Will Smith has a new project out and celebrated the renaming of a Philly street in his honor.

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The city of Philadelphia has seen a surge in violent crime since the start of the pandemic, including a record number of homicides in 2021. According to the Grio, that number fell from 562 to 516 last year, but 2022’s numbers were still significantly higher than pre-pandemic statistics. Last Thursday, the Philadelphia City Council passed […]

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Philly has a new mayor and though the outcome of the race was pretty much set since she won the primary, Cherelle Parker can now officially take the title.

The original basketball hoop is still there.

Music

The Roots have announced the star-studded lineup for its annual Root Picnic music festival. Taking place at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the headliners all have different musical vibes to them, including Meek Mill, Summer Walker, and DaBaby. Also hitting the stage will be songstress Snoh Aalegra, Burna Boy and the soulful Thundercat. […]

Jay-Z's annual Made In America Festival will be headlined by Travis Scott and Cardi B.

The Odunde Festival—co-founded by Lois Fernandez in 1975—is now the largest African-American festival in the country.

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We spoke with the Philadelphia 76er about his road to recovery and the resurrection of the franchise.

Music

Man of the hour Jay Z took the Rocky Stage and turned the night on its head.