Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
Kevin (KAYR) Robinson celebrated the release of his bestselling debut book at a Philadelphia Young Playwrights event in May, detailing his journey from West Philadelphia poverty to building a real estate business and a Wall Street career.
Co-authored with Elijah Anderson, the memoir emphasizes community support.
Philly’s Haitian community gathered at Gou Restaurant in Olney on Friday at 8:30 p.m. for a watch party as Haiti returned to the World Cup after 52 years, & local fans celebrated Haitian culture while supporting their team.
The African American Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Juneteenth block party yesterday near 7th and Arch streets where thousands enjoyed music, dancing, food trucks and exhibits honoring Black history and culture — the event featured performances by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh and Leah Jenea.
Philly Fair 250 celebrates 250 years in Fairmount Park and by the Please Touch Museum with attractions including a replica Liberty Bell, zip line, zoo animals, food trucks + fireworks.
The free event runs from 2 to 9 p.m today through Monday and features a safe, full-size trapeze ride.
Philadelphia School Board voted not to renew the charter of Global Leadership Academy Southwest at Huey in Southwest Philly due to poor test scores, financial constraints and management issues.
The decision—reached with an 8-0 vote and one abstention—begins a hearing on the school's future.
Ismael Steele’s Kreationz by Hand in Clifton Heights offers haircuts with free mental health screenings (through the Fade out Depression program by DKBmed) to help local men start a conversation about their health.
The initiative will soon visit several barbershops in Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced a $1M settlement with Infinity Dental for misleading elderly patients by promoting dental services as Medicare-covered.
The company, doing business as Alpha Dental Excellence in Langhorne (Bucks County), will repay $517,000 to affected patients while paying similar fines to the state.
On Thursday evening, thousands of Brazil fans gathered at the Art Museum steps ahead of their match against Haiti, filling the area with a festive mood.
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