Posts Tagged ‘philly’
Bill Cosby files appeal, says trial and conviction were ‘fundamentally unfair’
Bill Cosby is attempting to have his conviction overturned. On Aug. 11, 2020, Cosby’s lawyers appealed his conviction to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The embattled celebrity’s lawyers believe that Cosby, 83,…
Read MoreBill Cosby appeals conviction, says ‘Me Too’ caused unfair bias in his trial
Bill Cosby continues to fight for his freedom. The embattled comedian filed a new appeal on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, according to CBS Philly. Cosby was appealing a decision issued…
Read MoreSuspect jailed after allegedly shooting 6 cops in Philadelphia
The accused gunman involved in a shootout with police in North Philadephia is in custody. Maurice Hill, 36, known as Gruff on the streets of Philly, surrendered to police shortly…
Read MorePhiladelphia puts 72 cops on paid leave in social media scandal
The rise in the dominance of social media platforms like Facebook has impacted the lives of those both the great and small. On a regular basis, people have been made…
Read MoreBlack man who acted as his own attorney acquitted of murder
A Black man decided to take matters into his own hands after being convicted of murder and serving 13 years in prison. Hassan Bennett was charged and convicted in the…
Read MoreMeek Mill blasts racist gentrifier who vandalized his grandmother’s home
Meek Mill recently revealed that his grandmother was the victim of a racist act of vandalism. A video surfaced of White man spray painting his grandmother’s home with the word…
Read MorePhenomenal Laiya St. Clair discusses producing Questlove Supreme podcast
Laiya St. Clair has been surrounded by music all of her life. A DC native, she grew up in a family of musicians and music lovers which undoubtedly sparked her…
Read MoreMeek Mill is set to give back to students in his hometown
Meek Mill is set to donate over 6,000 backpacks to school students in Philadelphia. The rapper, 31, who was released from prison earlier this year after serving five months of…
Read MoreBiz Porter dedicates himself to fatherhood and the Philadelphia music scene
Biz Porter is the CEO of Biz Porter Solutions and the former co-owner and studio manager at the Grammy-nominated Batcave Studio in Philadelphia. He continues to dedicate himself to putting…
Read MoreBill Cosby fans show support after he was found guilty of sexual assault
Bill Cosby fans show support after he was found guilty of sexual assault.
Read MoreJury in Bill Cosby trial fails to reach verdict on 1st day of deliberations
After more than 10 hours of deliberating, the jury in Bill Cosby’s trial failed to reach a verdict. The seven men and five men spent hours going over testimony and…
Read MoreWhite Starbucks manager called police 2 minutes after Black men arrived
The White manager who worked at a Philadelphia-area Starbucks had every intention to racially profile Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson. Nelson and Robinson arrived at the Starbucks at 4:35 p.m. to…
Read MoreBill Cosby was conned out of $3.4M by rape accuser, lawyer says
Bill Cosby allegedly paid his rape accuser $3.4 million. The settlement came in 2006 after andrea Constand accused Cosby of rape in an incident that took place in 2004. According…
Read MoreBre-Z shares what it was really like growing up in a family of hustlers
Rapper Bre-Z moved from Philly to LA to chase her dreams
Music has always been an outlet for Calesha “Bre-Z” Murray, for as far back as she can remember. Beginning in high school, when she borrowed her brother’s rap book to…
Read MoreThey call her Miss Tanisha Laverne Grant
Tanisha Laverne Grant is a media powerhouse. For over 20 years, this media correspondent has worked on a number of TV shows (“For Your Love,” “Providence” and “E.R.”) and also…
Read MoreCosby supporters blast Black celebs who did not support him during trial
The chaotic scene around the Montgomery County Courtroom in Norristown, Pennsylvania, appeared to be the biggest event in the small town nearly 20 miles outside of Philadelphia. However, fans of…
Read MorePhilly’s Felicia Harris is leading by example through service and giving back
Since graduating from Howard University in 2008 with a BBA in marketing, Felicia Harris has lived and worked in New York City, the District of Columbia and Philadelphia with various businesses…
Read MoreMilano Di Rouge brings HIV awareness with her business
Milan, CEO of Milano Di Rouge has created a name for herself as one of the top go-to fashion brands in her hometown of Philadelphia. The native has made it…
Read MorePolice claim Facebook killer Steve Stephens is not in the Philadelphia area
Steve Stephens is not in the Philadelphia area, according to police. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that police received multiple calls about Stephens in the area of Belmont Plateau. Following the…
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