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Peace Not Guns…
On Thursday, December 10, 2009 at South Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA State Representative Kenyatta Johnson will be presenting the Peace Not Guns Town Hall Meeting.
Sponsored by Power 99 FM, the panel will be moderated by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill of Columbia University.
Panelists include the first African-American District Attorney of Philadelphia, Seth Williams, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, actor Hosea Chanchez, better known as Malik from the sitcom “The Game”, bestselling author Terri Woods, Jamira Burley of the Philadelphia Youth Commission, and Kevin Harden, Jr., a student at the Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Doors open at 4 PM on December 10, 2009. The townhall meeting will begin at 5 PM. The South Philadelphia High School is located at Broad & Snyder Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PhillyCam
One of my english professors sent this to me early Sunday morning, not sure why exactly, but it reminds me of last year and being the behind the scenes person when involved with the teen show, Gen.Is.Us Revitalized Teen Talk. Sadly the studio that we filmed the show at was suddenly shut down, and [...]
An Update…
Following the anti-violence rally that took place Friday September 25, 2009, two arrests have been made, two lots have been cleared where criminals were reportedly hiding guns, graffiti has been removed from walls displaying “tags” of two feuding groups. Two houses are being sealed up where criminals have been hiding drugs and guns, plans [...]
My friend
This weekend, yesterday to be exact, I lost my best friend to cancer; she was my dog, but my friend nonetheless. My dog’s name was Ikea and she was only ten years old…
I cannot write and say that I didn’t notice something was a little off with my companion. She was getting tired very [...]
The week that was
After leaving the Philadelphia Public School Notebook (post coming soon, I promise) I began interning at the Philadelphia Weekly. Last Friday, I had the chance of covering a anti-violence rally for the Philadelphia Weekly to post on their website. I had just left the weekly an hour or so before, had heard about the rally [...]
The Notebook Fall Guide
Yikes!, school is back in session already, where have I been these past few months? I would like to say that a lot was done this summer, working with a group of loverly third graders, sleeping in later, working at a loverly cafe’ with loverly co-workers, and having the chance to help out with [...]
Alex’s Lemonade
One of the things that make the summer season worthwhile for me, is having the chance to sell Alex’s Lemonade. A few years back I had the chance of meeting Alex’s father, Jay Scott, when dropping of a donation to the organization. He was so thankful that he gave me and those who had [...]
BET’s tribute to the King
I rarely watch BET, and after last nights award tribute to The King Of Pop I’m glad that I don’t. When arriving home yesterday evening, Jamie Foxx was on the downstairs television dressed in a red jacket much like the one Micheal wore in his “Thriller” video. Quickly I rushed upstais to my room [...]
Death of a King
It was in music class in elementary school where I first heard of Michael Jackson, and though I didn’t understand who the man was one thing was certain, he could dance better than anyone I had ever seen. My favorite, the moonwalk. So much in fact, that I would try to mimick it myself.
Unlike most of [...]
Hey, I think I like this band
Usually when on my way to the ‘Notebook’ I listen to the band above, Paramore. I don’t know what it is about their music, but it’s catchy. My interest didn’t start until listening to their two songs, Decode and Caught Myself, included on the Twilight movie soundtrack.
No, I am not a Twi-hart or whatever Stephenie Meyer fans [...]
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News from today’s Inky- S. Jersey man arrested in al-Qaeda sweepA U.S. citizen under FBI investigation in Delaware was arrested last week with suspected al-Qaeda members in Yemen and then killed a guard while trying to escape, a Yemeni official said yesterday. […]
- A researcher's unrelenting pursuit of an MS therapyEvery day, Dawn Freney looks at her six children with fresh gratitude, amazed to think each of them protected her while growing in her womb. […]
- PREIT lands renewal of its credit lineRon Rubin wasn't nervous. At least, so says one of his top executives. But even Rubin couldn't downplay yesterday what his company had just pulled off. […]
News from today’s Daily- Al Qaeda link, a gun in handI N 2007, a West Philadelphia imam warned Sharif Mobley not to go to Yemen to study Arabic, but the South Jersey native and his wife, Zinga Bey, traveled there anyway. […]
- Among acres of diamonds, Temple's real gem: Baptist Temple to reopen as cultural arts centerTHERE ARE striking surprises inside the renovated Baptist Temple, on Broad Street at Temple University's North Philadelphia campus. The 119-year-old former church, designed by architect Thomas P. Lonsdale as an example of the Victorian Romanesque-revival style, was originally known as simply "The Temple" when it opened in 1891. […]
- Did Delco man eyed in porn case flee to Europe?An Upper Darby man is believed to have fled the country, possibly in the company of his wife and children, after investigators issued a search warrant on his home and allegedly found evidence of child pornography. […]
The Philadelphia Public School Notebook- Notes from the news, Mar. 11Phila. principal defended; cartoon denounced The Inquirer An Inquirer political cartoon that showed South Philly Principal LaGreta Brown asleep at her desk caused quite a stir at the SRC meeting. See also: Cartoon attacking principal ripped at SRC meeting Daily News Phila. School Officials Irate Over Newspaper's Cartoon Portrayal KYW Opportunity to lear […]
- Opportunity to learn, rush to equityThis week's guest blog post comes from Herb Kohl, who continues to be an educator and writer. His most recent book is The Herb Kohl Reader (New Press, 2009). He's also a Notebook Member. Some suggestions for educational reform: I suggest we replace the Race to the Top with a Race to Equity, and find a way to introduce Opportunity to Learn articles […]
- Notes from the news, Mar. 10Making progress, West. Phila. High wary of district move The Inquirer West's application to be an Innovation School, where a team of current school leaders would run it as a Renaissance School, was rejected. But the District may manage it as a Promise Academy, run out of central office. Save the National Writing Project Practical Theory blog The project […]
The 3 Guys- Hello world!Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging! […]
Mighty Writers- Mighty Quote of the Day“To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.” —Herman Melville […]
- My Uncle JoeMy Uncle Joe plays the drums, the violin and the guitar I think that’s all he plays He played the guitar and sang to me on my birthday I see my Uncle Joe on the weekends and on Tuesdays His songs make me feel happy and sometimes sad too! Do any of your uncles make you happy and sad too? Once when my [...] […]
- Controversy At South Philadelphia High Continues; Newspaper Cartoon Denounced At Public MeetingA cartoon by the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Tony Auth published Tuesday portraying South Philadelphia High principal LaGreta Brown asleep at her desk—a reference to the charge that the school’s leadership was in disarray on Dec. 3 when Asian students were beaten in a series of well-publicized attacks—drew a swift and sharp response from a number of [...] […]
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- Mighty Song of the Day“Treat Her Right,” Roy Head […]
Young Philly Politics- Soda Exposes the Festering Toothache of our PoliticsIf you want to get a stomach ache, I would encourage you to read the Inquirer's article on the money heavy, astroturf campaign on behalf of that most aggrieved product: Soda. The food and beverage industry is mobilizing against Mayor Nutter's proposed tax on sweet drinks, with a rush of activity that has City Hall bracing for a "madhouse. […]Dan U-A
- National Coming Out Day for Undocumented YouthWhile most eyes are focused on the HCR debate right now, there is another high-stakes legislative issue waiting in the wings. For those whose families and communities are impacted by the problematic immigration system, immigration reform is as crucial as anything else on the Democratic agenda. But right now, immigrants and advocates are wondering whether imm […]davidcbennion
- Gambling's real winners and losersOn Sunday, Monica Yant Kinney wrote a shocking story about the locals who make Bucks County's Parx Casino so "profitable." According to Parx, most of their clients live within a 20 mile radius of Street Road and come 3-4 times a week, losing $25-$30 a trip. Today we get to meet one of Parx's regulars: a former construction worker who was […]HelenGym
- Things you can do during a recession: reform row officesTo paraphrase the Daily News' Catherine Lucey, the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority says we'd save $13-$15 million annually if we eliminated four independent row offices and moved their functions to other city agencies or the court system. The queenpin of one such office, the Clerk of Quarter Sessions, announced her resignation […]Sam Durso
- Things that make me want to go . . . . UGHToday’s front page Inquirer story on the chaos at South Philly High School on Dec. 3: The chaos and trauma that gripped South Philly High is front and center - as is the leadership of SPHS principal LaGreta Brown. From before 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the school day, Brown knew of multiple attacks on Asian immigrant students and a school in crisis and […]HelenGym
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- RT @paramore Watch the premiere of Paramore's new video for 'The Only Exception' now on paramore.net! #paramore
http://bit.ly/bPKIdo - might be able to sleep tonight, think I'm done with this letter
- today my third graders coughed, sneezed, and had runny noses...and I just got rid of a cold
- finally they've cut the tape, going home now
- they have removed the handcuffs of their supposed suspect, he looks kind of mad
Testing: Blog feed
- S. Jersey man arrested in al-Qaeda sweep
