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The West Philly rapper whose work has landed on ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Twice

The Daily Gazette 15 Dec 2025
PHILADELPHIA — When Philly artist Amir Bey Richardson first uploaded his rap songs online in 2010, he was told his music was “too corny” to garner an audience. “I definitely had friends who encouraged me, but I had other friends ... .
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In West Philly salon, Gov. Shapiro signs law that bans hair discrimination

The Philadelphia Tribune 26 Nov 2025
Black professionals have long faced a personal dilemma to either wear their hair naturally to show cultural pride or alter it through a variety of processes to assimilate. With a signature, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ended that struggle ....
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West Philly native brings representation through publishing books

The Philadelphia Tribune 24 Nov 2025
Yolonda Key-Weaver, a Folcroft resident and West Philly native, has two new books that will release next year. She is a former teacher who mainly taught Pre-K-age students; she says she wants to help build up children’s self-esteem ....
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Elected leaders, advocates celebrate new Ardella's House in West Philly for women released from prison

The Philadelphia Tribune 14 Nov 2025
Elected officials and reentry advocates celebrated the opening of a new housing opportunity for returning women in West Philadelphia on Friday. Ardella's House will welcome new residents at 815 North 63rd St ....
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West Philly native seeks to expand Rittenhouse Square business into global fashion powerhouse

The Philadelphia Tribune 04 Nov 2025
Darryl Brown owns Maison Braun, a suit and fashion house based in Rittenhouse Square at 1721 Spruce St., which he established in 2024 ....
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Registration party in West Philly urges voters to get registered before tonight’s deadline

The Philadelphia Tribune 21 Oct 2025
Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir and other elected officials hosted a pre-dawn party in West Philadelphia Monday in an effort to get people registered to vote in November’s general election and beyond ....
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