Partners For Civic Pride

05/21/2026

On May 7, 2026, the “Freedom Train“ rolled into Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station transporting 4th grade students from Washington DC to Philly! The students met Philly students to sign a replica of the Declaration of Independence! I was honored to be asked to greet these very special visitors for the signing at the historic Carpenters Hall! Fabulous 250th experience!❤️🇺🇸💙✨✨✨

05/01/2026

Friday, April 24th, I had the honor of perfoming with the "Bethune Bears," Mary McLeod Bethune School, at the North 10 "Wall Breaking" for the new, state-of-the-art Health Center in Hunting Park / East Tioga neighborhood! Everyone gathered at the beautiful Be A Gem building (another North 10 enhancement project from 2022!)where dignitaries were assembled for the big "wall-breaking moment! Being a part of the beginning of this great project, the students experienced the "Philadelphia Maneto Message" in ACTION in their own community, very close to their school! Philly Pride Lady visited Ms. Harrison's 2nd Grade class five times to teach about the Philly Flag and have the children learn the "Let Brotherly Love Continue" song. It all came together in a powerful way. . . .The students opened the Program and they truly brought the Philadelphia Maneto Spirit to the event -- getting everyone Flagged! Humzah, announced, "We are the PROUD Bethune Bears!" while holding the Bear sign. Town Crier, Makaylah, rang her bell and bellowed the GOOD NEWS -- "A new Health Center is being built to take care of everyone in our community! Thank you NORTH 10!!!" And Jeronimo, then explained all of the meaningful symbols displayed on our Philly Flag, claiming Peace, Hope, Justice, and Prosperity for ALL, before the entire class sang, "Let brotherly love continue....!" Principal Howard, Ms. Harrison and PPL couldn't have been prouder of these young Philadelphians . . . Our newest Philly Flag Ambassadors!! We sang as we marched back to school, waving our flags, holding our signs, as cars honked their appreciation. It was a PERFECT Philly Flag Day in Hunting Park / East Tioga. Thank you to everyone at North 10 for the invite and a special THANK YOU to H. Chase Lenfest for actually bringing his thoughtful Vision into reality for the betterment of Philly! BRAVO!!! North10, Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Michael Newmuis

04/20/2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 was one of those extraordinary days in Philadelphia when the stars aligned! Yes! The Flyers beat the Penguins, but also, four former Presidents were in town discussing our Democracy, as articulated by our brilliant Constitution "We the people ...," AND, while the Presidents were discussing our historic government for the 250th, a STATE MARKER was being dedicated in Old City, on Market St., between 2nd & 3rd for the man regarded as the "Penman of the Constitution," GOUVERNEUR MORRIS (1752-1816)! YES!!!! Morris wrote those famous words, the Preamble, "WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings pf Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." YES!!! Morris wrote these incredible words while staying at Miss Mary Dalley's boarding house (where the Marker is now located). Oh my! I was truly honored to be asked by the DAR, to be a part of the beautiful Procession for the dedication. Thank you to Beth Watkins, State Chair, PSSDAR, for all of your hard work, and to everyone involved in finally making this important recognition for Gouverneur Morris possible, especially for the 250TH! . . . The Man and the Marker are now proudly displayed on my "Time Line To Liberty & Unity" Apron above the Constitution!
Philadelphia Maneto! ~ Philly Pride Lady!™ Michael Newmuis Daughters of the American Revolution

04/07/2026

WOO-HOO! The PHILLY FLAG 250 is flyin' high at City Hall!!! For those who wish to relive the flag-tastic PHILLY FLAG DAY 2026, or for those who couldn't attend, and would like to experience the event, here's a full-length video production by Tim Kelly, Philadelphia Film and Music! Sit back and relax with a Wawa Hoagie and a Frank Soda . . . We hope you enjoy the Pride of Place Show! City of Philadelphia Government Visit Philly Axios Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Michael Newmuis Kathryn Ott Lovell PHILADELPHIA250 Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA, PA — March 27, 2026 — The City of Philadelphia, through Partners for Civic Pride (PFCP), will host “Philly Flag Day 2026: 250th Philly Flag Rai...

07/09/2025

It is with great sadness that I write this post this morning while across the pond in Ireland. I was notified of the murder of AZIR HARRIS, 2020 Philadelphia Maneto Award recipient for HOPE. Azir, along with Zachary Bookbinder (fellow 2020 Award recipient), collaborated on dynamic projects to help end gun violence in Philadelphia. These two young men's "friendship story" and their dedication to a "better Philly for all" inspired Partners For Civic Pride [PFCP]to bestow this honor upon them at a young age, with bright futures ahead, working on a shared vision of peace and hope. I was told of this tragedy by a fellow 2020 Philadelphia Maneto Award recipient for PEACE, Ryshee Shaw, who lost his father to gun violence and who boldly pushed a coffin up Broad St., in his father's name, calling for an end to the madness of gun violence. He has gone on to be a strong voice in his community for an end to the senseless violence. Somehow, hearing the heartbreaking news from Ryshee, eased the pain of this tragic reality. All of the Philadelphia Maneto Award recipients in 2020 were given the award for their steadfast dedication to ending gun violence while also helping those who have experienced this utter tragedy in their lives. Their pictures are in the attached photo. Covid prevented the public awarding, scheduled for City Council. But all Awardees DID receive their award plaques, $2,700 check (for March 27th!) and their award Philly Flag via Baba Ba and his generous offer to drive PFCP members in his fancy SUV, all around Philly to deliver the awards in person, wearing our Covid masks! It was stunning . . . arriving at their homes, in their neighborhoods! It was actually a beautiful, celebratory experience, pulling up to the Awardee's home with neighbors coming out of their houses to cheer for their fellow "honored neighbor!" I'll never forget meeting Azir with his mom and dad as Azir rolled his wheelchair up to me to receive his award. Yes, this young man had been shot 5 TIMES while walking to the store which resulted in his legs being paralyzed. . . . And STILL, Azir rose above this nightmare to pursue HOPE and PEACE for others. I, and my fellow PFCP members are truly humbled and honored by this young man's brief life. His PHILADELPHIA MANETO SPIRIT will live on! In 2026, I pray we may honor Azir Harris and all the past recipients at "Philly Flag Day 2026!" ~ March 27th. On this day, our PHILADELPHIA FLAG was born and it waves the message of PEACE, HOPE, JUSTICE and PROSPERITY for ALL! We, as Philadelphians, just need to fly it and LIVE by it, as Azir Harris did . . . with the hope of making Philly the best it can be. Rest In Peace, dear Azir, and thank you for the love and hope you brought to others. ~
Brenda Embrey Exon, Founder, PFCP

06/04/2025

Metallica FLAGGED the audience at their concert at the LINK!!! YO! Metallica showing some PHILLY PRIDE!! Classic…. Thank you Metallica!
Philadelphia Maneto!
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04/30/2025

Congratulations to Kathryn Ott Lovell and the ALL at the Visitor’s Center for a PHAM- NOMENIAL EVENT yesterday in Love Park to announce the brillant idea to recruit 10,000 PHAMBASSADORS’ for America’s 250th birthday!!! The PHILLY VIBE was off the charts in the Park!!! I was so happy to be in attendance, wave my PHILLY Flag, and take part in this remarkable experience! Thank you, Miguel Martinez-Valle for truly capturing the YO! PHILLY Spirit we shared yesterday! Now, watch that Civic Pride GROW CITYWIDE!!! Sign-up to be a Phambassador at https://phambassador.com

The "Phambassadors" program held an event in Love Park on Tuesday recruiting city champions for the planned celebration for America's 250th birthday next yea...

03/27/2025

Philly Flag Story

02/14/2025

Oh my! I had a communication today from Fred Stein, the producer of the Super Bowl Parade and he asked me to be on the Parkway to interact with Fans and wave my PHILLY Flag - get them flagged!The staging area is at the end of the Parkway at the iconic Museum / Rocky steps where the tallest PHILLY Flagpole in the City waves proudly “PHILADELPHIA MANETO!” I’m honored and so excited to share in this monumental occasion for PHILLY and have our PHILLY Flag in the mix!!! Thank you, Fred Stein! See you on the Parkway!!!💙💛💙💚🦅🏈🏆✨

10/28/2024

OH MY! I’m quoted in today’s “THE GUARDIAN” - a friend just sent me the excerpt! A reporter who said she was from Washington (at yesterday’s Rally) asked to speak to me. Little did I know she was with The Guardian! You may like reading my words which she she captured perfectly! Thank you