10/23/2024
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Here's a Listing of some of the things upcoming you may want to be aware of in and around North Philadelphia and beyond:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass is hosting a "Let's Talk About Housing," workshop at Corinthian Baptist Church, 6113 N. 21st Street, 5:30-7:30pm. Are you a first time Home Buyer, Renters, homeowner or looking to purchase property? Then join Councilwoman Bass for a community discussion on housing services and opportunities available to you.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Pyramid Temple No. 1 are co-hosting an "Engage and Empower" Town Hall Meeting, at Overbrook High School, 7pm-8:30pm. The doors open at 6:30pm. Overbrook High School is located at 5898 Lancaster Avenue. (Enter from Lancaster Avenue side of the school)
Every Wednesday!
Every Wednesday is "Walk In Wednesday" at Rivers Casino where one can come in and apply for a job between the hours of 10am- 12noon no appointment necessary. The positions open are in security, food and beverage, housekeeping, table games and operations
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass are co-hosting an HBCU's Matter event: Understanding Their Impact on Education and Society., 5:30pm-7:30pm at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street
Friday, October 25, 2024
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries is hosting a Resources and Opportunities Fair at the Mercy Family Center at 1939 W. Venango Street, 1pm-4pm. Join them for a community outreach fair. Representatives from organizations providing utility assistance, legal services, computer and skills training and more will be available.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The Nicetown CDC in conjunction with the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office, is hosting the 1st Mini "Give-BACK" event, 11am-2pm, at 4300 Germantown Avenue. They'll have food, vendors, giveaways and resources.. For more details, call 215-329-1824.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
PA State Rep. Roni Green from the 190th legislative district and the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz campaign will come to 22nd and Cambria Streets, 11am-1pm to encourage voter participation. It's been reported that the 11th Ward in the Allegheny WEst area of North Philadelphia has the lowest voter turnout rate in the entire city of Philadelphia. State Rep. Roni Green and other concerned citizens want to change that report.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The RAH Civic Association is hosting an Overdose Prevention Workshop, 10am-123 noon at the Mercy Family Center at 1939 W. Venango Street. During the workshop, participants will learn how to use NARCAN to help save lives. RSVP your attendance at 215-696-4832.
Monday, October 28, 2024
The 39th Police District Captain, Captain Joseph Busa hosts his monthly Town Hall meeting, open to the public, starting at 6pm sharp at the 39th Police District Headquarters at 2201 W. Hunting Park Avenue.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Tuesday, October 29th is the deadline date, to apply for a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania.
You can go in person to one of the (10) Election Offices opened by the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office to sign up for Vote By Mail. Again the deadline to sign up for Vote By Mail is October 29th. Please do not wait, handle your Voting Business business today! Call City Commissioner Omar Sabir's Office for a full listing of locations where one can sign up to vote by mail! 215-686-3462.
In North Philly, you can go to the Satellite Election Office at 2301 N. Broad Street, open Mondays-Fridays, 10am-6pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm. (That's at Broad and Dauphin).
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Temple University is hosting it's Fall Job Fair at Temple University, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 10am-2pm at Howard Gittis Student Activity Center, Room 200 at 1755 N. 13th Street. 48 employers are confirmed to be in attendance. Some of the employers who will be there include: 1-800-Junk, ACCU Staffing, All American Home Care, Always Best Care Senior Services, CATCH, Inc., Bureau of Labor Statistics, Community College of Philadelphia, ESS- School District of Phila., Moravia Health, PECO Energy, Kintock Group, Project HOME, SELF, INC., Temple University Police, University of Pennsylvania, Urban League of Philadelphia, etc. Remember, the early bird gets the worm!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The 39th Police District and the 39th Police District Community Advisory Board, (PDAC) will host its annual Halloween Party for neighborhood children at the 39th Police District Headquarters .5pm-9pm. If you would like to make a contribution for the Halloween Party for children, preferred ages of youth to attend, ages 3-15. Please contact Community Relations Officer Tarik Stroman at 215-686-3390.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
If you want to support a positive cause,-----The Philadelphia Licensed Tavern and Merchants Association presents it's 40th Ruby Jubilee Scholarship Awards Banquet at I.A.T.S. E. Local B Ballroom at 2401 S. Swanson Street, 7pm-11pm, Sunday, November 3rd, just before election day!. This group is largely made up of African American bar and restaurant owners. They raise money to assist Black youth who are already enrolled in college with some of their basic expenses. This is a formal affair. For ticket information call "X Marks The Spot" Bar at 215-424-9500.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It's Voting Time. Get Out and Vote! The polls open at 7am in PA and remain open until 8pm. Any problems on election day, call 215-686-VOTE, or call 215686=-3462.
Mondays - Fridays (Until further notice)
If you know of a family in need of food and they live in the Allegheny West neighborhood of North Philadelphia, they can come to the Allegheny West Foundation, (AWF) at 2330 W. Allegheny Avenue, between 10am-2pm, Mondays through Fridays, and receive a box of non-perishable food items such as rice, beans, spaghetti, tomato sauce, cereal, other canned vegetables, etc. depending on the week, they may also have some meat to distribute. The food is distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Mondays - Fridays
Check out "The Source" on WURD Radio, hosted by Thera Martin. Listen at www.wurdradio.com, or watch and listen on the WURD page or listen on the radio at 900AM or 96.1/FM., 6-7am. Call-in at 215-634-8065.
Wednesdays, listen to Thera Martin on WWDB/AM, 8-9am as she hosts "The Inside SCOOP" on Talk 860/AM. Call in at 1-888-329-3306.
Starting A Business, Already In Business---Need Assistance?
Call the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce at 215-683-2000. Send them an email at: [email protected].
If you would like to have your community event included in my next community listing, shoot me an email at: [email protected].
Have a positive week and stay safe!
