biden talks unity, a better economy and safety in speech to church in Philadelphia

Andrea Lawful-Sanders leaves WURD Radio after approved questions from Joe Biden’s campaign

After accreditation win, Cheyney's president discusses future for America's first HBCU

Monday, July 1, 2024

Gen Zers reaction to the first debate? 'It's getting scary out here'

Temple University to name John Fry as  its next president, sources say

Donna Reed Miller, retired city councilwoman, dies at 77

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Philly's Rev. Kevin Johnson selected as new pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church

Before she leaves office, budget is priority for State Rep. Donna Bullock

Oak Lane, Ogontz express relief in arrest of check-fraud gang, but remain cautious

Monday, June 17, 2024

Comcast Business Spotlight: Cray Taste restaurant in Old City

In raising three sons, Philadelphia schools leader cherishes fatherhood

Philly's mass transit  gets special prosecutor; court turns down DA's lawsuit

Saturday, June 15, 2024

A Tribune Investigative Report: Why the Blackout in Philly's Big Law?

Monday, June 10, 2024

Hit with remote learning their freshman year, these four Philly students are graduating as leaders

Hundreds gather for rededication inside Kimmel Center to honor beloved opera singer and South Philadelphia native

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. dedicate praise garden in Germantown

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Philly area high school students honored for their community service projects

Black leaders, state legislators rally in Harrisburg to pass CROWN Act

Despite backlash, Philly councilmember adamant on seeking changes in the Office of Homeless Services

Monday, June 3, 2024

Alfred Street Baptist Church brings joyous service to the Met in Philadelphia

At Roots Picnic Con, a gathering aimed to educate, entertain

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

Thursday, May 30, 2024

8 Kensington residents, workers, and a person dealing with addiction talk encampment resolution

The Edison 64: Philly councilmember recalls uncle, others who died in Vietnam War

Community, political leaders were key for SEPTA's Bus Revolution

Monday, May 20, 2024

All in the family: Temple graduate joins family’s three-generation dentist legacy

More than 28% of Blacks in Philly face food insecurity. Philabundance wants to fix that.

Cheyney University graduates its largest class in the last five years

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Philly Gates scholar headed to the University of Michigan

Harlem's Abyssinian to decide on Philly's Kevin Johnson this week

From Gaza to Gen Z voting, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn talks with The Tribune in Philly visit

Monday, May 13, 2024

Still on the MOVE: Mike Africa Jr. kicks off 13-run challenge to honor victims of the 1985 bombing

Comcast Business Spotlight: Amina Philly

Lincoln University graduates nearly 400; Philly mayor gets honorary doctorate

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Shopping power! Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha converge upon Chestnut Hill to support Black and women-owned businesses

Philadelphia police arrived before city to clear homeless encampments in Kensington

Kamala Harris and Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph talk reproductive rights in Philly area visit

Monday, May 6, 2024

Meet Antoinette Ellis, a Gates Scholar from Philly: 'I know who I am and where I want to be'

Shapiro, lawmakers push for anti-violence funding in Kensington appearance

Award ceremony celebrates Philadelphia school district academic excellence

Friday, May 3, 2024

'I'm sorry that child had to live that way': Mantua residents mourn boy, 4, found in duffle bag

More aid and resources for Pa.'s HBCUs would have a profound impact, leaders say at hearing

Monday, April 29, 2024

A testament to her legacy': Philly's school district headquarters renamed after Constance Clayton

Philadelphia council to consider Joyce Wilkerson for school board at public meeting Monday

Philadelphia mayor announces creation of residential property assessment task force

Thursday, April 25, 2024

She was 'a ray of sunshine': Family mourns woman shot, killed at Delaware State University

Protesters for Mumia Abu-Jamal disrupt traffic outside Philadelphia's City Hall

Low voter turnout highlights primary election results across Philadelphia

Monday, April 22, 2024

A gift with wings: Eagle Jalen Hurts' visit and donation for air conditioner units at 10 schools brings joy

Council grills nominees for Philadelphia's school board; 8 names move forward

Reps from Black advocacy groups: 'Good Times' reboot missed opportunity

Monday, April 15, 2024

Philly Muslim leaders express anger, grief over shooting: ‘We can’t allow this chasm to keep taking place’

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis hopes to drive more engagement in upcoming election

President of OIC America seeks to expand founder’s training network  

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