The City School students enjoyed a morning of entertainment & African storytelling to close studies celebrating Black History Month

Randall GiancaterinoMarch 3, 2025March 4, 202503 mins

The Mlanjeni Magical Theater performed a spectacular interactive magic show — featuring stories about the history of African-American trains, acts of illusion, puppets, folk music and dance — for elementary-school students to close The City School’s lower-school curriculum celebrating heritage and culture during Black History Month in Philadelphia’s Fairmount section on February 28th.

City Launches $5 Million Philadelphia Small Business Fund to Help Spur Business Growth

Randall GiancaterinoFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 202504 mins

City officials, led by Philadelphia’s Director of Commerce Alba Martinez, announced the launch of the Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund earlier this week at City Hall. FunTimes Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe joined the City and business leaders to introduce and promote the new small-business initiative.

Author, Diplomat Aminata Sy At Black History Month Luncheon On Feb. 4

Randall GiancaterinoFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 202502 mins

FunTimes Magazine Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe was among the inspired visitors attending a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Aminata Sy, alumnus of Community College of Philadelphia and author of “Destined: A Story o Resilience and Beating the Odds”’ at the school’s annual Black History Month luncheon in Philadelphia on Feb. 4th.

Mayor and Campaign for Working Families kick off tax season

Randall GiancaterinoJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 202504 mins

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Dr. Nikia Owens, President-CEO of Campaign for Working Families, Inc. (CWF) officially launched the tax season and announced the availability of free services for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Campaign for Working Families and Food Bank for New York City Announce Partnership to Expand Free Tax Assistance Across NYC

Randall GiancaterinoJanuary 24, 2025January 30, 202506 mins

Campaign for Working Families, Inc. (CWF) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Food Bank for New York City to expand access to free tax-preparation services for NYC residents.

The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan: Champion of Economic Empowerment and Civil Rights

Randall GiancaterinoJuly 23, 2023January 10, 202502 mins

The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who promoted self-help in the form of creating job training opportunities to advance the African-American community.